FC Nantes: Manitou (telehandlers) becomes an official partner and sponsor of the club for 2016-17

Manitou, "a world leader in the design, assembly and distribution of professional handling equipment around the world based in Ancenis (Loire-Atlantique)," became an official partner of FC Nantes (Ligue 1) from the 2016-17 season, announced the club on 22/07/2016. Neither the length nor the financial elements of the partnership were disclosed.

As part of the agreement, Manitou gets visibility on the shirt of FC Nantes, on the space on the right hand side of the upper chest, opposite the club logo, where they succeed the distribution group U (union of merchants). The telehandling group will also receive a presence on club's digital and social media platforms, as well as on the advertising boards of the Stade de la Beaujoire and at the club's training centre, José Arribas - La Jonelière. The partnership also includes other public relations services and hospitality on match nights.

"This partnership demonstrates our strong commitment to the region, moreover, with a Ligue 1 team with a rich history and a national reputation. (...) This collaboration also allows us to unite our…