Brown & Watson International NZ Ltd
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Brown & Watson International NZ

We have the most exciting and innovative range of automotive products in New Zealand.

 

Our Vision

To be a leading automotive aftermarket lighting and power business in the world by 2030.


Our Mission

At Brown & Watson International, we make products and solutions that power and light the way to ensure our customers journey is better and safer.


Quality Certification

We are committed to the supply of the world’s best and most innovative automotive products. The prestigious ISO9001 certification is proof of our commitment to a continuous improvement program.

Brown & Watson International NZ Timeline

 

 
 

 

 

2022
 
  • Named Westpac Employer of the Year for the Central Auckland region.
  • Released the new Griffiths Equipment catalogue.
  • Developed and released Jelly Jets air freshener range.
  • Launched new range of Rain-X brushware.
  • Type S and Jelly Jets websites go live.
 

 

 

 
2021
 
  • Dirty Steve vehicle and marine products released.
  • Released the new Hot Wheels air freshener range.
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for KT Cables and Solar products.
  • Type-S App controlled LED lighting range launched.

 

 

2020
 
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for Lynx automotive air fresheners.
  • Worldwide COVID-19 pandemic struck.
 

 

 

 
2019
 
  • Moved to new Distribution Centre in Bell Ave - 84,000 sq ft.
  • Now stocking the Clarion audio range.

 

 

2018
 
  • ISO9001:2015 certification.
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for MAP Remotes.
 

 

 

 
2017
 
  • Striker innovative hardware and automotive accessories launched.

 

 

2016
 
  • Acquired by GUD Holdings Limited.
  • Exclusive distributor for Kicker Car Audio.
 

 

 

 
2015
 
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for JB Weld.

 

 

2014
 
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for Jelly Belly automotive air fresheners.
 

 

 

 
2013
 
  • Now stocking the entire Aerpro audio range.
  • Area Sales Managers now using tablets as their main selling tool.
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for K-Seal.

 

 

2012
 
  • Upgraded Website to include fully integrated Webstore.
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for Blue Magic USA.
 

 

 

 
2011
 
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for TDJ Australia.
  • Appointed New Zealand distributor for ProQuip Australia.
  • Commenced scanning all outwards orders.
  • ISO9001:2008 certification.
  • Plastidip launched the aerosol range of Plastidip

 

 

2010
 
  • Wildcat Car Mat ranged launched.
 

 

 

 
2009
 
  • Yada Bluetooth Handsfree Kits launched.

 

 

2008
 
  • T-Max 4×4 range of winches and accessories launched.
 

 

 

 
2007
 
  • Type S Window Tint and Black Out Window Tint ranges launched.

 

 

2006
 
  • Appointed All Blacks Licensee for Automotive Accessories.
 

 

 

 
2005
 
  • Customer 1st accreditation.
  • Appointed Plastidip distributor

 

 

2004
 
  • Appointed Disney Licensee for the automotive category for New Zealand.
  • Acquired the SAAS brand.
 

 

 

 
2003
 
  • Appointed NZ Distributor for Victor Steering Wheels from Italy.
  • Appointed NZ Distributor for Simoni Racing from Italy.

 

 

2002
 
  • Appointed Americas Cup 2003 Automotive Licensee.
  • Appointed Team Kiwi Racing Automotive Licensee.
 

 

 

 
2001
 
  • Type S range of Automotive Accessories launched.
  • Carplan range launched.

 

 

2000
 
  • Signalmaster/Antech Technologies aerial company acquired.
  • Hotwire range of Audio Accessories launched.
 

 

 

 
1999
 
  • Appointed Americas Cup 2000 Automotive Licensee.
  • No. 1 Warner Bros Licensee in New Zealand.
  • Alpena Window Tint launched – immediately to No. 1 in NZ.

 

 

1997
 
  • Appointed Warner Bros Looney Tune Automotive Licensee.
  • Launched Website.
 

 

 

 
1996
 
  • ISO 9002 certification.

 

 

1995
 
  • Appointed exclusive distributor for Rain-X
  • First mobile phones for the company
 

 

 

 
1994
 
  • Exclusive Distributor for 3M Abrasion Film and Pinstriping.

 

 

1993
 
  • Joint Venture with Narva New Zealand Ltd.
 

 

 

 
1992
 
  • Cheviot brand of Alloy Wheels acquired.

 

 

1991
 
  • Moved to expanded premises 22-24 Olive Road, Penrose – 24,000 sq ft.
  • Exclusive Distributor for Club Steering Lock – Television launch.
 

 

 

 
1990
 
  • Wildcat White Steel Wheels launched.

 

 

1988
 
  • Exclusive Distributor for Auto Fashions, Australia.
 

 

 

 
1986
 
  • Cardboard Sunshades launched, the beginning of NZ’s largest sunshade program.

 

 

1985
 
  • Wildcat Steering Wheels launched.
 

 

 

 
1984
 
  • Commenced assembly of Wildcat Chrome wheels.

 

 

1983
 
  • Moved to own premises 7 Fairfax Avenue, Penrose – 8,000 sq ft.
  • First computer system
 

 

 

 
1982
 
  • Exclusive Distributor for Aunger Plastics Pty Ltd.
  • First Fax Machine.

 

 

1981
 
  • Wildcat Spoilers launched.
 

 

 

 
1980
 
  • Exclusive Distributor for ACP (Taiwan) Inc.

 

 

1979
 
  • Exclusive Distributor for Speco Thomas, first of many Australian companies.
  • Exclusive distributor for Brown and Watson Int Pty Ltd – Narva globes and driving lights
 

 

 

 
1978
 
  • First Telex Machine.

 

 

1977
 
  • Acquired by Peter Griffiths.
  • Wildcat Alloy Wheels launched.
 

 

 

 
1973
 
  • Launched one of the first ranges of alloy wheels in the world manufactured by a subsidiary company.

 

 

1971
 
  • Opened the first tuning shop for motoring addicts and was involved with many race and rally cars.
 

 

 

 
1970
 
  • Wildcat brand included manifolds, headers, mufflers, floorshifts and air cleaners.

 

 

1969
 
  • Moved to own premises in Albert St, Auckland – 2,500 sq ft.
 

 

 

 

 

 

1960
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.