Levinstein
of 21 Minshull Street, Manchester
1895 The company was registered on 26 June, in reconstruction of I. Levinstein and Co, and took over a business of chemical and colour manufacturers. [1]
1916 Recognised by the British Cotton and Wool Dyers Association for their contribution to maintaining supplies of dyes in the face of the German embargo. [2]
1916 Acquired Claus and Co.[3]
1918 Was the largest independent dye company, with a dye works in Blackley, Manchester. Levinstein began a relationship with British Dyestuffs; Dr. Herbert Levinstein, head of the company, made recommendations to solve British Dyestuffs' operating problems at Dalton.
1919 Levinstein was merged with British Dyes Ltd; the new company was named the British Dyestuffs Corporation.