Amusement Equipment
News from the Trenches
October 26, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Doug Smith
Prime Play signs exclusive worldwide license agreement with KoalaPlay Group for Ballocity Interactive Ball Play.
Prime Play by Whitewater is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive worldwide license agreement with KoalaPlay Group of Denver, Colorado for its BallocityTM product line. The patented interactive ball play sets a new standard in family entertainment by engaging users in an exciting interactive environment filled with thousands of foam balls. KoalaPlay group will retain their Interactive Ball Play intellectual property rights and continue to manufacture, market and sell their “Foam Factory” Interactive Ball Play product line.
“Today’s agreement is significant for both companies and more importantly, represents a win for our customers. This is a proven product that when integrated with our current product line creates an environment that is fun, not only for the children but the entire family. It is truly a family fun experience,” said Doug Smith, Vice President & General Manager of Prime Play.
BallocityTM has been creatively designed with unique interactive features to provide the ideal opportunity for families to interact and expand their imagination. Various kid-friendly mechanisms including blasters, catapults, conveyors and buckets propel, throw, raise, vacuum and dump up to 50,000 foam balls throughout the attraction. Complementary activities such as slides, rotating crawls spaces, geysers and moving targets create a complete dynamic setting for hours of fun. BallocityTM systems create high enthusiasm and return visits, significantly influencing an entertainment venues attendance and profitability.
About Prime Play by Whitewater:
Prime Play (www.primeplay.com) is a major manufacturer and installer of indoor and outdoor themed modular play systems since 1993. With installations in over 60 countries, you will find Prime Play products within theme parks, family entertainment centers, restaurants and any place that is associated with families. Prime Play is a division of Whitewater West Industries (www.whitewaterwest.com), the leading designer and manufacturer of waterpark attractions, whom acquired Prime Play in 2001.
About KoalaPlay Group and Koala Corporation:
KoalaPlay Group (www.koalaplaygroup.com) is the full-service commercial play design and development division of Koala Corporation that integrates the company’s industry-leading commercial play equipment product lines: Water Play and Foam Factory Interactive Ball Play attractions.
Founded in 1986, Koala Corporation (www.koala-corporation.com) is an integrated provider of products and solutions designed to help businesses become “family friendly” and allow children to play safely in public. Koala’s strategic objective is to address the growing commercial demand for safe, public play environments for children, as well as products and solutions that help businesses create family-friendly atmospheres.
For additional information, please contact:
Doug Smith / VP & General Manager
Prime Play by Whitewater KoalaPlay Group
Tel: 1-604-526-7529 Ext.106 Tel: 1-303-539-8406
E-mail: dsmith@primeplay.com
http://www.primeplay.com/
View more from Prime Play at the Amusementequipmentdirectory.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Doug Smith
Prime Play signs exclusive worldwide license agreement with KoalaPlay Group for Ballocity Interactive Ball Play.
Prime Play by Whitewater is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive worldwide license agreement with KoalaPlay Group of Denver, Colorado for its BallocityTM product line. The patented interactive ball play sets a new standard in family entertainment by engaging users in an exciting interactive environment filled with thousands of foam balls. KoalaPlay group will retain their Interactive Ball Play intellectual property rights and continue to manufacture, market and sell their “Foam Factory” Interactive Ball Play product line.
“Today’s agreement is significant for both companies and more importantly, represents a win for our customers. This is a proven product that when integrated with our current product line creates an environment that is fun, not only for the children but the entire family. It is truly a family fun experience,” said Doug Smith, Vice President & General Manager of Prime Play.
BallocityTM has been creatively designed with unique interactive features to provide the ideal opportunity for families to interact and expand their imagination. Various kid-friendly mechanisms including blasters, catapults, conveyors and buckets propel, throw, raise, vacuum and dump up to 50,000 foam balls throughout the attraction. Complementary activities such as slides, rotating crawls spaces, geysers and moving targets create a complete dynamic setting for hours of fun. BallocityTM systems create high enthusiasm and return visits, significantly influencing an entertainment venues attendance and profitability.
About Prime Play by Whitewater:
Prime Play (www.primeplay.com) is a major manufacturer and installer of indoor and outdoor themed modular play systems since 1993. With installations in over 60 countries, you will find Prime Play products within theme parks, family entertainment centers, restaurants and any place that is associated with families. Prime Play is a division of Whitewater West Industries (www.whitewaterwest.com), the leading designer and manufacturer of waterpark attractions, whom acquired Prime Play in 2001.
About KoalaPlay Group and Koala Corporation:
KoalaPlay Group (www.koalaplaygroup.com) is the full-service commercial play design and development division of Koala Corporation that integrates the company’s industry-leading commercial play equipment product lines: Water Play and Foam Factory Interactive Ball Play attractions.
Founded in 1986, Koala Corporation (www.koala-corporation.com) is an integrated provider of products and solutions designed to help businesses become “family friendly” and allow children to play safely in public. Koala’s strategic objective is to address the growing commercial demand for safe, public play environments for children, as well as products and solutions that help businesses create family-friendly atmospheres.
For additional information, please contact:
Doug Smith / VP & General Manager
Prime Play by Whitewater KoalaPlay Group
Tel: 1-604-526-7529 Ext.106 Tel: 1-303-539-8406
E-mail: dsmith@primeplay.com
http://www.primeplay.com/
View more from Prime Play at the Amusementequipmentdirectory.com