Broadbent, John, & Sons Ltd, Droylsden
Other Business Names:
- Cranleigh Development Corp Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Droylsden, Tameside, Greater Manchester, North West, England
- Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
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Textile production
Canvas, etc, production inc ship sails, tents, sacks, etc
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Textile production
Cotton textiles production inc spinning & weaving
Notes:
Traced origins to a cotton spinning business established by John Broadbent and his sons in the mid 19th century at Salford. Soon after established premises at Droylsden. About 1904 started to manufacture canvas and this, along with heavy cotton fabrics, became the business's major focus. 1910 incorporated. After 1945 focused increasingly on conveyor canvas for coal mines. 1947 converted to a public company. 1957 acquired by Cranleigh Development Corp Ltd
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Other Business Names:
- Cranleigh Development Corp Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Droylsden, Tameside, Greater Manchester, North West, England
- Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
- Textile production Canvas, etc, production inc ship sails, tents, sacks, etc
- Textile production Cotton textiles production inc spinning & weaving