Buffalo Renews Partnership with Nike through ADPRO Sports
1/28/2020 3:41:00 PM | General
BUFFALO, NY – Nike will continue to be the exclusive provider of uniforms and competition apparel for University at Buffalo athletics thanks to a renewed partnership with ADPRO Sports. UB signed a new five-year agreement with the Buffalo-based company that is one of the nation's largest team sports dealers.
Commencing on January 1, 2020, the new agreement includes a 50 percent annual increase in value of product provided as well as increased performance based incentives. The total overall value of the five-year agreement is nearly $1.3 million.
"As we continue to build our strong brand nationally, I felt it was imperative to work with Nike and ADPRO to help solidify our presence in the apparel space," UB Athletic Director Mark Alnutt said. "I'm very grateful to partner with a local entity in ADPRO, who serves us with a high degree of customer service and Nike, who is the preeminent leader in this industry. Furthermore, they recognize the growth of UB Athletics over the past five years and our programs' upward trajectory. I look forward to this continued partnership."
"ADPRO Sports is thrilled to be continuing our long-standing relationship with the University at Buffalo Athletic Program," said Paul Schintzius, Senior Vice President of ADPRO Sports. "Athletic Director Mark Alnutt has a tremendous vision for the department and together we will continue to push forward and strive to make all the UB Athletic teams more successful than ever. By renewing this strategic partnership, we are committed to helping bring the student-athletes, coaches and fans all the cutting edge uniforms, footwear and apparel that Nike has to offer."
Founded in 1998, ADPRO Sports' full-service in-house production and fulfillment operation is headquartered in Buffalo, NY operating an 88,000 square foot production facility with over 100 employees. ADPRO has grown to be one of the nation's largest team sports dealers and branded merchandise providers representing major industry leaders.
Commencing on January 1, 2020, the new agreement includes a 50 percent annual increase in value of product provided as well as increased performance based incentives. The total overall value of the five-year agreement is nearly $1.3 million.
"As we continue to build our strong brand nationally, I felt it was imperative to work with Nike and ADPRO to help solidify our presence in the apparel space," UB Athletic Director Mark Alnutt said. "I'm very grateful to partner with a local entity in ADPRO, who serves us with a high degree of customer service and Nike, who is the preeminent leader in this industry. Furthermore, they recognize the growth of UB Athletics over the past five years and our programs' upward trajectory. I look forward to this continued partnership."
"ADPRO Sports is thrilled to be continuing our long-standing relationship with the University at Buffalo Athletic Program," said Paul Schintzius, Senior Vice President of ADPRO Sports. "Athletic Director Mark Alnutt has a tremendous vision for the department and together we will continue to push forward and strive to make all the UB Athletic teams more successful than ever. By renewing this strategic partnership, we are committed to helping bring the student-athletes, coaches and fans all the cutting edge uniforms, footwear and apparel that Nike has to offer."
Founded in 1998, ADPRO Sports' full-service in-house production and fulfillment operation is headquartered in Buffalo, NY operating an 88,000 square foot production facility with over 100 employees. ADPRO has grown to be one of the nation's largest team sports dealers and branded merchandise providers representing major industry leaders.
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