Eastwood, J B, Ltd

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  • Agriculture & fishing Animal inc poultry farming
  • Construction Other construction & civil engineering exc railways, roads & inland navigations

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Traced origins to 19th century when established as a building and later civil engineering business. Known as Adam Eastwood & Sons. (Sir) John Eastwood, 1909-95, developed the business and himself diversified into farming and, especially, poultry and egg production. In 1945 established W & J B Eastwood Ltd to develop this business and in 1950s emerged as the largest poultry producer in the world. Merged with Adam Eastwood & Sons Ltd in 1959 and floated as J B Eastwood Ltd. Poultry business sold to Imperial Tobacco Co Ltd in 1978. Construction business continues in 2012

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