Fulton Umbrellas
Fulton Umbrellas is the UK's largest manufacturer of umbrellas.
History
The company was founded in 1956 in London, England by Arnold Fulton, an engineer and inventor,[1] who was born in Poland and survived the Warsaw Ghetto, whose sister and brother-in-law ran an umbrella factory in Stockholm.
As of 2006, they were the UK's leading manufacturer with a 35% market share, producing four million a year, and £30 million in annual retail sales.[2][3]
Fulton had a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and in 2008 were granted one by the Queen.[3] The company is now run by the founder's son, Nigel Fulton.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Arthurs, Deborah. "How the Queen, Kate Middleton and Camilla sheltered from the rain in style with bespoke umbrellas". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ "About Us | Fulton Umbrellas". Fultonumbrellas.com. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Royal Umbrella Reigns - Telegraph". Fashion.telegraph.co.uk. 12 March 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
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