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Ira Stephens
From Graces Guide
of Whitelands Tannery, Ashton-under-Lyne.
1912 Ira Talmage Stephens founded the business
1934 Gear Wheel Cutters, of Whitelands Works, Ashton under Lyne[1]
1957 "Miraclo" Nylon Belts; Rawhide Hammers, Mallets; Gearing (Rawhide). Condenser Tube Brushes and Tube-cleaning Bullets, Hydraulic Leather and Packing, Belting (Round), Pinion Blanks.
Eventually it became the parent of a group including:
- Ira Stephens (Miraclo) Ltd.
- Stephens Miraclo Belts Ltd.
- Stephens Belting Company Ltd.
- Stephens Gaskets Ltd
- Stephens Lubrication Ltd
1967 Resolved that the company be wound up. W. R. Stephens, Chairman.[2]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Kelly's Directory
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:11 April 1967 Issue:44288 Page:4073