Parkes, Josiah, & Sons Ltd

Sectors:

  • 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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