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On Consort Royal Osprey Papers
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On Consort Royal Osprey Papers

Associated (1890 - 2001)
Date1990s
Object NameBrochure
MediumPaper
ClassificationsPapermaking
Dimensions20.4 x 14.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2002 by Donside Paper Company.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS068412
About MeAlthough papermaking had been introduced to the Gordon Mills site, adjacent to what was to become Donside Papermill, as early as 1696 the Donside mill was only established in 1890. It ran one papermaking machine capable of manufacturing 50 tons of paper per week. By 1920 the mill was producing some 400 tons of newsprint per week. Through the 1950s and 1960s further expansion occurred and the company turned to the manufacture of coated papers. This necessitated the introduction of new expensive technologies. Competition through the 1970s and 1980s saw many changes in business structure and the search for new products and markets. In the 1990s the company was producing high quality coated art papers as it attempted to maintain its economic viability. And again business restructuring was forced on the company. In July 2001 the company was said to be unviable and liquidators were called in. The mill closed and over 250 workers lost their jobs. Subsequently the site was put up for sale, machines sold and part of the area cleared.
Image Not Available for Wrapping Paper
Wrapping Paper
Donside Paper Company
2001
Image Not Available for Wrapping Paper
Wrapping Paper
Donside Paper Company
2001
Image Not Available for Grinder Shed Work Notebook
Grinder Shed Work Notebook
Donside Paper Company
2000
Image Not Available for Grinder Shed Work Notebook
Grinder Shed Work Notebook
Donside Paper Company
January 2001-July 2001
Cartoon Drawing of Papermill Employees
Cartoon Drawing of Papermill Employees
Donside Paper Company
1990s
Image Not Available for Posters Of Manufacturing Process
Posters Of Manufacturing Process
Culter Mills Paper Company
Image Not Available for Posters Of Manufacturing Process
Posters Of Manufacturing Process
Culter Mills Paper Company
Image Not Available for Lancashire Boiler for Thomas Tait and Sons
Lancashire Boiler for Thomas Tait and Sons
William McKinnon and Company Limited
1890s
Image Not Available for Envelope Addressed to H. H. Kynett (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Envelope Addressed to H. H. Kynett (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
James McBey
1960
Image Not Available for Allies Entering Jerusalem, 11th December 1917 (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Allies Entering Jerusalem, 11th December 1917 (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
James McBey
1960
Image Not Available for Reveille, Palestine (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Reveille, Palestine (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
James McBey
1960
Image Not Available for Letter from G. F. Davies (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Letter from G. F. Davies (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
James McBey
1961
Image Not Available for Plastic "Consort Royal" Bag
Plastic "Consort Royal" Bag
Donside Paper Company
1990s
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Paper
Donside Paper Company
1990s
Image Not Available for Plastic "Consort Samples" Bag
Plastic "Consort Samples" Bag
Donside Paper Company
1990s
Image Not Available for Plastic "Consort Samples" Bag
Plastic "Consort Samples" Bag
Donside Paper Company
1990s
Sample Papers
Sample Papers
Culter Mills Paper Company
1960s - 1970s
Donside Papermill
Donside Papermill
Donside Paper Company
C. 1990
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Mill on the Don
Donside Paper Company
1993
Photograph of Works at Donside Paper Mill
Photograph of Works at Donside Paper Mill
Donside Paper Company
1893-1927
Photograph of Donside Paper Mill
Photograph of Donside Paper Mill
Donside Paper Company
1893-1927
Photograph of Machinery at Donside Paper Mill
Photograph of Machinery at Donside Paper Mill
Donside Paper Company
1893-1927
Paper Sample Made 7 March 1894
Paper Sample Made 7 March 1894
Donside Paper Company
1894
Reels of Paper
Reels of Paper
Donside Paper Company
1995