Rona signs on as official sponsor for Calgary Flames
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Rona Inc. is a Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home improvement and gardening products. Rona was founded in 1939. Rona operates a network of some 700 stores and is the leading distributor and retailer in its market with approximately 51,594 employees. The Rona network represents over 16 million square metres and annual retail sales of almost $6.0 billion. The company holds an 25% share of its nationwide market. The corporate headquarters are located in Boucherville, Quebec. Administration centres are located in Surrey, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.
About Property:
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the Calgary Tigers and Calgary Cowboys . The Flames are one of two NHL franchises in Alberta, the other being the Edmonton Oilers. The cities' proximity has led to a famous rivalry known as the Battle of Alberta. Games between the teams are often heated events.