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Welcome to 'About Osprey' where you will find everything you need to know about the company and its history. Company History Osprey Publishing has been providing books for enthusiasts since 1968 and since then it has grown, evolved and taken on new challenges until it stands today as one of the most successful examples of niche publishing around. It was originally owned by Berkshire Printing, part of Brooke Bond, the tea company. The company was formed to publish Aircam Aviation, its first series, the brainchild of Dick Ward, the leading aviation illustrator. The series grew out of his work on the collectable cards which were then packaged with Brooke Bond tea. The first Osprey book was published in 1969: Aircam Aviation Series.1: North American P-51D Mustang in USAAF-USAF Service. This set the Osprey style of illustrated information books combining detailed and authoritative text, colour and black & white artwork, and photographs in uniform series formats. With the success of Aircam, Dick Ward proposed applying the same approach to famous military units. Philip Warner, a distinguished historian from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, was appointed series editor and Men-at-Arms came into being. The first title, Foot Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard, was published in 1971. The earliest titles (originally unnumbered) were regimental histories rather than the studies of uniforms and equipment that now characterise most of the Men-at-Arms series, but the focus on uniforms and equipment was strong from the beginning. Osprey quickly became recognised as a leading publisher for military history enthusiasts. Early in 1972 Martin Windrow, already working on Men-at-Arms as a freelance editor, joined Osprey full-time. Over the next 17 years Martin built Osprey's series publishing, notably taking Men-at-Arms to its 200th title, having contributed a number himself. Back in 1974, no-one, Martin included, had imagined such a future. In the second half of the 1970s Osprey was acquired by the George Philip Group, the map and atlas specialists. Vanguard, now updated as New Vanguard, was launched in 1978 with an initial focus on armoured units. Elite was launched in 1984 with The Paras 1940–84 and now comprises well over 100 titles. In 1987 Martin Windrow left Osprey, but he would be back. At this time, alongside the distinctive and rapidly growing military and aviation series, Osprey published information and reference books in many subject areas and built a significant automotive list.

Tasker Insurance Group is providing of underwriting, commercial insurance and private client broking services.

Go Travelling Limited is a tour operator. The company offers customized tour packages for group and solo trips. Go Travelling Limited was incorporated in 1998 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

The Groucho Club Ltd. operates an original arts and media private members club. Its’ club offers accommodation, including bedrooms; bars and restaurants; private event rooms; and other facilities for members and guests. The company also operates apartments for short or longer term stays of its members. It offers membership for men and women from arts, publishing, film, music, and advertising industries. The Groucho Club Ltd. was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Applied Market Information Ltd. operates as a market research consultancy that provides business research, consulting, and analytical services to the plastics industry worldwide. The company offers services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, feasibility studies, image and reputation, and customized market studies. It publishes commercial and technical information; originates and publishes specific reports on polyethylene, polypropylene, compounding, masterbatch, engineering resins, BOPP film, cable, and more; and organizes a series of conferences and seminars providing a range of opportunities for business networking. The company also publishes a series of digital magazines on the Internet and via applications for tablet computers and smartphones. It specializes in flexible packaging, rigid packaging, building and infrastructure, automotive, compounding and masterbatch, raw materials and machinery, and specialist markets. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with an additional office in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Travel Trust Association provides a range of services to the independent travel industry sector, including financial bonding, issuing ATOL licenses, trust account provision, group purchasing schemes and software solutions for dynamic packaging. With a network of over 370 members and with over 700 business partner suppliers, TTA is a one-stop-shop for the independent and increasingly online travel agency.

Martinspeed Ltd provides art handling services for artists, dealers, collectors, museums, and galleries in the United Kingdom and internationally. It offers a range of services, which include storage, packing and casing, installation, transport, customs bonded warehousing, and import and export of fine arts and luxury goods, as well as shipping services for art fair participants, and museum and exhibition services. The company was founded in 1975 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Clearwater Environmental provides asbestos survey and inspection services, as well as air testing and laboratory analysis to ensure compliance with regulations for public and commercial properties. The company services a range of clients, carrying out regular HSE-required surveys as well as project management of asbestos remediation programs and assessment of related risks.

Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd provides recruitment and staffing services. The company offers tailored recruitment solutions such as, Permanent, Contract/Interim, Executive Search, Master Vendor through which it provides all of its recruitment and staffing services . The company also organizes networking events. The company offers recruitment services to banking and finance sector, public sector, information technology sector, and actuarial and risk sector. Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Gravitas Recruitment Group (Holding) Limited.

Applied Market Information is a provider of information, market intelligence and events for the global plastics industry. Our business is underpinned by our talented staff and our unique databases.

The Groucho Club Ltd. operates an original arts and media private members club. Its’ club offers accommodation, including bedrooms; bars and restaurants; private event rooms; and other facilities for members and guests. The company also operates apartments for short or longer term stays of its members. It offers membership for men and women from arts, publishing, film, music, and advertising industries. The Groucho Club Ltd. was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

The Koh Group is a restaurant group which owns Koh Thai Tapas. It is a place where Thai cuisine could be shared and sampled with fiery cocktails, far-flung beers and world-class music.

Marsden Weighing Machine Group Limited manufacture and supply medical scales and industrial weighing equipment. The company offers a wide range of medical scales, which includes baby scales, bariatric scales, bed scales, body composition scales, care home scales, chair scales, gym and fitness scales, height and length measures, hoist weighers, laboratory scales, stand on scales, veterinary scales, weighing scales for GPS, wheelchair weighers, and wireless scales. It also provides industrial scales, which includes axle weigh pads, balances, bench scales, bespoke scales, clearance scales, counting scales, crane scales, data transfer scales, floor scales, indicators for scales, pallet truck scales, parcel scales, platform scales, retail scales, and waterproof scales. The company serves to NHS hospitals and class III approved professionals in 23 countries. Marsden Weighing Machine Group Limited was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Dovetail Games creates digital hobbies enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of passionate enthusiasts across the globe. These hobbies come in the form of simulation experiences that faithfully recreate real world situations and put players at the heart of the action. Since our formation in 2009, our flagship product has been Train Simulator for PC. The experience allows players to live out their rail fantasy, by driving a wide variety of trains on iconic routes around the world. Players can also express their creativity by building and sharing their own content and customising their rail collection via our comprehensive range of additional content. Train Simulator is available worldwide to download via the Steam digital game store, and in physical box versions via a selection of high street retailers, including GAME and Currys/PC World in the UK, and Walmart and Target in the USA.

Sorex Holdings has manufactures rodenticide and general insect control products.

TileCo Group supplies tile, mosaic, and stone-slab format products in the United Kingdom. It offers products in various materials, such as ceramic, porcelain, glass, mosaic, metals, and natural and technical stones. The company also provides scheme design and layout, technical support, cleaning and maintenance advice, and site inspection services. It serves residential, hotel and leisure, restaurant, office, and retail markets.

AVMI designs, delivers, supports and manages audio visual and digital media technology solutions - locally and globally - to corporate enterprises, innovative retailers and government departments. With over 400 staff, AVMI has industry-leading credentials and is headquartered in London, with additional offices in the UK, USA and Hong Kong, together with an ecosystem of over ninety sub-contracted partners in over forty countries.

Lorega Limited provides chartered loss adjusting services for the policy holders. It engages in working on behalf of the policyholder to prepare, negotiate, and settle insurance claims. The company also offers business insurance products that include material damage and business interruption claims; and home insurance products, such as property damage claims. In addition, it specializes in the areas of insurance claims settlement, loss recovery insurance, and claims management. The company distributes its products through a network of insurance brokers and other agencies in the United Kingdom and internationally. Lorega Limited was formerly known as The Loss Recovery Group Limited and changed its name to Lorega Limited in February 2004. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Domus Surfaces is your source supplier for premium, affordable natural surfaces. Granite, marble, limestone, onyx, and many other premium natural stone options are available in our large inventory of color and style choices. Working directly with major global suppliers in Italy, India, Brazil, and beyond, Domus Surfaces brings you exceptional quality with wholesale and container orders available. Located in Sacramento, CA, tour our showroom and warehouse today.

