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Tokens Direct Has New Conservation Token Designs in Stock

February 10, 2013 No Comments

TokensDirect has available new conservation token designs available from stock for faster shipment.  Ideal for use with “Quarters for Conservation” programs, these attractive tokens feature a penguin, a giraffe or a jaguar on the front with wording to direct them to vote for a conservation project on the back.  These standard designs can be minted ...

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After Dark Lights Up Interest for Universal Space (UNIS)

February 10, 2013 No Comments

Launched in Europe early this year at the EAG London, After Dark from Universal Space (UNIS) is a well-priced, top-of-the-range deluxe video machine with motion platform that is creating high interest. Aimed at young teens and above, this video game offers a fully functioning steering wheel, guns with motion and a motion platform (DLX version).  ...

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Barron Games Exhibits the X-Puttt Nano

February 10, 2013 No Comments

Barron Games International exhibited the X-Putt Nano at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., early this year. This is a new addition to the company’s product line that was first debuted at IAAPA 2012. The X-Putt Nano incorporates the same great features as the original X-Putt, but is over 50 percent smaller. The size ...

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Apple Industries Hires Industry Veteran Paul Jacobs as Vice President of International Sales

February 10, 2013 No Comments

Paul Jacobs has joined Apple Industries as vice president of International Sales and Marketing, where he will lead the company’s ongoing sales and marketing of its line of advanced Face Place digital photo booths to Europe, Asia and Latin America. “The presence of Paul Jacobs, whose leadership has been known and respected worldwide in our ...

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ASD Launches New Show

February 10, 2013 No Comments

ASD has announced the launch of the Miami Wholesale Expo at the Miami Airport Convention Center in Florida. The show is slated for September 30 through October 2, 2013. This event was created in response to market demand for a wholesale merchandise event for vendors specializing in fashion accessories, travel/leisure products, health and beauty items, ...

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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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Sponsors

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Perfect Fry

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

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    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.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Laser Star

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

    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.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Tear Repair

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

    American Changer

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

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Embed

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

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Knight Equipment

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

    Aquaventronics

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

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Art Attack

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

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Rio Syrup

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

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Bulbtronics

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

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Max Flight

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

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Soft Play

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

    Penny Press

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

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Poly Products

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

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

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