Triathlon New Zealand announced a new partnership with Johnson and Johnson brand Compeed today in a multi-year deal that will see Compeed promote their product to the triathlon community.
Triathlon New Zealand Commercial Manager Carl Jackson is delighted with the partnership, one that further reflects well on the continued growth of the sport.
"This sponsorship is a perfect fit for our stakeholders with Compeed's innovative approach to solutions for problems such as blisters, corns and calluses. Triathletes of all levels will tell you their feet are their greatest assets and they must do all they can to look after them. With Compeed on board as a sponsor with Triathlon New Zealand we are able to offer them the perfect partner to provide a host of great product and advice ."
Shawn Harvey, Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Brand Manager for Compeed says the company is delighted to be a partner with Triathlon NZ.
"As a brand committed to improving the performance of athletes in their respective sporting fields, Compeed is proud to be supporting triathletes at all levels in their quest to achieve their personal best.
"Compeed blister patches give athletes the extra edge when it comes to taking care of blisters before, during and after a performance, especially for big races.
"Compeed is a brand in the Johnson & Johnson stable that provides innovative and technologically superior solutions to blisters, corns, calluses and cold sores. The advanced hydrocolloid technology utilised by Compeed is highly effective for treating and healing blisters – a problem commonly suffered by athletes. They fit like a second skin and allow athletes to get on with attaining their sporting goals.
"Compeed is a Proud Partner of Triathlon New Zealand."
Compeed is the latest commercial entity to partner Triathlon New Zealand in recognition of its fast growing status and high participation rates around New Zealand, with New Zealanders of all backgrounds enjoying the sport, from the kids at Weet Bix Tryathlons to the Contact Triathlon Series and of course on to the elites with Olympic and World Champs Series success.
