Molex Incorporated has become an official sponsor of the 2013 Chicago Women’s Half Marathon & 5K.

The event will be held on Sunday, bronchi June 23 in Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park, Chicago. 

“Molex is dedicated to empowering women—from its support of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education for girls to professional advancement opportunities and cultivating women leaders in the electronics industry,” states Jeannette Legge, Chair, Women’s Business Council, Molex. “We are especially proud to sponsor this important event giving women from all walks of life an opportunity to strive for excellence, while raising money to improve the heart health of all women.”

Spark Racing Technology (SPARK) has announced today a partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering to design and assemble the batteries that will power its fully-electric SRT_01E car for the FIA Formula E Championship.

Williams Advanced Engineering, part of the Williams group of companies that includes the world famous Williams F1 Team, is one of the pioneers of hybrid systems and their innovative technologies have been extremely successful on the international scene. As such they will be the supplier of batteries to SPARK, who were commissioned last year by Championship promoter Formula E Holdings to build 42 cars for the inaugural season, which will see electric Formula cars racing on 10 street circuits worldwide.

The new partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering will complement the vast range of technical expertise already being used by Spark Racing Technology, which includes a consortium consisting of McLaren, Renault and Dallara. McLaren Electronic Systems will supply the transmission, electronics and powertrain for the car, while Technical Partner Renault SAS will use its vast technological expertise to optimize the electric and electronic layout and performance of the powertrain. Meanwhile, leading Italian firm Dallara will produce the chassis with tyres being supplied by Tyre Partner Michelin.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Spark Racing Technology to introduce our battery technology into their cars for next year’s FIA Formula E Championship,” said Sir Frank Williams, Founder and Team Principal of Williams. “This is an exciting new racing series that will play a key role in highlighting the growing relevance of technologies originally developed for motorsport to the wider world. Energy efficiency is an important issue for Williams and whilst our work in this field is now spanning a number of market sectors beyond racing, motorsport will always be the ultimate proving ground for our technologies. Electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly important part of the automotive industry and Formula E is the perfect opportunity for Williams to validate the latest developments in battery technology.”

Frédéric Vasseur President of Spark Racing Technology added: “I am delighted to welcome Williams into our new project. The vast experience from Williams and especially from Williams Advanced Engineering in the field of hybrid systems and electric engine power, guarantees quality. Spark Racing Technology is extremely proud to bring together some of the biggest names in motorsport and expects no less from Williams as they accompany us in the highest level of the first championship for electric cars.”

Hugo Boss has been announced as the new fashion outfitter of the German national football (DFB) team. 

As part of the deal, sample order head coach Joachim Loew will carry on his trips and at official events fashion for Hugo Boss. Also, unhealthy the U-21 team will be dressed by Metzinger fashion group.

The U-21 team are already showcasing the brand in Israel.. The contract with Hugo Boss will run for three years and ends after the European Championship 2016 in France.

National team manager Oliver Bierhoff said, abortion “Hugo Boss is a brand with a world ranking order for two top teams come together in their areas – and our team looks outside of the square notch. The feedback from the players has been very positive We are all happy with the German fashion brand going nto the World Cup next year. “

VP Advance Nature Pty Ltd (VPAN) product Velbexx-17 is set to sponsor National Rugby League team, help West Tigers.

Velbexx-17 has been a sponsor of the Hopman Cup for 3 years, order and many of the world’s top seeded tennis players were treated with Velbexx-17 by Velimir, who was the Head physiotherapist for the Hopman Cup.

Having established a solid market in Western Australia over that last two and a half years, VPAN is set to introduce Velbexx-17 to the eastern states of Australia.

“We are extremely proud to be the official Performance Partner of Wests Tigers for the remaining of 2013 and full 2014 seasons,’ said VP Advance Nature Velimir Pajic, CEO.

“We believe that our 2 year Partnership with Wests Tigers is just a beginning and that will go from strength to strength over the years to come.

“The company looks forward to showcasing our premium quality Velbexx-17 brand and products, in Australia and overseas, together with one of the most respected and successful Australian NRL Teams.”

Wests Tigers Chief Operating Officer Grant Mayer is thrilled to announce this partnership. “Wests Tigers continues to be a strong force in the corporate market and are extremely proud of the fact that Velbexx-17 have jumped on board until the end of 2014. Their logo will look tremendous on the club jersey and we look forward to helping build their business with them.”

Colin Montgomerie, price buy the eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup legend, has become a Lambda Golf Brand Ambassador and will wear Lambda Golf shoes in all future golf tournaments.

Montgomerie is one of Europe’s most famous golfers having won a record-breaking 40 tournaments and eight Order of Merit titles, including seven in a row form 1993. He has also been a member of five victorious Ryder Cup teams whilst captaining the side to victory in 2010 at Celtic Manor. Montgomerie was recently inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame for his achievements and is due to start a career on the Seniors Tour.

Lambda Golf was established in 2008 but was built from a European Group of family owned companies with more than 40 years of shoe manufacturing experience. Unlike other brands that outsource manufacture, Lambda Golf makes all of their shoes in Europe using only locally sourced and European environment friendly materials to ensure that a classic, handmade golf shoe is constructed.

Montgomerie said, “I am very happy to be associated with Lambda Golf as it is a respected brand in the market which creates high quality and high tech classic golf shoes. As a golfer I am on my feet all day and having a comfortable and durable pair of shoes is hugely important to me, I am confident that these shoes can provide me with everything that I need and I love their classic designs.

Lambda Golf CEO, Mr. Paulo Freitas said, “The partnership with Colin Montgomerie is a great fit for us because he is a recognized talisman of European golf and mirrors all of our brand values. It makes us feel great that someone as experienced as Colin has chosen our shoes to wear as he embarks on his career on the Seniors Tour.

