Jowitt, George, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Matern
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
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Non metallic mineral products manufacture
Abrasive products manufacture
Notes:
Traced origins to mid 1890s when George Jowitt, an employee of Joseph Rogers & Sons, cutlery manufacturers, began making innovative magnesite grinding wheels initially in partnership with a Mr Matern. Later made wheels from other innovative materials and acted as agents in the production of other wheels. In 1930 moved to factory production and thereafter expanded significantly. Post 1945 established a US business and later another in the Netherlands. 1957 moved into production of diamond wheels. Continues
Publications:
- George Jowitt & Sons Ltd. A history by Jowitt, George
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Matern
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
- Non metallic mineral products manufacture Abrasive products manufacture
Notes:
Traced origins to mid 1890s when George Jowitt, an employee of Joseph Rogers & Sons, cutlery manufacturers, began making innovative magnesite grinding wheels initially in partnership with a Mr Matern. Later made wheels from other innovative materials and acted as agents in the production of other wheels. In 1930 moved to factory production and thereafter expanded significantly. Post 1945 established a US business and later another in the Netherlands. 1957 moved into production of diamond wheels. ContinuesPublications:
- George Jowitt & Sons Ltd. A history by Jowitt, George