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Applying Sound Thinking to a Changing Industry

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Encouraging innovation and building up your business to be the best it can be goes hand in hand with listening and responding to what the market is demanding when it comes to creating an organization that will stand the test of time and thrive through adversity. The amusement and leisure entertainment industries have surely faced ...

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November 2012

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COVER STORY Prime Time for Themed Locations – Company Adds Larger-than-Life Prop Creation to Roster of Services Prime Time Amusements (PTA), one of the premier global operators, sellers and event renters of video arcade machines and simulators since 1992, recently launched a new division, called Prop Creations. This article tells the story of the thinking ...

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Sponsors

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    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.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Art Attack

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

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Aquaventronics

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

    Max Flight

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

    Store on Wheels

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

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Laser Star

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

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Knight Equipment

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

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Bulbtronics

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

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Perfect Fry

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

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    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.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Rio Syrup

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

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

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

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Soft Play

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

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Tear Repair

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

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Penny Press

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

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Poly Products

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

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    American Changer

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

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Johnny Rockets
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys
    FunProInsurance