Press Release: BODE Celebrates 50 Years
A New 50 Year Logo
From Family Business to New England Leader
(Londonderry, New Hampshire) – BODE, a trusted name in material handling, loading dock/door solutions, as well as commercial construction, fabrication, and machining services is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Since its founding in 1975, the company has grown from a small family-run business to an industry leader, dedicated to providing high-quality solutions and unparalleled customer service throughout New England.
BODE was founded in 1975 by Larry Bode and his wife, Dorothy. For the first ten years, the company operated from the Bode family home, mainly focusing on offering loading dock solutions, before transitioning to new leadership.
In 1985, Steve and Pat Fawcett acquired the business and ushered in a new era of growth. Steve expanded the company’s offerings beyond loading dock equipment, focusing on solving broader material handling challenges for clients, with a focus on partnering with high-quality suppliers and delivering superior customer service.
By 2006, BODE established a dedicated service and installation department to meet the growing demand for equipment maintenance and replacement.
In 2011, Steve’s son, Scott Fawcett, who had been with the company since 1999, took over. Scott and his wife, Sharon Fawcett, continued the family tradition of leadership and innovation. Together they took BODE into new avenues, launching the construction division and becoming a Butler Builder of Pre-engineered Metal buildings, as well as acquiring a machine shop and integrating it into the Fabrication/Machining Division.
Today, BODE operates from two strategic locations in Londonderry, NH, and Marlborough, MA, enabling the company to serve clients across New England. BODE employs over 70 people offering integrated facility solutions within our 4 divisions: Material Handling, Loading Dock/Door, Construction and Fabrication/Machining.
Quote from Scott Fawcett, BODE President and CEO
“We are so proud to celebrate 50 years in business. We celebrate those of past and presently working at BODE. Without our dedicated and caring personnel, this achievement would never be realized.
It would be wrong of me to think we did this on our own. We thank our clients who have trusted in BODE over the years. Our partnership with you has been instrumental in our long-term success. Thank you to our incredible subcontractors, manufacturers, partners and associations who have influenced our success in so many ways.
Lastly, congratulations and thank you goes to Dorothy/Larry Bode, Pat/Steve Fawcett, and my wife Sharon. Without their risk, determination, and vision, we wouldn’t be here today.”
A Moment of Reflection and A Brief Look at The Future
As BODE marks its 50th anniversary, we reflect on a rich history of innovation, resilience, and client-focused service. We reflect on all the new endeavors we’ve taken on, the interesting and complex projects we’ve done, and the relationships we’ve built with our suppliers, partners, and clients over the years.
This milestone is not just a celebration of the past but also a commitment to the future. We remain dedicated to our motto of “supporting our clients every step of the way”, whether they need us for a single dock bumper or a full-scale facility solution!
Since our move to 33 Londonderry Road in 2024, we have been given renewed excitement about what new opportunities our clients will present to us!
If you are interested in learning more about us and what we provide, visit our website: https://BodeEquipment.com