Sports horse carriages signed with the "GLINKOWSKI" brand are known to competitors around the world. There is no other producer whose horse-drawn carriages would be represented in such large numbers during almost every equestrian competition. "GLINKOWSKI" is not only sports carriages. It is a recognized producer of classic and recreational horse-drawn carriages, as well as a unique specialist in the field of renovation of antique vehicles. A good example is construction, based only on photos, of the third US President Thomas Jefferson’s horse-drawn carriage. As part of the Glinkowski Group also manufactures specialized equipment for construction and agricultural machinery, as well as agricultural trailers. We are pleased to introduce readers to the history of this amazing brand.
We present a report on the Glinkowski brand, published on the prestigious industry website: hippoevent.at
Bartłomiej Kwiatek, current world champion in one-horse carriage driving (carriages: Double Sport 250 and Speider Light), driving in the Glinkowski Team in the following words speaks of cooperation with the producer and his carriages: "For the first time in my career, I work with such a professional producer who understands the specifics of driving, listens to my expectations and prepares carriages that guarantee an advantage right from the start".
Bartłomiej Kwiatek is not the first world champion driving GLINKOWSKI carriages. Among the Company's clients, there are also many competitors from the world leaders in almost every competition. The brand does not occupy the dominant position only in the four-horse carriage category.
The brand's sports vehicles are characterized by the highest production quality, original design and innovation, which the world met in 2004 during the presentation of the Double Sport model. The carriage, dedicated for professional marathons, had a unique design and original chassis solutions. Double Sport has built the brand's current position on the sports carriages market. Its success is evidenced by the fact that the design and technological solutions are widely copied, and sales are still high.
The latest horse drawn carriages in the brand's offer are "Falcon" (Performance Line) and X-Treme (X-line) marathon carriages, as well as Speider UltraLight (Performance Line) for dressage. The "Falcon" model is characterized by a modern pneumatic suspension and a unique design. "X-Treme" is the most expensive model dedicated to competitors who value luxurious details. On the other hand, Speider UltraLight is characterized by extremely low weight, setting a new standard on the market of carriages for dexterity competitions. The values that characterize these vehicles are best illustrated by the brand's slogan "Uncompromised devotion to perfection".
The brand that has been producing since 1956, however, is not just based on the sport. As part of the Performance Line, it produces classic, recreational and commercial carriages. Vis a Vis, Landauer, Victoria, Cinderella, Roof Seat Break, Berlina (State Coach), as well as Planwagen and Touristwagen models find clients all over the world. One of them was the world-famous jewelry brand TIFFANY, which a few years ago ordered the Landauer model to deliver Christmas presents around Paris. Many classic vehicles, finished with gold and precious stones, goes to clients from Russia and the Middle East. However, these orders are subject to a confidentiality clause.
In recent years, carriages for transporting tourists have gained an increasingly stronger position in sales, especially Turistwagen and Planwagen carriages, most often sold on the German, Austrian and Swiss markets. Equipped with comfort-enhancing elements, such as audio systems, entire kitchen modules, heating systems as well as elevators, enabling the transport of disabled people, fill the gap in the market for vehicles with above-standard equipment.
Of course, the carriages meet the necessary requirements for vehicles driving on public roads, contained in the provisions authorizing the use of the vehicle in road traffic. Since the main export markets for these vehicles are German-speaking markets, the carriages meet the guidelines of the German Welding Technology Association in the field of machining, fastening and joining, and comply with recognized German vehicle construction technique standards. The safety of users is the most important issue for business owners, which cannot be compromised.
The brand also cooperates with many renowned museums for which it renovates historic vehicles. As the owner of the company, Henryk Glinkowski, emphasizes, it is an activity less dictated by business benefits, and more by passion, love for carriages and for challenges. The last order is the reconstruction, based on photos, of the third US President's – Thomas Jefferson – carriages, carried out at the request of the foundation named after him.
How does the brand acquire such orders? Museums recommend us themselves - emphasizes Hubert Glinkowski, co-owner, responsible for sales in the company - After so many years in the industry we are recognizable, and we enjoy a good reputation. Clients value not only the quality and the possibility of customisation of carriages, but also professional service, availability of original parts and efficient service worldwide.
The development of the company in recent years has forced its reorganization, including the creation of new brands: OtiumFarm (agricultural trailers) and GRAXX (buckets for construction excavators and agricultural machines). Nowadays, the Glinkowski Group offers services and products for the construction, agricultural and automotive sectors, but the most important and closest to heart remains the production of horse-drawn carriages.
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