Buildbase
| File:Buildbase Logo.jpg | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Products | Building Material |
Number of employees | 100+ (2014) |
| Parent | Grafton Group Plc |
| Website | www |
Buildbase is a national builders merchant with 130 branches throughout the UK. The business was formed in 1996 when Grafton Group plc acquired a builders merchant in Oxford which became the first branch. Buildbase has grown through acquisition and by opening greenfield sites. It also has a specialist tool, plant and equipment hire business called Hirebase (over 50 branches).
Buildbase branches predominantly serve small to medium-sized builders and DIY enthusiasts. The business is a member of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and ahderes to the BMF Industry Charter.
The company has links with many sporting sides and was the main sponsor of Oxford United for nine seasons, culminating in the club's promotion back into the Football League,[1] and in January 2009 renewed their sponsorship of speedway team Coventry Bees and are still current sponsors of the 2014 team.[2] [3] Other sponsorship includes the Kawasaki team in British Superbikes,[4] later being renamed in 2012 as the Buildbase BMW Motorrad team.[5] Buildbase have also introduced a team for 2014 running in the international road race category with Northern Ireland rider Michael Dunlop.[6]
The company is currently managed by David Mogridge. The head office for the company is in Oxford.
References
- ^ "Buildbase backs the U's". Oxford United. 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
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- ^ "Coventry Bees agree new deal with Buildbase". Coventry Telegraph. 2009-01-17. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
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- ^ "Buildbase BMW - The Team". Buildbasebmw. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "TT Star Michael Dunlop in factory BMW Deal for 2014". Retrieved 30 April 2014.