1. FC Union Berlin Announces Kermi as New Sleeve Sponsor for Professional and Youth Teams.
- Roger Hampel
- 3 days ago
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Roger Hampel
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Union Berlin has confirmed a new sleeve sponsorship agreement with Kermi GmbH, a German manufacturer specialising in sustainable heating systems. The multi-team deal will see the KERMI Wärmepumpen logo displayed on the left sleeve of the club’s men’s, women’s, and youth team jerseys.
Partnership Scope 1. FC Union Berlin Kermi
Kermi GmbH, based in Plattling, Lower Bavaria, is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of climate-friendly heating solutions, with a focus on heat pump technology. Under the agreement, the company’s branding will appear not only on the professional teams’ match kits but also on the sleeves of youth team shirts — a move both parties describe as reinforcing the partnership’s long-term and holistic nature. 1. FC Union Berlin Kermi
Executive Comments
Bernd von Geldern, Marketing Director at 1. FC Union Berlin, said:
“We are delighted to have gained a partner in KERMI who embody technological sustainability and who share our holistic approach to professional football for men and women. The fact that KERMI are also sponsoring the shirt sleeves of the youth teams underlines the fundamental approach of this partnership.”
Heiko Folgmann, Head of Central Europe Sales and Marketing at Kermi GmbH, commented:
“It is a big step for us to link our brand with the Bundesliga club from the capital. We are convinced that this partnership opens up great potential for both sides. We look forward to supporting Union, a club that, like us, stand for honest work.”
Debut Matches
The men’s first team will wear the new KERMI-branded jerseys for the first time in the DFB-Pokal first-round match against Gütersloh on 15 August 2025. The women’s first team will debut the shirts during their season opener against Real Madrid at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on 17 August 2025.