14 hours ago
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Ulster's former sponsors Kingspan strike new deal with French club: ‘We have a strong track record of supporting rugby'
The Kingspan logo will be emblazed on the club's famous rouge and noir jersey for the next four seasons, in a multi-million Euro deal.
Bernard Lemaître, President of Toulonnais said: 'This partnership with Kingspan goes beyond jersey visibility. It's about two organisations coming together around a shared vision. We are proud to associate the image of RC Toulon with an international group that embodies innovation, performance, and environmental responsibility.'
Kingspan's 11-year sponsorship of Ulster - that included naming rights for the Belfast ground traditionally known as Ravenhill - was dogged by controversary following the Grenfell Tower fire that saw 72 die in June 2017.
Kingspan was one of several construction firms to face significant criticism in the final report into the disaster.
The company has long said its K15 insulation product, which made up 5% of the insulation in the tower block, was used without its knowledge.
Ulster's relationship with Kingspan came to end during the summer. Their Belfast home is now known officially as Affidea Stadium.
CEO of Kingspan Gene Murtagh said on the sponsorship deal with the French giants: 'We have a strong track record of supporting rugby globally, and we are delighted to partner with RC Toulon and join the 'Rouge & Noir' family. This partnership is a logical fit for Kingspan as we continue to grow our investment, employment and manufacturing footprint in France.'
