QubicaAMF Worldwide and Kegel, the bowling lane machine maker, have entered into a new licensing and manufacturing agreement. According to QubicaAMF, the move makes Kegel their exclusive manufacturer and supplier for lane care and supplies. As part of the agreement, Kegel will also be responsible for product development for the QubicaAMF chemical line. The agreement covers the VisFlo, Reactor, Utopia, Formula ACC, Formula 388, SureSlide and PinKeeper brands worldwide. “Continuously developing and maintaining the best and broadest product line to help our customers grow is at the core of who we are,” said Jay Buhl, QubicaAMF’s executive vice president. “Kegel…
Author: Matt Harding
An arcade bar in Manchester, New Hampshire, that was closed during the pandemic is reopening under new ownership. Sean Greenlaw, a fan of the popular arcade bar, decided to take a chance on the shuttered but previously successful business. “When I saw they posted it was for sale, I looked at where I was in my life, what I was doing, and I figured what’s the worse they could say – ‘we’re not interested in selling to you?’” Greenlaw told the Concord Monitor. On Sept. 11, he had the business’s soft opening and was waiting on liquor licensing approval before a grand…
Intercard will be unveiling their newest contactless systems at IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona next week, from Sept. 28-30. They’ll be at Booth #2-732. According to the company, Alberto Borrero, senior vice president of international sales, will represent Intercard at the first in-person IAAPA Expo in Europe held since 2019. Intercard will feature its e-commerce platform, the i3Reader and Shindigger, something it calls the “ultimate party and reservation system.” Schedule demos by emailing Borrero at [email protected].
PIA Products recently announced the debut of their new Partner Portal Program, a purchasing solution for organizations with multiple locations in the FEC, crane and merchandiser and theme park markets. “Our portals are a great option for corporate buyers who wish to create an approved product list for their individual locations to purchase from,” said the company’s Keitha McBride. “We create a secure web-based portal that allows multiple locations, or buyers to access a list of products that have been approved to purchase from, creating a streamlined, efficient method of authorized purchases. Buyers can shop by ticket value if desired,…
A Chicago arcade bar that closed in fall 2020 during the worst of the pandemic is now back at a new location. Mission Control Arcade Bar closed up shop and put the arcade games in storage for most of 2021, but they’re ready for new life. According to Block Club Chicago, the business got its start in 2016 as Uptown Arcade; along with the neighborhood change, there’s been a name change. Mission Control has 50 arcade games and more than 10 pinball machines, plus board games and a full bar. The biggest addition to the business is its kitchen, run…
Creative Works has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The company says it works closely with Make-A-Wish to help them grant wishes to children who are ill or have lifetime diseases. “Granting a wish can be so impactful for the lives of these kids, both emotionally and mentally, and it can just be a boost for their entire family as they all walk through this healing process together,” said Kimberly Schilling, owner of Creative Works. “Because of that, and our desire to not just write a check and smile from afar, we’re partnering with Make-A-Wish here…
The NAC2021 Conference is almost ready to go – planned live and in person from Oct. 12-14 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. It will be the 10th anniversary event. Attendees will get access to workshops, panels and other educational sessions. There will also be networking events and other chances to meet with ATM owners, operators and suppliers. The expo hall will feature top industry manufacturers, partners and vendors. Learn more at www.natmc.org/attendee-registration.
After concluding their time at the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Show, Embed is heading to IAAPA Expo Europe, held this year in Barcelona from Sept. 28-30. The company will be showing off their Mobile Wallet and you can get a free demo. You can also check out TOOLKIT and get free wearable media. Schedule a meeting with Embed by clicking here. They’ll be at Booth #2-770. Learn more at www.embedcard.com.
In an effort to “level up the digital guest experience,” Timezone has launched their mobile app – the Timezone Fun App – in Singapore. The company says it “brings an easy-to-use, convenient and reliable platform for Timezone guests to engage with their Timezone Rewards, their Powercards and Promotions all in the same place.” Added CEO Sonaal Chopra: “We are so excited to deliver the power in the hands of our guests and believe that the new mobile app will absolutely wow our guests and hyper-boost their Timezone experience!” The Timezone Fun App will be launched to all seven countries where…
If you’re planning to attend IAAPA Expo in Orlando, now is the time to save money on registration. The organization says you can save up to 40% by registering by tomorrow, Sept. 23. Click here to register. The conference will run from Nov. 15-18 and the trade show will run from Nov. 16-19. Registration discounts apply to large groups of 15 or more. Contact [email protected] for more information on that. This year, IAAPA Expo is offering its in-person event for the first time since 2019, but due to continuing Covid travel restrictions, they added a new virtual component as well…