Uganda Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Toro Tea Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Uganda
Sectors:
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
General trading co & agency house activities
Notes:
Appears to have been established in 1903 with philanthropic motives aimed at training and raising the standard of living of the working people of Uganda. Quickly developed economic interests associated with its objectives, namely erection of a saw mill and woodworking plant, extension of printing works and establishment of an engineering workshop. Soon after started cotton production followed in 1920s with motor sales and related engineering and in 1940s with tea growing when interest taken in Toro Tea Co Ltd
Publications:
- Uganda Co Ltd. The first fifty years by Ehrlich, Cyril
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Toro Tea Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Uganda
Sectors:
- Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading co & agency house activities
Notes:
Appears to have been established in 1903 with philanthropic motives aimed at training and raising the standard of living of the working people of Uganda. Quickly developed economic interests associated with its objectives, namely erection of a saw mill and woodworking plant, extension of printing works and establishment of an engineering workshop. Soon after started cotton production followed in 1920s with motor sales and related engineering and in 1940s with tea growing when interest taken in Toro Tea Co LtdPublications:
- Uganda Co Ltd. The first fifty years by Ehrlich, Cyril