Published on January 17th, 2023
Location: France
Nexans more than ever with RC Lens
Paris, January 17th 2023 – Nexans, a key player in electrification and a leader in the design and manufacture of cable systems and services, is proud to announce the extension and strengthening of its partnership with Racing Club de Lens.
With strong roots in the Hauts de France region, and more specifically in Lens since 1929 with the presence of the last copper smelter in France, Nexans is asserting itself as a key partner of Racing Club de Lens, a club with a strong identity and glorious past (French Champion, League Cup, Drago Cup, Intertoto Cup). A project carried out jointly with the support of SPORTFIVE, the international sports marketing agency.
Nexans' association with RC Lens illustrates shared values of commitment and team spirit. These values are embodied and supported by both the RC Lens players, who distinguished themselves during the last season, and by Nexans' employees who work daily for the energy transition. Joint operations between Nexans' Lens employees and the club are also regularly organized.
With the reinforcement of this sponsorship, initiated in December 2021, Nexans will benefit from an important visibility of its brand, which will be implemented for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons at the Stade Bollaert Delelis on match days as well as on the "Sang & Or" club's digital communication media. The Group's logo will also be positioned on the heart side of the players' shirts.
Philippe DEMAREZ, Manager of the Nexans factory in Lens, says : «Nexans is very proud to continue its partnership with Racing Club de Lens, displaying its colors even more strongly on the jerseys of the men's and women's first teams. The same values of commitment and team spirit animate Nexans employees and the Sang & Or teams, so it is natural that the association of these two leading regional figures continues. With the same passion, Nexans continues to electrify RC Lens!»
Arnaud POUILLE, General Manager of RACING CLUB DE LENS, adds : «As I had the opportunity to emphasize when the partnership was signed, Nexans, like Racing, represents Lens. When you visit the Lens site, the flagship of local industry, you are immediately imbued with strong values - team spirit, humility, courage - which are similar to those of the mining basin and Racing. It is not a brand but a real emblem of the region that we will wear on our tunics, precisely on the heart side, above our coat of arms. We are delighted with this natural connection, which gives even more meaning to our partnership strategy.»
«We are happy to have contributed to the rapprochement of two major players in the Hauts de France region. RC Lens and Nexans will be able to convey strong messages and raise awareness in their communities about the challenges of electrification and energy transition through soccer.»
Laurent MORETTI, Managing Director France of SPORTFIVE
With this partnership, Nexans reaffirms its involvement in the world of sports and its values of unity and commitment. This renewed support to RC Lens is an example of Nexans' human and humanistic commitment, which is illustrated through numerous institutional sponsorship actions and cultural, academic and sports partnerships.
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About SPORTFIVE
SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that delivers customer-centric solutions based on trust and transparency, deep industry experience and global relationships, digital intelligence and innovation. SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans to create and enable contemporary partnerships in sports.
While creating and growing long-term value for all, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through innovative digital solutions and strives to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.
Being at the centre of professional sport SPORTFIVE will use its unique position, in order to make a positive contribution to sustainability and to live up to the social and economic duty and responsibility, which sport and consequently all parties involved, also have. SPORTFIVE operates with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in Football, Golf, Esports, Motorsport, Handball, Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Olympics and Multi-Sport Events and many more.
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About NEXANS
For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and is committed to electrifying the future. With nearly 25,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge towards the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to all. In 2021, Nexans generated 6.1 billion euros in standard sales. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacture of cable systems and services across five main business areas: Power Generation & Transmission, Distribution, Consumer Products, Industry & Solutions and Telecommunications & Data. Nexans was the first company in its industry to create a Corporate Foundation to support actions in favor of access to energy for disadvantaged populations around the world. The Group is committed to contributing to carbon neutrality by 2030.
Nexans. Electrify the future.
Nexans is listed on the Euronext Paris market, compartment A.
For more information, please visit www.nexans.com
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About RC LENS
Founded in 1906, the Racing Club de Lens has a very good record of achievements and has been several times French Champion, winner of the League Cup, the Drago Cup, the Intertoto Cup ... The Sang et Or, name that comes from the colors they wear for many years, have a strong regional mining identity and values based on fighting spirit, fair play and dynamism. They are supported by one of the biggest audiences in France whose voice resounds in the stands of the 37705-seat Bollaert-Delelis stadium. The stadium is also known for hosting big events as it was the case during the Euro 2016 matches. The Racing Club de Lens also stands out thanks to its training center which is located in Avion. "La Gaillette", as it is called, hosts the teams from the pros to the U8 during their training sessions but also accommodates the young players. The CTS is always very well placed each year in the ranking of training centers. Great players have been trained at RC Lens such as Raphaël Varane, Serge Aurier or Geoffrey Kondogbia… www.rclens.fr
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