Fulton Umbrellas

Fulton Umbrellas is the UK's largest manufacturer of umbrellas.

History

The company was founded in 1956 in London by Arnold Fulton, an engineer and inventor,[1] who was born in Poland and survived the Warsaw Ghetto, before marrying a Swedish woman and running 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

  1. 1 2 Arthurs, Deborah. "How the Queen, Kate Middleton and Camilla sheltered from the rain in style with bespoke umbrellas". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  2. ↑ "About Us | Fulton Umbrellas". Fultonumbrellas.com. 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  3. 1 2 "Royal Umbrella Reigns - Telegraph". Fashion.telegraph.co.uk. 2008-03-12. Retrieved 2016-01-17.

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