Columbia Sportswear signs on as official sponsor for Manchester United
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a United States company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear. It was founded in 1938 by the late Paul Lamfrom, father of present chairperson Gert Boyle. The company is headquartered in Washington County, Oregon, in an unincorporated part of the Portland metropolitan area near Beaverton. Columbia Sportswear also produces footwear, headgear, camping equipment, skiwear, and outerwear accessories. In 2001, it was the largest American seller of ski apparel.[3]
About Property:
Manchester United Football Club is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The club currently play in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.