Sissons Brothers & Co Ltd

Sectors:

  • Non metallic mineral products manufacture Cement, concrete, plaster & lime manufacture
  • Food & tobacco processing Condiments, sauces & soups production
  • Chemical production Paint, varnish, mastic, glue, resin, white lead, etc, production

Notes:

Traced origins to around 1800 when Thomas Sissons, 1785-1867, was in partnership with Joseph Wilkinson as Joseph Wilkinson & Co, paint manufacturers and oil and colour men. From c1804 in partnership as Sissons Weddle & Co. Soon after diversified into whiting and mustard manufacture. From 1827 known as Sisson Brothers & Co. Incorporated 1887. By early 19th century a leading UK paint manufacturer. 1956 acquired by Reckitts of Hull and in 1969 sold to Donald MacPherson & Co, Burnley

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