Company, based in Portland Place, founded by Lord Paul, specialising predominantly in the manufacture of steel, automotive and general engineering products.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Indira Gandhi and Lord Paul
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