One the 海角视频鈥檚 leading independent commercial vehicle dealers, David Spear Commercials, has further expanded its sponsorship of rugby with a new deal with English Premiership side Bristol Bears.
The Tredegar-based business, which in August become majority-owned by its employees - via an employee-owned trust - has struck a two-year deal with the club, which sees it becoming official kit and van partner. The sponsorship will see it supplying the club with a Ford Transit vehicle to support its operations, while the David Spear log will be displayed on the back of the players' shorts.
The deal builds on existing sponsorship deal with Welsh rugby regions, Cardiff Rugby, Ospreys and the Dragons.
David Spear, founder of David Spear Commercials, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e absolutely thrilled to partner with one of the most exciting rugby teams in the 海角视频. The facilities and professionalism at Bristol Bears are world-class, and with Pat Lam at the helm and the high-profile signing of Louis Rees-Zammit, there鈥檚 a real sense of momentum around the club.
鈥淲e鈥檙e already heavily involved in Welsh regional rugby, and Bristol feels like our 鈥榝ifth region鈥 鈥 close to home, with a strong customer base across the Southwest. From day one, we felt genuinely welcomed, and it was clear both organisations share the same energy, passion, and drive. This partnership just makes sense.鈥
Tom Tainton, chief executive of Bristol Bears, said:鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to welcome David Spear Commercial Vehicles as a new partner. They are a family-run business with a superb reputation and a genuine affinity for rugby. We鈥檝e enjoyed collaborating with Dave and Geraint on this partnership, and there鈥檚 a strong alignment of values between our organisations. We look forward to growing together as we embark on the season ahead.鈥
Geraint Yeo, director of David Spear Commercials, said:鈥淭he opportunities ahead are massive. The Bears鈥 commercial team have been outstanding, and their ambition matches our own. This is just the start of what we know will be an exciting and powerful partnership between Spear and the Bears.鈥
On the outlook for the business Mr Spear said:|"Over the past year, we鈥檝e worked hard to rebalance our stock and adapt to a shifting market. By maintaining a strong focus on quality used light commercial vehicles and ensuring a steady supply of new vehicles aligned to demand, we鈥檝e strengthened our market position.
"Our strategy has also been recognised within the industry, as we were recently awarded the Van Retailer of the Year at the 2025 AutoTrader Awards in London. Looking ahead, we鈥檙e confident in delivering a robust and sustainable growth strategy that builds on our current position of strength.鈥
In its last financial year the business generated revenues of 拢26m. The business was founded by Mr Spear in 1987 e business has grown to become a leading player in the commercial vehicle sector, supplying a wide range of vehicles to businesses across the 海角视频.
