The Bramwell Story

1993

Begin distributing Meindl children’s walking boots and shoes throughout the UK

1996

Meindl introduce the Burma boot to the range which quickly becomes a true classic hill walking boot.

The company takes over the distribution of Meindl in Ireland, which becomes an important market.

1998

Nick Bramwell joins the company.

1999

Bramwell International start distributing the innovative Source sandals and hydration systems

2002

Heather Palmer joins Bramwell International as Operations Manager based at our HQ in The Lake District

2002

Hilda Carse also joins the company this year in After Sales based at our HQ in The Lake District

2004

Jan Speight joins the team at our HQ in The Lake District.

Grant Bramwell retires and the business is now run by his two sons Alastair and Nick.

2005

Amanda Bainbridge joins as representative for Northern England and Northern Wales.

2006

Mike Rummery joins as representative for Central and Southern England & Southern Wales. Plus, digital marketing and website.

2007

Adele Barrow joins the company as Financial Controller based at our HQ in The Lake District

2008

Meindl develop the wide fitting ‘Comfort Fit’ range of boots and shoes which establishes them as a leader in wide fitting footwear in the Outdoor market

2011

Alastair takes 4 months out of the business to embark on a family adventure, driving through Africa, from Alexandra in the North to Cape Town in South Africa.

2013

Marina Carmichael joins our HQ in The Lake District