R. Woodvine and Son (Shrewsbury)
Machine tool makers of Shrewsbury
Had been sub-contractor for William Asquith
1955 Acquired by Asquith Machine Tool Corporation; would allow expansion of the Asquith business as there was more labour available in Shrewsbury than Halifax[1]
1962 the Norton Co of Worcester, Mass, USA subscribed for 75 percent of this company, with enlarged capital; company name changed to Norton-Asquith[2]