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The name derives from the original trading title of "The Great Grimsby Coal, Salt and Tanning Company". Coal to fuel the galley stoves; salt to preserve the food; tanning to waterproof the sails, ropes and nets. The company was founded in 1873 as a co-operative of vessel owners who required a reliable continuity of goods and services so that their vessels could put to sea and ply their trade.
As the reputation for reliability and value for money spread, Cosalt grew. Not only geographically and product wise, but in the type of customers the company serviced. Waterproof Clothing is not just the prerogative of the mariner but of anyone working outdoors - rope will moor a vessel and secure a load on a lorry - salt did preserve food, but now that food is stored in Cold Stores, Cosalt manufacture Cold Store Clothing - ensuring the safety of a sailor is no different to providing a worker with personal protective equipment; Cosalt bridged the gap between the marine and industrial market place.