Bush, W J, & Co Ltd

Sectors:

  • Chemical production Essential oils, flavourings, food additives, etc, production

Notes:

Established 1851 by William J Bush, 1829-89, in Bishopsgate, City of London. Prepared herbs, spices, essences, but especially essence manufacture. 1885 relocated to Hackney. 1886 acquired Potter & Moore of Mitcham. From 1893 started to expand overseas, especially establishing a presence in colonial markets. 1897 incorporated as W J Bush & Co Ltd. 1961 acquired by Albright & Wilson Ltd but traded separately. 1966 merged with Stafford Allen & Co Ltd and A Boake Roberts & Co Ltd to form Bush Boake Allen Ltd

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