Penfold, James, Ltd

Sectors:

  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Agricultural machinery distribution inc repairs
  • Mechanical engineering Agricultural, forestry & garden machinery, implements, etc, production
  • Distribution - retailing Motor vehicle & accessories retailing & repairing
  • Business services Plant & vehicle hire & associated contracting services

Notes:

Traced origins to Wimble family, ironmongers at Lewes. Charles Penfold, d1861, joined to form Penfold & Wimble in 1833. By 1850 maker of agricultural implements and iron founder. Incorporated 1910 as James Penfold Ltd. Also steam ploughing contractors. From 1920s motor dealerships taken up but unsuccessful. After 1945 refocused on agricultural and gardening dealerships for leading manufacturers. Motor agency for Land Rover from 1983. Closed 1987

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