Gymphlex History: The top 5 memorable moments in our incredible history
Added 14 Apr 2014 by GFORCE
Gymphlex has an incredible history dating back over 100 years to 1906 and here's our top 5 memorable moments! -
1929 - Our very own sports shop
Sports Ltd was part of the family's business, selling specialist sporting equipment and clothing.
1930 - The Scotland Rugby team choose Gymphlex
The Scotland rugby team choose Gymphlex as their official kit supplier. Pictured here the Scottish rugby team have a team photo at Twickenham following a successful year, with the founders son, Harry Greenlees, playing at fly-half.
1978 - Mrs Thatcher meets Gymphlex
Mrs Thatcher meets our current managing director James Greenlees as a child aged 10 at our Leicester based factory.
1980 - Prince Charles chooses Gymphlex
Prince Charles chooses Gymphlex for his polo team.
1990 - Gymphlex expands to Japan and the USA
Gymphlex first exports to Japan and the USA. Which later resulted in a £500,000 order from Japan.
Want to learn more about our History? Then visit our Heritage page here.