Brompton Bikes is a great British success story. From producing just under 7,000 bikes a year made by 31 employees at the turn of the Millennium, in 2022 the one millionth “Brommie” rolled out of the Greenford factory, that has been home to their manufacturing since 2015 with a workforce of around 800 and capacity far greater than the original sites, first in Kew in the Eighties and then under railway arches in Brentford. In more than 20 years of service to Brompton, especially since becoming CEO in 2008, Will Butler Adams OBE and his mix of engineering and management excellence has given wings to Andrew Richie’s invention now available in over 40 countries, such as America, at “Brompton Junction” in Greenwich Village, NYC. Will kindly joined Rag members at a table for lunch to share the story behind this and offered vivid insight into how Brompton has expanded. A good example is when Brompton had a problem with sourcing UK titanium? Ultimately, for requisite quality needed, Brompton went into a partnership with a friend of Will’s and now makes some of the best in the UK for general domestic use and export. Necessity’s maternal powers again. This is the latest in the Rag salon lunch series where club members can enjoy a first-hand account of someone’s achievements at a table and conversation that ensures a true understanding of what is behind an individual and his or her achievements. Please keep and eye out for e-mails and on the website for details of whom the club is hosting.
The Rag - Army & Navy Club
Hospitality
The Rag is one of London’s most prestigious private clubs, welcoming members from around the globe & all walks of life.
About us
The Rag is one of London’s most prestigious private clubs, welcoming members from around the globe , all walks of life and from both military and non-military backgrounds. The Club is a hidden gem, situated at 36 Pall Mall in the heart of Mayfair with views over St James’s Square and offers members a luxury home from home that’s familiar, comfortable and welcoming. The Rag has an impressive 180 year history, founded in 1837, originally as a private club for military officers and with the Duke of Wellington as one of its Members it now welcomes professional men and women from all backgrounds who are looking to enjoy all the benefits that club membership can provide. The Club has much to offer with an impressive roster of facilities, including 5-star dining, all en-suite accommodation, a range of bars selling competitively priced food and drink along with private hire rooms available for everything from business meetings, conferences and corporate events to weddings and civil ceremonies. For Members under the age of 40 , there’s the opportunity to join the Younger Members Inter Club Group offering a range of social events at other leading London clubs. Membership rates are competitive too, ranging from just £22-£60 per month.
- Website
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http://www.therag.co.uk
External link for The Rag - Army & Navy Club
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1837
- Specialties
- Venue hire, Catering, Accommodation, Restaurant, Bar, Weddings, Conferences, Business meetings, Christmas parties, Staff parties, Client entertaining, Corporate events, Awards dinners, private events, private parties, business venue, work space, and civil ceremonies
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
36 Pall Mall
London, SW1Y 5JN, GB