Our History
Gerardus Mercator was a 16th century Flemish Cartographer. He created a unique and innovative mathematical projection that revolutionised navigation and is still fundamental to the maps we use today.
But, more importantly, he was also a polymath inspired by nature - a mathematician, an astronomer, a calligrapher.
It was this fascination with art, precision and creativity that we wanted to lie at the very heart of Mercator.
1995
First workshop in Wandsworth, London
2000
Moved some production to China
2004
London workshop moved to Borough, London
2005
Built our own production base in China
2009
Director moved permanently from London to China
2015
Lowndes London created
2017
Lowndes London launched
2018
Automation process in factory launched
Moved to a new, state-of-the-art factory
2019
Designed and built new factory in Panyu, South Guangzhou
2020
Thomas Slim launched
2021
Nominal Brand launched
Precious metal machining processes introduced
2022
Expansion into engineered furniture, lighting, and home accessories
