IRN-BRU owners A.G. Barr p.l.c. has been revealed as an Official Supporter of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
The company, whose links with Glasgow date back more than 100 years, will be supporting the Games through its wide portfolio of brands including: IRN-BRU, Scotland’s ‘other national drink’, Strathmore Scottish spring water and Barr, Scotland’s favourite range of soft drink flavours.
Strathmore water and other beverages will be supplied by A.G. Barr to the Athletes’ Village during the Games time, and IRN-BRU, Strathmore, Rubicon and Barr will be made available across Glasgow 2014 venues.
Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive David Grevemberg said, “I am delighted to welcome such a well-known Scottish brand into the Glasgow 2014 family of supporters.
“The company has a strong track record of supporting sport at all levels from grass-roots to elite and we look forward to working with them.”
A.G. Barr Chief Executive Roger White said, “We are hugely proud of our strong roots in Scotland and our long standing Glasgow heritage. Glasgow 2014 is massively exciting, whether you’re taking part, volunteering or watching. The Games will bring something extraordinary to a very special city, and we are delighted to play our part in that.”