Bullitt Group Ltd is a

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-based international

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and consumer electronics business. Founded in

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by Colin Batt, David Floyd and Richard Wharton; Bullitt designs, manufactures, markets, and sells consumer electronic devices in partnership with global

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s. It is the worldwide

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for 'rugged' mobile devices and accessories, and

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for outdoor-orientated

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. Bullitt's products are sold in more than 75 countries, and the company has a presence in key markets around the world, including China (

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), the United Kingdom (

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), and the United States of America (

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). Manufacturing is primarily in China.

Growth and development

Founded in the United Kingdom (UK) in

, Bullitt Group Ltd opened international operations in China in 2010, and in the USA in 2012. Bullitt's first licence was with JCB mobile devices, and in February

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, the company became the worldwide licensee of Caterpillar Inc. for mobile devices and accessories. Licences for

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(high quality, design-led audio devices), and

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(easy to use smartphones) soon followed. Most recently, Bullitt Group Ltd became a global licensee for the

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to develop a range of

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s and connected audio devices that was to launch in May

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. Around May

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, it partnered with Bullitt Group Lltd to launch a portfolio of mobile devices and peripherals. In May 2016, Bullitt announced a partnership with

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which will bring about the development of a new portfolio of mobile devices and peripherals. In February 2021,

partnered with Bullitt Group to develop Moto-branded rugged phones which will be drop-proof and shockproof.

References

External links

Bullitt-Group.com
— official website
CAT Phones websiteLand Rover Explore website
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Growth and development

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References

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