Rippers Ltd

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  • Construction Building completion services inc fitting out, shopfitting, plastering, decorating, etc
  • Wood, straw, etc, products manufacture Other wood products manufacture

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Established in 19th century as carpenters and joiners but notable from 1896 when a new and large works was established near Halstead Railway Station. By 1929 covered ten acres and sometime employed c700. Made wide range of joinery products - in peacetime doors, window frames, staircases, cabinets, etc, and in wartime buildings, pontoons, propellers, ammunition boxes, etc. Also had contract business for joinery provision to building projects including churches, retail outlets, government buildings, etc. Sold by family to Bowaters Ltd in 1973

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