Fulton Umbrellas
Fulton Umbrellas is the United Kingdom's largest manufacturer of umbrellas.
| Industry | retailer manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founder | Arnold Fulton |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | Nigel Fulton |
| Products | umbrella |
History
The "birdcage" transparent umbrella invented by Arnold Fulton
The company was founded in 1956 in London, England by Arnold Fulton,[1] an engineer and inventor, 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]
Fulton had a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and in 2008 were granted one by the Queen.[2] The company is now run by the founder's son, Nigel Fulton.[1]
References
- "About Us". www.fultonumbrellas.com. Fulton Umbrellas. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- "Royal Umbrella Reigns - Telegraph". Fashion.telegraph.co.uk. 12 March 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
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