Formbar Limited
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Suppliers
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Formbar Limited are a distributor of high quality shopfitting equipment mainly but not exclusively trolleys and baskets. Stocking and selling only the best of what we can source we pride ourselves on delivering premium customer service. |
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Our customer base has
grown since we started trading in 2005 and is very wide from large
to small retailers, nationwide department stores, convenience
stores, garden centres, farmshops, shopfitters, online
retailers & many more.
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We hold a large selection of small, mid sized and large supermarket trolleys in stock. Formbar is a UK distributor for Marsanz so we hold new and second hand Marsanz trolleys direct from the factory in our warehouse from 25 litre to 240 litre. Second hand and refurbished standard trolleys are also available, the stock, style and make of these do vary so please contact us with your requirements. Standard trolleys have a variety of options: handle colour, custom branded handles, trolley locks (fitted FOC), baby seats, twin seats, newborn seats or wire cradles for newborn car seats. |
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Formbar's most popular trolley by far is the 80 litre light shopping trolley. The daily shopper is a design that is popular with retailers customers as they do not have to bend to retrieve heavy items at the checkout. We have new and refurbished models in stock. There are handle colour options, a customisation opportunity on the handle and we can fit trolley locks FOC if required. We always have these trolleys in stock so we can usually deliver in just 3 days, customisation can take between 2 and 6 weeks. |
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Specialist Trolleys:
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We always have two specialist trolleys in stock the Children's Trolley and the Disabled Trolley but we can have made to order the whole Marsanz range of speciality trolleys or we can source on the second hand market exactly what you require giving the benefit of choice on our quotes. Our Children's trolley is a mini replica wire trolley with a 25 Litre capacity. It is very popular with children and amuses them in store when their parents are shopping. Our Disabled trolley is for use with a wheel chair and has a 62L capacity basket, if required we can also supply wheelchairs. Specialist trolleys can improve customer retention as if they know they will be able to use the right trolley for them or keep their children happy then they are much more likely to return to the retailer. |
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Recycled Plastic Shopping Baskets: |
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Our new
Oceanis range of recycled plastic shopping baskets are
manufactured by Araven and are made from 100% recycled
materials, had they not been made into these excellent
baskets the plastic would have ended up in the ocean!
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The Ellipse is our exclusive 25 Litre Oval Wire Hand
Basket, developed in response to customer requests for
an ergonomic basket that would set them apart from the
large grocery retailers. We hold the patent on this
design and it is a product we are very proud of. We have
5 standard coloured handles on our oval basket but for
relatively small minimums we are able to brand match the
colour. |
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Trolley
Baskets: |
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Formbar only stock and sell the original and best patented Shop and Roll Trolley Basket system. This trolley basket has much greater durability and customer satisfaction than others on the market. Available we have two sizes of this wheeled basket with a telescopic handle the 34 and 52 litre sizes. Logo branding can be applied to these baskets with options for as low as just 100 units. Popular with shoppers the trolley basket can increase customer spend due to the extra capacity and ease of use when compared to a hand basket. |
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Nesting
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Folding or nesting flatbeds have so many uses. We hold two sizes in stock one with a 27 Litre top basket and the other a 55 litre capacity basket. The lower flatbeds both hold up to 250kgs. Known as Garden Centre, Techno Garden, DIY, Stock and Merchandise trolleys they are very popular with our customers. Again we have both new and refurbished available and there are colour options, customisable handles and we can fit locks FOC prior to despatch if required. |
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Trolley
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If you need an outdoor trolley shelter or indoor rails
for gathering your trolley fleet our engineers are able
to install a variety of solutions on site. Good quality
trolley storage can improve retention as the fleet is
secure.
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Formbar are
pleased to announce that we have been published in: |
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Company
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| Joalpe - Recycling Process | Marsanz Supermarket Shopping Trolley |
| Commercial Equipment | Marsanz - Corporate Video |
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www.formbar.co.uk |
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Reviews
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
From our initial show visit through to trialling, ordering and receiving our Formbar Customer Trollies the service and communication has been exceptional. I was always impressed by the trollies themselves but the level of help, courtesy and friendliness of the Formbar staff exceeded my expectations and I can highly recommend this Company and its products.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
Formbar have proved to be a great company to work with for securing our trolleys and baskets. They offer a great product, a quick turnaround, expert advice and are quick to fix any issues should these arise. It has been a smooth process from start to finish and I appreciate the attention to detail and level of service that Hannah and her team have provided.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
Our new trolleys look fabulous, and the customers are loving them, thank you!
