Cottis, William, & Sons Ltd

Sectors:

  • Mechanical engineering Agricultural, forestry & garden machinery, implements, etc, production
  • Non metallic mineral products manufacture Brick & roof & floor tile production inc associated clay products
  • Distribution - retailing Motor vehicle & accessories retailing & repairing

Notes:

Traced origins to 1858 when established by William Cottis. Agricultural implement and lawnmower makers and founders but also sometime agricultural machinery dealers, brickmakers, retail ironmongers, garage proprietors, bicycle retailers, etc. Sometime largest Epping employer but in decline in 20th century. Reconstructed 1962 when many parts of business sold. Closed c1970

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