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Issue: 2016 July - Vol 42 Num 7

strated the latest updates to the evolv-
ing Smile 2.0 system.
Andrew Bloomfield, Creative Lead,
discussed the income-building potential
of custom graphics on Face Place Photo
Booths and demonstrated how the net-
worked units support this function.
Kris Link, Vice President of Sales,
gave a comprehensive review of pic-
ture quality, an area where Apple has
invested time and resources to achieve
clearer photos. She also led a round
table discussion on prospecting loca-
tions, what makes a good photo booth
location, and issues of special concern
to operators.
Avery provided insights into the
Apple Face Place network, saying, “We
have built a true network and we are
continuing to invest aggressively in
expanding its capabilities. This means
the capabilities and value of each Face
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Apple Industries CEO
Allen Weisberg conducts
an information session.
Place Photo Booth on location goes up
every year, not down.”
Betson representatives said, “Spend-
ing a full day with Apple, so we can
become real experts on Face Place
Photo Booths, provides a solid return
on investment in the form of product
knowledge that will really pay off for
our operators.”
Attendees received diplomas and
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came away with a deeper understand-
ing of Face Place Photo Booths as a
brand-new, stand-alone category of
equipment.
The success of this first class will
be replicated this spring and summer
as distributors come to Apple Indus-
tries’ offices for specialized education.
For more information, visit (www.face
placephoto.com). s
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Shockwave Bumper
Boat pond.
COVER STORY
Amusement
Products
builds fun attractions
A
musement Products may well
have developed one of the first
family entertainment centers
(FECs) back in 1972 when it expanded
its chain of Sir Goony miniature golf
courses (from one in 1960 to five in
1965) to include another attraction:
go-kart tracks.
A laundry list of “firsts” followed,
with more than 30 innovations in the
56 years that Amusement Products
has been designing, building, operating,
and refining entertaining attractions.
The company is responsible for
bringing these products to the market:
Pacer Gas Go-Karts, Dynamo Electric
Go-Karts, Shockwave Electric Bumper
Boats, SpinZone Electric Bumper Cars,
Ultimate Trainer Pitching Machine, Big
Kick Soccer Machine, Lazer Fury 360,
ThunderVolt Speedway, Champion-
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ship Miniature Golf Courses, and much
more.
In addition, Amusement Prod-
ucts developed and patented the first
wireless control system for go-karts,
Wireless Ride Commander, which can
also be used on the Thun-
derVolt Speedway and
SpinZone Bumper Cars.
The company has won
four International Associ-
ation of Amusement Parks
and Attractions (IAAPA)
Brass Ring Awards for
Best New Product.
Amusement Products’ twice-a-year
FEC Success education program is
designed for those thinking about start-
ing an FEC or adding to an existing
FEC. Attendees of the two-day pro-
gram learn from experts in the field,
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which helps them make informed
decisions on everything from feasi-
bility and financing to zoning, design,
construction, and attractions. Dates for
the next FEC Success are Oct. 4-5 at
company headquarters in Chattanooga,
Tenn.
Dutch Magrath, Presi-
dent of Amusement Prod-
ucts, heads a solid team
that not only develops the
products, but also pro-
vides service and technical
support. Amusement Con-
struction Co., sister com-
pany to Amusement Products, started
in 2000 and offers consultation and
design services for one attraction or
an entire facility and helps train the
staff. Amusement Construction builds
go-kart tracks, miniature golf courses,
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