Difference between revisions of "Newcastle Chemical Works Co"
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1929 After United Alkali was incorporated in [[ICI]], the [[Allhusen Works]] were amalgamated with [[Castner Kellner Co]]'s Wallsend works and the [[Cassel Cyanide Co]] of Glasgow; the 3 works were concentrated at Billingham South, called Cassel Works<ref>The Times, 7 August 1968</ref>. | 1929 After United Alkali was incorporated in [[ICI]], the [[Allhusen Works]] were amalgamated with [[Castner Kellner Co]]'s Wallsend works and the [[Cassel Cyanide Co]] of Glasgow; the 3 works were concentrated at Billingham South, called Cassel Works<ref>The Times, 7 August 1968</ref>. | ||
1932 Works closed<ref>National Archives [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=017-dic&cid=3-1-16-3#3-1-16-3]</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:59, 2 December 2012
Newcastle Chemical Works Co, chemical manufacturers, of Gateshead
1872 Public company registered[1]. The company was established as a limited liability company to take over the business of the privately-owned C. Allhusen and Sons Ltd which would be dissolved[2].
1875 The chemical industry was in such a depressed state that the Newcastle Chemical Works were about to be closed[3].
1883 Development of salt mine at Cleveland[4] (Port Clarence)[5]
1891 The Tyneside factory was amalgamated into the United Alkali Co
1929 After United Alkali was incorporated in ICI, the Allhusen Works were amalgamated with Castner Kellner Co's Wallsend works and the Cassel Cyanide Co of Glasgow; the 3 works were concentrated at Billingham South, called Cassel Works[6].
1932 Works closed[7]