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The IBI Preferred Vendors List

Preferred Vendors List

Looking for a product, service or industry partner? Explore IBI Preferred Vendors by category.

Apparel

Expert Hosiery

Customer Service

Expert Hosiery is a premiere supplier of high-quality socks to bowling centers and FECs. We pride ourselves in lifetime relationships. Socks variety includes white bowling socks, glow socks, theme socks, and custom logo socks. Our customers are our best testimonial! For orders, call, email or order online 24/7.

Laymon Hughes Hosiery

Sharon Hughes

Being a BPAA preferred vendor we are proud to say we are an American family owned manufacturer of quality USA made socks. We are proud to offer many styles of bowling and skating socks to family entertainment centers around the USA and overseas as well. We do not have any minimum orders. Every size center can customize their order each time. We also do custom orders for your center or for special events throughout the year.

Arcade Distributor

Betson Enterprises

Sales Department

Betson Enterprises is the leading worldwide distributor of arcade equipment, parts, and service. A family-owned business offering revenue-generating solutions to its clients since 1934, Betson offers concept-to-completion solutions that maximize the profitability of our clients’ investments.

Player One Amusement Group

Sales Department

At Player One Amusement Group, we specialize in the sourcing and distribution of quality amusement and vending equipment for both commercial and retail customers. We provide end-to-end Total Solutions, from the design and planning of the space, to equipment selection, to best practices for merchandise and redemption counters. Each business is unique so P1AG customizes the appropriate services to meet your business needs.

Automatic Scoring

Capital Equipment/Supplies

QubicaAMF

Sales Department

QubicaAMF is the world’s largest manufacturer of bowling and mini bowling products. With our innovative products, we will help our customers fully unleash that potential to extend the bowling population, to reach the younger generations, to increase their spending, frequency of visits, and your revenue.

Cashless Technology

Intercard

Sales Department

Intercard introduced cashless technology to the amusement industry and has been leading the way for 30+ years. Award winning cashless systems from Intercard increase customer spending and satisfaction and boost revenues by up to 30% at entertainment centers worldwide.

Center Sales & Consulting

Consulting

Amusement Advantage

Sales Department

Custom-tailored, cost effective mystery shopping programs exclusively for the amusement, attractions and entertainment industries since 1996. Our team has worked with every size and type of venue and we partner with IAAPA and AAMA for their Top FEC awards programs. Reach out today to better understand what your guests are experiencing!

Sheryl Golf

Expert business consulting and training services designed to help entertainment venues grow group sales, increase bookings, and elevate the guest experience. Focused on real-world execution, SherylGolf delivers proven strategies in sales, marketing, event programming, and team development, along with systems for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training, resulting in stronger teams, smoother operations, increased revenue, and unforgettable experiences that keep guests coming back.

Food/Beverage

Purse Pegs

Joe Peplinski

Bowling alleys can install Purse Pegs to their dining tables to provide guests a clean, secure place to hang their valuables while they bowl and dine. This small addition improves comfort, keeps walkways clear, and prevents belongings from getting dirty or damaged on the floor. Purse Pegs enhance the customer experience, making your venue more inviting and accommodating. It’s a simple upgrade that shows attention to detail and encourages repeat business through thoughtful, practical design.

Insurance

Bowling Center Insurance

Bob Langley

Helping You Is What We Do Best! With 30 years of experience and over 300 centers nationwide, we’ve mastered the art of insuring entertainment venues from bowling centers and movie theaters to axe throwing, roller skating, go-karts, mini golf, and more. Comprehensive policies include property, general liability, liquor liability, wind/hail protection, and Workers’ Compensation. As part of the sixth-largest (Independent Insurance) Broker in the U.S., we offer competitive quotes tailored to your needs. Contact us today and let’s get your coverage started!

Tilton, Thomas & Morgan Insurance Professionals

W. Tyler Compton

Tilton, Thomas & Morgan Insurance Professionals has been insuring bowling and family entertainment centers for over 40 years. We support state and national organizations, including many state bowling associations and the BPAA. Through our years of experience and working with hundreds of proprietors across the country, we have developed a specialized program to ensure our clients have the correct coverages at a competitive price. We love insuring FUN, so call us today to see how we can help you!

