MEKTEC Renews Partnership with Professional Basketball Team Ibaraki Robots for Third Consecutive Year

MEKTEC Corporation (Headquarters: Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chief Executive Officer: Taro Ito, hereinafter referred to as “MEKTEC”), a group company of NOK Corporation, has renewed its Gold Sponsor and M-HOPE Project Partner * agreement with Ibaraki Robots Sports Entertainment Inc. (Headquarters: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture; President: Atsuyuki Kawasaki; hereinafter “Ibaraki Robots”).

The third year of the partnership, and MEKTEC's logo will continue to be displayed on the vision screen at Adastria Mito Arena for the 2026-27 season. In addition, starting this season, the logo will also be featured on warm-ups, secondary shirts, and LED advertising displays at the arena.
As a new initiative this season, NOK's “KKOOR” hair ties have been adopted as official Ibaraki Robots merchandise. A two-piece set in blue and orange, inspired by the team's colors, will go on sale starting with the preseason game on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

For MEKTEC, Ibaraki Prefecture is home to a major production site, and the company has grown its business there while building close ties with the local community. As part of this commitment, MEKTEC has supported Ibaraki Robots since 2024. Through our partnership with Ibaraki Robots this season as well, MEKTEC will continue to contribute to the healthy development of children and local community activities.

*M-HOPE Project Partner Page (Japanese only):
https://www.ibarakirobots.win/m-hope_new/

Overview of MEKTEC’s Agreement for 2026-27 Season
・Contract Category : Gold Sponsor and M-HOPE Project Partner
・Key Initiatives : Donation of basketballs to junior high schools in Ibaraki Prefecture, Wheelchair Experience Day, appearance of Robosuke at the Ushiku Plant Autumn Festival
・Logo Placement : Vision screen and LED advertising displays at Adastria Mito Arena, warm-ups / secondary shirts, mascot advertising (both arms of Robosuke) and both arms of Robosuke, the team mascot.

Overview of “KKOOR x Ibaraki Robots” Launch
・ Product details: A set of two KKOOR hair ties in blue and orange, inspired by the Ibaraki Robots team colors
・ Release Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 *Available from Preseason Game 2026
・ Price: 700 yen (tax included)
・ Sales Locations: Ibaraki Robots Official Goods Shop at Adastria Mito Arena (Mito City, Ibaraki), Ibaraki Robots Official Online Shop(Japanese only) (https://www.bleague-shop.jp/ir/)

About Hair Tie “KKOOR”
The KKOOR hair tie is NOK's first B2C product and has been on the market since February 2024.
The hair tie is made from NOK's newly developed silicone rubber and features a unique star-shaped cross-section that provides a secure hold while allowing for easy removal. Its excellent durability and resistance to sweat and water make it ideal for everyday use as well as more active environments like sports, saunas, and beach outings.

About Ibaraki Robots
・League : B.LEAGUE PREMIER
・Hometown : Mito City
・Friendly Towns : Ushiku City, Hitachinaka City, Oarai Town, Hitachiota City, Tsukubamirai City, Shirosato Town, Omitama City, Kasama City, Tokai Village, Tsuchiura City, Hitachiomiya City, Ishioka City, Daigo Town, Namegata City, Ryugasaki City, Goka Town, Koga City, Kitaibaraki City, Takahagi City
・URL(Japanese only): https://www.ibarakirobots.win/