Travis Perkins has renewed its long-standing partnership with Northampton Saints, extending one of the longest-running partnerships in professional sport.
The agreement will see Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest building merchants, continue as an Elite Partner of the Saints.
The partnership between the two stretches back decades. Since first appearing on the Saints kit in 2001, Travis Perkins has supported the club through some of its most successful periods, including last season’s Gallagher PREM title-winning campaign.
Alongside its support of the first team, Travis Perkins has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to grassroots rugby and the wider community. Earlier this year, Saints and Travis Perkins joined forces to support local rugby clubs through a building materials prize initiative, helping improve facilities for grassroots players and volunteers.
One of the partnership’s standout successes has been the annual Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection. Through the initiative, Saints supporters, players, staff and Travis Perkins colleagues came together to donate gifts and essential items for families across Northamptonshire, making a meaningful difference during the festive period.
Richard Lavin, Managing Director of Travis Perkins, said: “We’re incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Northampton Saints. As two organisations with steep histories in Northampton, we’ve built a relationship that has stood the test of time and remains as strong today as ever.
“We’ve celebrated some fantastic sporting moments together, but what makes this partnership particularly special is the impact we can have beyond matchdays. Whether that’s supporting grassroots rugby clubs, helping local communities through initiatives such as the Christmas Toy Appeal, or backing the club’s ambitions on the pitch, we’re committed to continuing that work together.
Julia Chapman, Chief Executive of Northampton Saints, said: “Travis Perkins has been part of the Northampton Saints story for more than two decades, and we’re delighted to be extending a partnership that means so much to both organisations.
“Their support has spanned some of the most significant moments in the Club’s history, including our recent Gallagher PREM title success, and throughout that time, they have consistently shared our commitment to the local community.
“As two Northampton organisations with deep roots in the town, we are proud of everything we’ve achieved together, both on and off the pitch. From supporting grassroots rugby clubs to delivering initiatives that make a genuine difference across Northamptonshire, Travis Perkins continues to be an exceptional partner. We look forward to building on that success over the coming seasons.”
The renewal underlines the enduring strength of a partnership that has become one of the most recognisable and longstanding in sport, bringing together two organisations united by their Northampton heritage, community focus and commitment to long-term success.
Travis Perkins is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry.
Featuring a network of more than 500 branches, it supplies thousands of products and materials, including a tool hire service, to trade professionals and self-builders across the nation.
It offers a wide range of quality timber, building materials, kitchens, plumbing and heating, landscaping, painting and decorating essentials and tools for the job.
For more information, please visit www.travisperkins.co.uk