Spencer Corsets Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Berger Brothers
- Silhouette
- Spirella Group
- Remploy Healthcare Group
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Banbury, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East, England
Sectors:
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Other goods production
Healthcare products manufacture inc dressings, hygiene products, sutures, etc
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Wearing apparel & footwear production
Outerwear & underwear production
Notes:
Established 1927 by Berger Brothers of USA who sought to expand their business into Europe. Made foundation garments and surgical and orthopaedic supports. Acquired Banbury factory, 1926 taking over the premises of a women's underwear making business. Expanded rapidly and built an extension in art deco style designed by Gilbert & Partners. By 1940s employed 600. 1982 acquired Silhouette [and in 1985 elements of Spirella of Letchworth?]. 1990s the Spencer business was acquired by Remploy Healthcare Group, manufacturers of lingerie and surgical supports
Publications:
- Spencer Corsets Ltd, Britannia Road, Banbury by Stradling, Sally
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Berger Brothers
- Silhouette
- Spirella Group
- Remploy Healthcare Group
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Banbury, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East, England
Sectors:
- Other goods production Healthcare products manufacture inc dressings, hygiene products, sutures, etc
- Wearing apparel & footwear production Outerwear & underwear production
Notes:
Established 1927 by Berger Brothers of USA who sought to expand their business into Europe. Made foundation garments and surgical and orthopaedic supports. Acquired Banbury factory, 1926 taking over the premises of a women's underwear making business. Expanded rapidly and built an extension in art deco style designed by Gilbert & Partners. By 1940s employed 600. 1982 acquired Silhouette [and in 1985 elements of Spirella of Letchworth?]. 1990s the Spencer business was acquired by Remploy Healthcare Group, manufacturers of lingerie and surgical supportsPublications:
- Spencer Corsets Ltd, Britannia Road, Banbury by Stradling, Sally