Prestwich, J A, Industries Ltd

Sectors:

  • Transport equipment production Aeroengines & components production
  • Transport equipment production Motorcycle & components production
  • Precision instruments production Photographic, cinematographic, etc, equipment production

Notes:

Established in 1895 by John A Prestwich. 1874-1952. Based at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. Initially made cinematography projectors. Most known for manufacture of petrol engines for motorcycles, aircraft, rotavators, etc, in which became a leading manufacturer. 1945 Villiers Engineering Co Ltd acquired a stake in business and complete ownership in 1957

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