CASH CONVERTERS
Official Club Sponsor: Global Company Cash Converters have been the Club's Official Sponsor since June 2011. Cash Converters started from a single store in Perth, Western Australia, in 1984.
It was founded by Brian Cumins and a group of partners whose vision was to turn second-hand goods stores into professional retail outlets. Today, there are over 160 Cash Converters stores around Australia and 480 stores worldwide. Cash Converters constantly look at ways to improve their customer service and, with recent innovations like their Personal Finance Centres and new shop layouts, Cash Converters continues to lead the way. Since launching the concept in 1984 Cash Converters has grown enormously with representation in 21 countries worldwide and to a network of over 600 franchised stores. Click here to find your nearest UK store.
"We are very excited about the prospect of sponsoring the Club as it looks to regain its place in the top flight of English football. We looked at a number of clubs in The Championship and The Premier League, but the stadium, supporters, new ownership and manager made Hull City the most appealing option by far.
Cash Converters plans to work closely with the Club and its supporters, to enhance the matchday experience and also offer fans the chance to win exclusive money-can't-buy prizes. We hope the new partnership will prove a great success for the brand, the Club and its excellent supporters, we're very excited about it."
Cash Converters Chief Executive, David Patrick.
www.cashconverters.co.uk
ADIDAS
Kit Manufacturer: Hull City entered into a partnership with the world's number one football brand in June 2010. The partnership sees adidas provide on-pitch playing kit plus a comprehensive range of replica kit, performance training wear and leisurewear for Tigers fans.
"We are delighted to be partnering the Tigers and we look forward to working closely with the club to deliver the very best kit and products for the team and the fans. We also wish the club every success on the pitch this season."
Nick Craggs, Marketing Director, adidas Area North
www.adidas.com
KC
Stadium Sponsor: Communications Company KC has sponsored the KC Stadium since it opened in December 2002. A new long-term multi million pound deal was announced last year which extends KC's involvement through to 2025.
KC provides a range of communications services to consumers and businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire. Part of the KCOM Group PLC, their history stretches back to 1904. They were the first in the UK to offer untimed internet access, as well as the first to provide a UK broadband service.
"The development of the KC Stadium marked an important turning point in the regeneration of the city, and it holds a place in the hearts of local people both as a symbol of Hull's improving fortunes and as the home of Hull City AFC. KC has been proud to be associated with the Stadium since it opened in 2002, and our commitment to this fantastic community facility and to the club remains as strong as ever.
"The new partnership announced today extends our support until 2025, demonstrating our confidence in the club's future success. We're delighted to play a part in such an important aspect of local life."
Nick Thompson, KC's Director of Consumer Services.
www.k-c.co.uk
MKM BUILDING SUPPLIES
South Stand Sponsor: MKM has been the Sponsor of the South Stand since the KC Stadium opened in 2002. The sponsorship agreement has recently been extended through to 2013.
MKM is the largest independent Building Merchants in the UK with 36 branches within England and Scotland, and are based locally on Stoneferry in Hull, on Springfield Way in Anlaby and Swinemoor Lane in Beverley.
"We have a long and successful relationship with the KC Stadium and the people of Hull. We are very excited about the opportunity to extend our deal and further promote our brand both locally and nationally, and to continuing our partnership for years to come."
MKM Chief Executive David Kilburn.
www.mkmbs.co.uk
SMITH & NEPHEW
North Stand Sponsor: The Sponsor of the North Stand at the KC Stadium since 2002. The sponsorship has recently been extended to run through until 2016. Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business with global leadership positions in Orthopaedics, including Reconstruction, Trauma and Clinical Therapies; Endoscopy, including Sports Medicine; and Advanced Wound Management.
Smith & Nephew is a global leader in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one of the leading global orthopaedics companies. Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives. The Company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeons and professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with high standards of performance, innovation and trust. The Company has distribution channels, purchasing agents and buying entities in over 90 countries worldwide. Annual sales in 2010 were nearly $4.0 billion.
"I am delighted that we are continuing our long standing sponsorship of the North Stand, which has been in place since the KC Stadium opened in 2002. At Smith & Nephew we take our Corporate Social Responsibilities seriously and this agreement underpins our ongoing contribution to the local community as well as providing a range of benefits for our employees."
Roger Teasdale, President of Smith & Nephew Advanced Wound Management
www.smith-nephew.com
NEIL HUDGELL SOLICITORS
Community East Stand Sponsor: Neil Hudgell Solicitors has been the KC Stadium Community East Stand Sponsor since July 2011.
