Low & Bonar Plc

Sectors:

  • Textile production Jute textiles production inc spinning & weaving

Notes:

Traced origins to 1903 when established by John Low and George Bonar as jute merchants. 1912 started jute weaving. Quoted company from 1947. Started to diversify out of jute in 1950s and ceased business in this area in 1976. Diversified into electrical engineering, plastics, flooring, etc, to become a mini conglomerate before focusing on materials. Continuing in 2016

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