ESCO Corporation is a manufacturer of engineered metal wearparts and components for industrial applications – including mining and construction. Since 1913, the privately held company has been headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, and currently has more than 4,900 employees and 25 manufacturing sites throughout the world. The company designs and manufactures a host of products including ground engaging tools for mining, construction products, conveying, rigging, dredging and other industrial applications. The company also owns two companies that design and manufacture specialty drilling tools for the oil and gas industry.
The Portland Classic is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. Founded in 1972, the 54-hole event takes place every year in the Portland, Oregon area and is the oldest continuous event on the LPGA Tour. Tournament Golf Foundation has managed the tournament since its beginning and also managed the Safeway International tournament on the LPGA Tour. The 2008 Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola marked the conclusion of Safeway's sponsorship of the Phoenix, Arizona area LPGA event.