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B. Hick and Sons

Logo: Hick, Hargreaves & Co Ltd., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

1833–2002 British engineering company

B. Hick & Sons, subsequently Hick, Hargreaves & Co, was a British engineering company based at the Soho Ironworks in Bolton, England. Benjamin Hick, a partner in Rothwell, Hick and Rothwell, later Rothwell, Hick & Co., set up the company in partnership with two of his sons, John (1815–1894) and Benjamin Jr (1818–1845) in 1833.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 10, 1833Founded1
  • Industryheavy industry1
  • HeadquartersBolton1

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B. Hick & Sons, subsequently Hick, Hargreaves & Co, was a British engineering company based at the Soho Ironworks in Bolton, England. Benjamin Hick, a partner in Rothwell, Hick and Rothwell, later Rothwell, Hick & Co., set up the company in partnership with two of his sons, John (1815–1894) and Benjamin Jr (1818–1845) in 1833.2

The story

Founded by Benjamin Hick on Apr 10, 1833.1

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Timeline

  1. Apr 10, 1833Founded Founded1

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