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EKCO RADIO
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Ekco 1904 Eric Kirkham Cole born in Rochford. 1924 Started business with girlfriend in Leigh-on-Sea, repairing radio sets and charging batteries etc. Developed Battery Eliminator (i.e. mains transformer). 1925 Joined by W. S. Verrells 1926 E. K. Cole Limited formed. 1927 Funding obtained to move to larger premises in Leigh. 1928 A.W. Martin joined business (later to become chief Engineer and designer of the famous round Bakelite radio) – 500 employees. 1929 Land acquired in Priory Crescent – building commenced. 1929 British Industries Fair Advert for Ekco Mains Power Radio Devices. For obtaining the power supply for Radio Receivers direct from electric supply mains...