Pongees Ltd
London, England, founded 1931
In 1931 a branch office was opened in London under the name Pongees Ltd - pongee being a generic term for a group of Chinese silks that were especially popular at that time.
The company retains its historical links with its Swiss founders through its chairman Christian Hausamann, grandson of one of the founders, who is resident in Zurich.
(text taken from the company website)
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