History
Tracing the historical timeline of Prym Intimates highlighting significant events from origin to the present:
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The pioneer year of Prym
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Inception of the Newey Company.
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Introduction of the first Hook & Eye fastenings for garments.
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First Royal Warrant granted under the auspices of HM Queen Adelaide.
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Invention of the ‘Swan Bill’ Hook by James George Newey.
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Development of the Hook & Eye Tape.
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Patent on improvements relating to sewing machines.
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Founded Newey (Hong Kong).
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Prym acquires Newey Goodman.
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Publication of the celebrated ‘Pinmakers to the World’ an illustrated history of the Newey Group by well-known artist Jonathan Hunt.
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Initiation of Prym Intimates in Sri Lanka with the establishment of its state-of-the-art factory and sales offices.
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Establishment of Prym Sales office in Hong Kong.
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Establishment of a wholly owned Production Facility in Zhongshan City, Guandong Province, China.
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Prym accomplishes a benchmark achievement being awarded 5 New Patents in an industry that lacked any significant innovation for decades.
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Opening of PT. Prym Intimates, Indonesia.
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Richard Newey, founder of Newey Company
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An early print of New Hall
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The Head office of Newey in Brearly Street, Summer Lane
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William Prym
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William Prym
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The Factory in Hong Kong making Hooks & Eyes Tape