Archive for 2013

Feeding Hungry Humans<br/> The Healthy, Fun and Junk Food Outlook at Zoos and Aquariums

Feeding Hungry Humans
The Healthy, Fun and Junk Food Outlook at Zoos and Aquariums

April 4, 2013 No Comments

When strolling through a zoo or aquarium you might see signs warning against feeding the animals, but when it comes to the customers themselves, it’s a totally different story. A healthy portion of the money these attractions take in comes from dining dollars, so it’s important that a wide selection of food is available and ...

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The Spring Spruce-Up <br/>How Zoos Get Ready for the Summer Season

The Spring Spruce-Up
How Zoos Get Ready for the Summer Season

April 4, 2013 No Comments

In San Diego, where the seasons barely change, spring spruce-up at the zoo has little to do with a break in the weather or breaking out the paint brushes. Preparation for the coming tourist season is more about finishing up the new Australia Outback Exhibit – featuring the largest breeding population of koalas outside of ...

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Creating a Fresh Look to Draw New Business

Creating a Fresh Look to Draw New Business

April 4, 2013 No Comments

The refurbishment of an existing facility or attraction can sometimes be more challenging than designing a brand new project. These upgrades can be as simple as fresh paint and landscaping to renew the facility all the way up to a complete re-theme to create a totally new experience for your guests. When approaching a renovation ...

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Daktronics LED Panels Deliver for New Rental Partner Sideline Productions

April 4, 2013 No Comments

Rental partner, Sideline Productions, a Brookings, S.D., based large-screen video rental company, opened for business with the purchase of Daktronics PST-10 modular LED display panels. The company has successfully put the new equipment to use for several events. “We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and delivering a reliable product with superior image quality ...

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Capturing Corporate Parties<br/>Strategies for Building Business from Party Rental Companies

Capturing Corporate Parties
Strategies for Building Business from Party Rental Companies

April 4, 2013 No Comments

Like enduring a long winter, cutting corners can be dreary. But even companies that are watching their spending closely continue to offer morale-boosting events for employees. For rental companies seeking to capture this business, being the chosen provider involves more than offering inflatables. The companies with the means want a tailor-fitted event and yet want ...

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New From Frostline® – Introducing Simply Smoothies Base Mix Products

New From Frostline® – Introducing Simply Smoothies Base Mix Products

April 4, 2013 No Comments

Frostline® Simply Smoothies™ are new, uncomplicated, dry-mix base products from Kent Precision Foods Group that allow operators to serve up smoothies inside any commercial food service operation. Frostline Simply Smoothies base mix is simply blended with water, ice and ingredients such as frozen fruit (or many other ingredients available in a commercial kitchen) and the ...

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Gourmet Popcorn is a 2013 Food Trend

April 4, 2013 No Comments

Popcorn has been a perfect snack for centuries. But now, new flavor sensations are taking over the nation and consumers are craving twists to this whole grain treat. NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams recently featured the tasty gourmet popcorn trend, calling the booming business “bursting.”  A CBS News piece in February that featured Gold ...

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Frostline® Soft Serve Is a Lactose-free Treat with Profitable Possibilities

Frostline® Soft Serve Is a Lactose-free Treat with Profitable Possibilities

April 4, 2013 No Comments

Frostline® Soft Serve products are a lactose-free frozen treat operators can offer patrons while enjoying the benefits of dry mix cost savings, economical shipping and greater yields per case. Frostline products are creamy, fat free and have no lactose ingredients. These products are also free of cholesterol and gluten, making it appealing to many patrons ...

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ICE Reincarnates the Skill Wall and Introduces Harpoon Lagoon

April 4, 2013 No Comments

ICE has introduced Milk Jug Toss. The all-time carnival hit is now a skill redemption game and is quickly grabbing operator’s attention with high earnings. The game made its debut at the 2012 IAAPA Attractions Expo and features a life-like carnival canopy top, LED lit playfield and optional bonus marquee. Additionally, the company’s new four-player ...

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Apple Industries Face Place Website Goes Mobile With New Tools and Capabilities

April 4, 2013 No Comments

Apple Industries/Face Place has announced the launch of important upgrades to its Internet platform to support operators, distributors and fans of the company, whether they are accessing the website from a desktop, a laptop, a tablet computer or a smartphone. The faceplacephoto.com site menu now offers intuitive, timesaving features that range from how-to videos to ...

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Sponsors

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Penny Press

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

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Art Attack

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

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Tear Repair

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

    Soft Play

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

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Max Flight

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

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Extreme Engineering

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

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Poly Products

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

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    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.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    American Changer

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

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    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.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Knight Equipment

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

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    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.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Perfect Fry

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

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Aquaventronics

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

    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.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Bulbtronics

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

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Laser Star

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

    Rio Syrup

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

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Embed

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

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

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