Family firm makes Champions League final goalposts
Harrod Sport, a family-run business from Lowestoft, has manufactured the goalposts for the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain. The final is taking place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Kevin Utton, the director of sport sales and marketing, expressed pride in being part of such a significant sporting event.
- ▪Harrod Sport has been operating since 1954 and employs around 120 people.
- ▪The company has previously supplied equipment for major events like the Olympics, World Cup, and Rugby World Cup.
- ▪Utton mentioned that sporting organizations often prefer new products for major events, despite the longevity of existing equipment.
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