Sports lighting company VAILO extends partnership with AFL’s Hawthorn FC

May 4, 2024

AFL club Hawthorn has announced that it has extended its partnership with LED sports lighting and LED signage partner VAILO.

Following an initial two-year partnership with the Hawthorn’s men’s and women’s programs, the extension will see VAILO continue as the official LED lighting and signage partner for Hawthorn’s AFL and AFLW programs.

VAILO has also recently been awarded the lighting contract for the development of the club’s new home base, the Kennedy Community Centre, including within the Community Pavilion and AFLW Oval.

Delighted with the club's evolving partnership with VAILO, Hawthorn Chief Executive, Ash Klein stated “we’re really excited to extend our partnership with VAILO, an organisation that is committed to great success alongside Hawthorn.

“VAILO has supported the club in several ways since we began our partnership in 2022 and will continue to play a pivotal role in helping brighten our future home.

“This collaboration between Hawthorn and VAILO works in great unity. Like Hawthorn, VAILO pride themselves on forward thinking and creating innovative solutions therefore we look forward to continuing this journey with them.”

VAILO Chief Executive, Aaron Hickmann “we are excited to continue our support for the club in both the AFL and AFLW programs.

“To see our products installed at the new build of the Kennedy Community Centre is a real thrill and to watch the players train under our Australian designed and made LED lighting will be a great moment.”

Established in 2012, VAILO has been dedicated to illuminating sporting venues nationwide with premium LED lighting and digital display solutions.

Click here to contact Vailo via their entry in the Australasian Leisure Management Supplier Directory.

Images: Hawthorn announce their partnership with VAILO (top) and work in progress at the Kennedy Community Centre (below). Credit: Hawthorn FC.

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