• VAT will support Hockey Club Davos for the next three seasons as a co-sponsor and marketing partner
  • The VAT logo will appear on the men’s team jerseys and on a rink board in the Davos ice stadium
  • This collaboration reinforces both partners’ shared commitment to values such as precision, passion, and excellence

VAT is entering the world of ice hockey: For three seasons starting with 2025/26 season, the company will support Hockey Club Davos (HCD) as a co-sponsor and marketing partner. This move underscores VAT’s strong commitment to precision, passion, and excellence – values that are essential both in top-level sports and high-performance technology.

“This partnership marks a new chapter for us,” says Urs Gantner, CEO of VAT. “Just like VAT, HCD has a proud tradition of dynamism and teamwork. We’re very excited to present our brand in connecion with this renowned club. It also helps boost our visibility as an attractive global technology company with local roots.”

The sponsorship includes a wide range of visibility and activation opportunities: The VAT logo will be prominently displayed on the HCD team jerseys, gaining both national and international exposure. There will also be rink board advertising in the Davos ice stadium and ten match pucks designed to give VAT strong presence during home games. VAT will also be featured in various HCD online and print media alongside other co-sponsors.

“We’re proud to have VAT as a partner that stands for top quality and innovation,” says Marc Gianola, CEO of HCD. “Together, we pursue ambitious goals – with full commitment on and off the ice.”

Through this partnership with HCD, VAT is expanding its involvement in Swiss elite sports. The goal is to create emotional brand experiences through authentic collaborations and make the connection between technology and sport tangible. Following its successful entry into biathlon with Swiss-Ski, this ice hockey sponsorship marks another significant step on that journey.

For further information please contact:
VAT Group AG
Anja Brun
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
T +41 81 553 71 84
communications@vatgroup.com

About VAT

We change the world with vacuum solutions – that is our purpose as the world’s leading supplier of high-end vacuum valves. The Group reports in two segments: Valves and Global Service. The Valves segment is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of vacuum valves for the semiconductor, displays, photovoltaics and vacuum coating industries as well as for the industrial and research sector. Global Service provides local expert support to customers and offers genuine spare parts, repairs and upgrades. VAT reported net sales of CHF 942 million in 2024 and employs some 3,200 people worldwide, with representatives in 29 countries and manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania.

About Hockey Club Davos

Hockey Club Davos AG is the joint-stock company and operating entity of the largest ice hockey club in the canton of Grisons. HCD is one of the most well-known and popular ice hockey clubs in Switzerland. The club is committed to sustainable success and represents values such as groundedness and purposeful collaboration in the region on a daily basis. HCD employs 74 full-time staff, 27 part-time employees, and 278 hourly workers, along with nearly 300 officials during the season.