Box, Norman E, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Box, Edward, & Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
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Transport services
Road haulage, carrier & carting services
Notes:
Traced origins to Edward Box, d1925, who traded as Edward Box & Co from c1885. Also had an interest in a brickyard. initially operated traction engines. Joined briefly by his son, Norman, who then left to establish Norman E Box & Co which emerged as leading (very) heavy hauliers. On Edward's death, his business was acquired by Marston Road Services Ltd. Norman E Box & Co Ltd continued to 1930 when sold to Pickfords. Its connections included Box Grouting & Spraying Co Ltd, established 1923, of Manchester, and Box Cultivating Co Ltd, established 1936
Publications:
- The Big Box by McTaggart, T
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Box, Edward, & Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
- Transport services Road haulage, carrier & carting services
Notes:
Traced origins to Edward Box, d1925, who traded as Edward Box & Co from c1885. Also had an interest in a brickyard. initially operated traction engines. Joined briefly by his son, Norman, who then left to establish Norman E Box & Co which emerged as leading (very) heavy hauliers. On Edward's death, his business was acquired by Marston Road Services Ltd. Norman E Box & Co Ltd continued to 1930 when sold to Pickfords. Its connections included Box Grouting & Spraying Co Ltd, established 1923, of Manchester, and Box Cultivating Co Ltd, established 1936Publications:
- The Big Box by McTaggart, T