Hobson, H M, Ltd

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  • Transport equipment production Aeroengines & components production
  • Distribution - retailing Bicycle & motorcycle retailing & repairing
  • Distribution - retailing Motor vehicle & accessories retailing & repairing
  • Transport equipment production Motor vehicle engines & components production

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Established 1903 [1907?] as H M Hobson Ltd, by Hamilton M Hobson, d1936, and another in London with works at Wimbledon and soon after with showrooms in central London. Dealt in bicycles and later motor vehicles. From 1908 dealt in [and made?] motor components, in particular sparking plugs through a subsidiary, Bougie Pognon Ltd, and later carburettas. Dealt in [and made?] aircraft components from c1910. 1911 started manufacturing components at Accuracy Works, Wolverhampton. Broadened range of components to include window regulators, petrol gauges, etc. 1927 relocated London offices to Acton. 1935 floated as a public company, H M Hobson (Aircraft and Motor) Components Ltd. Renamed H M Hobson Ltd in 1946. 1970s acquired by Lucas Aerospace to become its Actuation Division

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