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James Durrans and Sons

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Foundry engineers, of Sheffield

1847 James Durrans (1821-1867) began trading in Huddersfield and registered as a currier

1863 James Durrans Ltd. was founded as a company in Thurlstone near Penistone for the production of black lead compositions.

1867 Patent taken out. Also James Durrans died.

1880(?) His son, James Durrans (1853- ), took over the running of the business

1897 James Booth Durrans (1874-1922) joined the business and sales grew extensively

1922 James Durrans (1903-1962) took over the business

1923 Phoenix Works was badly destroyed by a fire but rebuilt in a short space of time

1939 The company was a steel facing manufacturer; James Durrans (1903-1962) was chairman and managing director[1]

1966 Acquired William Cumming and Co


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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ 1939 register
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