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James Halstead

From Graces Guide
July 1961.
August 1962.
November 1963.

of Whitfield, near Manchester

1915 James Halstead Ltd was incorporated to carry on the business of india rubber waterproofers, manufacturers of waterproof clothing and to carry on related businesses in supplying the necessary raw materials, and to acquire and redevelop buildings, etc.

1934 The founder’s sons expanded the manufacturing capabilities to include flooring products.

1948 Acquired Belstaff Limited, a business synonymous with using wax cotton in the manufacturing of waterproof apparel for motorcycling.

1962 Reregisterd as James Halstead (Holdings) Ltd

1981 James Halstead (Holdings) Ltd was reregistered as James Halstead Group plc

1994 Manufacturer and distributor of commercial flooring (Polyflor), motorcycle accessories (Phoenix Distribution (N. W.) distributor of Arai, Shark, Nolan helmets and Belstaff and Fieldsheer clothing), industrial trailers (Conway Products, Glidalong), security cabins (Rhino) and outdoor clothing (Driza-Bone).[1]

2000 Name changed to James Halstead plc

2004 Sold Belstaff, in order to concentrate on flooring business.

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ 1994 Annual report
  • Companies house filings
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