Two companies to support Hampshire Cricket

Chairman Announcement

Hampshire Cricket have today (Monday, 14th April 2003) announced a new team sponsor and a new partnership for the forthcoming season.

The new team sponsor is the Hampshire-based Powell Group.

The specialist shopfitting company is already well-known to The Rose Bowl since they were responsible for the fitting out of the Pavilion, including the bar design, the Long Room's feature ceiling and all internal finishes.

In addition to the team sponsor, the Club has also finalised a partnership with Coca Cola as their official soft drink partner. This prestigious brand endorses the Rose Bowl's growing reputation for excellence.

Commenting on the new backing, Nick Pike, managing director, said: "We are of course delighted that Powells and Coca Cola have joined us as business partners and sponsors this year. Their enthusiasm and support is very important to the Club and we are looking forward to developing a strong relationship throughout the season and into the future.

"With our first One-Day International, the day/night game and the inaugural match for the fast-paced new Twenty20 Cup, the Rose Bowl is hosting a really exciting and varied programme of first-class cricket this summer. It will definitely be the place to be!"

Gordon Wells, managing director of the Powells Group, said; "Having raised the profile of our company with the fitting out of the new pavilion ready for the start of last season, this sponsorship deal should increase our exposure within the industry and working closely with Hampshire Cricket on the forthcoming projects contribute to our mutual prosperity."