Bickford Smith & Co Ltd

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  • Chemical production Explosives & fuses production

Notes:

Traced origins to William Bickford, 1774-1834, who developed a rope based safety fuse for igniting explosives. Established factory at Tuckingmill in 1834. Later 1830s established a USA business, Ensign, Bickford Co. Operated under several names until incorporated 1888 as Bickford, Smith & Co Ltd. 1921 acquired by Nobel Industries Ltd. Became largest UK fuse manufacturer. Closed 1961

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