www.worldwatchweb.com - Tissot, Swiss watchmaker since 1853, is once again the Official Timekeeper of the 2010 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships which will take place in Germany from the 7 May to the 23 May. This partnership underlines Tissot’s commitment to sport and timekeeping.

When the world turns white in winter, people’s hearts and minds turn to hockey. Tissot is a long-time supporter of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships, having been the Official Timekeeper since 1996.

François Thiébaud, President of Tissot, said: “Partnering with major sports events is important for us as it underlines the dynamic nature of the brand and our values of precision and performance. With over 63 Sporting events timed by us around the world, it is normal that we should wish to continue offer our support to such a prestigious event in the cities of Cologne, Mannheim and Gelsenkirchen, in Germany, which is a market very important to our brand. Offering this essential timekeeping facility will also give our customers and partners in the region an additional reason to be proud of their commitment to Tissot”.

Source: Tissot

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