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By David Watters

Bognor Regis Town

The Rocks will have a new international look this season after unveiling a German company as their new main sponsor.

The logo of Viessmann, one of the world's leading manufacturers of heating systems, will adorn the Rocks' strip when the new Ryman League campaign kicks off on Saturday after the German firm was named as the winners of their annual sponsors draw at Seasons, the club's bar and function venue.

The Ryman Premier's Rocks say more than 117 companies entered this year's draw at a cost of £150 plus VAT, the highest number for a number of years. As well as appearing on the front of their home and away strips, Viessmann, who have a local branch near Nyewood Lane, will also receive complimentary tickets and hospitality in the boardroom at every game, an advert in the club's programme and feature on the club's website.

Club spokesman and Secretary Simon Cook said: "Bognor Regis Town Football Club is delighted to announce that Viessmann are our new main sponsor. Viessman are one of the leading international manufacturers of heating systems in the world and the club look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership during the coming season. It is the first time that an international company have become main sponsor of the club."

Viessman, based in central Germany, is a family business specialising in heating systems. Founded in 1917, the company has some 10,600 employees in eleven countries. Apart from Bognor Regis Town, the company also sponsor the junior team of the German Ski Federation and are heavily involved in promoting the development of youth teams and sporting talent in Germany.

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