Corporate Body

Australian Explosives and Chemical Company Ltd (1875 - 1897)

From
1875
Victoria, Australia
To
1897
Functions
Ammunitions, Explosives or Weapons Industries and Chemical Industries

Summary

The Australian Explosives and Chemical Company began manufacturing explosives in Melbourne's outskirts (the area now known as Deer Park) in 1875. In 1897 the Company was purchased by Nobel, forming Nobel (Australasia) Ltd.

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 1875 - 1897 Australian Explosives and Chemical Company Ltd
       1898? - 1926 Nobel (Australasia) Ltd
             1926 - 1928 Imperial Chemical industry (Australasia) Limited
                   1928 - 1971 Imperial Chemical industry of Australia and New Zealand Limited
                         1971 - 1998 ICI Australia Ltd
                               1998 - Orica Limited

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