History

Our Timeline

2002

• As the year closes the initial concept of Bonds is composed: sourcing quality products for e-retail.

2003

• Research period begins. Bonds use contacts and knowledge to explore the Far East.
• The slogan “Quality living at sensible prices” is born.

2004

• TheHouseofSilk.com™ is designed, written and launched.

2005

• TheChandelierCompany.com™ is launched, with the first pre-launch enquiry resulting in a £4000 sale.

2006

• Trading management platform changed improving efficiency.
• Bonds continue to expand introducing new product ranges through BondsPlasterMouldings.com.

2007

• The plaster and lighting site are further developed, tripling turnover.

2008

• Building on The House of Silks natural success abroad – Bonds goes international, launching foreign designated sites in five languages and eleven different currencies.
• BondsGaragesAndSheds.com is launched taking Bonds into the supply of steel buildings.

2009

• Bonds moves premises into larger offices and combines warehouse operations, improving efficiency and product management.
• Bonds builds a photography studio taking product photography to a new level.

2010

• The House of Silk explores new suppliers and materials, introducing new ranges and products.
• Bonds brings the manufacture of the steel buildings  into the UK, improving delivery times.
• The Bonds team continues to grow with the business.
• After watching the success and skill of the manufacturing team, the concept for a new hoist model to be made in the UK is born.
• This leads to an expert site BondsHoists.com being launched.

2011

• Gabitie.com is launched with orders coming in from the first day!
• Development of the new hoist model progresses well and whilst on a business trip to source machinery Bonds spot a gap in the market.
• New ranges of industrial machinery are launched on Gabitie and eBay.
• Bonds are continuing to develop manufacturing, continuously adding new products to Bonds Garages and Sheds.