Agreement renewed for the next three years with the World’s leading ball and cloth brands: Aramith balls, Simonis Cloth and Strachan Cloth – the KNBB’s longest-running sponsorship

VERVIERS – NIEUWEGEIN – Iwan Simonis S.A. (Simonis Billiard Cloths), WSP Textiles Ltd. (Strachan Billiard Cloths), Saluc S.A. (Aramith Billiard Balls), and the Royal Dutch Billiards Federation (KNBB) have entered into a new agreement for the next three seasons. This partnership followed a tender issued by the KNBB, from which our companies were selected.

The KNBB is especially proud to renew its collaboration with these top-tier brands—Simonis Cloth, Strachan Cloth and Aramith Balls.

Iwan Simonis S.A. is the World’s leading manufacturer for American pool, Carom and Pyramid cloths. This Belgian company has supported Dutch billiards for years, both financially and materially. WSP Textiles Ltd. is the World’s leading manufacturer for Snooker, English and Chinese pool cloths and belong to the Iwan Simonis Group. The cloths from Simonis and Strachan are synonymous with reliability and precision. Simonis is the exclusive billiard cloth supplier for the main events organized by the carom, three-cushion and pool divisions. Strachan is the exclusive cloth supplier for the Dutch Snooker Championship. With Simonis Cloth and Strachan Cloth, the KNBB ensures the highest quality cloths at its most important events.

Aramith Balls stand for ultimate precision and unmatched durability. The KNBB is delighted to once again collaborate with the World’s leading billiard ball brand through this agreement. Material quality is crucial for all disciplines: three-cushion, artistic, carom, snooker and pool. Aramith balls are of the highest standard and are used in all major events around the world.

Iwan Simonis is the exclusive cloth partner for the following events:

Three-Cushion Division
Masters Three-Cushion ; Cup Final

Carom Division
Simonis Billiard Cloths National Finals ; Artistic Masters ; Dutch Championships Premier Class (large table) ; Dutch Championships First Class (large table)

Pool Division
Cavero Dutch Championships Pool 9-ball + 8-ball ; Dutch Championships 9-ball and 8-ball Qualifiers ; Dutch Championships 14.1 ; Dutch Championships 10-ball

Strachan is the exclusive cloth partner for the following event:

Snooker Division
Dutch Snooker Championship

Aramith is the exclusive ball partner for the following events:

Carom Division
Simonis Billiard Cloths National Finals ; Artistic Masters ; Dutch Championships Premier Class (large table) ; Dutch Championships First Class (large table)

Three-Cushion Division
Masters Three-Cushion ; Dutch Youth Championships Three-Cushion ; Diamonds Women’s Three-Cushion ; Three-Cushion Cup Final ; Dutch Championships Major Class ; Dutch Championships Excellent Class ; Dutch Championships Premium Class ; Dutch League Championships ; Three-Cushion Grand Prix Events

Pool Division
Cavero Dutch Championships Pool 9-ball + 8-ball ; Dutch Youth Championships ; Dutch Senior Championships ; Dutch Women’s Championships ; Dutch Championships 14.1 ; Dutch Championships 10-ball

Snooker Division
Dutch Snooker Championship

Statements from KNBB and The Iwan Simonis Group:

“For a precision sport, the details and quality of playing equipment are of the utmost importance. High-quality equipment enables players to perform at their best. We are proud that Simonis Billiard Cloths, Strachan, and Aramith Billiard Balls will continue to support the KNBB and its divisions in the years ahead. This allows us to invest more in promoting the sport of billiards, and ensures that participants in the supported events benefit from top-tier equipment.”
– Willem La Riviere, Director KNBB

“We are proud of the long-term relationship we have built with the KNBB over the years. Our goal as market leaders is to help national and international federations promote our sports and make them available to the largest number and with the best playing conditions. What the KNBB is doing for the development of billiards is great and we look forward to many more years of collaboration.”
– Jérôme Poncelet, Sales Group Director, Iwan Simonis Group

For more information about the KNBB, visit www.knbb.nl

For more information about Aramith balls, visit www.aramith.com

For more information about Strachan Cloth, visit www.strachan.co

For more information about Simonis Cloth, visit Our Products section