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A historic company with a legendary trading past is reborn. Today, the British East India Company extends its business capabilities through a powerful alliance network and diverse portfolio of companies and activities from whisky distillation, steel production, steel plant and machinery, construction, telecommunications and shipping. |
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REDISCOVERING THE PAST
The oldest among several similarly formed European East India Companies, the British India Company was granted an English Royal Charter, under the name Governor and Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies, by Elizabeth I in December 1600.
Trading mainly in Cotton, Silk, Indigo Dye, Saltpetre, Tea, and Opium, the Company long held a privileged position in relation to the English, and later the British Government. As a result, it was frequently granted special rights and privileges, including trade monopolies and exemptions.
Following the events of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and under the Government of India Act 1858, the Company itself was finally dissolved on 1 January 1874, as a result of the East India Stock Dividend Redemption Act. |
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FUTURE HISTORY IN THE MAKING
On 14th September 2004, following a series of intense negotiations, The British East India Company was re-registered by Captain William G. MacDonald.
Today, the Company has become solely involved in international trade, and extends its business capabilities through a powerful alliance network and a diverse portfolio of companies and activities from whisky distillation, steel production, steel plant and machinery, construction to telecommunications and shipping.
The British East India Company works with forward thinking individuals from around the world, particularly those who are within the Commonwealth, and respects the good work that The Commonwealth Development Corporation has made over the years, particularly in Africa. |
| VISIT THE BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY WEBSITE |
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| The British East India Company ~ Portfolio of Companies & Activities: |
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Whisky Manufacturing & Distilling
MacDonald Scotch Whisky
Honouring nine centuries of traditional Whisky manufacturing, MacDonald Whisky Company Limited has grown into a respected portfolio of 100% Scotch Whisky brands.
Brand names include Somerled, John Gladstone, Highlander and Captain William MacDonald. Whisky products are produced and exported worldwide.
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Whisky Manufacturing & Distilling
Vasco Da Gama
Distilleries
Vasco Da Gama Distilleries is responsible for importing, bottling, labelling and packaging of MacDonald Scotch Whisky brands including John Gladstone, Highlander and Captain William MacDonald.
The British East India Company Limited is responsible for marketing the brands throughout India. |
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Shipping & Vessel Management
Stanton Marine
Stanton Marine Limited specialises in all aspects of marine transportation. Highly respected worldwide, Stanton Marine collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance shipping businesses.
The company has a comprehensive range of services that encompass all aspects of shipping management, consultancy and vessel chartering, through to marine project management, oil reclamation and modern shipboard operations.
VISIT STANTONMARINE LIMITED WEBSITE |
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Iron & Steel Production
Athi River Steel Plant
Athi River Steel Plant Limited produces premium quality steel goods for sale throughout the East African continent, including steel bars and nails for the construction industry and steel piping for use in pumping water, oil and minerals.Africa and the Commonwealth.
The plant which covers an area of some 30 acres is the fastest growing steel plant in Kenya and employs over 800 local Kenyan workers. Recently, a investment of some $16M USD was invested in the plant by Directors and Shareholders of Athi River Steel Mill and the Commonwealth Development Corporation in Kenya. |
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Iron & Steel Tooling & Equipment
Tri-Star Iron & Steel
Tri-Star Iron and Steel Limited procures and exports machinery on behalf of steel mills across East Africa, Southern Africa, Romania and Europe. The company has an excellent export relationship with the Indian Government.
Tri-Star Iron and Steel Limited is also a respected contractor, project managing the construction of steel mills, factories, marine terminals, warehouses and steel smelters.
VISIT THE TRISTAR IRON & STEEL WEBPAGE |
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Telecommunications & Internet
Lansafe Communications
Lansafe Communications Limited is a specialist I.T. and Telecommunications company who promote solutions to reduce the cost of I.T. telecoms and mobile services.
In December 2007, The British East India Company took an equity in Lansafe Communications, enabled the firm to expand upon their I.T export division and portfolio and gain a presence within the shipping trade, allowing lansafe to provide its communications expertise to UK and international companies within the marine industry.
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