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[justnotcricket86]

Just a quick one, had a conversation with a mate of mine this morning talking about bats, and he said him and his brother were a massive fan of Newbery until they got bought out by someone?

Can anyone explain this further? I don't have a massive knowledge of how they operate their business, just interested more than anything else

[jonpinson]

They were bought out by an investor a couple of years ago. Apart from maybe their shop outlet 'The Chalet' being a bit more business focussed, I don't think anyone has seen a drop in product quality or customer support.

It is the automatic assumption when a small family business is bought out that it will go downhill, but in this case things seem to be as good as they ever were.

[tim2000s]

They were bought out by an investor a couple of years ago. Apart from maybe their shop outlet 'The Chalet' being a bit more business focussed, I don't think anyone has seen a drop in product quality or customer support.

It is the automatic assumption when a small family business is bought out that it will go downhill, but in this case things seem to be as good as they ever were.

Echoing Jon's comment, I believe the investor was Cenkos? Certainly, the bats don't seem to have diminished in quality and the softs I have are certainly excellent.

[justnotcricket86]

I was suprised he said that to be honest.

I don't think I have seen a bad Newbery and as you say, the softs are really good. I suppose people so get cynical with buyouts/takeovers etc, but like Jon said, sometimes you do hit lucky with someone who wants to invest and not change the existing business model

[tim2000s]

I was suprised he said that to be honest.

I don't think I have seen a bad Newbery and as you say, the softs are really good. I suppose people so get cynical with buyouts/takeovers etc, but like Jon said, sometimes you do hit lucky with someone who wants to invest and not change the existing business model

If it is Cenkos that invested (I'm not 100% sure) then the consistency of the goods would make sense. Cenkos are very involved in a number of the cricket charity events that go on in the City.

[justnotcricket86]

Good to see that not all companies want to bleed the smaller guys dry then

[Tom]

Previously was owned/run by Tim and Nick Keeley. They got bought out and set up their own firm just manufacturing bats for companies.

Newbery bats are still made in the same places as they always have been, but their approach has changed slightly from just quality to a more PR aware approach with bats such as the 'Chic' and 'Cenkos' being released.

[justnotcricket86]

So if I wanted a Tim Keeley custom, how would I go about that? Call Newbery and do it through that or Tim direct? Never spoken to them before

[Canners]

i got mine through Mike- Talisman, as have alot of people on here and its an absolut cracker

although it doesnt appear he's on here much anymore

[Ayrtek Cricket]

think it depends on what he has on at the time, having been down and meet Tim and his brothers hes a top bloke whos love for bat making is obvious as soon as you meet him!

they obviously have commitments to Newbery to produce their bats which takes up most of their time

[justnotcricket86]

Yeah I'm waiting for Mike to appear for a couple of things at the moment, but that's alright with me.

Thanks everyone for clearing that up for me anyway

Will

[ProWannabe88]

So if I wanted a Tim Keeley custom, how would I go about that? Call Newbery and do it through that or Tim direct? Never spoken to them before

Does this mean the BlueRoom rob has made up for you is now inessential?

[justnotcricket86]

No mate I am paying for that on Friday

[ProWannabe88]

Ahhh right. Starting a collection then lad?

[Tumo]

Does this mean the BlueRoom rob has made up for you is now inessential?

I think you underestimate the man's spending abilities!