They had something to do with Holdsworth after the 1980s:
1986 - THE "MARLBORO" HOLDSWORTH
By Easter **1985** there was a **Marlboro**presence at Holdsworthy and about **Nov 1985** they took over. Holdsworth (and CB) production soon moved from Anerly to the The Holdsworthy Co Ltd, Alma Works, Darlaston Road, Darlaston (now Wednesbury), West Midlands (now industrial/commercial units). The **[1986 range](http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nkilgariff/HoldsCats/Cat1986/1986Catalogue.htm)** had more lower end models, as the budget "Challenger" range was added, but the top models maintain their high quality.
In **1986 **Roy Thame was hospitalised for a month and decided it was time to ease off. The Welling business was sold to the manager **Peter Elliot**, the Penge business was sold to the manager Bob Donnington. The Hounslow shop was closed. Mike Shonleben was appointed a Director and took over the management of 132 L Richmond Rd. The shop at 153/153a was sold (not as a cycle shop) and Mike took over the complete running of the business, with a one third share. The lightweight side was gradually phased out.
They had something to do with Holdsworth after the 1980s: