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Entry Type	Corporate
Corporate Name	Robinson and Sons Ltd
Place	Chesterfield
Place	Chesterfield
Epithet	manufacturers of textile products
Dates	1839-fl 2026
History	The company, founded at Wheatbridge in 1839 by John Bradbury Robinson, originally manufactured pill boxes, and later expanded into round, square and folding boxes and later into plastic packaging. A cotton department was founded 1854, manufacturing lint, bandages, cellulose wadding, sanitary towels, diapers and medical products. Known as John B Robinson and Son in 1854, and Robinson and Sons in 1869; became limited company under name Robinson and Sons Ltd in 1893.
Authorised Form of Name	Chesterfield; Robinson and Sons Ltd; 1839-fl 2026; manufacturers of textile products

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