White Flyer Targets is now the Official Clay Target provider for the USA Shooting Team. 

The official partnership provides a new level of support and commitment from the 121-year-old American company.

Under the agreement, pills the International Shotgun Range in Colorado Springs, health Colo., medic will throw nothing but White Flyer Targets and will be used by U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athletes.  In addition, USA Shooting sponsored events including National Championships, National Junior Olympic Shotgun Championships, as well as certain Spring and Fall Selection events will feature White Flyer Targets.

USA Shooting estimates that approximately 500,000 targets are thrown annually at its International Shotgun Range.

“Target availability and quality are vital to the success of our shotgun program,” said Buddy DuVall, USA Shooting Team Foundation Executive Director.  “We’re extremely lucky to be able to provide our team with the type of clay targets they need to continue their winning ways.  White Flyer has always had a presence with USA Shooting but the formation of this new partnership will have a lasting effect throughout all levels of our organization.”

Manufacturing quality clay targets from four modern plants across the United States, White Flyer has been the shooters choice for over 100 years. White Flyer’s goal has been to always consistently provide shooters and gun clubs with targets superior to any other.

USA Shooting began working with White Flyer in 2008 during a redesign of White Flyer’s 110mm International Target. After numerous years of extensive testing and evaluation by some of the top International Trap and Skeet shooters in the United States, White Flyer introduced the new International Target for International Skeet and Trap Shooting.

“White Flyer Targets is extremely pleased to be the official clay target provider for the USA Shooting Team,” said Phil Murray, National Sales Manager for White Flyer Targets. “In the past few years when our targets have been shot at World Cups and other venues, numerous world or event records have been tied or established. We are pleased and honored to be associated with all the USA Shooting gun clubs and shooters and look forward to working with all of them. Our total commitment as always has been to provide the best quality target that can be made – one that the shooters like because it breaks well and smokes and two, one that range/gun club owners can rely on because the targets fly true and breakage is non-existent.”

USA Cricket Association has announced hey have acquired BoomBoom as their new official Apparel and Cricket Gear Sponsor.

The designer and manufacturer of cricket products is represented in the USA by Ashraf Marketing International Inc., whose President is also the Secretary of USACA’s South East Region.

Speaking about the new sponsorship arrangement, Yousaf said: “We love the new direction that USACA is taking and we believe that the US National Men’s, Women’s and Youth teams are going to make a significant impact on world cricket in the years ahead. The fact that our world class apparel will be worn by the National teams competing in ICC Tournaments will provide our brand with great visibility in this market. We are also excited to see the US national players using some of our cricket equipment in competition.” 

USACA CEO Mr. Darren Beazley was delighted to have the BoomBoom’s support for the next two years: “This is an important time for US cricket. USACA has made as firm commitment to improve our international cricket performances and to find a partner that is prepared to invest in USACA and grow with us was a bonus.”

“A key element of this arrangement is the development of the USACA online cricket store. Our plan is to offer a range of high quality cricket products and competitive prices that our members will benefit from. BoomBoom is a leading cricket company and will provide USACA with the expertise that we are seeking in this area.” 

Beazley added. USACA also announced that the US National Men’s team will be the first USA team to wear BoomBoom apparel when it travels to Toronto for the Auty Cup.

Online gaming operator 32Red has announced that it has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with Newport County and a two-year deal with Crawley Town.

This follows 32 Red’s four-year shirt sponsorship deal with English Premier League soccer club Swansea City ending last month. 

Next season is due to see Newport County play in League Two, which is the fourth-tier of professional football in England, after the Welsh side achieved promotion from the Blue Square Bet Premier division via the playoffs on May 5.

“This is another massive step forward for the club, attracting an international company to advertise its brand on our clubs shirts,” said Dave Boddy, Chief Executive Officer for Newport County.

“We are delighted to be working with 32Red and hope that is a stepping stone to developing relationships with other national companies and brands to compliment the excellent support we receive from local and regional businesses. It is a Premier League partner, having sponsored Swansea City last season and also previously been shirt sponsors of Aston Villa.”

Crawley Town achieved promotion to League Two in 2011 before going one better the following season by gaining a spot in League One. The ‘Red Devils’ subsequently finished their first season in the third-tier of English professional football in a very respectable tenth position and will be looking to do even better during the 2013/14 campaign.

“This is a tremendous deal for the football club,” said Ewan Dunlop, Commercial Manager for Crawley Town.

“We have attracted an internationally renowned company with a well-known brand who has an excellent track record of working with football clubs. It is previous sponsors of Swansea City and also worked with Aston Villa in the Premier League.

“We are thrilled that it can see many benefits, like ourselves, of a partnership with Crawley Town. We look forward to a long a fruitful relationship and to working closely with 32Red.”

Due to football advertising regulations, 32Red will be prohibited from advertising on the front of child-sized replica shirts with the Dreams and Wishes charity filling this role for Newport County.

“We are thrilled to support Newport County in its first season back in the football league,” said Mark Quayle, Head of Marketing for 32Red.

“Having sponsored two clubs in the top-flight, we’re now looking to invest in the roots of football. The ‘Exiles’ are one of those clubs that caught our eye when looking for potential deals and we’re confident the team has what it takes to make the sponsorship a success for us.

“We are delighted to support Crawley Town as it looks ahead to its second season in League One. Our previous football sponsorships have been a great success. We sponsored Aston Villa and watched them climb the Premier League table and we were lucky enough to sponsor Swansea City and share itheir success when promoted to the top-flight.

“We’re looking to extend our reach to the roots of football and we’re thrilled to announce our second shirt sponsorship in the football league this week. We’re confident that Crawley Town has what it takes to make the sponsorship a success for both parties and hope the trend of 32Red being a lucky sponsor continues.”