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
Schutt Sports Slam Dunk Spectacular dunk contest. The Philadelphia 76ers frequently use Schutt's equipment during their summer camps, and is the preferred equipment of the Missouri Valley Conference. The company also develops equipment for the United States men's national softball team/women's softball teams, and developed the Aqua Tech helmet in 2012 for the women's team. Schutt Sports Schutt is a Litchfield, Illinois-based sporting company that develops American football, baseball, and softball equipment. The company was established in 1918 as a basketball hoop and dry line developer, It created the first football faceguard in 1935. In 2008, competitor Riddell sued Schutt for infringing