Private company
National Smelting Company
Zinc smelting and chemical works in Bristol, England
The National Smelting Company was a nationalised zinc smelting company in Avonmouth, England. It was established by Minister of Munitions Winston Churchill to produce mustard gas during World War I. After World War I, it was bought by private business interests.2 It is headquartered in London.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industrymanufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals, metal industry, weapons industry, zinc industry1
- HeadquartersLondon1
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The National Smelting Company was a nationalised zinc smelting company in Avonmouth, England. It was established by Minister of Munitions Winston Churchill to produce mustard gas during World War I. After World War I, it was bought by private business interests.2
Leadership
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Board members and other officers (1)
- Board memberRobert Horne, 1st Viscount Horne of Slamannan1
Timeline
- 1917Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaNational Smelting Company
- WikidataQ16998522
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