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A&A Global Industries Announces Asset Purchase of HMS Monaco
A&A Global Industries, a leader in redemption, amusement and vending industries’ products, announced today it has completed an asset purchase of HMS Monaco a Jersey City, New Jersey based company specializing in plush and redemption merchandise. HMS Monaco’s well-known product line and founder Ira Erstling joins the A&A Global family effective immediately as HMS Division Manager assisting with product development, sales and purchasing. “The timing is perfect to join A&A’s powerful team,” said Ira
Betson Announces Promotion of Bob Dipipi to Vice President of Purchasing & Sales
Betson Enterprises announces the promotion of Bob Dipipi to Vice President of Purchasing & Sales. Bob will be responsible for all amusement and vending equipment purchasing, factory relationships and inventory management. Additionally, he will continue to help manage the sales organization and work with key accounts. Bob joined Betson in 1995 and rose through the sales ranks most recently as Director of Sales. “Bob has worked in the industry for 28 years and Betson, for 25 years,” said Jonathan Betti,
Custom Sanitization Stations from Family Entertainment Group
As Family Entertainment Group (FEG) geared up to re-open its locations, like most business, they found it very difficult to source the equipment and supplies needed for disinfecting, sanitizing and meeting required safety measures. That’s when they took matters into their own (sanitized) hands. Family Entertainment Group constructed free standing hand sanitizing stations to supply to all of their locations. These units included the stand, graphics and all of the equipment necessary to crate a beautiful,
PREMIER RIDES PROUD TO BE INAUGURAL SPONSOR OF THE FIRST EVER IAAPA VIRTUAL EXPO: ASIA
Premier Rides, known best for its cutting-edge attractions, is proud to announce that they are the inaugural sponsor of the first-ever virtual expo by IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry. With travel and large gatherings limited worldwide, IAAPA has found a new way to connect theme park operators, designers and suppliers virtually by introducing IAAPA Virtual Expo: Asia. The show floor will launch virtually July 28-30, and clients can “explore the floor” and conduct business
Stay-At-Home Projects Offered By Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. - During this difficult time for all of us, Quassy Amusement & Waterpark wanted to take the opportunity to reach out to all of our valued customers, friends and business associates with some stay-at-home projects for children. More importantly, we hope everyone will remain safe! Click on the link below to download the free activities including a crossword puzzle, math quizzes, coloring book and more. Projects link: https://conta.cc/2WyvfHs Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark is
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark Announces 2020 Entertainment, Special Events Lineup
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Step right up and see the magic and comedy show this season at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark’s Carousel Theatre here. “We’ll be doing a new show with a circus theme this year,” Jim Sisti, the park’s resident magician revealed as he and his wife, Sandy, were preparing the production to mark their 18th consecutive season at the lakeside property. The Beacon Falls, Conn., couple are digging deep into their bag of tricks to present an innovative five-act show when Quassy opens on
Educational Programs Announced At Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – As the train on the thrilling Wooden Warrior roller coaster zips by, those waiting in the line for the ride might wonder just how fast it is going. Students will be able to provide the answer by participating in Quassy Amusement & Waterpark’s Fun With Physics, one of the educational programs sponsored by the lakeside property. Fun With Physics is 38-page scholastic booklet Quassy prepared which incorporates a variety of experiments using rides within the park. The project has
History Of New England Association Of Amusement Parks And Attractions
By Ron GustafsonEditor, New England News (Editor’s note: In 2010, Publisher Gary Slate of Amusement Today asked us to prepare an article related to the history of the New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (NEAAPA). Late NEAAPA Secretary/Treasurer Alan Ramsay dug through the association’s archives for information to forward to me while I conducted numerous telephone interviews that summer to have the article ready for the December edition of Amusement Today. With NEAAPA celebrating its
Historic Connecticut Park A Regional - If Not - A National Treasure
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – The electrified rail line that once weaved its way through the wooded hills of this quiet borough in northwestern Connecticut has been gone for more than 80 years. Even though 1930 spelled the end of the line for the Connecticut Trolley Company, its most popular summer stop, one that filled the rail cars to capacity, lives on. Quassy Amusement & Waterpark is nothing short of a New England - if not a national - treasure. It has beaten the odds on many an occasion to proudly
