Tasman Makos to wear BLK on and off-field apparel
BLK and Tasman Makos team up with apparel
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Today the Tasman Rugby Union and BLK New Zealand announced that the Tasman Makos will be wearing premium BLK branded playing and casual apparel during the 2012 ITM Cup competition.
Catherine Casey, the Managing Director of BLK in New Zealand, is proud to continue the relationship with The Tasman Rugby Union in Nelson, the home of Rugby in New Zealand. “For a union that prides itself on team before self and performance on and off the field, BLK will provide the edge the Tasman Makos require.”
“BLK’s passion runs just as deep as the Makos and we are excited to build on our existing partnership with the Tasman Makos team, management and fans!”
Les Edwards, commercial and marketing manager of the Tasman Rugby Union said “The Tasman Makos are proud to be among the select group of New Zealand rugby teams who will be wearing and using the new premium BLK range in 2012.”
“The Tasman Makos enjoy the style, strength and comfort of BLK on-field apparel and off-field gear. We look forward to a long association with BLK, working together to lift each other’s profile in our region and nationally, Edwards said.
About BLK
Established in Queensland in 1999, World Rugby Specialist (“WRS”) is the leading Australian designer and manufacturer of team wear to all 3 codes - AFL, Rugby Union and Rugby League. BLK is the new premium brand for WRS who provides exclusive team wear to a growing list of top Pro-Teams and delivered to the world stage seven teams in Rugby World Cup 2011 of which Samoa, Tonga and Fiji will wear the premium BLK brand from 2012 as well as the Kiwis who will showcase the BLK brand on 20th April in the Anzac Test at Eden Park.
BLK answers the needs of the modern athlete's aspirations through technical, performance led apparel and match day equipment to a superior lifestyle and supporters range. BLK is a rapidly growing brand that has over 4000 clubs, national and international teams signed up worldwide.
Contacts
BLK NZ, Catherine Casey, 021618 409, www.blksport.com
Tasman Makos – Les Edwards, 021 412 335, www.makos.co.nz
