Eastwood, J B, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Eastwood, Adam, & sons
- Eastwood, Sir John
- Eastwood, W & J B, Ltd
- Imperial Tobacco Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Warsop, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Agriculture & fishing
Animal inc poultry farming
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Construction
Other construction & civil engineering exc railways, roads & inland navigations
Notes:
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
Publications:
- Eastwood Story by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Eastwood, Adam, & sons
- Eastwood, Sir John
- Eastwood, W & J B, Ltd
- Imperial Tobacco Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Warsop, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Agriculture & fishing Animal inc poultry farming
- Construction Other construction & civil engineering exc railways, roads & inland navigations
Notes:
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 2012Publications:
- Eastwood Story by Unknown