Fisons Ltd

Sectors:

  • Chemical production Agro & veterinary chemicals production
  • Chemical production Basic chemicals production
  • Chemical production Fertiliser production inc guano
  • Chemical production Pharmaceutical production & research

Notes:

Traced origins to three agricultural merchant business in Suffolk (Joseph Fison & Sons Ltd, Packard & James Fison (Thetford) Ltd and Prentice Brothers Ltd) which merged in 1929 to form Fison Packard & Prentice Ltd. From then traded primarily as fertilizer manufacturers. 1942 renamed Fisons Ltd. 1946 acquired Genatosan Ltd of Loughborough, fine chemical manufacturers. 1947 acquired Whiffen & Sons Ltd which marked diversification into pharmaceuticals. 1982 sold fertilizer business to focus of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. 1995, when known as Fisons Plc, acquired by Rhone Poulenc

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