Garrett, Smith and Co
of Magdeburg, Germany
A German source states that Garrett, Smith & Co. was established at Buckau near Magdeburg by John Dunnel Garrett in 1861 as a branch of Garrett & Sons, Leiston (England). It became Garrett Smith & Co in 1882, and was in business until 1905.[1]. Another source – the website of The Long Shop Museum – states that after a serious falling-out between John and his father and brother (Richard IV), John withdrew from the business in 1860 and went to Magdeburg, setting up a similar business there[2]. Another source[3] says that John disagreed with his brother Richard over whether to manufacture in Germany or to export products there, so John Garrett 'removed himself to Germany where he established a works at Magdeburg manufacturing the same products as Leiston.'