Augentius was an independent Private Equity and Real Estate Administrators in the world. In March 2019, Augentius rebranded alongside SGG, First Names Group, Iyer Practice and Viacert to form a single brand IQ-EQ. We are IQ-EQ, a leading Investor Service group employing 2,450+ people across 23 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global expertise with a deep understanding of the needs of our clients. We have the know how and the know you to deliver for our clients - fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients.

BHID Group provides home interior design and furniture services.

All of our structures are designed and made in-house at our manufacturing site in Dorset, UK. Keeping our manufacturing here in Britain allows us to produce bespoke, complex structures in addition to standardised, off the shelf structures. It’s the ability to produce both which sets us apart from the competition. No matter what your requirements are, we can design and build that structure for your business, right here in Britain.

Caffè Nero is a European coffee house brand specialising in the creation of high quality Italian coffee. Our philosophy is really very simple: Premium Italian coffee. A warm and welcoming atmosphere. Good food and great personal service. The core of our brand is our coffee. We place great emphasis and spend large amounts of time and energy finding and buying the highest quality beans, and then having our craftsmen at our Roastery roast and blend our special, classic, award-winning, Caffè Nero blend. This blend is then the foundation for our high quality range of espresso based coffee. It takes years and years of experience and knowledge to master the art of great coffee making.

Adapt Technologies is an online advertising campaign management tool for small businesses and advertising agencies. They take a transformative, application-led approach to cloud that makes it easier for customers to change and innovate securely, blending people, platforms, and automation to achieve customer outcomes. Adapt Technologies was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, UK.

Hartley Botanic is a manufacturer of aluminium glasshouses, offering a range of Victorian-style and traditional greenhouses as well as bespoke glasshouse structures.

ITI Operations Limited develops and integrates control, monitoring, and safety solutions. The company offers integrated control and safety systems, real-time information systems, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and remote operation solutions. It also provides front end engineering design solutions, consultancy services, service support solutions, cyber security, obsolescence management and plant life extension, and other solutions. It serves customers in oil and gas, power, nuclear, infrastructure, and defense sectors. ITI Operations Limited was formerly known as Servelec Controls Limited and changed its name to ITI Operations Limited in August 2020. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Sheffield, United Kingdom with additional offices in Aberdeen, Warrington, and Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Glide is a real-time, web based solution designed to cater for the needs of PR and communications teams in the digital age. Glide was formed in 2003 by CEO Sam Phillips. After working with PR departments and journalists on a regular basis, Sam identified the need for a web-based system that would make life easier for both the PR teams and the media and the concept of Glide was born. Since then, Glide has grown rapidly into the thriving business it is today with a permanent staff of 30+ and over 65 major clients, including: Barclays, Sony, Sainsburys, eBay, npower, John Lewis, Network Rail, Eurostar, O2 and the government's new distribution service. Glide is backed by venture capital funding from Alcuin Capital Partners, a strong partnership that has enabled Glide to invest in the technology and people necessary to continually evolve the product so that our clients can stay on top of new challenges facing the PR and communications industry. UPDATE: Glide was acquired by NASDAQ OMX in October 2011 for an undisclosed sum. http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=235616

Jigsaw Systems Limited, trading as Jigsaw24, provides creative technology and services for large businesses, creative professionals, media companies, education institutions, and prosumers. It offers strategic consulting, apple services, apple ipad services, design and publishing, IT infrastructure, media and entertainment, managed supply, training, and support and maintenance solutions and services. Jigsaw Systems Limited was formerly known as Central Systems Computers Limited and changed its name to Jigsaw Systems Limited in April 1992. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom with an additional office in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Neville Johnson Ltd. engages in designing interiors for clients for their homes and lifestyle in Great Britain. It offers bedroom furniture, lounge and living room furniture, home office furniture, home library furniture, staircases, and sofas. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Neville Johnson Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of BHID GROUP LTD.

Krispy Kreme UK Ltd. owns and operates doughnut stores that offer doughnuts in the United Kingdom. The company also offers coffee, and cold drinks and milkshakes. In addition, it sells its dough nuts online, as well as for corporate events, weddings, and other events. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Camberley, United Kingdom. As per the transaction announced on October 2, 2016, Krispy Kreme UK Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.

