The Brompton bike was conceived as a product to help improve city living. It has established itself as the ideal choice for all those who are living or interacting with cities. The bike can be folded to a third of its size in a matter of seconds and is small enough to be taken on all forms of public transport. In fact, 42 Bromptons can fit in one car parking space!
The Brompton bike was first designed by Andrew Ritchie in 1975 opposite the Brompton Oratory in South Kensington, hence the name. The first prototypes were all designed and built in Andrew’s flat and while they were rough and crude, the majority of the key design features were already evident, such as the pivoting rear triangle that allows the rear wheel to fold underneath. Andrew looked for support from various banks and bike manufacturers, but none were willing to support his dream. Julian Vereker, an entrepreneur and the owner of an early Brompton prototype, joined Andrew in 1985 and helped to provide the money which put Brompton into full time production for the first time in 1988. Fast forward to 2016, and Brompton now offers 16.5 million combinations on the bike, every one of which is still made by hand in London.
It is now estimated that there are over 80,000 Brompton bikes in London. Three-time winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, the company sells over 45,000 bikes in 44 countries around the world every year. Sales have been growing at a fast rate with the help of Brompton Junction retail stores in London, Barcelona, Munich, Beijing, Milan, Hamburg, Shanghai, Chengdu, Amsterdam, Tokyo and Kobe.
Company Details
- Employees
- 618
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 1 Ockham Drive, Greenford,greater London Ub6 0fd,united Kingdom
- Phone
- 442082328484
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS
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ManufacturingBeverage and Tobacco Product ManufacturingMiscellaneous ManufacturingTextile Furnishings MillsOther Textile Product MillsOther Miscellaneous ManufacturingCarpet and Rug MillsCurtain and Linen MillsTextile Bag and Canvas MillsAll Other Textile Product MillsJewelry and Silverware ManufacturingDoll, Toy, and Game ManufacturingOffice Supplies (except Paper) ManufacturingSign ManufacturingAll Other Miscellaneous ManufacturingRope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric MillsAll Other Miscellaneous Textile Product MillsGasket, Packing, and Sealing Device ManufacturingMusical Instrument ManufacturingFastener, Button, Needle, and Pin ManufacturingBroom, Brush, and Mop ManufacturingBurial Casket Manufacturing
- Website
- brompton.com
- HQ
- Greenford, Greater London
Brompton Bicycle Questions
Brompton Bicycle's helpline number is 442082328484
Brompton Bicycle's website is brompton.com
Brompton Bicycle's LinkedIn profile is https://uk.linkedin.com/company/brompton-bicycle
Brompton Bicycle has
618 employees.
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employees at Brompton Bicycle.
Brompton Bicycle's industry is
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Brompton Bicycle's categories are Manufacturing
Brompton Bicycle's founding year is 1975
