OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
IWAN SIMONIS WILL BE THE OFFICIAL UMB TABLECLOTH SUPPLIER FOR 2025
December,13th 2024.
The Union Mondiale de Billard and the Iwan Simonis Group, world leader in the manufacturing of billiards tablecloth, have closed an agreement by which the prestigious Belgian Company becomes the official UMB supplier for the 2025 related events, except 5-pins.
The collaboration between UMB and Iwan Simonis dates back more than 30 years, during which we maintained a close relationship.
UMB expresses its satisfaction with the reached agreement and trusts that it will be promotionally beneficial for both parties.
Farouk El Barki (President of the UMB):
“After a short rupture, UMB is pleased to announce this Iwan Simonis-partnership, that was initiated so many years ago and for which UMB remains very grateful.
The UMB and Iwan Simonis Group again join efforts for the promotion of our sport for the year 2025, within a stable UMB 3-Cushion World Championships, World Cup Circuit, and World Championship Artistic, with all events professionally worldwide live broadcasted.”
Jérôme Poncelet (Group Commercial Director):
“The UMB is the organizer of all the Carom World Cups and World Championships around the world. They give the sport, and 3-cushion in particular, a visibility never seen before. It brings new generations of players to the sport from great nations that are now competing fiercely with the best European players. It is great for our Group of Companies to partner with sports organizations who share the same passion. We are proud to be once again the official and exclusive cloth to the UMB 2025 season.”
