From post-war radios to a lasting British electronics legacy
1935
Ferguson Radio is founded, then becomes a British company after its acquisition by Thorn in 1937, specialising in radios.
1946
After WWII, Ferguson expands globally and enters TV manufacturing.
1967
Ferguson produces the first all-transistor colour TV in the world.
1971
Ferguson launches the TX TV range — the world's first single-board chassis.
1978
Thorn collaborates with Thomson-Brandt and Telefunken to promote the VHS format. Thorn merges with EMI.
1981
Thorn-EMI begins manufacturing videodiscs in the UK.
1987
Development of Fastext and NICAM stereo. Ferguson is acquired by Thomson Grand Public.
1992
Thomson reduces its use of the Ferguson brand. Focus shifts to producing Thomson TVs.
2017
Ferguson TV production restarts in the UK.
2022
Talisman Brands, Inc., d/b/a Established., acquires Ferguson.
