Milward, Henry, & Sons Ltd

Sectors:

  • Precision instruments production Medical equipment production inc orthopaedic, surgical, testing, etc, products
  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Needle, pin & fish hook production

Notes:

Traced origins to 1730 when established by Symond Milward at Redditch. By end of 19th century a leading UK needle making business, in 1887 employing 7-800 people. Incorporated 1889. Diversified into surgical needles and fishing tackle, especially fish hooks. Acquired several competitor businesses including John James & Son in 1912. 1930 merged to form Amalgamated Needles & Fish Hooks Ltd, later Needle Industries which in 1973 was acquired by Coats Paton Ltd

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