| In
1877, when mineral oils were in their infancy, J C Goodall
founded his Company. In 1882, TWG Bates joined him and the
firm became Goodall, Bates & Co, with oil works and offices
in Newcastle upon Tyne, and grease works located in nearby
Gateshead. In 1902, Mr Goodall retired and Mr Bates brought
his two sons, Herbert and Harry, into the firm. |
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In
1906, the business was converted to a Limited Company and continued
to grow steadily. In 1931, both Mr Goodall and Mr Bates senior having
died, the Company incorporated the firm C & J Todd, Burnside Oil
Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, and thus became Goodall, Bates & Todd
Limited, the name by which it is still known. |
| Shortly
after this amalgamation, the Company closed all their establishments
in Newcastle and concentrated on their premises in Albany Road,
Gateshead, where they have built new offices and installed modern
plant facilities for blending and processing their extensive range
of products. |
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