British Central Electrical Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Conradi, Emil S
- British General Electric Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Islington, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Electrical & electronic equipment & components distribution
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Electrical & electronic engineering
Electrical & non electrical lighting & heating equipment production
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Second hand goods distribution
Notes:
Traced origins to 1908 when established by Emil S Conradi, 1883-1947, as the British General Electrical Co, electrical equipment wholesalers based in Rosebury Av, Islington. Soon renamed British Central Electrical Co. Incorporated 1913. From early on also designed electrical equipment, especially saftey products and portable lighting which were manufactured under contract. By 1950s a leading hand lamp manufacturing business, as well as wholesalers, selling under Gripper brand. Also acted as brokerage for sale of second hand electrical plant and acted as accessors of other electrical inventions and products. Opened first branch, at Yeovil, in 1950s followed by several others. Continues
Publications:
- Three Score and Ten. British Central Electrical Co Ltd, 1908-1978 by Conradi, Gordon
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Conradi, Emil S
- British General Electric Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Islington, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Electrical & electronic equipment & components distribution
- Electrical & electronic engineering Electrical & non electrical lighting & heating equipment production
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Second hand goods distribution
Notes:
Traced origins to 1908 when established by Emil S Conradi, 1883-1947, as the British General Electrical Co, electrical equipment wholesalers based in Rosebury Av, Islington. Soon renamed British Central Electrical Co. Incorporated 1913. From early on also designed electrical equipment, especially saftey products and portable lighting which were manufactured under contract. By 1950s a leading hand lamp manufacturing business, as well as wholesalers, selling under Gripper brand. Also acted as brokerage for sale of second hand electrical plant and acted as accessors of other electrical inventions and products. Opened first branch, at Yeovil, in 1950s followed by several others. ContinuesPublications:
- Three Score and Ten. British Central Electrical Co Ltd, 1908-1978 by Conradi, Gordon