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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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