Foster Transformers
From Graces Guide
Foster Transformers and Switchgear of Apex Works, Morden Rd, South Wimbledon, London SW19, and Station Rd, Leatherhead.
1903 Company founded.
1907 Private company - presumably Foster Engineering Co of the same address
1937 Acquired by Lancashire Dynamo and Crypto.[1]
1952 Name changed to Foster Transformers.
1956 Was a subsidiary of Lancashire Dynamo Holdings Ltd.[2]
1960 Metal Industries acquired Lancashire Dynamo Holdings.[3]
1961 Manufacturing electrical engineers and dealers in electrical and wireless appliances.
Became part of Thorn EMI
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