Acushnet Company (which includes Titleist, FootJoy, Scotty Cameron, Knight, and other golf product brands). On May 20, 2011 it was announced that a Korean group associated with Fila Korea, Ltd. and Mirae Asset Private Equity would purchase Acushnet for $1.23 billion in cash. Founded in Acushnet, Massachusetts by Philip E. "Skipper" Young in 1910, the Acushnet Process Company focused on deresinating latex and supplying rubber to industry, and over time began to make their own rubber-based products including water bottles and bathing caps. Eventually, Acushnet Process became a manufacturer of golf equipment, principally, golf balls. In 1932, the company sectioned into two
Miracle Recreation Equipment Company lost his battle with cancer. After putting all his possessions as collateral against the company, Claude bought the firm’s shares back private and took over Miracle once again. By that time, Claude was looking to sell Miracle Recreation Equipment Company and it was sold to PlayPower in 2002. Based in Monett, Missouri, Miracle offers made to order products. The company has 400 employees, 100 domestic sales consultants, and 40 international distributors. Miracle Recreation holds 38 patents registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on its playground equipment. See Also Wiki Patents Steps to reduce Miracle's pollution and waste