John Bull Rubber Explained

John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd. was a British tyre manufacturer based in Leicester. It was established 1906 and was originally named Leicester Rubber Company. It was renamed John Bull Rubber in 1934 after its popular product of the same name.

History

The Leicester Rubber Company was set up in 1906 by two brothers, John Cecil Burton and Hubert Henry Burton, who imported and sold bicycle tyres.[1]

In 1915, a new factory was built in Evington Valley Road, where the company started manufacturing its own cycle and pram tyres.

In 1937, the company formed an offshoot called Metalastic, which specialised in rubber to metal components.[2] The two companies merged in 1955.

In 1958, the company was acquired by Dunlop Rubber.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1950s photo shows magnificent factory building which was home to major Leicester business . Leicester Mercury . 11 March 2021 . 5 September 2019.
  2. Web site: John Bull Rubber Co . Grace's Guide . 11 March 2021.