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New Willsweep partnership includes player sponsorship of Rudi Molotnikov

New Willsweep partnership includes player sponsorship of Rudi Molotnikov

Edinburgh Reporter11 hours ago
Established in 1999, Willsweep are a plant hire company in the Construction and Transport industry, specialising in road/street cleansing for both commercial and sector-based clients.
With over 25 years' worth of experience in the trade, their expertise in Municipal ranges from transport network cleaning, roadside cleaning to drainage clearing, winter maintenance and snow clearing plant.
Head of Business Development at Hibs Grace Cannon, stated: 'I'm really pleased to have Willsweep on board as an Official Partner of the Club for our 150th season.
'The team at Willsweep have been great to work with from the initial conversations and it's great to see this partnership come to fruition.
'Being a local Edinburgh-based business with years of experience in their field, we're looking forward to helping them promote their brand further and I'm confident this will be a successful partnership for both parties.'
Steven Williams, owner of Willsweep, added: 'Partnering with Hibernian FC is an exciting step for us. The Club's strong community ties and professional approach make them an ideal partner. We're proud to support Rudi Molotnikov's development and to have our brand represented at such a prestigious level. We look forward to a successful and lasting relationship.'
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