Vital Synergy has proudly secured the naming rights for the Eric Whalley Family Stand at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium for the upcoming 2025/26 season.
Named in honour of legendary former chairman Eric Whalley, the stand is a central feature of the Wham Stadium, housing both home and away supporters on matchdays.
The engineering specialists, formerly known as Vital Heating Solutions, will also sponsor the club’s control box, further strengthening their presence within the Wham Stadium.
Both sponsorship positions are prominently located within the TV arc, providing significant visibility to thousands of supporters and viewers nationwide.
Vital Synergy, based in Read, are headed up by Managing Director, David Heap, who grew up locally and attended The Hollins School in Accrington.
Accrington Stanley CEO Warren Eastham said: “We are delighted to welcome Vital Synergy on board as both stand and control box sponsors. Their strong local roots and commitment to low-carbon solutions and renewables, with engineering excellence at the forefront, make them a fantastic partner for the club. We look forward to building a successful relationship together.”
David Heap, Managing Director at Vital Synergy, said: “As a local lad, I’m incredibly proud that Vital Synergy is sponsoring Accrington Stanley. The club is at the heart of the community, and to have our name associated with the Eric Whalley Family Stand is an honour.
“This partnership marks the next step on an exciting journey for our business, and we look forward to sharing it with clients, colleagues and the wider Accrington community.”
As part of the agreement, Vital Synergy will also be using the club’s world-class hospitality facilities to entertain clients and showcase their services.
Vital Synergy specialises in building services engineering, system design and installation, mechanical and electrical services, as well as reactive and planned maintenance.
Their expertise supports businesses requiring low-carbon solutions and energy-efficient systems, which can reduce energy costs up to 60% in some circumstances.
Vital Synergy’s electrical and mechanical systems are at the forefront of energy-saving design, bespoke to individual building requirements.
