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British Vita Plc

Other Business Names:

  • Grimshaw, Norman
  • Vitafoam Ltd
  • British Vita Co Ltd
  • Texas Pacific Group

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England

Sectors:

  • Chemical production Basic chemicals production
  • Rubber & plastic products manufacture Plastic products manufacture
  • Rubber & plastic products manufacture Rubber products inc tyre manufacture

Notes:

Established by Norman Grimshaw, d1978, at Oldham in 1949 as Vitafoam Ltd to make foam - 'Vitafoam'. Diversified into foam related products such as mattresses, carpet underlay, automotive components, etc. From 1962 started rubber goods production. 1966 reorganised as British Vita Co Ltd. 1967 converted to public company. Grew rapidly by acquisitions, initially in UK and Commonwealth, from 1980s in Europe and North America. Acquired 2005 by Texas Pacific Group

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