Hi-Tec
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Hi-Tec Sports | |
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Type | Private |
Founded | 1974 |
Headquarters | Shoeburyness, England |
Key people | Frank van Wezel, Founder Chairman |
Industry | Sports equipment |
Products | Sports and lesuire footwear |
Employees | 500 (approx) |
Website | www.hi-tec.com |
Hi-Tec Sports (Hi-Tec) is a British sports footwear company. It was founded in 1974 in Shoeburyness, Essex, England.
They produce a range of footwear for tennis, squash, football, golf, hiking and others. They focus on the mid-price range of the market. They are known for the manufacturing the 'Hi-Tec Squash' shoe.
In 1982 the company decided to become a worldwide sports label. Formerly known as 'Hi-Tec Sports PLC', Frank van Wezel bought back the company from the markets in 2000. Other names they are known by are Hi-Tec Outdoor, Hi-Tec Court, Hi-Tec Golf, Hi-Tec Sport, Urban collections and Magnum.