Forgrove Machinery Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Forbes, Andrew
- Grover, Frederick
- Baker Perkins Ltd
- Rose Forgrove Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
- Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
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Mechanical engineering
Food processing machinery production
Notes:
Incorporated as Forgrove Machinery Co Ltd in 1901 by Andrew Forbes and Frederick Grover to make wrapping machines for confectionery, soap, etc. From 1927 connected with Baker Perkins Ltd which then marketed the firm's products. 1930s started to make plastic wrapping machines. 1943 merged with Baker Perkins. 1950 new plant opened at Gateshead. 1961 merged with another Baker Perkins subsidiary to form Rose Forgrove Ltd at Leeds
Publications:
- History of Baker Perkins by Muir, Augustus
- History of the Forgrove Machinery Co Ltd, 1901-1951 by Bennett, W D, & H E Gregory
- We're Fifty by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Forbes, Andrew
- Grover, Frederick
- Baker Perkins Ltd
- Rose Forgrove Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
- Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
- Mechanical engineering Food processing machinery production
Notes:
Incorporated as Forgrove Machinery Co Ltd in 1901 by Andrew Forbes and Frederick Grover to make wrapping machines for confectionery, soap, etc. From 1927 connected with Baker Perkins Ltd which then marketed the firm's products. 1930s started to make plastic wrapping machines. 1943 merged with Baker Perkins. 1950 new plant opened at Gateshead. 1961 merged with another Baker Perkins subsidiary to form Rose Forgrove Ltd at LeedsPublications:
- History of Baker Perkins by Muir, Augustus
- History of the Forgrove Machinery Co Ltd, 1901-1951 by Bennett, W D, & H E Gregory
- We're Fifty by Unknown