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Glossop North End have announced the club’s first ever stadium sponsor in a new two-year partnership with local firm Amdec Forklifts.

For both the upcoming season and the 2020/2021 season, Surrey Street will have an official name of ‘The Amdec Forklift Stadium’.

It’s the first time that a local brand has taken on the sponsorship of GNE’s stadium, and represents a big sign of the Hillmen moving forward with its infrastructure and connections within the local community.

Amdec’s focus is on gaining increased exposure within Glossop and the surrounding areas, as well as building a commitment to local sports institutions.

Amdec Forklifts sales director, Mark Clare, said: “Amdec Forklifts are proud to be the new stadium sponsor at Glossop North End.

“We are a local company and we like supporting the local community.”

Glossop North End’s football secretary Dan Bates said: “As one of the leading independent materials handling companies in the North West, we are delighted to have Amdec on board. This is absolutely great news and comes at a great time to provide a little buzz for the fans going into the new season.

“By working collectively with Amdec, we become much more of an attractive commercial and media proposition.

“We are all striving to professionalise the club’s profile and this sponsorship takes things to a new level.”

The football club’s commercial manager Simon Kenyon, of Kenyon Sports Management, played a big part in introducing Amdec to the club and putting an agreement together.

He said: “I am delighted a local company has recognised the benefits of sponsoring with Glossop North End and the exposure it can bring to both parties, not to mention the kudos for the club in having a stadium sponsor.

“Amdec have been a pleasure to work with and I hope this is the start of a long term partnership between the parties.”