Sport in France

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) selects Wilson Sporting Goods as an Official Partner of Roland-Garros and of the FFT

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Tennis, Sports, Roland Garros, French Tennis Federation, French Open, Sport in France, Stade Roland Garros

As a result of this agreement, Wilson becomes the Official Ball and the Official Stringing Partner of Roland-Garros.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of this agreement, Wilson becomes the Official Ball and the Official Stringing Partner of Roland-Garros.
  • Wilson will provide a new co-branded, high-performance tennis ball designed specifically for the famous clay courts of Roland-Garros.
  • In addition to the partnership with Roland-Garros, Wilson also becomes the Official Partner of the FFT and the Official Ball of the French national tennis championships and as such will be actively involved in various programmes, such as "Raquettes FFT," "Fte du Tennis," "Tennis l'cole," Galaxie Tennis, "classement tennis," and "Tournois Multi-Chances" (TMC).
  • "We are very proud to welcome Wilson as an Official Partner of Roland-Garros and the French Tennis Federation.

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) selects Wilson Sporting Goods as an Official Partner of Roland-Garros and of the FFT

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Tennis, Sports, Roland Garros, French Tennis Federation, French Open, Sport in France, Stade Roland Garros

As a result of this agreement, Wilson becomes the Official Ball and the Official Stringing Partner of Roland-Garros.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of this agreement, Wilson becomes the Official Ball and the Official Stringing Partner of Roland-Garros.
  • Wilson will provide a new co-branded, high-performance tennis ball designed specifically for the famous clay courts of Roland-Garros.
  • In addition to the partnership with Roland-Garros, Wilson also becomes the Official Partner of the FFT and the Official Ball of the French national tennis championships and as such will be actively involved in various programmes, such as "Raquettes FFT," "Fte du Tennis," "Tennis l'cole," Galaxie Tennis, "classement tennis," and "Tournois Multi-Chances" (TMC).
  • "We are very proud to welcome Wilson as an Official Partner of Roland-Garros and the French Tennis Federation.

Bostik Adhesive Technology Powers 2018 Tour de France Race Numbers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Packaging materials, Adhesives, Stationery, Bostik, Total S.A., Pressure-sensitive adhesive, Amaury Sport Organisation, Tour de France, Manufacturing, Sport in France, Sports

As official partner for smart adhesives at the iconic cycling event, adhesives specialist Bostik has developed an innovative technology which will be used to bond the riders' race numbers in the 2018 Tour de France.

Key Points: 
  • As official partner for smart adhesives at the iconic cycling event, adhesives specialist Bostik has developed an innovative technology which will be used to bond the riders' race numbers in the 2018 Tour de France.
  • The company has worked closely with race organisers, Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), to ensure it meets the requirements of the Tour.
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8356251-bostik-adhesive-tech-powers-t...
    The 'smart' solution, which is based on the firm's Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (HMPSA) technology platform, is solvent-free and has enabled the production of fabric-based race numbers which are lighter, more flexible and offer improved levels of comfort for race competitors.
  • The result is an advanced race number which remains visible to aid race officials and commentators and can be easily removed at the end of each stage.