Canterbury of New Zealand
Type | Subsidiary |
---|---|
Industry | Textile, sports equipment |
Founded | 1904 |
Founder | J. Lane, P. Walker, A. Rudkin |
Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Rugby equipment, clothing |
Revenue | £44.8 million (2015)[1] |
£20.5 million (2015)[1] | |
£220,000 (2015)[1] | |
Total assets | £107,000 (2015)[1] |
Total equity | -£7.2 million (2015)[1] |
Parent | Pentland Group (2012–present) |
Website | canterbury.com |
Canterbury of New Zealand (commonly referred to simply as Canterbury) is a New Zealand sports equipment manufacturing company focused on rugby football. The company originated from the Canterbury region in New Zealand.
Canterbury of New Zealand was established in 1904, producing garments in Canterbury, New Zealand. The company made military uniforms during the First World War, before producing kit for the All Blacks.[2] The brand's tagline is "Committed To The Game". Its logo is the silhouettes of three Kiwi birds creating the letters CCC; the initials of the Canterbury Clothing Company and representing the three people who founded the company.[3]
The head office is in Avondale, Auckland NZ; the global headquarters are located in Stockport, UK; and satellite offices in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia.[4]
Rugby products manufactured by Canterbury include jersey uniforms, protection (head protectors and mouthguards), boots, and balls. The company also produces casual wear clothing (shorts, t-shirts, polo shirts, pants, jackets, hoodies, socks), and accessories (bags, backpacks, hats, scarves)
History[]
Canterbury of New Zealand was established in 1904 by three English immigrants, John Lane, Pringle Walker and Alfred Rudkin. The company began producing garments in Canterbury, New Zealand. Canterbury then began making uniforms for the New Zealand and Australian armies during the First World War. Later, the brand was approached to make rugby attire for the All Blacks.[2]
In 2006, Canterbury sold its South African operations to investment group House of Monatic, which set up Canterbury South Africa to run these operations under licence.[5]
The European arm, Canterbury Europe Ltd, based in Stockport, was purchased by JD Sports in 2009,[6] then sold on in 2012 to sports and fashion retail group Pentland Group for £22.7m.[7]
Sponsorships[]
Australian rules football[]
- North Melbourne Kangaroos
Cricket[]
National teams[]
- New Zealand
Club teams[]
- Northamptonshire
- Auckland Aces
- Central Districts Stags
- Northern Districts Knights
- Otago Volts
- Wellington Firebirds
- Canterbury Wizards
Rugby union[]
National teams[]
Club teams[]
- Alumni
- Champagnat
- La Plata
- Noosa Dolphins
- SPAC
- Bath Rugby
- Cambridge R.U.F.C.
- Union Bordeaux Bègles
- Castres
- Rugby Pro D2
- Dax
- Mogliano
- Petrarca Rugby
- Rugby Udine Union FVG
- Sunwolves
- Toshiba Brave Lupus
- Samsung Heavy Industries
- Seoul Survivors
- Taranaki
- Rotterdamse Studenten
- Leidsch Studenten Rugby Gezelschap
- Ceylonese RFC
- Kandy
- Falcons
- Griffons
- Lions
- Golden Lions
- Washington Irish[8]
Associations[]
- Royal Navy RU
- Royal Air Force
- Auckland RU
Rugby league[]
National teams[]
Club[]
Representative[]
Former sponsorships[]
- New Zealand[9]
- Australia
- Scotland[10][11]
- South Africa
- England
- Russia
- Leinster Rugby
- Munster Rugby
- Ulster Rugby
- Glasgow Warriors
- Cardiff Blues
- Leicester Tigers
- Suntory Sungoliath
- Canada
- Spain
- Italy
- Fiji
- Namibia
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Melbourne Storm
- Newcastle Knights
- Melbourne Football Club
- Western Bulldogs
- Brumbies
- Reds
- Waratahs
- Lille OSC
- Portsmouth
- Deportivo de La Coruña
- AZ Alkmaar
- Football Kingz
- Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club
- Trinity College, Kandy
- Royal College Colombo Sri Lanka
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Canterbury of New Zealand Limited Director's Report and Financial Statements". Companies House, UK Gov. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2017.[dead link]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "About Us". Canterbury. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ^ "Kiwi logo". www.canterbury.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Canterbury". LinkedIn. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ^ Rossingh, Danielle (29 January 2009). "South African Rugby Team's Kit-Maker Files for Liquidation". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
- ^ "JD Sports buys rugby shirt brand". BBC News. 4 August 2009.
- ^ "Rugby brand Canterbury sold by JD Sports". BBC News. 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Washington Irish RFC - Press Release". Canterbury.
- ^ "All Black jersey history, 30 October 2014, stuff.co.nz
- ^ "Media Statement Regarding Conclusion of Canterbury and Scottish Rugby Partnership". Canterbury. 24 January 2013. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ "Scottish Rugby Secures Biggest Ever Sponsorship" (Press release). Scottish Rugby. 24 January 2013.
External links[]
- Manufacturing companies established in 1904
- Clothing companies of New Zealand
- Sporting goods manufacturers of New Zealand
- Sportswear brands
- Clothing brands
- Companies based in Auckland