Eight of the world’s best squash players will visit the East Coast of England at the beginning of August as the Cleethorpes Invitation Title 2009 gets underway at Cleethorpes Cricket Club (CCC). The internationally renowned event is now in its twelfth year. It is sponsored by Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF®) manufacturer Technical Absorbents Ltd (TAL) which is in its third term of a three-year agreement with the CCC, and continues to attract international interest.
During the two-day tournament – held between 7 and 8 August 2009 – players from across the world will battle it out to win the prestigious event. 2008 champion – World 29 and African Open Winner – Joey Barrington will be present and hoping to defend his well-earned title. He will be joined by: Adrian Grant (England); James Willstrop (England); Stuart Boswell (Australia); Daryl Selby (England); Jonathan Kemp (England); Chris Ryder (England); Chris Simpson (England).
UK-based TAL is owned by Bluestar Fibres Ltd, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China National BlueStar (Group) Co., Ltd – which in-turn is wholly-owned by ChemChina.
Bluestar is a company of strong values. It has a determination to succeed and become a world leader in its areas of expertise; is considerate to employees, customers and suppliers; and respectful of the environment. It is also committed to supporting life in the communities that surround its local offices and manufacturing facilities. Through TAL – which is located close to Cleethorpes – Bluestar is pleased to be associated with such an exciting sporting fixture.
The Cleethorpes Squash Open is highly regarded by all the world-class squash professionals who have played in the tournament over the years. The standard of squash, the audience’s technical appreciation and friendship, and the organisational ability of the squash committee have all helped create such an excellent reputation.
“Bluestar, TAL and the Cleethorpes Squash Open all have a similar goal,” comments TAL Business Development Manager Dave Hill. “This is to be world-class players as a result of technical ability, quality and success. The company is delighted to be involved with the event for another year and looking forward to two days of exciting competition.”