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<blockquote data-quote="WJC" data-source="post: 3168389" data-attributes="member: 25191"><p>:cat:</p><p></p><p>There is "endless debate" among those who need something to talk about; what constitutes a bino factory changes as fast as the companies themselves. The main thing to remember is that most "manufacturers" here, and in Europe, are just importers. That includes the king of the importers himself--David BUSHNELL.</p><p></p><p>During the war years, there were several companies making binoculars in the United States:</p><p></p><p>Bausch & Lomb</p><p>American Optical</p><p>Anchor Optical</p><p>Square D Optical</p><p>United Film Corporation</p><p>Universal Film Corporation</p><p>Kelvinator</p><p>Nash</p><p>Bell & Howell</p><p>Wollensak</p><p>Hayward Lumber Co.</p><p>More.</p><p></p><p>To my knowledge, most, if not all, these companies were under contract to B&L. We should realize that most of them were just helping with the war effort.</p><p></p><p>American Optical—ophthalmic</p><p>Square D—electrical panels</p><p>Kelvinator—electric refrigeration</p><p>Nash—autos</p><p>Bell & Howell—cameras</p><p>United Film Corporation—motion pictures</p><p>Hayward Lumber Co.—Duh! </p><p></p><p>Trying to compete on the world optical stage with Germany, Britain had some serious players who, for the war effort, worked closely together.</p><p></p><p>Ross of London Ltd.</p><p>Theodore Hamblin</p><p>Barr & Stroud</p><p>Hilger & Watts</p><p>Cooke & Sons</p><p>Elliot Brothers</p><p>Troughton & Simms</p><p>Dollond & Aichison</p><p>W. Ottway & Co. Ltd.</p><p>More.</p><p></p><p>Some made all their own instruments. Others subcontracted parts. After the war our desire to stay with binoculars died. Through several buyouts and company takeovers, the remnants of some of these British firms are still with us.</p><p></p><p>What is a binocular factory? Whatever you want it to be.</p><p></p><p>For me, it is a company that has the molds and manufactures MOST of the essential parts--except the glass. Maybe it’s because I’m an old guy, but I refuse to look at an “assembler” as a “manufacturer.” I wouldn’t call a cat a dog for the same reason! :cat:</p><p></p><p>Bill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WJC, post: 3168389, member: 25191"] :cat: There is "endless debate" among those who need something to talk about; what constitutes a bino factory changes as fast as the companies themselves. The main thing to remember is that most "manufacturers" here, and in Europe, are just importers. That includes the king of the importers himself--David BUSHNELL. During the war years, there were several companies making binoculars in the United States: Bausch & Lomb American Optical Anchor Optical Square D Optical United Film Corporation Universal Film Corporation Kelvinator Nash Bell & Howell Wollensak Hayward Lumber Co. More. To my knowledge, most, if not all, these companies were under contract to B&L. We should realize that most of them were just helping with the war effort. American Optical—ophthalmic Square D—electrical panels Kelvinator—electric refrigeration Nash—autos Bell & Howell—cameras United Film Corporation—motion pictures Hayward Lumber Co.—Duh! Trying to compete on the world optical stage with Germany, Britain had some serious players who, for the war effort, worked closely together. Ross of London Ltd. Theodore Hamblin Barr & Stroud Hilger & Watts Cooke & Sons Elliot Brothers Troughton & Simms Dollond & Aichison W. Ottway & Co. Ltd. More. Some made all their own instruments. Others subcontracted parts. After the war our desire to stay with binoculars died. Through several buyouts and company takeovers, the remnants of some of these British firms are still with us. What is a binocular factory? Whatever you want it to be. For me, it is a company that has the molds and manufactures MOST of the essential parts--except the glass. Maybe it’s because I’m an old guy, but I refuse to look at an “assembler” as a “manufacturer.” I wouldn’t call a cat a dog for the same reason! :cat: Bill [/QUOTE]
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