Corporate Body
E.N. Ansell and Sons Ltd (1905 - 1934)
- From
- 1905
Richmond, Victoria, Australia - To
- 1934
- Functions
- Manufacturing industry, Pharmaceuticals or Medical Aids and Health Industry
- Location
- Richmond, Victoria
Summary
In 1905 Eric Ansell began manufacturing latex condoms in Richmond, Australia. The company used equipment acquired from the Dunlop tyre and rubber factory that was nearby. The 1920s saw the product range diversify to include surgical gloves, household rubber gloves, industrial work gloves and toy balloons. In 1934 the company changed its name to the Ansell Rubber Company.
Published resources
Resources
- Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1475907. Details
Gavan McCarthy [P004098] [P004098]
Created: 11 October 2000, Last modified: 6 October 2023
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