Parkes, Josiah, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Parkes, Josiah
- Parkes, William
- Chubb Safe & Lock Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Fabricated metal products manufacture
Safe, lock & key production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1840 when established by Josiah and William Parkes as iron and hardware merchants in particular serving the lock making trade. 1885 known as Josiah Parkes & Sons. 1896 started as lock and key manufacturers. Incorporated 1916 and converted to public company 1935. 1948 established foundry By 1960 largest UK lock maker.1965 acquired by Chubb Safe & Lock Co Ltd
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Other Business Names:
- Parkes, Josiah
- Parkes, William
- Chubb Safe & Lock Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Safe, lock & key production