Accles & Shelvoke
Accles & Shelvoke is a company based in the English Midlands, founded in 1903 by James George Accles and James Shelvoke as Bennett's Successors Ltd, adopting its present name in 1913.[1][2] It is a manufacturer of humane slaughtering pistols, and has developed them since the early twentieth century.[3] Since 1952 it has also manufactured cable spikers, used to ensure high-voltage electrical cables are de-energised prior to working on them.[1][4] In 2017, the company was acquired by Frontmatec.[5]
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| Fate | Acquired by Frontmatec |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Founder | James George Accles James Shelvoke |
| Website | www |
See also
- Accles & Pollock another Accles company
- Accles-Turrell automobile
References
- Timeline of the company at GracesGuide.co.uk
- History of Accles & Shelvoke from company website
- Jack, Ian (14 October 2017). "When it comes to meat, the kitchen is a battlefield – and conscience is a casualty". The Guardian.
- Heavy duty cable spiker at accles-shelvoke.com
- Jones, Tamlyn (9 May 2017). "Historic Birmingham manufacturer acquired by Danish group". The Birmingham Post.
External links
- "Accles & Shelvoke". Archived from the original on 24 December 2005. Retrieved 19 December 2005. (previous company website)
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