About Us

Health. Adventure. Escapism.

January 2018

NTB Outdoors was founded by University Student Nathan Bates.

April 2018

Collection of first 10 products takes place to test the waters.

June 2018

Once returned from University for the summer, car boot sales were attended in Sussex to seek the market.

August 2018

Instagram and Facebook accounts created which gave a social following. Lead to a sell out.

Nathan decides to 100% commit to the entrepreneurial lifestyle and leave University to pursue his true passion of one day having a successful business.

January 2019

Negotiations in Germany took place with suppliers for an increased order including new accessory and paddle board range.

Flew out to Germany to meet suppliers.

February 2019

Purchase of leaflets and business cards to increase the after sales service.

April 2019

Company vehicle purchased to expand personal delivery options.

Move into small Garage for a hub to work out of.

May 2019

Website launched leading to sales spreading to Ireland, Wales, France and the Philippines.

July 2019

NTB negotiate a big contract with their suppliers to become no.1 sellers in the South East of England.

November 2019

Christmas order arrives expanding a whole new range of colours, models and accessories.

January 2020

Happy feedback continuously received from customers with social media following substantially growing.

March 2020

NTB Release clothing range including Hoodies, Fleeces, T-Shirts & Hats.

July 2020

With Covid-19 hitting the UK, we came up with a safe outdoor handover scheme to make sure our customers could still get out and exercise on the water this summer.

November 2020 / March 2021

New Showroom/Office construction finished and products expand to cater for a larger demographic.

April 2021

NTB invest in the business again expanding the storage units so more stock can be held at one time.

The new inflatable paddleboard fleet arrives.

May 2021

After owner Nathan at just 22 becoming unexpectedly ill for a few months, his supportive family held the NTB fort together while he got back to full fitness.

As soon as Nathan returned home, "We are NTB Outdoors" was released on youtube.

January 2022

The dream team were called in for the biggest unload to date. With an early in the morning shipment arriving, the boys all showed what mates are for and came to lend a helping hand with unloading the new stock.

July 2022

A great year expanding in all directions within the watersports industry. Continuous 5* reviews on google.

December 2022

Who you gonna call... the boys are back again to help unload the Christmas orders arriving at NTB. A cold snowy morning but that didn't slow anyone down!

June 2023

NTB Sponsored the magical event put on by Owen Wood in aid to help raise donations towards Cancer research. A fantastic event that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Total raised: £2336.

August 2023

We acquired a new work van and immediately hit the road, initiating meetings with fellow watersports companies to establish ourselves as their preferred supplier.

June 2023

NTB Sponsored the magical event put on by Owen Wood in aid to help raise donations towards Cancer research. A fantastic event that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Total raised: £2336.

August 2023

We acquired a new work van and immediately hit the road, initiating meetings with fellow watersports companies to establish ourselves as their preferred supplier.

June 2023

NTB Sponsored the magical event put on by Owen Wood in aid to help raise donations towards Cancer research. A fantastic event that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Total raised: £2336.

August 2023

We acquired a new work van and immediately hit the road, initiating meetings with fellow watersports companies to establish ourselves as their preferred supplier.

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