NEWPORT County AFC have announced Thai company FBT as the club’s new kit manufacturer.

The multi award-winning company will produce strips for the first team, academy teams and community sides.

FBT has grown steadily since it was founded in 1952 and now provide sporting equipment and kit to more than 40 countries.

Their worldwide expansion has seen the rise of FBT Europe, based in Yorkshire, which is part of Football Thai Factory Sporting Goods Co Ltd, boasting a 60-year history of developing and selling quality sporting goods.

FBT Europe chairman Sir Rodney Walker said: “FBT Europe are excited to be working with Newport County AFC by completing a minimum three-year partnership as the official kit supplier and apparel supplier to the club and its loyal fan base.

“We are looking forward to working closely with such a passionate and determined club.

“Building on our successful relationship with the EFL and EFL Trust, we are proud to be partnering several professional league football and rugby clubs in the UK, in addition to be being the official England Boxing and Women’s World Cup Lacrosse merchandise and sportswear supplier, and the official UK FootGolf Association team wear and merchandise suppliers.”

County director Shaun Johnson added: “Following a thorough tender process, we’re delighted to be partnering with FBT in this key area.

“FBT’s commitment to be not only our kit supplier but also to support the club in a number of key areas – including with the academy and within community – set them out as a clear winner in front of a range of suppliers.

“We’re looking forward to progressing and developing the relationship over the next three years for the benefit of both parties.”

The new County for the 2017/18 campaign will be launched early in July.