James A Marshall Ltd was established in 1856 and operated from 114 Candleriggs, Glasgow. The company was described as James Marshall, Maker of Plain and Fancy Pattern Cards and Books.

The Company then moved, prior to the Second World War to 23 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow. The Company was described there as James Marshall and Son, Shade Card and Bunch Makers.

On the 4th April 1957 under the Companies Act 1948, James Marshall and Son was registered as James A Marshall Ltd, Printers, Pattern Book and Shade Card Manufacturers.

The Company then moved, in 1973, to a purpose built factory in Bridgeton, Glasgow where it remains a privately owned business dedicated to the manufacture of Shade Cards.