Newgate (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Oswestry, Shropshire, UK |
Key people | Jim Read (Managing director) Chloe Read (Managing director) |
| Products | Clocks, watches |
Number of employees | 50 |
| Website | https://www.newgateworld.com/ |
Newgate is a British clock manufacturing company headquartered in Oswestry, Shropshire.[1] It produces a range of clocks[2][3] as well as designing and producing eyewear under sister brand London Mole.
Background
Newgate was founded in 1991 by Jim and Chloe Read. [4] The name was inspired by the old New Gate Toll near their apartment and first home in Oswestry.
Following a trade exhibition at London's Alexandra Palace, the company began supplying retailers including Harrods and various European distributors.
In the 1990s, 75% of the clocks produced were exported around the world. Manufacturing moved from Oswestry to Asia in 2003.[5]
In 2009, the company moved its headquarters and design studios to a refurbished factory in Oswestry.[6]
Jones Clocks
Sister brand Jones Clocks was launched in 2005, and is a fashion clock brand. Its products are sold to supermarkets and large home and DIY centres, and direct to consumer.
Newgate Watches
In 2012, work started on a range of watches. The company launched a line of fifty watches at the 2015 Spring Fair in Birmingham.[7][8][9] In 2016, the founders were included in the WatchPro Hot 100 list.[10]
Newgate watches are sold worldwide through distributors like iWorld.
London Mole
In 2019, the company launched the London Mole brand, which produces eyewear.
References
- ^ "NEWGATE CLOCKS LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Video: Perfect timing as Shrewsbury stars in watchmaker's promotional film". www.shropshirestar.com. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ "Introducing Newgate Watches". Menswear Style. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ Ruth Corbett (11 June 2016). "Interiors: our party house". The Times. London.
- ^ "Clock firm restarts production". 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ Graeme Brown (11 August 2009). "Help at hand for Newgate Clocks as they make big move". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Welcome". Spring Fair 2018. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ "The fashion edit: the top 10 watches – in pictures". The Guardian. 2015-11-20. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ Team, Stylist (2016-01-25). "This week's Style List: from commute-friendly headphones to statement sneakers". Stylist. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ Corder, Rob (2016-07-05). "HOT 100 TRAILBLAZERS: Chloe & Jim Read, founders, Newgate Watches". WatchPro. Retrieved 2019-07-17.