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| Written by VENDING TIMES Ahead of the Times | |
| Sunday, 13 April 2008 | |
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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — Paul Williams, managing director of Sega Europe, has been appointed president and COO of SEGA Amusements USA Inc. effective immediately. He remains in charge of Sega's European operations, so he'll now oversee all Sega amusement machine sales, service and merchandising in the U.S. and Europe. Williams, a 25- year industry veteran, will work from Sega's U.S. headquarters here. Rick Rochetti, who headed Sega Amusements USA for five years, has exited the company. For more of the story, visit: Vending Times
Despite lower operator attendance, exhibitors said they had a successful show, according to Mike Rudowicz, president of the American Amusement Machine Association, ASI's chief sponsor. Manufacturers praised the quality of showgoers, and some reported strong sales. ASI was "a good show, especially in light of the current economic climate," AAMA assessed. Among Amusement and Music Operators Association officials at ASI were president Lloyd Williamson of Williamson Sugarloaf (Winona, MN); first vice-president Russ Mawdsley of Russell-Hall (Holyoke, MA); executive vice-president Jack Kelleher; and AMOA meetings manager Lori Schneider. ASI was opened to the public for the first time in its history, and approximately 275 "non-amusement" visitors walked the show floor on its final afternoon. A few visitors from the National Automatic Merchandising Association's Spring Expo, which took place the same week at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino across town, also stopped by the spring amusement show. ASI visitors were enthusiastic about various social events, including the Big Bar and Happy Hour on the show floor, which hosted more than 1,000 participants. |
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