WITH its roots in forestry and agriculture, paintball has evolved from a means to mark trees and cattle to an organized team sport played by millions of people in more than 60 countries. Players now compete in paintball tournaments in which 10,000 dollars prizes are common. As the sport has evolved, so has the equipment. Manufacturers now specialize in the production of aftermarket parts for high-performance paintball guns-called markers by those who play the game. One such equipment manufacturer is Custom Products, or CP as it is known to paintball aficionados. CP is an outgrowth of Mesa Custom Machining which, as the name implies, is a job shop that specializes in machining services. Company owner Dale Carpenter sells his own unique products under the CP name and provides machine time under the Mesa Custom Machining name. Under the Custom Products banner, Carpenter has enjoyed great success with performance go-cart parts and high-tech yo-yos. And in the last decade, Custom Products has become a big gun in the world of paintball, employing 30 people at its 15,000-square-foot facility in Gilbert, Ariz.
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