QubicaAMF Worldwide has hired Jack Siefert as its new FEC Amusement Sales Executive. His primary role will be to grow the FEC segment of the company’s business. Siefert will support the amusement division by selling the company’s full bowling product mix into the FEC market and managing relationships with amusement distributors in the United States. […]
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BRUNSWICK ACQUIRES ULTIMATE BOWLING PRODUCTS ASSETS
Brunswick Bowling Products announced today that it has acquired the assets of Ultimate Bowling Products, manufacturer of bowling ball inserts and accessory products. The purchase signifies Brunswick’s continued investment in the growth of its consumer offerings and product lines. “Ultimate has built out a very nice product offering and reputable brand through its support of […]
TAKING CARE OF THOSE WHO SERVE THE COMMUNITY
When the new entertainment center that’s coming to the Hamptons opens its doors late this winter —an extension of an existing indoor tennis facility — people who serve the community can expect to receive a 20 percent discount. The discount will apply to all Wainscott, N.Y., village and town employees, all volunteers of local fire […]
DIGITAL COMPANY RETAINS 10 OF CLOSED CENTER’S LANES
24G is a digital agency that empowers brands, agencies and corporations with digital experiential solutions at live events, online and in the workplace. Its headquarters in Troy, Mich., encompasses 40,460 square feet — part of which is devoted to 10 bowling lanes. As it turns out, neither the building nor the lanes are new. The […]
EFFORT TO PROVIDE SOCKS TO HOMELESS VETS IS ON
Expert Hosiery is working with BVL and the Veterans Affairs Outreach Program to provide socks to the estimated 48,000 U.S. veterans who are homeless. Winter is the toughest season for the homeless, especially in four-season locales, and clean socks go a long way in providing warmth and comfort, not to mention protection from the elements. […]
PATTERN-PALOOZA FOR PBA IN 2018
The Professional Bowlers Association has announced plans to introduce a newly-revamped library of 16 different lane oiling patterns for the GoBowling! PBA Tour’s 60th anniversary season, creating a wide variety of challenges to test player skills at the highest level. The lane maintenance program, pioneered by the PBA more than 40 years ago, has been […]
BOWLAND, BOWLMOR AMF OFFER HURRICANE RELIEF
More stories of bowling center owners stepping up to help with hurricane relief — in both Texas and Florida — are demonstrating bowling’s unique place in American society. Two specific examples: The efforts of Bowlmor AMF and Bowland centers. Bowlmor AMF sent out an email detailing the company’s relief initiative. It asked customers to make […]
8 QUALIFYING CENTERS FOR U.S. OPEN NAMED
The USBC and BPAA will introduce a special direct-qualifier program for the 2018 U.S. Open, which will be held at Northrock Lanes in Wichita, Kan. The operation of the U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Open is a collaborative effort by USBC and BPAA and jointly funded by the two organizations. The 2018 U.S. Open will […]
INTERESTED IN SERVING YOUR INDUSTRY?
Applications for the USBC Board of Directors and the International Bowling Campus Youth Committee for the 2018-19 season are due in just a few days — Oct. 1. The USBC Board consists of a diverse group from a cross-section of the sport. Together, the board sets the strategic direction for the future of the organization. […]
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