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Russell, Alexander, & Co (Glasgow) Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Russell, Alexander
  • Russell, Alexander, Plc

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Glasgow, City of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland

Sectors:

  • Non metallic mineral products manufacture Cement, concrete, plaster & lime manufacture
  • Non metallic mineral products manufacture Cement, concrete, plaster, alabaster & artificial stone products manufacture
  • Extraction Chalk, limestone & sandstone extraction
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Fuel distribution inc coal, wood, petrol, oil products, etc, products
  • Extraction Sand & gravel extraction inc dredging

Notes:

Established 1892 as a coal merchants business by Alexander Russell. In particular supplied gas companies. Early on traded as Alexander Russell & Co. Incorporated as Alexander Russell & Co (Glasgow) Ltd in 1925. Post war in particular diversified into quarrying, manufacture of building products, ready mixed concrete, etc. 1965 public company. Continues

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