Kansai Paints, parent company of Kansai Nerolac, has announced a three-year sponsorship deal with Manchester United, as its first global paint partner.
Kawamori, President, Kansai Paints Co. Ltd, Japan said, “Both Kansai Paint and Manchester United Football Club have a long history of success and a deep desire to succeed in the future. Kansai’s partnership with Manchester United is a further demonstration of Kansai’s desire to become a global leader in the coatings industry.”
Founded in 1918, Kansai Paints currently ranks as the number one paint brand in Japan, producing a range of high quality paints including automotive, industrial, decorative and marine and protective coatings. Kansai Paints is the largest coatings manufacturer in Japan and Africa, with leading market positions in India, China and South East Asia. It also has operations in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East and has a vision to grow to be the world number one coatings company within the next ten years.
“With Manchester United’s global popularity we are certain that this partnership will enable our parent company to develop not only its presence in new markets but will also enhance its position in existing markets,” said, H M Bharuka, Managing Director, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd, India.