X-TRM Named Official Shuttle Supplier of Badminton New Zealand

February 5, 2013

Badminton New Zealand has announced a new partnership with X-TRM, discount a badminton racket equipment, shuttle and apparel provider, based in Taiwan.

X-TRM will become the Official Shuttle Supplier for BNZ hosted events (International, National, North & South Island events) in 2013 as well as the Official Equipment and Apparel supplier for the SKYCITY New Zealand Open in April which includes court mats, shuttles and official event clothing.

X-TRM Sporting Goods of Taiwan (part of Giant Goal Group) with factories in Shenzhen and Chongqing is the manufacturer of X-TRM brand which includes a full range of badminton products. X-TRM has been an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for many well-known brands over the past 30 years.

Hunter Jaw, General Manager of X-TRM Taiwan says “X-TRM is very privileged to be the exclusive Equipment, Shuttlecock and Apparel sponsor of the SKYCITY New Zealand Open for 2013 and years to come. Our company prides ourselves to be [a] top quality, innovative and fashionable manufacturer and we like to sponsor and support up and coming young national talents in badminton around the world”.

X-TRM currently sponsors New Zealand’s top men’s singles player Joe Wu; Joe is also X-TRM’s New Zealand Ambassador.

Julie Carrel, the Event Director of the SKYCITY New Zealand Open said: “It is great to have a new brand like X-TRM come on-board as they bring new products, fresh ideas and a willingness to work with us to grow the sport here in New Zealand.  Being able to align the New Zealand Open and our key events with the same brand is a first for us and offers a number of opportunities in the future.   Having two new sponsors on board for the New Zealand Open – SKYCITY and X-TRM – will give this event a totally new look and feel which is very exciting for everyone.”