William Park and Co
From Graces Guide
of Clarington Forge, Wigan.
Forgemasters and tool manufacturers.
1787 Established
Formerly James Bimson
1914 Manufacturers of forgings, spades and shovels. [1]
1922 Principals: Sidney Richmond Park and John Richmond. Specialities: Forgings, Spades and Shovels. Patents: In connection with Spades and Shovels.
1961 Acquired Herbert Cotterill.
1965 Acquired Joseph Webb and Sons.[2]
1968 Acquired Heyes and Co.[3]
1969 William Park and Co (Forgemaster) was merged with Dobson Hardwick, both of whom were substantial makers of roof props for underground mines; the new company Dobson Park Industries would be owned 50:50 by the 2 constituent companies[4]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1914 Whitakers Red Book
- ↑ The Times, February 28, 1966
- ↑ The Times, March 19, 1968
- ↑ The Times, March 19, 1969