Difference between revisions of "Marley"
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1981 The '''Monopolies and Mergers Commission''' decided that '''Marley''' and [[Redland]] were making excessive profits on roof tiles<ref>The Times, 19 November 1981</ref><ref>[https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20111202164609/http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/1981/145con_roofing_tiles.htm] Competition Commission</ref>. | 1981 The '''Monopolies and Mergers Commission''' decided that '''Marley''' and [[Redland]] were making excessive profits on roof tiles<ref>The Times, 19 November 1981</ref><ref>[https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20111202164609/http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/1981/145con_roofing_tiles.htm] Competition Commission</ref>. | ||
1983 '''Marley Homecare''' rebranded '''Payless DIY''' | |||
1985 Mr Jack Aisher retired as chairman, the first time since the company was founded that an Aisher did not run the company<ref>The Times, 12 December 1984</ref>. | 1985 Mr Jack Aisher retired as chairman, the first time since the company was founded that an Aisher did not run the company<ref>The Times, 12 December 1984</ref>. | ||
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1985 Marley sold its shops, to concentrate on production of products<ref>The Times, 18 December 1985</ref>. | 1985 Marley sold its shops, to concentrate on production of products<ref>The Times, 18 December 1985</ref>. | ||
1986 Sold the [[Payless]] | 1986 Sold the [[Payless|Payless DIY]] chain to [[Ward White]]<ref>The Times Mar. 8, 1986</ref> | ||
'''Marley Waterproofing''' was acquired by [[IKO]] Group of Canada<ref>The Times, July 16, 2009</ref> | '''Marley Waterproofing''' was acquired by [[IKO]] Group of Canada<ref>The Times, July 16, 2009</ref> | ||
Revision as of 10:38, 24 September 2021
of Sevenoaks, Kent
c.1974 The name of Marley Tile Co was changed to Marley; 25 UK subsidiaries.
1974 Divisions were Marley Homes, Marley Triform and Marley Doors, as well as subidiary companies.
Continued to grow by acquisition
1981 10 concrete tile factories in the UK
1981 The Monopolies and Mergers Commission decided that Marley and Redland were making excessive profits on roof tiles[1][2].
1983 Marley Homecare rebranded Payless DIY
1985 Mr Jack Aisher retired as chairman, the first time since the company was founded that an Aisher did not run the company[3].
1985 Marley sold its shops, to concentrate on production of products[4].
1986 Sold the Payless DIY chain to Ward White[5]
Marley Waterproofing was acquired by IKO Group of Canada[6]