BUSINESS
07/12/2011

Suntech becomes new lead sponsor

Suntech, the worlds largest producer of photovoltaic modules, will be 1899 Hoffenheim's new lead and shirt sponsor. A long term partnership has been sealed with a three year contract.

“Suntech is brand leader in a future orientated industry. Solar energy is an up and coming product that we will be dealing with intensively over the course of the next few years. Hence, we are proud and very happy that Suntech has decided to cooperate with 1899 Hoffenheim,” said general manager Jochen A. Rotthaus.

Dietmar Hopp also expressed his delight about the coming collaboration with Suntech: ”We are happy that we found a partner in Suntech, that accepts responsibility for the environment and society.”

Vedat Gürgeli, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, concluded: “The involvement of Suntech at 1899 Hoffenheim is another step in bringing our established brand of photovoltaic modules to a broader public. The Bundesliga is an international entity and we wish 1899 Hoffenheim the best of luck. Suntech and Hoffenheim share a lot of the same values and we look forward to a partnership with plenty of potential.”

1899 Hoffenheim will be presenting their new shirt sponsor on Sunday, July 21st for the first time during their test match against SV Waldhof Mannheim. Further details regarding the Suntech commitment at Hoffenheim will be presented ahead of the first home game on August 13th during an official press conference in Hoffenheim.

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