Philbky ......
Thank you for the additional information. Having spent 40 years or so knocking around the carpet manufacuring business I always think of him as a "carpetman" but of course you are absolutely right his business had its roots in the Lancashire textile industry.
He was obviously pretty good at seeking investment from outsiders as the carpet operation was mainly in Northern Ireland with <I think> government money funding the factory at Donaghadee.
Planemike
Last edited by Planemike; 25th Jul 2009 at 14:19.