Vehicle dealer sponsors Bristol Bears rugby club

ONE of the UK's leading independent commercial vehicle dealers, David Spear Commercials, has further expanded its sponsorship of rugby with a new deal with English Premiership side the Bristol Bears.

- SION BARRY Business editor

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 logo will be displayed on the back of players’ shorts.

The deal builds on existing sponsorship deals with Welsh rugby regions Cardiff Rugby, Ospreys and the Dragons

David Spear, founder of David Spear Commercials, added: “We're absolutely thrilled to partner with one of the most exciting rugby teams in the UK.