AVON Tyres in Melksham has become the new official shirt sponsor for Derby County Football Club for the upcoming 2017-18 Sky Bet Championship season.

As part of a multi-year agreement, the Avon Tyres logo will take pride of place on the front of all of Derby’s first-team kits for the forthcoming campaign.

The company has been making high performance tyres for over 100 years. Avon’s experience is combined with the very latest design and advanced technology.

Avon Tyres has enjoyed a close working relationship with Derby County in the last two seasons and was the official secondary shirt sponsor during the 2016-17 season, with the Avon logo appearing on the back of the Rams’ shirts and shorts.

In addition to becoming Derby’s new official shirt sponsor, Avon will also be running events and competitions for supporters throughout the season – as well as advertising the brand across Pride Park Stadium.

Derby County’s Director of Partnerships, Ashley Peden, said, “We’re delighted that Avon Tyres is our new main shirt sponsor for this season. Everyone is aware that they were the back of shirt and shorts sponsor last season, so we’re thrilled that they are making the step up for the current campaign.

“Given the reach and stature of our club, we feel that we can offer brands a great deal of exposure through multiple media platforms, nationally and internationally, which was a key objective for Avon Tyres when agreeing this partnership.

“Both Derby County and Avon Tyres are well-established and long-serving brands in this country, sharing a great deal of synergy, and we’re looking forward to delivering a positive partnership moving forward.”

Luis Ceneviz, Managing Director – Europe Tire Operations & Managing Director – Latin America Tire Operations for Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, the parent company of Avon Tyres, said: “We believe this is a fantastic platform for us to promote our brand in the number one sport in the country.

“Avon Tyres and Derby County have a great deal of heritage in the UK, making it a fitting partnership. Having the Avon Tyres logo on the front of Derby County’s shirts provides a great deal of potential for us, showcasing our brand to new potential customers.

“The kind of exposure that Derby County can provide for us, with fantastic supporters and television coverage, is fundamental for our brand.”

Luis added: “We were the back of shirt and shorts sponsor last season, so this is an upgrade you could say for us, and we’ve really enjoyed working with the club.

“We are looking forward to the future and Derby County pushing for a place in the Premier League.”

Watch Derby County’s full kit reveal here: https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2017/07/full-kit-reveal1?dm_i=239Q,50Y8G,M5LY00,J6F3O,1.