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Bengaluru FC sign sponsorship deal with Epson

Bengaluru FC sign sponsorship deal with Epson (Photo courtesy: Bengaluru FC)

Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC have entered into sponsorship agreement with Japan’s Epson, a leading manufacturer of printers, projectors and robots worldwide, to have the brand on the club shirts sleeve.

Since the clubs Indian Super League debut, the Epson brand has been on the Bengaluru FC jersey. Epson will also supply Bengaluru FC with its printers and projectors to be used at the club and training facilities.

For Epson it means that they will align its brand with one of India’s top football club to raise its profile with a young audience which follows football in India.

Bengaluru FC’s Chief Technical Officer Mandar Tamhane said, “We are obviously delighted to have Epson as one of our commercial partners with immediate effect and are looking forward to developing an exciting communications programme that helps us both achieve our business goals. Epson is an amazing and highly respected global brand, which perfectly complements our ideals and aspirations.”

Toshiyuki Kasai, President, Epson India, said, “India is fast becoming a nation of football enthusiasts and we are excited to announce our association with Bengaluru FC. As a local team, BFC has won the hearts of many Bangaloreans as well as that of others across the country. We believe that BFC and Epson share a common commitment to continuous improvements in performance and innovation. Through this partnership, we aim to be an indispensable part of the community and to the lives of customers and fans. We look forward to being a part of their journey to greatness and wish the BFC team best of luck for their upcoming matches.”