Archive for March, 2012

Business Strategies:
Using Lighting to Improve the Appearance of Leisure Entertainment Facilities

March 27, 2012 No Comments

Increasingly, owners and operators of leisure entertainment facilities are taking into account that lighting, like most design components, plays a significant role in “making” or “breaking” the appearance of their venues and, in turn, the visitor experience. Consider the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, N.Y., where an outdoor lighting installation ...

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Empex Watertoys Inaugurates a New Terrace Spraypark

Empex Watertoys Inaugurates a New Terrace Spraypark

March 21, 2012 No Comments

International Spraypark Product News Empex Watertoys® has added another terrace spraypark in Singapore at the Changi Mall. Space being at a premium, shopping malls in Singapore are using all available real estate to add new attractions to draw customers. Terraces and rooftops, once unused spaces, are now utilized for creative sprayparks to delight and cool ...

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Business Strategies:
Top Tips for Maintaining Foodservice Equipment

March 20, 2012 No Comments

Foodservice equipment represents a sizeable investment for any leisure entertainment facility that offers freshly prepared snacks or meals rather than those that come out of a vending machine. Protecting and leveraging this investment necessitates proper equipment maintenance. Such maintenance starts with regular cleaning. Almost every manufacturer provides a recommended cleaning schedule for each piece of ...

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Glo Cone International Is a Hit on Katy Perry Tour

Glo Cone International Is a Hit on Katy Perry Tour

March 15, 2012 No Comments

Glo Cone International created sales and excitement on Katy Perry’s 2011 California Dreams North American Tour. The pop singer, songwriter and actress played approximately 52 shows in United States and Canadian cities between June and November. Glo Cone retailed its FDA-approved flashing cotton candy cone for the tour, said Gary Lauber, owner and partner with ...

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Business Strategies: Adding Profits with New Attractions and Rides

March 12, 2012 No Comments

It’s no secret that adding even one new attraction or ride to a leisure entertainment facility necessitates what could be a sizeable financial outlay. However, such a move offers significant payback in the form of return on investment and increased profits. For some owners and operators, the enhanced profit potential comes from the ability of ...

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Positive Encouragement

March 12, 2012 6 Comments

My favorite form of gratification and amazement is seeing what great things employees are able to accomplish when they are trained and encouraged to perform. The Leader’s Job As I preach in my “Train The Trainer” classes, a leader often has to provide encouragement to rookies on the job, letting them know that they can ...

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Business Strategies: Theming Your Leisure Entertainment Facility for Maximum Impact

March 5, 2012 No Comments

“Theming” is a great way for leisure entertainment facilities to enhance their guests’ experience and distinguish themselves from similar operations, providing it is well thought out and thoroughly executed. While there is nothing inherently wrong with selecting a theme based at least in part on instinct or personal preference, other considerations can, and probably should, ...

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Sponsors

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

    Concession equipment, foods and beverages, popcorn, pretzels and snack foods.

    Embed

    Provides innovative IT products and services with a primary focus on card-based solutions and database applications for the leisure and retail industries.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

    Risk purchasing group, a better way to purchase liability insurance, specializing in inflatables and much more.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Penny Press

    Penny souvenir machine, great for parks, FECs, bowling and skating centers, museums and tourist attractions.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

    New and used rides, kiddie, family, major and thrill.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Bulbtronics

    A premier source for lamps, LEDs, batteries and lighting-related and electrical products.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

    Designers of unique themed parks, attractions and environments for the entertainment business.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Laser Star

    Laser shooting galleries, laser tag, dark ride target systems, overhead target ranges.

    Art Attack

    Theming, miniature golf, parade floats, 3D props, air-brushed murals, signage and art panels.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

    Fiberglass statuary and figures for restaurants, mini-golf, theme parks and other attractions.

    Spectrum Sports

    Climbing walls, ropes courses, go-karts and more.

    Poly Products

    Tables, benches and related products. Green products for a green world.

    American Changer

    Bill and coin dispensers and counters, ticket machines and more.

    Perfect Fry

    Innovative and simple-to-operate countertop deep fryer Perfect Fryers.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

    A complete line of Imperial strollers, wagons and safari utility vehicles.

    Cost of Wisconson

    Creators of simulated environments, duplicate structures, sculpted figures, exhibits, water features, mini-golf and more.

    Formula K Raceways

    Go-karts, kiddie cars and bumper boats, go-kart parts and tires.

    Max Flight

    Manufactures interactive virtual reality motion-platform game systems including networkable flight and roller coaster simulators.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

    Fun Pro is an insurance program especially designed for party planners and party rental businesses.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

    Planning, design and construction of miniature golf courses and family fun parks.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

    Picnic tables, grills, park benches, planters, trash containers and more.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Family Fun Corp.

    Waterpark walls for rivers, bumper boat and splash down pools.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Knight Equipment

    Drive cables for ferris wheels, Tilt-A-Whirls, Rock-O-Planes and many others.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

    Premier vending supply for all of your vending equipment and supply needs.

    Rio Syrup

    Over 250 flavors, syrups and concentrates for shaved ice, sno cones, shushes, food colors. Now featuring Hawaiian Flower Cups.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

    Wristbands with no hidden costs, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wristband System.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Brunswick Bowling

    Entertainment bowling center developer and manufacturer of bowling equipment and entertainment products.

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Aquaventronics

    Research and development of interactive water games for use in the commercial amusement industry.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Jane Farrell Turf and Carpets, Inc.

    Commercial carpet, printed and decorative patterns, loop and cut-pile construction. Wall coverings in fluorescents, Class A fire rated. Colored turf, both traditional and neon colors.

    Store on Wheels

    Importer and distributor of quality toys, lighting and novelties. Cater to the amusement, retail and entertainment industries.

    Namco

    Namco America is a premier manufacturer of coin-op arcade attractions, ranging from the hottest titles like Crazy Typhoon and Jumpin’ Jackpot to classic game-room experiences such as the Pac-Man 25th Anniversary upright that features Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. Specialized pieces such as Wonka Sweetland and Flamin Finger are favorites too! For arcade gaming fun, Namco America is your answer.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

    Planning consultants for wet/dry attractions, mini-golf, go-kart tracks and laser arenas.

    Tear Repair

    Tear-Aid industrial strength patches to repair holes and tears.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Extreme Engineering

    Industry leader in zip lines, climbing walls, jumper systems and adventure products.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Sureshot Redemption

    One-stop source for prize redemption counters at entertainment centers.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Concession trailers and Antique, Jeep and Grand Prix auto rides.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Soft Play

    Leader in designing, manufacturing and installing soft contained playground equipment.

    Stoelting
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys
    FunProInsurance