Robertson, Alex, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Robertson, Alex
- McDougall Brothers Ltd
- Cooper, McDougall & Robertson Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Oban, Argyll & Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
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Chemical production
Agro & veterinary chemicals production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1878 when established by Alex Robertson as agents for sheep dip manufacturers, selling largely in Scotland. 1883 acquired a business at Oban where Robertson started manufacture of dip. Grew rapidly. Exported to Australia, New Zealand and South America. 1907 renamed Alex Robertson & Sons and later incorporated. 1921 merged with McDougall Brothers Ltd of Manchester, later Cooper, McDougall & Robertson Ltd
Publications:
- 'Short history of the Robertson business' in J A Hill, 'Looking Back' by Robertson, T A
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Robertson, Alex
- McDougall Brothers Ltd
- Cooper, McDougall & Robertson Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Oban, Argyll & Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
- Chemical production Agro & veterinary chemicals production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1878 when established by Alex Robertson as agents for sheep dip manufacturers, selling largely in Scotland. 1883 acquired a business at Oban where Robertson started manufacture of dip. Grew rapidly. Exported to Australia, New Zealand and South America. 1907 renamed Alex Robertson & Sons and later incorporated. 1921 merged with McDougall Brothers Ltd of Manchester, later Cooper, McDougall & Robertson LtdPublications:
- 'Short history of the Robertson business' in J A Hill, 'Looking Back' by Robertson, T A