Harboro Rubber Co Finds New Chapter | Leicester News

After 130 years of family ownership, Harboro Rubber Co—Market Harborough’s oldest business—is entering a bold new chapter with a seven-figure sale to Michael Fallis-Taylor. Founded in 1894, the company once specialized in shoe soles and heels, pivoted during WWII to synthetic rubber, and later supplied giants like Hoover and IBM. Fallis-Taylor, now managing director, plans to invest in R&D, modernize production, and expand beyond its iconic Dainite sole—blending deep-rooted craftsmanship with innovation to secure the company’s future while honoring its legacy.

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