Archive for February, 2013

The Industry Loses Former BPAA CEO Don Harris

February 10, 2013 No Comments

Don Harris, former executive director of the BPAA,  passed away December 23, 2012, from complications of a stroke.  He was 60.  He headed the BPAA from January 1996 through September 1999, a time during which he breathed new life into International Bowl Expo, making it a premier bowing industry event.

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Keith Bax Joins National Ticket Company

February 10, 2013 No Comments

Keith Bax has been named vice president of Sales and Marketing for National Ticket Company. A former vice president of Marketing for Research Data, Inc. and Conquest Graphics, he brings a wealth of marketing, business analysis and complex solutions development experience to his new role.

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Digital Centre America Offers Cutting Edge Products

February 10, 2013 No Comments

Digital Centre has the new software Expression with QR-Photo technology and Share Secure. The new software Expression comes with the QR Technology that allows the QR-Photo, QR-ID and the Share Secure. QR-Photo has an exclusive and unique QR Code to each print to get photos anytime from any Smartphone or DC PhotoBooth. QR-ID is an ...

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Amaze’n Mazes to Install Second International Aqua Maze Project

February 10, 2013 No Comments

Colorado-based Amaze’n Mazes has finalized plans for a second international aqua maze, to open in St. Kitts in late March or early April, at SaddleHill Adventure Park.  The first aqua maze in the world opened June 2012 in Bessemer, Ala., and the first international aqua maze opened in November in Dunsborough, Australia.

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Gold Medal Purchases New Building

February 10, 2013 No Comments

Experiencing double-digit sales growth and preparing for the aggressive pursuit of new opportunities, world-wide concession leader Gold Medal has purchased a 42,000-square-foot building in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Buying Outside the Box

February 10, 2013 No Comments

For the February/March issue each year, we bring you the Who’s Who Buyer’s Guide. The listing is a chance to get familiarized with all of the top vendors in the industry, and highlights the companies that are advertisers in the issue with all of their contact information. This year’s edition has been streamlined, and we ...

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Simple, Clear and Concise: Finding the Communication that Works

February 5, 2013 9 Comments

By Allen F. Weitzel No one can argue that clear information and communication are critical to running a successful facility. Everyone has to be on the same page to make the operation run seamlessly. However, how do you find one level of communication that works with the many different levels of your workers? Where To ...

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Sponsors

    American Changer

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

    Knight Equipment

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

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    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.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Laser Star

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

    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.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Aquaventronics

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

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Soft Play

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

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Embed

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

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    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.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Poly Products

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

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Penny Press

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

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Tear Repair

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

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Perfect Fry

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

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Art Attack

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

    Bulbtronics

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

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Rio Syrup

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

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

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