Robert and James Martin

ROBERT & JAMES MARTIN, Importers, Flour and Provision Merchants, 85 and 87, Dunlop Street, Glasgow.

    One of the most important and indispensable departments of trade is that devoted to the wholesale importation of flour and provisions and their distribution to retailers for the use of the community. We can desire no more representative firm in this line than that of Messrs. Robert and James Martin, of Dunlop Street, Glasgow.

    It was founded by the partners designated in the title so far back as the year 1847, and has all along been about the most reputable house in the trade. Mr. Robert Martin is now deceased, the business being carried on by the surviving partner, who is sole owner, under the original designation. We may note here that the original location of the firm was in Maxwell Street, from which they removed to Howard Street, and, finally, to their present very large and suitable premises in Dunlop Street. The total floor space available in the two flats occupied amounts to some 28,000 square feet. The basement is used for heavy goods and the first floor as a general warehouse, with counting-house, sample-room, and private rooms adjoining.

    The house is one of the largest associated with the importation of American produce, such as the finest brands of flour, lard, cheese, and other provisions. These are distributed all over the United Kingdom to the many customers of the firm. The volume of business is of great dimensions, and the transference is carried on with commendable activity, enabling the firm to maintain a constant supply of the best and freshest goods. The general work of the concern affords employment to a considerable staff of travellers, clerks, and storemen, the whole being personally controlled by Mr. Martin himself. The delivery and dispatch of goods is facilitated, we may mention, by excellent hoisting appliances, commanding both floors.

    Mr. Martin is well known in trade circles in the City, and, though controlling one of its leading businesses, is a very modest and unassuming gentleman. He is none the less esteemed on that account, and is very widely respected for his business accomplishments and his frank and courteous demeanour to his numerous friends, customers, and clients.

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