Peninsula Print Services are the largest independent office print provider in the South West, offering comprehensive end to end print solutions for business and the public sector.

Headquartered in Bristol, Peninsula's services include office print hardware and support, print management software, creative services and external commercial print.

Peninsula announced record turnover in 2008 of 4.7 million: a 59 per cent growth on the previous year. The company, headed by Managing Director and co-founder Andy Twemlow, is now the largest independent office print suppliers in the South West.

"Bristol Rugby Club is facing an exciting period of change, and we look forward to seeing the club and fans enter the new season with full support from us as a partner sponsor. We make the perfect match as we share the same ethics in supporting the community, promoting family values and encouraging sport"

Also joining Bristol Rugby as Official Partner Sponsor are Thorne Security, previously involved with the club as Official Ticket Sponsors.

Thorne, a Bristol based company, have specialized in security since the 1950s, providing services in safes, security, window and door protection, perimeter fencing and CCTV. The company has recently expanded their electronic goods whilst introducing the latest in spy technology.

Headed by brothers Andy and David, Thorne Security recently relocated from their offices in Old Market, where they had been based for 42 years. Whilst their previous site is developed, Thorne have moved to 1 Wine Street to combat congestion issues in central Bristol, making transit of goods much more effective.

Director of Thorne Security, Andrew Thorne, said

"We believe that with our support as Official Partner Sponsors, together with the support of others, Bristol Rugby will go from strength to strength."

"We would like to take this opportunity to send our best wishes for the future to all team members and staff, whose commitment and hard work, together with the support of their sponsors, will see Bristol Rugby gain the success they deserve."

Bristol has also maintained its existing relationship with Official Partner Sponsors Osborne Clarke, Blackthorn and Spire Bristol Hospital.

Commenting on the club's continued commercial success, CEO Steve Gorvett said,

"As a team, we've been working on building and sustaining successful relationships with businesses in Bristol. Thorne Security has continued to show their dedication to Bristol Rugby by signing a new three year deal as Partner Sponsor. We value the support from Peninsula and Thorne and look forward to working with them over the next three seasons"