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1922 Principals: Sidney Richmond Park and John Richmond. Specialities: Forgings, Spades and Shovels. Patents: In connection with Spades and Shovels. | 1922 Principals: Sidney Richmond Park and John Richmond. Specialities: Forgings, Spades and Shovels. Patents: In connection with Spades and Shovels. | ||
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<ref>The Times, | 1961 Acquired [[Herbert Cotterill]].<ref>The Times, February 26, 1962</ref> | ||
1965 Acquired [[Joseph Webb and Sons]].<ref>The Times, February 28, 1966</ref> | |||
1968 Acquired [[Heyes and Co]].<ref>The Times, March 19, 1968</ref> | |||
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<ref>The Times, March 19, 1969</ref> | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == |
Latest revision as of 15:42, 4 January 2020
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.[2]
1965 Acquired Joseph Webb and Sons.[3]
1968 Acquired Heyes and Co.[4]
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[5]