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The New Saints partner with Macron and Recycling UK Group to launch sustainable kit for 2023/24 season

The New Saints FC (TNS) are delighted to announce they have partnered with Macron and Recycling Uk Limited (RUKGROUP.COM) to launch their 2023/24 official team kit.

Ahead of what is set to be another historic campaign for TNS, the 15 time Welsh champions and UEFA Champions League regulars have announced Macron as their official kit supplier. TNS will proudly wear Macron’s fully recyclable polyester kits as they embark on another European campaign and aim to defend both their league and cup crowns.

With sustainability a key priority for TNS, they are proud to share Macron’s passion for recycling and reducing their carbon footprint. To reflect this, each of the players’ shirts for the 2023/24 have been produced using the equivalent of 13 half-litre plastic water bottles. This will ensure that the club will boast one of the most eco-friendly kits in football.

As TNS look to create more history this season, Macron will supply kits to the clubs Men’s, Women’s and Academy sides, as well as supplying additional training and beachwear apparel for the coaching staff.

Speaking on partnering with The New Saints, Mike Davies at Macron said:

“We are really pleased to be partnering with The New Saints Football Club. I have many fond memories with TNS FC and I’m delighted to be back working with some old friends. The club continues to set the bar in the Welsh Premier League and we look forward to our new journey together.”

Meanwhile, TNS are also proudly partnering with Tarporley based Recycling UK Ltd Group, who will become the club’s front of shirt sponsor for the next two seasons using their group branding RUKGROUP.COM who have been a long standing partner of the club since 2016 and are leaders in the recycling and sustainability industry. Alongside proudly placing on the front of the shirt, RUK will supply pitchside bins to improve wastage and recycling at Park Hall.

TNS will be able to promote RUK’s commitment to recycling across the continent as the famous green and white will once again be seen in the UEFA Champions League Qualifying rounds, as the club looks to make history for Welsh football.

Neil Clarke Managing Director at RUK said

“It is an honor to be allowed the privilege of continuing the relationship which has been in place since May 2016. As one of the leading independent recycling companies in Europe we are delighted that we are able to partner the famous football club based in the town of Oswestry where one of our group companies is based. We look forward to continuing the relationship that we have built up with Mike Harris and everyone involved at TNS FC.”

Speaking on the partnerships, TNS Chairman, Mike Harris said:

“As a club we are committed to improving our sustainability ethos and so it made perfect sense to partner with Macron to supply our kit for the upcoming campaign. I’d like to thank Macron for producing such a fantastic set of kit for us to wear as we look to make history once again this season.”

He added: “We are also extremely proud to be partnering with RUK as our front of shirt sponsor next season. Neil Clarke and Simon Marsden from RUK Group have supported us on and off the pitch for the past seven years and to partner with a like minded business at the heart of Oswestry, who boast many shared values with us, not least our commitment to creating a positive impact in the local community, really highlights the synergies between the two brands.”

TNS Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Harris-James, said:

“I’m delighted we have been able secure Macron and RUK as commercial partners as we continue to drive the off-field business of TNS to match its on-field success. It’s a privilege for TNS to be associated with two brands who continue to be leaders in their respective sectors, with good values at the heart of their success.”

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