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It was the brainchild of Charles Marques and his father , originally from Adelaide , Australia . A pivotal partnership with an investor , CR Belling of Belling Electric Fires and Cookers , became the catalyst to produce a diverse range of concrete products .
“ Notably , Charles Marques ’ innovation of the spun concrete process revolutionized the production of concrete columns ,” he continues . “ In the early 1950s , the company began to diversify by manufacturing outdoor lighting lanterns and floodlights , using materials other than concrete . The 1960s ushered in a period of exponential growth as the company began producing its first high mast lighting towers , servicing roads , airports , docks , and stadiums around the world .
Expanding horizons
“ In the 1970s and 1980s CU Phosco Lighting invented the first double drum winch for high masts , which revolutionized health and safety , before going on to manufacture the UK ’ s first tapered tubular columns ,” Nicholas details . Concrete Utilities changed its name to CU Phosco Lighting and the company made a bold step into the export business .
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