Corporate Body

Union Carbide Australia Ltd (1950s - 1985)

From
1950s
Rhodes, New South Wales, Australia
To
1985
Functions
Chemical Industries
Location
Rhodes, New South Wales

Summary

Union Carbide Australia Ltd was established in the mid 1950s, after USA company Union Carbide purchased New South Wales based Timbrol Ltd. Union carbide Australia Ltd ceased operations in 1985. Factors contributing to the closure were the reduced supply of raw materials and competition from other Australian chemical manufacturers.

Timeline

 1920s - 1950s Timbrol Ltd
       1950s - 1985 Union Carbide Australia Ltd

Published resources

Resources

See also

Ailie Smith

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