Griffiths Equipment Ltd is committed to being a leading supplier
of quality automotive products and services which consistently satisfies
the needs and expectations of our customers.
Through our reliability, competitive prices, integrity and friendliness
our company strives for excellence in both our business practice
and work ethic.
We will grow our business through the continual introduction of
innovative products and services.
To achieve these objectives we will empower our people, invest
in their development and live by our catchphrase “Keeping
our customers delighted”.
We are committed to the supply of the world’s
best and most innovative automotive products.
The prestigious ISO9002 certification is proof of our commitment
to a continuous improvement program.
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Griffiths Equipment Ltd commenced business as a performance
subsidiary of Griffiths Motors Ltd. The Wildcat brand originated
in 1960. It started when Rootes Group first fitted their outstanding
1500cc OHV engine into the Hillman. This saloon car proved a
winner on the circuits and quickly created a demand for increased
performance. Griffiths Equipment started producing twin carb
manifolds for this engine and introduced a floorshift gearchange
conversion to replace the existing column shift. This was extensively
used by both family and sporting motorists. |
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| 1969 |
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Moved to own premises in Albert St, Auckland – 2,500
sq ft. |
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| 1970 |
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Wildcat brand included manifolds, headers, mufflers, floorshifts
and air cleaners. |
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| 1971 |
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Opened the first tuning shop for motoring addicts and was
involved with many race and rally cars. |
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| 1973 |
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Launched one of the first ranges of alloy wheels in the world
manufactured by a subsidiary company |
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| 1977 |
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Acquired by Peter Griffiths |
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Wildcat Alloy Wheels launched |
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| 1978 |
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First Telex Machine. |
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| 1979 |
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Exclusive Distributor for Speco Thomas, first of many Australian
companies |
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| 1980 |
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Exclusive Distributor for ACP (Taiwan) Inc. |
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| 1981 |
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Wildcat Spoilers launched |
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| 1982 |
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Exclusive Distributor for Aunger Plastics Pty Ltd
First Fax Machine. |
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| 1983 |
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Moved to own premises 7 Fairfax Ave, Penrose - 8,000 sq ft
First computer system |
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| 1984 |
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Commenced assembly of Wildcat Chrome wheels |
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| 1985 |
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Wildcat Steering Wheels launched |
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| 1986 |
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Cardboard Sunshades launched, the beginning of NZ’s
largest sunshade program. |
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| 1988 |
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Exclusive Distributor for Auto Fashions, Australia |
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| 1990 |
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Wildcat White Steel Wheels launched |
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| 1991 |
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Moved to expanded premises 22-24 Olive Road, Penrose - 24,000
sq ft |
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Exclusive Distributor for Club Steering Lock - Television
launch |
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| 1992 |
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Cheviot brand of Alloy Wheels acquired |
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| 1993 |
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Joint Venture with Narva New Zealand Ltd. |
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| 1994 |
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Exclusive Distributor for 3M Abrasion Film and Pinstriping |
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| 1996 |
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ISO 9002 Accreditation |
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| 1997 |
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Appointed Warner Bros Looney Tune Automotive Licensee |
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Launched Website |
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| 1999 |
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Appointed Americas Cup 2000 Automotive Licensee |
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No. 1 Warner Bros licensee in New Zealand |
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Alpena Window Tint launched - immediately to No. 1 in NZ |
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| 2000 |
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Signalmaster/Antech Technologies aerial company acquired |
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Hotwire range of Audio Accessories launched |
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| 2001 |
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Type S range of Automotive Accessories launched |
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Carplan range launched |
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| 2002 |
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Appointed Americas Cup 2003 Automotive Licensee |
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Appointed Team Kiwi Racing Automotive Licensee |
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| 2003 |
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Appointed NZ Distributor for Victor Steering Wheels from Italy |
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Appointed NZ Distributor for Simoni Racing from Italy |
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| 2004 |
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Appointed Disney licensee for automotive category for New
Zealand |
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Acquired the Saas brand |
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| 2005 |
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Customer 1st Accreditation |
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Appointed All Blacks licensee for automotive accessories in New Zealand |
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| 2006 |
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Appointed All Blacks Licensee for Automotive Accessories |
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| 2007 |
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Type S Window Tint and Black Out Window Tint ranges launched |
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| 2008 |
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T-Max 4x4 range of winches and accessories launched |
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| 2009 |
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Yada Bluetooth Handsfree Kits launched
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| 2010 |
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Wildcat Car Mat ranged launched |
