Ramon Knitting Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Simon, Peter
- Rappolt, Hans
- North, James, & Sons Ltd
- Siebe Gorman
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Leicester, City of Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Textile production
Blankets, towels, household furnishings, etc, production
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Carpets, home furnishings, etc, distribution
Notes:
Established 1951 by Peter Simon and Hans Rappolt to make knitted cotton dishcloths. Soon marketed related products of other manufacturers - eg dusters, tea towels, etc. Employed outworkers for packing. 1964 acquired by James North & Sons Ltd, Hyde, Cheshire, makers of PVC gloves, but continued to trade separately. 1972 acquired by Siebe Gorman. 1992 acquired Janitorial Manufactures Ltd of Bradford, mop makers. 1996 bought out by management. 1999 acquired DTK of Oldham, disposable paper product manufacturers.
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Other Business Names:
- Simon, Peter
- Rappolt, Hans
- North, James, & Sons Ltd
- Siebe Gorman
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Leicester, City of Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Textile production Blankets, towels, household furnishings, etc, production
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Carpets, home furnishings, etc, distribution