 On 12 December 2006 the club announced their first major sponsorship agreement with French chimney manufacturers Poujoulat, in what was reported as potentially a six-figure deal.As a result of the contract, which was agreed to run through to May 2008, the team was renamed as "Poujoulat Heat Guildford" to incorporate the sponsor's name.Just 18 months since the franchise's foundation, the Guildford Heat picked up their first piece of silverware on 7 January 2007, with an 81–78 win in the BBL Cup final against the Scottish Rocks.