Good Directions Group of Companies

Good Directions Group of Companies is the parent of a group of architectural product based companies, bringing together the heritage, skills and manufacturing capabilities of some of the UK's most recognised names in their markets;

• Good Directions - Est 1988
• Hawkins Clock Company - Est 1989, taken over 2018
• Shire Clocks - Est 1993, taken over 2016
• Metal Gutta - Est 2002
• Neptune Street Furniture - Est 1960's, taken over 2013
• TWN GRP - Est 1990's, taken over 2019

Products we produce include;

• Exterior Clocks and Time Features
• Bespoke Interior Clocks
• Roof Turrets and Clock Towers
• GRP 'Fibreglass' Structures and Features
• Finials and Weathervanes
• Guttering and Rainwater Systems in Copper,  Stainless Steel and Zinc
• Street Furniture: Benches, Seats, Picnic Tables, Planters and Litter Bins

Our 19,000 sq ft manufacturing facility is located in Botley, Hampshire. The offices are modern and offer a welcoming reception and meeting area where customers can come discuss their projects as well as see some of our products and even have a tour around our diverse factory.​

In-house facilities include;

• Waterjet and Laser Cutting
• CNC Routing, Milling and Turning
• Metal Fabrication inc. Folding, Bending and Pressing
• TIG and MIG Welding, and Soldering
• Wood Working and Pattern Making
• GRP Fibreglass Moulding and Laminating
• Product assembly, testing, packing and despatch

​To compliment the diverse range of services and products that we offer and produce, we have partnered with a select few specialist companies to create a one-stop shop for your architectural needs, covering railway heritage to architectural restoration and repair, to high-end interior fitout and landscape design.