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Haier to sponsor Warwickshire Cricket Club

UK: Haier HVAC Solutions is to sponsor Warwickshire County Cricket Club, the air conditioning and heat pump manufacturer becoming the club’s lead partner from the 2026 season. 

The new three-year partnership deal will see the Haier name on the front of all Warwickshire men’s playing shirts. 

“Partnering with Warwickshire County Cricket Club marks an exciting milestone for Haier HVAC as we continue to strengthen our presence in the UK,” said Haier HVAC Europe CEO Bob Cowlard. “Cricket is a sport deeply rooted in community, performance and tradition, values that closely align with our own.”

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