2009 Partnership Already Proving Positive Effect on Business
Marlborough, MA – MacNeill Engineering/CHAMP Spikes, the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of Traction Technology for athletic and industrial footwear since 1931, is proud to announce a new partnership with Excel Golf Products, Inc. which produces Zero Friction, the no. 1 performance golf tee on the PGA Tour ™.
The co-branded products will be launched at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show and will be available immediately for retailers. Reaction from industry experts has been strong and initial reaction from retailers has been positive.
Product offerings include ValuePaks which contain offerings of 1 ¾ , 2 ¾ and 3 ¼ inch Zero Friction Tees along with the CHAMP Stinger spikes™. ValuePaks will be offered in both Q-Lok and Tri-Lok fastening systems. Expanding the offereings will be the popular Tri-Pak 300 which will consist of 150 Zero Friction Tees, 75 Stinger Tri-Lok ®spikes and 75 Stinger Q-Lok® spikes. These co-branded combination packs allow for golfers at any level to equip themselves with the hottest products in the industy.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have formed this partnership with Excel Golf and Zero Friction.” states CHAMP President Harris MacNeill. “Immediately we are feeling the effects of the two companies cooperating to offer an exceptional portfolio of products that appeal to all golfers. Our brands are complimentary to one another which made this an obvious alliance to form and we couldn’t be happier to be associated with Excel Golf.”
“This is a very exciting time for Excel Golf as we join forces with Champ,”states John Iacono, Founder and C.E.O. of Excel Golf Products, Inc. “The opportunity to have two companies, who are leaders in their product categories, offer consumers and retailers combined product selections, is truly and honor. We hope this will be the beginning of a long standing partnership.”
Zero Friction launched in 2005 and rapidly became the leader in its industry. A biocomposite and eco-friendly product, Zero Firction has accounted for over 50 professional victories and more than 250 top-ten finishes.
About MacNeill Engineering and CHAMP Spikes
CHAMP is the premiere brand of MacNeill Engineering Worldwide, which has been designing and manufacturing athletic footwear components since 1931. The company has been a pioneer in cleat technology since it introduced the world’s first locking spike: SURE-LOK. Since then, MacNeill Engineering has grown to be the world leader in the sport cleat industry with revolutionary offerings which include the CHAMP Q-LOK System®, used in all Nike®, ECCO®, and Hi-Tec® golf shoes; the CHAMP TRI-LOK® system, which fits shoes by Foot Joy®, adidas® and Callaway®; as well as the most complete line of innovative spikes in the world, including the new CHAMP Scorpion STINGER™ spikes and CHAMP ScorpionSpike®.
About Excel Golf Products, Inc.
Zero Friction Performance Golf Tees are environmentally safe and are made with Biodegradable materials. They are manufactured by Excel Golf Products, Inc. of Itasca, IL, a full-service distributor of wooden golf tees serving the golf industry. For more information, visit the company web site at www.excelgolftee.com or call the company directly at 800-915-5115 or 630-775-9300.
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