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Over
a hundred years of providing a quality service to businesses large
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Geo.
Ausden junior founded the company around the beginning
of the 20th century. George did not only deal in metals, but
rags, bottles, rabbit skins, and much, much more. ew media and traditional print
based media. Email for a quotation on your
next project.
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After
a number of different premises in Watford including one in
Market Street, and one in Hemel Hempstead,
the company moved to its current location in 1925, in Lower
High Street.
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A
third generation joined the company in the late 40's, early
50s, Stan's twin sons, John and Pete and
Bills son, Roy. The three took over the running of the company
in 1964 - 5, when their fathers both died within six months
of each other.
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The
company has continued to prosper in more recent years. Roy
was bought out in 1989. John and Pete
retired in 1995, sadly Pete died only a few months later.
John past away in 2009. George, Grant and Steve's cousin died
in 2006.
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The company's main operation remains metal recycling, mainly
non-ferrous. However, steel stock is a growing part of the
trade, with fabrication and drilling part of the service provided.
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