Press Release
Twickenham, London, UK, 20/02/19
Globall sign Licensing Agreement with Gilbert Rugby
• Globall Ltd manufacturers of the England Rugby Gift, the England Rugby Ball Light.
• The Gilbert Rugby ball is used by the majority of elite rugby teams throughout the world.
Globall Ltd. announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Gilbert Rugby. The company has been granted rights to use the world-renowned Gilbert ball markings on variations of its Rugby Ball Light product, opening the door for an expanded range of lamps.
Globall currently produce a version of their desk lamp under license from the RFU, has signed a deal which runs until 2020. Globall will be allowed to use the renowned coloured ellipse trim and Gilbert name & logo on an expanded product range.
“A lot of rugby fans want to give our lamp as a gift, so we get a huge number of requests for different team lamps from customers. Until now we have not been able to respond to these enquiries. Securing this license is the first step in expanding our line.” – Steve Hicks MD Globall Ltd. “We are talking to several national unions and some professional UK teams. The response has been excellent. However, we can now also produce lamps for local clubs, the grass roots of the game, anyone associated with the sport actually, which is really exciting. As rugby fans we are keen to form partnerships with rugby clubs at all levels. We are developing a ‘short run’ pricing structure so clubs of all sizes can benefit from sales of our unique product.”
Released in 2016 the England Rugby Ball Light is the first consumer product designed and manufactured by Globall Ltd. Designed in Twickenham, the Home of England Rugby, the Rugby Ball Light is an exclusive rugby ball-shaped desk or bedside lamp. A replica of the Gilbert Rugby ball used by elite rugby players the world over, the Rugby Ball Light has been designed specifically for rugby fans, both young and old. The 8-piece construction duplicates the structure of a size 5 rugby ball and the colours and graphics match those of the Gilbert original. Whether for the office, den or bedroom, for working, reading or as a night light the Rugby Ball Light is the perfect gift for the rugby fan in your life.
Globall is planning to produce a much-expanded product range for release in Summer/Autumn 2019. The lamp is available from the website www.RugbyBallLight.co.uk and a few select online and high street retailers.
For more information contact info@RugbyBallLight.co.uk