Caffè Nero is a European coffee house brand specialising in the creation of high quality Italian coffee. Our philosophy is really very simple: Premium Italian coffee. A warm and welcoming atmosphere. Good food and great personal service. The core of our brand is our coffee. We place great emphasis and spend large amounts of time and energy finding and buying the highest quality beans, and then having our craftsmen at our Roastery roast and blend our special, classic, award-winning, Caffè Nero blend. This blend is then the foundation for our high quality range of espresso based coffee. It takes years and years of experience and knowledge to master the art of great coffee making.

Koh Thai Tapas Limited owns and operates a chain of restaurants in Bath, Bascombe, Bournemouth, Bristol, Christchurch, Lilliput, Ringwood, Koh Romsey, Salisbury, Southsea, Winchester, and Koh Lounge. It offers Thai tapas, soup, salads, Thai curries, sides, rice and noodles, and stir fries; and drinks, such as cocktails, wines, champagnes, beers, cider, spirits and liqueurs, soft drinks, and teas and coffees. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Poole, United Kingdom.

Jigsaw24 are the most magical IT company, providing Insanely Great creative technology solutions and services for more than 25,000 enlightened customers, including large businesses, creative professionals, media companies, education institutions and prosumers. With over 20 years' experience, their incredible team have gained Apple's highest customer satisfaction levels and more accreditations than you can shake an iPad at (including one of the UK's leading Apple Authorised Resellers and Apple Authorised Service Providers). With offices in Manchester and Nottingham, Jigsaw24 now report annual sales of £60m and a strong balance sheet with £7m net assets.

Sorex Holdings has manufactures rodenticide and general insect control products.

Air Charter Service (ACS) is an aircraft charter company offering passenger and cargo aircraft worldwide.

Agrivert provides cost-effective, sustainable organic waste management solutions through its award-winning network of Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Composting facilities across Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey and South Wales. Over 22 years Agrivert have carefully developed a unique and leading position in the organics treatment market. We operate in a unique portion of this market; simultaneously designing and building complex treatment plants for others, whilst building and operating our own food, green and sewage waste recycling facilities.

Vaughan Designs is a manufacturer and supplier of high quality decorative lighting, furniture, textiles and accessories.

Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd provides recruitment and staffing services. The company offers tailored recruitment solutions such as, Permanent, Contract/Interim, Executive Search, Master Vendor through which it provides all of its recruitment and staffing services . The company also organizes networking events. The company offers recruitment services to banking and finance sector, public sector, information technology sector, and actuarial and risk sector. Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Gravitas Recruitment Group (Holding) Limited.

Agrivert provides cost-effective, sustainable organic waste management solutions through its award-winning network of Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Composting facilities across Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey and South Wales. Over 22 years Agrivert have carefully developed a unique and leading position in the organics treatment market. We operate in a unique portion of this market; simultaneously designing and building complex treatment plants for others, whilst building and operating our own food, green and sewage waste recycling facilities.

Caffè Nero is a European coffee house brand specialising in the creation of high quality Italian coffee. Our philosophy is really very simple: Premium Italian coffee. A warm and welcoming atmosphere. Good food and great personal service. The core of our brand is our coffee. We place great emphasis and spend large amounts of time and energy finding and buying the highest quality beans, and then having our craftsmen at our Roastery roast and blend our special, classic, award-winning, Caffè Nero blend. This blend is then the foundation for our high quality range of espresso based coffee. It takes years and years of experience and knowledge to master the art of great coffee making.

Jenkins Shipping Group Limited provides cargo handling and logistic solutions. The company, through its subsidiary, offers services, which include stevedoring, warehousing, transport, and ship’s agency. Jenkins Shipping Group Limited was founded in 2008 and is based in Belfast, United Kingdom.

Lorega Limited provides chartered loss adjusting services for the policy holders. It engages in working on behalf of the policyholder to prepare, negotiate, and settle insurance claims. The company also offers business insurance products that include material damage and business interruption claims; and home insurance products, such as property damage claims. In addition, it specializes in the areas of insurance claims settlement, loss recovery insurance, and claims management. The company distributes its products through a network of insurance brokers and other agencies in the United Kingdom and internationally. Lorega Limited was formerly known as The Loss Recovery Group Limited and changed its name to Lorega Limited in February 2004. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in London, United Kingdom.