Rowe-Ami buys out Rock-ola today

Just saw the breaking news on Playmeter Magazine's website:

AMI Entertainment Network acquires Rock-Ola Mfg. Corp.: AMI Entertainment Network Inc. announced today that it has acquired the commercial jukebox assets of Rock-Ola Mfg. Corp. Since its founding in 1927, Rock-Ola has produced some of the most innovative and well-known coin-op entertainment products. The company began manufacturing jukeboxes in 1935, and today Rock-Ola offers a line of commercial digital jukeboxes addressing the full-range of operator needs.

"This acquisition is a natural evolution of the AMI-Rock-Ola relationship," stated Mike Maas, President of AMI Entertainment Network. "Rock-Ola commercial jukeboxes have been produced exclusively for connection to the AMI network since last fall." Rock-Ola's commercial jukebox models, Slimline, Wall-Rock, and Rock-Star, will now be produced alongside Rowe jukeboxes.

Under the agreement, Glenn Streeter retains ownership of Antique Apparatus Company (AACO) and Qsonix Inc., who will use the Rock-Ola name for their consumer products. AACO will continue to manufacture and sell both digital and CD Nostalgia boxes, including the "Q" and "Mystic," while also maintaining production of its "wallettes," designed for '50s-style diner locations. (The wallettes are for Johnny Rockets restaurant locations).

"It's been a great honor to run this American icon for the past 17 years," reflected Streeter. "And nothing is more American than a Rock-Ola jukebox playing rock 'n' roll music delivered by AMI Entertainment. I am confident that AMI will stay true to the history of quality and innovation, adding to Rock-Ola's stature in the industry."

AACO will maintain service for the commercial products during the transition. In early July, all service and support will shift to the industry-renowned AMI technical support team in Grand Rapids, Mich. AMI Entertainment Network will honor all valid warranties on Rock-Ola products, including all Ecast-powered Rock-Ola jukeboxes. For more information, visit (www.amientertainment.com).

Hi Ken,

I saw some of this report on the arcadecontrols site.

Regards
Alan

Alan Hood
ami-man
UK