Churchill & Sim Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Churchill, Charles
- Sim, John
- UCM Timber Plc
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Timber & timber products distribution inc timber merchants
Notes:
Traces origins to 1813 when established in City of London by Charles Churchill and John Sim as commission agents and brokers dealing in a wide range of imported goods. Quickly emerged as timber brokers and auctioneers providing services to timber merchants throughout the UK. By mid century prestige customers included Admiralty and Ordnance Board as well as corporates such as leading railway companies. From c1900 also dealing in wood pulp and plywood. Incorporated 1938. Had strong links with Russian timber trade. Continues as a subsidiary of UCM Timber Plc
Publications:
- Churchill & Sim, 1813-1963. A short history by Muir, Augustus
- Fifty Years of Russian Wood Agency, 1923-1973 by Mann, F Martin
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Churchill, Charles
- Sim, John
- UCM Timber Plc
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Timber & timber products distribution inc timber merchants
Notes:
Traces origins to 1813 when established in City of London by Charles Churchill and John Sim as commission agents and brokers dealing in a wide range of imported goods. Quickly emerged as timber brokers and auctioneers providing services to timber merchants throughout the UK. By mid century prestige customers included Admiralty and Ordnance Board as well as corporates such as leading railway companies. From c1900 also dealing in wood pulp and plywood. Incorporated 1938. Had strong links with Russian timber trade. Continues as a subsidiary of UCM Timber PlcPublications:
- Churchill & Sim, 1813-1963. A short history by Muir, Augustus
- Fifty Years of Russian Wood Agency, 1923-1973 by Mann, F Martin