ICI Ltd, Widnes Works
Other Business Names:
- United Alkali Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Widnes, Halton, Cheshire, North West, England
Sectors:
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Chemical production
Basic chemicals production
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Chemical production
Soap & detergent production
Notes:
Chemical industry developed at Widnes especially from the mid 19th century when it made alkali for use in production of soap, bleaching powder, soda ash, etc. Many of the business merged into United Alkali Co Ltd in 1890 which in 1920s was a major constituent of ICI Ltd on its formation
Publications:
- Widnes Works, 1973 by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- United Alkali Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Widnes, Halton, Cheshire, North West, England
Sectors:
- Chemical production Basic chemicals production
- Chemical production Soap & detergent production
Notes:
Chemical industry developed at Widnes especially from the mid 19th century when it made alkali for use in production of soap, bleaching powder, soda ash, etc. Many of the business merged into United Alkali Co Ltd in 1890 which in 1920s was a major constituent of ICI Ltd on its formationPublications:
- Widnes Works, 1973 by Unknown