Western Bowling Proprietors Insurance

Cameron Linder

WBPI is the largest bowling center insurance program in the nation with nearly 40 years of experience and 700 insured centers. Exclusively endorsed by eight state bowling proprietors associations, our staff of insurance partners and professional bowlers provide staff training, insurance education, advocacy, and business advice. No one fights harder for you! Contact us today for a competitive insurance quote!

Lighting/Sound

Decibel Studios

Ravi Shankar, Guy O’Hazza

Decibel Studios is an innovative global technology solutions company that designs, engineers, installs, and maintains custom controlled audio, video, lighting, show control and special effects systems, including augmented and virtual reality, 3D and 4D interactive theaters, for various entertainment, corporate, hospitality, retail and institutional groups.

DFX Sound Vision

Mike Bovino

More WOW. More Stay. More Play. DFX helps Family Entertainment Centers stand out with immersive audio, lighting, video, and automation systems that increase dwell time and drive repeat business. Whether building new or renovating, we deliver fully integrated environments powered by VersaLED Video Walls and VersaShow technology, all operating through one intuitive control system. From design to long-term support, DFX is your turnkey AV partner for unforgettable experiences.

Marketing

Online Reservations

AlleyTrak

Chris Behling

AlleyTrak is the complete lane reservation and management system designed specifically for bowling alleys. Manage your recurring events, leagues, parties, packages, along with many other features AlleyTrak has to offer. Save time by allowing guests to make reservations online 24/7.

Party Supplies & Novelty Products

Sierra Products

Shelly Berry

Sierra Products is your exclusive source for bowling parties, including party favors, supplies and novelties. Bowling birthday party supplies include bowling pin sipper bottles, mini bowling pin candy containers, bowling coin banks, bowling party cups, napkins, novelty souvenir cups and much more. Most of our items can be personalized with your company’s logo, phone, website, etc.

Redemption Supplies

A&A Global

Sales Department

A&A Global has been delivering fun since 1938, helping businesses turn joy into revenue. With reliable, strategic support and a full range of toys, candy, novelties, and custom programs, we design the right mix to drive traffic, build loyalty, and create real results.

BMI Merchandise

Sales Department

At BMI Merchandise, we’re in the business of fun, and we take it seriously. For over 30 years, we’ve been a recognized leader in the amusement industry, providing innovative redemption products and services. As an industry pioneer and technology-forward company, BMI helps family entertainment centers improve efficiency and profitability. We offer a constantly evolving mix of redemption merchandise featuring the hottest brands and licenses, all integrated with advanced technology. Beyond merchandise, we deliver innovative technology solutions, including our proprietary AMRS™ system, a 360° solution designed to streamline operations and maximize profits through design, planning, installation, and fulfillment.

Sureshot Redemption

Corporate Sales

Sureshot is your ultimate destination for retail merchandise and redemption prizes. We feature a comprehensive assortment across all major categories, coupled with exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and premium quality products. Discover our ongoing additions of unique items year-round. We also offer custom logo programs, automatic merchandise replenishment, assortment planning, and planogramming services. Trust Sureshot Redemption to consistently meet your needs with precision and reliability, especially with our Free Freight program. Call or email us for details!

Redemption Plus

Michael Nowak

Redemption Plus is your go-to partner for all things redemption! From designing and merchandising exciting redemption centers to offering expertly crafted training resources and a broad selection of trend-worthy prizes, we’ve got you covered. With a fresh approach and top-tier service, we simplify your operations so you can focus on wowing your customers with unforgettable experiences!

Rhode Island Novelty

Hutch Costello

Rhode Island Novelty has been in business since 1986 and is the leading Prize provider for the Redemption industry, offering the best case pricing, product selection, and performance. We keep it simple so you can focus on keeping your guests happy. With unmatched variety and value, partnering with us means saving time, reducing costs, and providing prizes that keep guests coming back again.

Websites

BowlRx

Carey Tosello

BowlRx delivers affordable website solutions for any size operation with the latest SEO and mobile first designs. Choose between we build & manage, or we build & you manage. All running on the secure BowlRx platform. Delivering results for bowling operators since 2003.

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