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Batteries Ltd., Nife Batteries Ltd.; Redditch

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Name: Batteries Ltd., Nife Batteries Ltd.; Redditch    (GB)  
Abbreviation: batteries
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Summary:

Batteries Ltd.
Hunt End Works, Redditch, Worcestershire (1918)

Nife Batteries Ltd.
Redditch (1933)

Initially a subsidiary of Svenska Ackumulator Aktiebolaget Jungner.

Founded: 1918
Closed: 1947
History:

Iniitially only import of batteries from Sweden, later complete manufacture (1924).

In 1933 renamed to Nife Batteries Ltd. after Chloride Electrical Storage acquired controlling interest. Brand name NIFE to be used in the British Commonwealth, while Jungner should use the brands NIFE outside and Jungner in the Commonwealth.

NIFE Batteries and Britannia Batteries Ltd. are merged to form Alkaline Batteries Ltd. in 1947.

This manufacturer was suggested by Mark Hippenstiel.


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