PRO DEALERSHIP'S NEW HQ OPENS

Wildwood Machinery - the groundcare arm of the Bastian Group, which comprises commercial property, sports, leisure and hospitality businesses across Hampshire - has formally opened the business’s brand-new headquarters at Fair Oak, near Winchester.

“The new headquarters is an important part of our growth plan,” said managing director James Bastian. “We have a team of top-class mechanics supporting our manufacturer partners, and these new headquarters ensure that we can continue to provide all of our clients and partners with the very best service.” 

The 5-acre site comprises offices; 200 square metres of brand-new showroom space for tractors, mowers, forestry equipment and other accessories, and state-of-the-art workshops designed and equipped to support Wildwood’s mechanics with everything they need. Its location - adjacent to East Horton Golf Club, also owned by the Bastian Group - means that clients can see equipment in action.

Wildwood’s partners include manufacturers of outdoor power equipment through to robotics, precision mowing, turfcare lighting systems and sustainable fuels. This, in turn, enables the company to service a broad range of groundcare clients including community and elite sports clubs across golf, football and cricket, schools and colleges, local authorities and large estates. 

Wildwood Machinery launched in 2022 as an extension of the Bastian Group’s existing interests. James Bastian concluded, “With all of the infrastructure in place, we’re confident we can bring real value to any client looking for a groundcare equipment supplier backed by world-class repair and servicing, as well as great employment opportunities in Hampshire.”