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ICI Paints Division

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Jan 1945. Paints Division.
April 1949.
May 1949.
June 1949.
July 1949.

1932 Introduction of Dulux paints (co-developed with Du Pont).

Also see Du-Lite Paint

1935 ICI acquired the interests of Du Pont in Nobel Chemical Finishes. Acquired British Paint and Lacquer Co and closed its factory, transferring production to one of the existing factories[1]

By 1945 ICI had formed its Paints Division

1947 British Industries Advert. Invitation to visit its Exhibits. (Chemicals, etc. Section - Olympia and Earls Court) [2]

  • ICI of Nobel House. Manufacturers of Heavy Chemicals, Acids, Alkalis, Dyestuffs, Auxiliary Products, Rubber Chemicals, Plastics, Paints, Metals, Explosives, Limes, Fertilizers, Pharmaceuticals including "Paludrine" Antimalarial drug, Insecticides including "Gamexane", "Methoxone" Selective Weed Killer, "Polythene" new Plastic. (Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.1023)

1963 Motor Show exhibitor. ICI Paints Division of Slough showed a range of finishes for cars. [3]

1991 ICI Paints was part of the Specialty Chemicals and Material group

2003 One of the 4 core businesses remaining in ICI

2007 Acquired by AkzoNobel

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ The Times, Apr 17, 1936
  2. ↑ 1947 British Industries Fair Advert 266
  3. ↑ 1963 Motor Show
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