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
Formbar have supplied Millets Farm Shop with hand baskets and trolleys for quite a few years. Plus they have arranged on site trolley servicing and maintenance work. It is great to know that Formbar will have the hand baskets and trolleys in stock so when we order we are getting the same product that will neatly nest in with what we already have in store. The maintenance service is good, the guys know what they are doing and from a sustainability point of view it is good to keep the trolleys in service for as long as possible.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
Over the years Formbar have supplied us with hand baskets, trolley baskets and refurbished shopping trolleys for our customers to use. We have been impressed with the service we have had from Formbar. The products have all been delivered on time and are of a great quality.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
Ever since our trolleys arrived from Formbar our customer experience has been enhanced with no need to lift heavy baskets. Our average spend has also increased.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
FAWLESS! Placed the order. Was sent a pro forma. Forgot to contact and finish off. Wasn’t pestered or pressure sold. Eventually asked for a call back. I was called and a card payment was taken. Was told I’d get delivery in 5 days. It came in 4 days. They said they were refurbished but my trolleys look absolutely fresh. Very happy to say the least. Many thanks.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
Thank you for dropping off the baskets. They are working so well, selling more and more.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
I am so pleased, I think they are fantastic trolleys. They are so much easier than the heavy, bent wire ones everyone knows outside supermarkets. I am hoping more and more shops will take them on over the next couple of years. Would you mind if I sued your comment on my website? It is lovely to have your feedback, I rarely know what happens to my trolleys once they leave my warehouse!
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
They have arrived and... WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!!
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
Emma, Thank you, goods received today. Excellent and prompt service.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
We are really happy with the design of the baskets, having looked for shopping baskets for our new visitor centre we wanted something that would be in keeping with our modern shop fittings and colour scheme, whilst also being practical and the Ellipse fitted the bill brilliantly."
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
We were looking for a high quality, exclusive basket to fit with the unique and contemporary shopping experience our independent department store offers our customers. The Ellipse fitted the brief perfectly and we were able to brand colour match the handles so they look great in our store.
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
The Ellipse is a high quality basket that helps to underline the differences between our store and the standard food retailers. Plus the extra capacity puts extra pounds in our tills so it is a real winner!
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
We are very pleased with the Ellipse Basket and they are also well liked by our customers. They look very smart in our stores stacked securely in the custom mobile cradle. The ergonomic rounded sides make them very safe to use which fits with our local family pharmacy ethos.”
Formbar Limited
01235 850368
Willow Barn, Manor Farm Courtyard, Main Street, West Hagbourne Didcot Oxfordshire
OX11 0ND 5
Formbar's Trolley baskets are really popular with our customers. We have the 52L in our branches and they are always in use. Customers find them easy to manoeuvre and have a much more enjoyable shopping experience without the heavy basket to carry.
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Events & Shows
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Global Retail Festival - EuroShop 2026
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HTA National Plant Show 2025
ollowing a successful of the show in June 2024, the HTA is excited to host the National Plant Show f
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Our News & PR
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Loss Prevention: Secure Fixtures
Our intelligent lockable doors ensure that high risk, high value products are secure but remain accessible for genuine customers.
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Why Trolleys and Baskets Matter More Than You Might Think
First impressions are critical in grocery retail, meaning the state of trolleys and baskets set an important tone.
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Why The Right Basket Choice Really Matters In Convenience
Convenience retail should simply be that, convenient, meaning the right basket offering can make or break customer experiences in store.
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WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER….
Formbar Limited, the specialist Trolley and Basket supplier are very pleased to announce that they have reached key milestones in July 2024.
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Cherry Lane and Formbar: Revolutionising
Formbar becomes proudly associated with Cherry Lane Garden Centres
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Formbar Ltd Company Presentation
Formbar was founded in 2005 by Simon Nickson, launched due to the break-up of a large shopfitting business that Simon was working for.
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Formbar's Sustainable Evolution: Shaping the Modern Shopping Environment
In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, the emphasis on sustainability and customer experience is paramount.
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Company Presentation
Formbar was founded in 2005 by Simon Nickson, launched due to the break up of a large shopfitting business that Simon was working for.
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Formbar Make Significant Business Hire
Formbar is very pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Carlisle to the position of Operations and Finance Manager.
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NEW - Oceanis Shopping Baskets and Carts (Recycled Ocean Plastics)
We are proud to announce the first range of shopping carts and baskets made with recycled ocean plastic
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Brand New SUSTAINABLE Options Available
Formbar limited are always trying to be as environmentally friendly as possible, whether that's in their office, warehouse or with what products they supply their customers.
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Formbar attends GLEE
We attended GLEE last week and we are delighted with how well it all went. Everybody was so happy (as we were) to do something we haven’t been able to do in such a long time…
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Introducing HyLayer
A new innovative product to protect shoppers from harmful viruses and bacteria...
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Article In Garden Trade Specialist Magazine
Newest article from Formbar in the Garden Trade Specialists Magazine...
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See Our New Trolley At GLEE This Year
We have made a trolley ourselves, perfect for Garden Centres
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Recycled shopping carts, a current trend
The UN, the European Union (EU) and a number of environmental organisations have already declared that the climate emergency cannot wait any longer.
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Co-op Stock Trolley
This stock trolley is a great design for stores to replenish stock and process online orders...
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Large Stock of New & Refurbished Single & Double Basket Garden Centre Trolleys
Available to order today with quick delivery direct to your Garden Centre
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Concerned about microbe contamination on trolleys?
We are receiving a number of calls from retailers concerned about contamination on handles, there are some simple things that can be done:
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