Robertson, Alex, & Sons Ltd

Sectors:

  • Chemical production Agro & veterinary chemicals production

Notes:

Traced origins to 1878 when established by Alex Robertson as agents for sheep dip manufacturers, selling largely in Scotland. 1883 acquired a business at Oban where Robertson started manufacture of dip. Grew rapidly. Exported to Australia, New Zealand and South America. 1907 renamed Alex Robertson & Sons and later incorporated. 1921 merged with McDougall Brothers Ltd of Manchester, later Cooper, McDougall & Robertson Ltd

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