Edinburgh Crystal Glass Co Ltd

Sectors:

  • Non metallic mineral products manufacture Glass products manufacture

Notes:

Traced origins to Thomas & Fraser in the 1850s. 1867 taken over by Millar & Jenkinson as Edinburgh & Leith Flint Glass Co Ltd. Made drinking glasses, decanters, etc, later light shades, etc.1921 acquired by Thomas Webb & Son Ltd but continued to trade under own identity. 1955 renamed Edinburgh Crystal Glass Co Ltd. 1964, with Webb, acquired by Crown House Ltd. 1969 moved to Penicuik. 1971 merged with Dema Glass Ltd, another Crown subsidiary. 1987 acquired by Coloroll Group. 1990 management buy out. Continues

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