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'''Newgate Clocks''' |
'''Newgate Clocks''' |
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In the 1990s seventy five percent of the clocks produced were exported around the world. The clocks were all manufactured in the Oswestry factory until 2003 when production moved to Asia, benefiting from lower manufacturing costs and higher production capacities.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-19899800</ref> |
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The decision to create a fusion brand called Jones Clocks was made in 2005. Jones Clocks is a fashion clock brand, and its products are sold to supermarkets and large home and DIY centres. |
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In 2009 the company purchased a large ex Laura Ashley factory in Oswestry that required refurbishment to include new facilities, offices and showrooms which were built in a classic style and furnished with original 1940's furniture throughout. The building also houses Newgate's design studios and its comprehensive collection of industrial and vintage clocks.<ref>http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/manufacturing/help-hand-newgate-clocks-make-3941045</ref> |
In 2009 the company purchased a large ex Laura Ashley factory in Oswestry that required refurbishment to include new facilities, offices and showrooms which were built in a classic style and furnished with original 1940's furniture throughout. The building also houses Newgate's design studios and its comprehensive collection of industrial and vintage clocks.<ref>http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/manufacturing/help-hand-newgate-clocks-make-3941045</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:40, 9 April 2018
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Oswestry, Shropshire, UK |
Key people | Jim Read (Managing director) Chloe Read (Managing director) |
| Products | Clocks, watches, mirrors |
Number of employees | 50 |
| Website | http://www.newgateclocks.com/ http://www.newgatewatches.com/ http://www.jonesclocks.com/ |
Newgate is a British company that design and manufacture clocks and watches stocked and sold in boutique home stores and high end department stores around the world. Newgate is known for its vintage, industrial, retro and mid-century style designs. Products include watches, alarm clocks, mantel clocks, wall clocks and outdoor clocks.[1][2]
Newgate Clocks
In 2009 the company purchased a large ex Laura Ashley factory in Oswestry that required refurbishment to include new facilities, offices and showrooms which were built in a classic style and furnished with original 1940's furniture throughout. The building also houses Newgate's design studios and its comprehensive collection of industrial and vintage clocks.[3]
Newgate Watches
In 2012 work started on a range of watches. The Newgate Watch collection took three years to come to fruition when a range of fifty watches was launched at the Spring Fair in Birmingham, UK, in February 2015.[4][5][6] The UK watch trade publication WatchPro featured Newgate Watch founders Jim and Chloe Read in the Trailblazer category of the WatchPro Hot 100 of 2016.[7]
A portfolio of short films were made in 2015 to showcase each watch and clock family.[8]
References
- ^ http://www.shropshirestar.com/shropshire-business/2015/09/14/perfect-timing-as-shrewsbury-stars-in-watchmakers-promotional-film/
- ^ http://www.menswearstyle.co.uk/2015/07/17/introducing-newgate-watches/3842
- ^ http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/manufacturing/help-hand-newgate-clocks-make-3941045
- ^ http://www.springfair.com/Content/Case-Study-Newgate
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2015/nov/20/the-fashion-edit-the-top-10-watches-in-pictures
- ^ 9. http://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/style-list/shop-buy-online-this-weeks-style-list-statement-sneakers-irresistible-beauty-buys#gallery-29
- ^ http://www.watchpro.com/hot-100-trailblazers-chloe-jim-read-founders-newgate-watches/
- ^ http://www.shropshirestar.com/shropshire-business/2015/09/14/perfect-timing-as-shrewsbury-stars-in-watchmakers-promotional-film/