Lock maker Hiplok has moved into new, larger, headquarters in Leamington Spa, following record growth and a 20% increase in sales. The firm, which was launched to produce high-tech angle-grinder-resistant D-locks for bicycles, now exports to more than 50 countries worldwide, and says the expansion comes from its move into the motorcycle market in 2023.
Hiplok’s new home, The Old School on Court Street, is a restored Grade II listed Victorian building brought back to life as part of the Leamington Creative Quarter regeneration programme. The new premises will help provide expanded design and operational facilities, supporting Hiplok’s ongoing commitment to in-house product development in the UK.
“We’ve been based in Warwickshire since day one, and it’s great to grow the business here,” said Ben Smith, one of the co-founders of Hiplok. “The Old School gives us the space to keep designing and developing the strongest locks and smartest storage solutions for riders everywhere.”
“Every product starts here in Leamington, from the first sketches and prototypes to the final engineered design,” said John Abrahams, co-founder of Hiplok. “The new space lets us push innovation further, which is what Hiplok is known for worldwide.”
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