Difference between revisions of "Dickinson Robinson Group"
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1966 [[John Dickinson and Co|John Dickinson]] merged with [[E. S. and A. Robinson]] to form Dickinson Robinson Group Ltd (DRG), one of the largest Stationery and Packaging companies in the world. | 1966 [[John Dickinson and Co|John Dickinson]] merged with [[E. S. and A. Robinson|E. S. and A. Robinson (Holdings)]] to form '''Dickinson Robinson Group''' Ltd (DRG), one of the largest Stationery and Packaging companies in the world. | ||
1974 '''DRG''' acquired Papeteries de La Couronne (Gouronne?), [[J. Arthur Dixon]], and [[ | 1967 Purchased [[Beasley, French and Co]]<ref>The Times June 29, 1967</ref> | ||
1974 '''DRG''' acquired Papeteries de La Couronne (Gouronne?), [[J. Arthur Dixon]], and [[Green and Son (of London)|Green and Son]] of London<ref>The Times Nov. 7, 1974</ref> | |||
1976 Acquired [[Royal Sovereign Pencil Co|Royal Sovereign Group]] bringing stationery, office requisites, books, toys, toiletries and fancy goods into the group, in addition to the existing paper making, packaging, printing and stationery<ref>The Times July 21, 1976</ref> | 1976 Acquired [[Royal Sovereign Pencil Co|Royal Sovereign Group]] bringing stationery, office requisites, books, toys, toiletries and fancy goods into the group, in addition to the existing paper making, packaging, printing and stationery<ref>The Times July 21, 1976</ref> | ||
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By 1979 had also acquired [[John Heath]]. | By 1979 had also acquired [[John Heath]]. | ||
1982 DRG (UK) Ltd. of Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead, had subsidiary companies: | |||
* DRG Cartons & Printing (trading as DRG Packaging Ltd), Filwood Road, Fishponds, Bristol. | |||
* [[John Dickinson and Co|DRG Envelopes]], Basildon Works, Broad Lane, London N. 15, and 1 Apsley, Hemel Hempstead. | |||
* DRG Merton Containers Ltd. Christchurch Road London S.W.19. | |||
* [[DRG Plastics]] of Hereford, and Peterchurch, Herts, and Bristol. | |||
1989 '''Pembridge Investments''' acquired '''DRG'''<ref>The Times Nov. 10, 1989</ref> | 1989 '''Pembridge Investments''' acquired '''DRG'''<ref>The Times Nov. 10, 1989</ref> | ||
1990 '''DRG Stationery''' was sold to Biber Holdings of Switzerland. Its name was changed to [[John Dickinson and Co|John Dickinson Stationery]] Limited. | 1990 '''DRG Stationery''' was sold to Biber Holdings of Switzerland. Its name was changed to [[John Dickinson and Co|John Dickinson Stationery]] Limited. | ||
1992 [[Bowater | 1992 [[Bowater Industries|Bowater]] acquired '''DRG Packaging''' from Pembridge<ref>The Times, March 03, 1992</ref> | ||
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[[Category: Town - ]] | [[Category: Town - Bristol]] | ||
[[Category: Paper and Card Makers]] | [[Category: Paper and Card Makers]] | ||
[[Category: Packaging and Containers]] | [[Category: Packaging and Containers]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Stationery Manufacturers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:13, 16 February 2024
1966 John Dickinson merged with E. S. and A. Robinson (Holdings) to form Dickinson Robinson Group Ltd (DRG), one of the largest Stationery and Packaging companies in the world.
1967 Purchased Beasley, French and Co[1]
1974 DRG acquired Papeteries de La Couronne (Gouronne?), J. Arthur Dixon, and Green and Son of London[2]
1976 Acquired Royal Sovereign Group bringing stationery, office requisites, books, toys, toiletries and fancy goods into the group, in addition to the existing paper making, packaging, printing and stationery[3]
By 1979 had also acquired John Heath.
1982 DRG (UK) Ltd. of Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead, had subsidiary companies:
- DRG Cartons & Printing (trading as DRG Packaging Ltd), Filwood Road, Fishponds, Bristol.
- DRG Envelopes, Basildon Works, Broad Lane, London N. 15, and 1 Apsley, Hemel Hempstead.
- DRG Merton Containers Ltd. Christchurch Road London S.W.19.
- DRG Plastics of Hereford, and Peterchurch, Herts, and Bristol.
1989 Pembridge Investments acquired DRG[4]
1990 DRG Stationery was sold to Biber Holdings of Switzerland. Its name was changed to John Dickinson Stationery Limited.
1992 Bowater acquired DRG Packaging from Pembridge[5]