The two companies have extended the partnership agreement, which began last year, until 2010. Ducati and Enel are still together: the partnership agreement they signed last year is to be extended until 2010. Italy’s largest electricity company, the second-largest stock-listed utility company in Europe in terms of installed capacity, has decided to link its brand and image to the triumphant power of Ducati motorbikes. Under the agreement, Enel’s corporate identity will be emblazoned on the Desmosedici GP bikes, overalls and helmets of the official Ducati MotoGP Team riders. The partnership between Enel and Ducati is helping to support two ambassadors for Italian excellence whose innovation, productivity, expertise, integrity and respect for the rules allow them to express their winning power in sport and in business: Ducati is a model company with a worldwide reputation, while Enel, a multinational with a presence in 22 countries, has made overseas expansion its trump card, becoming a European leader in the process. The collaboration between Enel and Ducati goes beyond racing: Enel is the official energy provider for the motorbike manufacturer based in Borgo Panigale. The partnership with Ducati is part of a series of sporting initiatives supported by Enel. Already involved in swimming, tennis and basketball, by teaming up with the World Champions of this prestigious sector, Enel has now made a grand entrance into the world of motor racing. More, from another press release issued by Marlboro Ducati: RIELLO UPS SPINS FASTER WITH DUCATI CORSE IN 2009 Riello UPS has increased its investment and support in the “Ducati Corse” team for the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. Riello UPS, the leading European manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies and standby power systems has increased its support for Ducati Corse in their attempt to win the 2009 Motogp World Championship title. Riello UPS, part of the Riello Elettronica Group, has steadily increased its sponsorship of Ducati over the last two years from being a technical sponsor to this latest high profile level. For the new season, Riello UPS has ensured that its logo appears on the racing leathers worn by Case Stoner and Nicky Hayden, principally on their chests and arms. As in previous seasons the logo will also be visible on the Ducati Desmosedici bikes themselves, on the front and rear fenders. This increased visibility will help to further expand the reach of the Riello UPS brand as Motogp events are broadcast around the world. The logo will also be visible when images from the races are used within promotional materials and on general racing merchandise such as limited edition replica bikes. Riello UPS clients can also benefit from the sponsorship arrangement in the form of corporate hospitality at races during the season and factory visits. The essence behind the sponsorship is one of research, continuous improvement, quality and passion for excellence. Ducati and Riello UPS see the relationship as a partnership with both organisations driven by the need to be ‘world class’, exporting ‘excellence made in Italy’. The Ducati Corse Team also benefit from the relationship technically. Riello UPS provide power protection in the form of their latest generation UPS systems. These provide secure power to the telemetry, control and communications systems used by the team, no matter what the state of the ‘local mains power supply’ and wherever the team is racing in the World. “We are highly satisfied with the partnership with Ducati, a relationship which is becoming ever more solid and profitable and we are confident that we will have excellent results this year too”, says Fabio Passuello, General Manager of Riello UPS. Riello Profile Riello UPS, a Riello Elettronica Group company, has long-standing experience in the energy continuity sector and offers a vast and complete range of solutions for all applications. The Verona-based company is the leader in Italy and one of the leading companies in the world in technological research, production, sale and assistance for UPS. The continuous quest for quality, the optimisation of resources and the major focus on technological innovation combined with reliability, coherence and experience make RIELLO UPS a company which can satisfy all the needs of a market which is undergoing considerable growth. RIELLO UPS also means research and development in technologies for using the main renewable and eco-sustainable source, solar energy, with the design and production of conversion systems for photovoltaic units producing safer and cleaner energy. For more information please visit the website wwww.riello-ups.com Ducati Profile The Ducati Corse Team was created with the intention of combining all the sporting activities of the Ducati brand under the same management team, guaranteeing a flexible and modern organisation for making the best use of the most highly-advanced technologies currently available. Ducati Corse is run by Ing. Claudio Domenicali and is based in the Ducati Plant in Borgo Panigale in Bologna. Currently, about 110 people work at Ducati Corse (about 10% of the entire work force of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.), in the following divisions: Technical Team – Research and Development – Sporting Team – Commercial Team – Marketing Team