Neil Hudgell Solicitors is a specialist firm of solicitors based in Yorkshire who are fully dedicated to providing a modern, expert, and unrivalled service in pursuing compensation claims. They pride themselves on their dedicated, forward thinking and focused approach to professional negligence claims, medical negligence claims and personal injury claims. They are committed to delivering the best independent legal advice, and can guarantee that each enquiry is given a genuine and personal response, ensuring that clients are able to experience a consistent service and are fully confident in the advice they deliver.
"I'm delighted to renew our sponsorship at Hull City, to back the team and also, through the Community Heroes ticket give-away, to thank local people who do their bit to help others in their area." Neil Hudgell, Managing Director of Neil Hudgell Solicitors.
Communituy Heroes: If you have a friend, colleague or family member who you would like to praise for their good work and contribution to their local area, nominate them for the Community Heroes Award and they will have the chance to receive up to ten tickets to a Tigers match courtesy of Neil Hudgell Solicitors.
To nominate someone who makes a real difference to others' lives at home, at school or in the wider community please send details via email to heroes@neil-hudgell.co.uk or by post to Neil Hudgell Solicitors, 530 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DT. Nominations are open from now until the end of the season. Please state the name of the person nominated and the reasons why along with a contact telephone number.
www.neil.hudgell.co.uk
CRANSWICK PLC
West Stand Sponsor: Cranswick Plc became the West Stand Sponsor at The KC Stadium in July 2011. Cranswick Plc is a leading UK food supplier providing the consumer with a range of great tasting food that includes fresh pork, gourmet sausages, cooked meats, air-dried bacon and sandwiches along with a variety of non-meat products. Food is supplied under licensed brands and retailers private labels.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to show Cranswick's support for City and for the ambitions of all at the Club. We have a great number of fans working at Cranswick and all are really looking forward to the new season."
Martin Davey, Chairman of Cranswick plc
www.cranswick.plc.uk
SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED
Back of Shorts Sponsor: Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited have been the back of shorts sponsor since July 2010. SLS is the UK's no.1 independent supplier of Laboratory products, with local offices based in Hessle, East Yorkshire. They supply the highest quality, best value products and brands not only to companies throughout the UK, but also to a worldwide market.
"Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd (SLS) are very proud to be associated with Hull City AFC. As Managing Director of SLS, Peter Chapman and his family have a long standing connection with the club and the SLS business is also headquartered close to the club in Hessle, East Yorkshire.
"The SLS business has grown over a twenty year period to a point at which it is ready to promote its brand on a global basis. Recognising the stage upon which Hull City AFC operates, the commercial agreement between us represents a massive opportunity for us to achieve this greater awareness of our brand whilst supporting a club with which we are so closely connected.
"In our industry sector, this kind of arrangement is a first! Hull City AFC is a forward-looking, modern club with ambitious plans for the future. SLS can say exactly the same about their business and we are truly excited to see what opportunities this synergy will bring."
Martin Sylt, Marketing Manager for SLS
www.scientificlabs.co.uk
Humberside Airport
Humberside Airport is a key national and international gateway to Northern and Eastern England. Connecting 320,000 passengers to over 20 destinations each year, we offer four times daily KLM shuttle services to Amsterdam Schiphol, with convenient connections to a worldwide network of scheduled long haul and European destinations.
The UK's second largest heliport is based at Humberside Airport, serving the offshore industry in the North Sea. Its £1.6 million Perishables Hub is an important asset to developing the regional economy.
The airport site is home to around 700 employees and has regular scheduled and charter services operated by some of the world's leading airlines.
More information on Humberside Airport can be found at www.humbersideairport.com
BONUS ELECTRICAL
Sponsor of the Bonus Arena since April 2010. Bonus Electrical have a long standing association with the football club, having supported the team through various major sponsorships dating back to the early 1990's
The Bonus group of companies is a family owned electrical business operating for over 40 years and employing over 140 people at 7 locations throughout the UK. With Manufacturing, wholesale and cable divisions, Bonus can supply any electrical product or services to any business or Industry. With the introduction of a retail superstore in East Yorkshire Bonus also offers the public household electrical products, but at trade prices.
www.bonuselectrical.co.uk
"I personally am very proud to be announcing that we are the new Arena sponsor. Bonus has always been a keen supporter of Hull City and the KC Stadium. We have done two runs of shirt sponsorships over the years - most recently in the five seasons running up to the team being promoted to the Premier League. We remain strong in our links with the team and the Stadium and all of us at Bonus are proud to be the new sponsors of the Arena. This is just another way to let the people of Hull know that as always we remain keen backers of this city."
Shaun Boanas, Chief Executive Officer of the Bonus Group
KINGSPAN ACCESS FLOORS
Commercial Partner: Kingspan Access Floors are raised Floor and Suspended Floor Specialists. They are market leaders in the manufacture, supply, and installation of raised access floor solutions providing flexibility vital in today's fast changing workspace.
www.kingspanaccessfloors.co.uk
