A Cornwall-based technology company has become the latest sponsor of European and Premiership rugby champs Exeter Chiefs.
Headquartered in Cornwall, but with offices minutes from Chiefs Sandy Park stadium, Kensa Heat Pumps is the 海角视频’s leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of ground source heat pumps, a renewable technology that delivers low cost and low carbon heating to properties across the 海角视频.
Kensa Heat Pumps, which in 2020 saw financial services giant Legal & General acquire a 36% stake in the firm, has become an official supporter for the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season and its name will appear on the back of the Chiefs’ home kit for the 2021/22 Premiership season.
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Stephanie Gregory, marketing director at Kensa Heat Pumps, said: “We are immensely proud to be supporters of Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club. As avid fans, and with a comparable South West success story, it has been a long-held ambition for Kensa to strengthen the relationship.
“Following unprecedented demand for heat pumps, we are now in the exciting position to officially support the Chiefs. With Kensa meaning ‘first’ in Cornish, it is poetic that the two organisations are united in an ambition to remain as champions in their respective fields.”
She added: “In what has been a particularly trying time for all, sport has continued to provide a welcome dose of normality. We are privileged to be able to extend our support to the Chiefs and the sporting community, as we emerge from the grips of one crisis and re-set our sights on tackling the climate crisis. We wish the Chiefs luck in defending their titles this season, and look forward to sharing their journey in 21/22.”
Simon Lomax, chief executive of the Kensa Group, added: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Exeter Chiefs. They are hugely respected for the manner of their progression to the top of the game. In many ways, the rise of the Chiefs has mirrored Kensa’s own growth over the past 20 years and goes to show that there is always a reward for a smart strategy, hard work, integrity and ingenuity - traits we like to think we share with the Chiefs. We look forward to partnering with them on what we are sure will be a highly successful season.”
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Kensa’s sponsorship is announced as the Exeter Chiefs are looking to retain their hard-won titles both in the domestic 2020/21 Premiership and European Champions Cup.
Lisa Duncan, sales and marketing director for the Exeter Chiefs, said: "As a club, we are delighted to embark on this new sponsorship agreement with Kensa Heat Pumps. As a strong West Country-brand themselves, it's fantastic that we can work together to promote one another on a grand stage through their new kit sponsorship."
Kensa Group’s sponsorship of the rugby club follows that of Leeds-based steel frame supplier Sigmat, which is working on the £30million Sandy Park Hotel, near the stadium. Tech communications firm swcomms remains the Chiefs’ main sponsor after its take-over by Brighton-based Focus Group.
Established in 1999, privately-owned, and headquartered in Truro, the Kensa Group is a fast-growing collection of award-winning businesses involved in the manufacture and installation of ground source heat pumps and the ownership of associated underground infrastructure.
Now employing more than 110 people the Kensa Group wholly owns Kensa Heat Pumps Limited and Kensa Contracting Limited. Kensa Heat Pumps remains the 海角视频’s only manufacturer of ground source heat pumps and is the long-established market leader. It provides products and technical support to an extensive network of plumbing contractors.
Kensa Contracting is a specialist installation business which focuses on large-scale new-build and social housing retrofit programmes. Kensa Utilities is an infrastructure asset company which funds, owns and maintains shared ground loops that serve heat pump installations. It utilises subsidy support to provide these assets at zero cost to the housebuilder or social landlord.