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A Brief History of the Rowlett Toaster

Rowlett Factory 1946

The first commercial toaster was manufactured by the founder of the company, my father Ted Rutland, who was a qualified toolmaker, in 1946 at his Staines factory (Middlesex), followed a year later in 1947, by Rowlett’s domestic 2 slot toaster.

Rowlett 1947-Household Toaster

Spares for these toasters were still being supplied up until about 10 years ago.

Production soon out grew the Staines factory and was moved to Burnt Oak, Edgware.

Production was expanded to include a whole range of toys and domestic appliances. Just a few are illustrated below.

Rowlett Bicycle 1948 Rowlett 1948 Electric Fire Rowlett 1948 Smoker Stand

Rowlett 1956 Household Toaster Rowlett 1950-Clothes Dryer Rowlett 1950 Electric Iron

Production continued until a disastrous fire destroyed the factory workshop in 1957 and the company was relocated Twickenham, Middlesex.

In 1966 Rowlett moved to their Weybridge site where production started in earnest concentrating on continuous improvement of the quality and extension of their range of commercial toasters and expanding their market to over 70 countries throughout the world.

Rowlett 1957 - Commercial Toaster Rowlett 1985 2 Slot Sandwich Toaster

Rowlett 1990 - Toaster Production Line Test Rowlett 1996 Gold Plated Classic Toaster

In 2002 Rowlett joined forces with R V Rutland (UK) Ltd and production was moved to our new modern factories in Bookham, Surrey.

Our range has been extended and quality continues to improve. The end result is a top class product range we offer to all our customers throughout the World

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Thank you

Bob Rutland, Managing Director

Rowlett Rutland - Unit 32, Bookham Industrial Estate, Church Road, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3EU
Tel: (+44) 01372 453633 / 450855 - Fax: (+44) 01372 453536 / 453671
Email - info@RowlettRutland.co.uk : retail@RowlettRutland.co.uk : export@RowlettRutland.co.uk
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A Brief History of the Rowlett Toaster