Accles & Shelvoke is a company based in the English Midlands, founded in 1903 by James George Accles and James Shelvoke as Bennett's Successors Ltd, adopting its present name in 1913.[1][2] It is a manufacturer of humane slaughtering pistols, and has developed them since the early twentieth century.[3] Since 1952 it has also manufactured cable spikers, used to ensure high-voltage electrical cables are de-energised prior to working on them.[1][4] In 2017, the company was acquired by Frontmatec.[5]

Accles & Shelvoke
Founded1913
FounderJames George Accles
James Shelvoke
FateAcquired by Frontmatec
Websitewww.accles-shelvoke.com/front-page

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  1. ^ a b Timeline of the company at GracesGuide.co.uk
  2. ^ History of Accles & Shelvoke from company website
  3. ^ Jack, Ian (14 October 2017). "When it comes to meat, the kitchen is a battlefield – and conscience is a casualty". The Guardian. London.
  4. ^ Heavy duty cable spiker at accles-shelvoke.com
  5. ^ Jones, Tamlyn (9 May 2017). "Historic Birmingham manufacturer acquired by Danish group". Birmingham Post.

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