Appointment continues 80-year family heritage of engineering excellence
(MARLBOROUGH, MA) – CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide – The World Leader in Sport Cleat Technology® and maker of innovative CHAMP spikes, high-performance golf tees, grips and accessories – announces the appointment of Mark MacNeill as Project Manager.
In this role, MacNeill is tasked with coordinating projects and communications between CHAMP’s global offices, transcontinental supply chains and international factories. Having earned a business degree from Assumption College, he becomes the fourth generation to enter the family-owned and operated business, following his father, grandfather and great-grandfather. MacNeill arrives with six years of CHAMP field proficiency, including experience in marketing, PGA Tour player relations, logistics and sales.
“For more than 80 years, our family has worked tirelessly to ensure the CHAMP brand remains synonymous with quality, innovation and integrity,” says Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide. “Mark is a strong addition to the team and will be working closely with operations in Asia, attending trade shows and assisting with client relationships to help guarantee we’re exceeding expectations.”
CHAMP produces the most technically-advanced cleats for numerous sporting and industrial needs, and was the leading choice of players competing at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, as the #1 Brand on Tour®, CHAMP spikes have been used by nearly 75 percent of all golf major winners over the past 12 years. These cleats are offered in an assortment of models, including the popular ScorpionSTINGER™ and Zarma®.
The company’s other signature golf products include the Zarma FLYtee™ series and recently launched C Grips line. Designed with a strong emphasis on technical innovation and game-improving performance, the C Grips collection consists of five models. It has gained a loyal following among players who recognize its superior feel, durability and performance characteristics.
For more information: www.champspikes.com, 1-800-OK-CHAMP.
About CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide
Celebrating more than 80 years of unparalleled engineering innovations, CHAMP/MacNeill Engineering Worldwide has been a pioneer in spike technology since it introduced the world’s first locking spike, SURE-LOK. The world’s largest manufacturer of replacement spikes specific to various sports, the company has produced several industry-changing systems under the CHAMP brand and has become the #1 choice of Tour golfers with its signature Zarma® and ScorpionSTINGER™ spikes and the high-performance Zarma FLYtee™. With distribution in more than 100 countries, CHAMP/MacNeill is headquartered in Marlborough, MA, with offices in Europe and Asia.
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