Glentoran has announced the renewal of its partnership with Box-It, who will continue their long-standing support of the Club in an enhanced role as Glentoran’s Official Packaging Partner until the end of the 2026/27 season.

This agreement strengthens a relationship that began in 2017 and has grown into one of the Club’s most established and valued commercial partnerships.

As part of the renewed deal, Box-It will feature on the back and sleeve of the men’s and women’s first-team shirts, with the Club’s main hospitality area now officially renamed the Box-It Hospitality Lounge.

Box-It will remain a key partner across Glentoran’s digital platforms, with continued branding on Glentoran TV and all official social media channels.

Their commitment to the wider Glentoran family also continues through ongoing support for the Club’s Inclusion teams, who will once again carry the Box-It logo on the front of their shirts.

The agreement with Box-It is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships as Glentoran continues to build a sustainable commercial platform that supports the Club’s ambitions both on and off the pitch.

Recent agreements include BetMcLean as Main Partner, Macron as Technical Kit Partner, STATSports as GPS Performance Provider, Future Ticketing as Digital Ticketing Partner, Creative Commercial Interiors as Commercial Interiors Partner and Bodyscape as Official Health & Wellness Partner.

Ross Strathearn, Chief Commercial Officer at Glentoran, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Box-It, an East-Belfast company that has supported Glentoran with real loyalty and passion over many years. Darren and his team understand what this Club stands for, and their continued investment reflects a shared belief in the direction we are moving both on and off the pitch.

“Box-It is woven into the fabric of Glentoran and plays an important role across our men’s, women’s and Inclusion set-ups, as well as our social media and digital presence. We’re proud to continue working with one of East Belfast’s most successful companies and look forward to maximising opportunities for the partnership to grow and deliver even greater impact over the seasons ahead.”

Box-It has more than three decades of expertise in bespoke corrugated packaging and has grown into one of East Belfast’s most successful manufacturing businesses. The company is led by former Glentoran favourite Darren Lockhart, who made over 240 appearances and scored more than 50 goals during a trophy-laden spell at The BetMcLean Oval.

Darren Lockhart, Director at Box-It said: “Glentoran has always been a huge part of my life, so it is a privilege for Box-It to continue supporting a club that has given me so much, both personally and professionally. This partnership is not just about backing a football team. It is about giving something back to a fanbase and a community that mean a great deal to us, and we are delighted to strengthen that commitment.”

“Our relationship with Glentoran is built on a genuine belief in the direction the Club is heading and seeing our brand represented on the Club’s shirts and across The BetMcLean Oval is something we take immense pride in. Supporting the Glentoran Inclusion teams is especially important to us because it reflects the spirit of togetherness and opportunity that Box-It stands for. We look forward to playing our part in the Club’s progress and contributing to its success.”