Cox, Arthur H, & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Cox, Arthur H
- Marns, Thomas, & Co Ltd
- Hoechst UK Ltd
- Alpharma Inc
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Barnstaple, Devon, Devon, South West, England
- Brighton, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, South East, England
Sectors:
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Chemical production
Pharmaceutical production & research
Notes:
Established by Arthur H Cox as a chemist and druggist business at Brighton in 1839. 1854 patented coating for pills. 1903 incorporated as Arthur H Cox & Co Ltd. Expanded product range especially in 1950s and manufactured under contract for larger concerns such as ICI Ltd and Boots & Co Ltd. 1971 acquired Thomas Marns & Co Ltd, manufacturers of smelling salts, etc. 1976 moved to Barnstaple. 1984 acquired by Hoechst UK Ltd and in 1998 by Alpharma Inc of USA. Continues
Publications:
- History of A H Cox & Co Ltd by Fearon, C
- Pills and Pharmaceuticals. A H Cox & Co Ltd, 1839-1989 by Slinn, Judy
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Cox, Arthur H
- Marns, Thomas, & Co Ltd
- Hoechst UK Ltd
- Alpharma Inc
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Barnstaple, Devon, Devon, South West, England
- Brighton, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, South East, England
Sectors:
- Chemical production Pharmaceutical production & research
Notes:
Established by Arthur H Cox as a chemist and druggist business at Brighton in 1839. 1854 patented coating for pills. 1903 incorporated as Arthur H Cox & Co Ltd. Expanded product range especially in 1950s and manufactured under contract for larger concerns such as ICI Ltd and Boots & Co Ltd. 1971 acquired Thomas Marns & Co Ltd, manufacturers of smelling salts, etc. 1976 moved to Barnstaple. 1984 acquired by Hoechst UK Ltd and in 1998 by Alpharma Inc of USA. ContinuesPublications:
- History of A H Cox & Co Ltd by Fearon, C
- Pills and Pharmaceuticals. A H Cox & Co Ltd, 1839-1989 by Slinn, Judy