DISTRIBUTOR
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GENERAL
Due to multiple requests from the field concerning how this kit is packaged, we have decided to include the hardware effective 1/1/2024 for PPP-NBBWF (NO BEVEL BALL WHEEL FLANGE).
Walter Rivera named director of Product Development - Mechanical.
Guide to performing the initial pairing of Atlas Lane Machines with the Smart Link application.
Form to aid the onboarding process for smart lane machine installations.
We are excited to welcome back Terry Owens to our team!
As many of you are aware, Bowl Expo and BPAA are hosting a $90,000 rolloff to benefit BVL at next week’s trade show. Kegel has purchased 5 entries into this rolloff and is offering them as a special limited Bowl Expo promotion for Specto and Specto Go. We would also like to make you aware that our new pattern application will soon be available in the app store and we will be presenting this at Bowl Expo.
We are writing to share the attached press release which will soon be sent out industry-wide. In it, we make the important announcement regarding our new Sales staff.
It is with great sadness that we’re writing to inform you that our VP of Sales, Gus Falgien, will be leaving Kegel to pursue another career opportunity.
We have noticed recent issues with freight claims on lane machines and have implemented some new processes to help with these.
As you may be aware, International Bowling Industry (and BBBI- Bowling Business Builders International) sponsored a promotion that resulted in 20 Bowling Centers winning $1000 worth of goods and/or services
We are always looking for new ways to help support our Distribution network. With that in mind, we are happy to share KEGEL HOT, an insider view that will share details about hot products and other opportunities. We hope you find this information helpful and as always, thank you for your support!
I would like to thank everyone who attended the live webinar on November 18th
Greetings from all of us at Kegel. This has been a trying year to say the least and we hope you are all doing well and are in good health. As you know, many of us here at Kegel travel extensively throughout the year visiting all of you as well as our mutual customers. 2020
We hope you are doing well during this difficult time. As you may be aware, we have decided to provide only digital catalogs this year. You may access our new digital catalogs at the links below:
LANE MACHINES
the 5-inch Touchscreen which was used in many of our previous machines was discontinued from our vendor.
Walter Rivera named director of Product Development - Mechanical.
Guide to performing the initial pairing of Atlas Lane Machines with the Smart Link application.
Form to aid the onboarding process for smart lane machine installations.
Information regarding an online knowledge base with the release of the Atlas Lane Machine.
Due to the ongoing supply chain issues, we have now run into difficulty with receiving the Wi-Fi device used in the FLEX, FLEX Walker, IKON, and IKON Walker lane machines.
Due to issues with the USB drives, the KOSI Pro Flex & Ikon Kit W/ Cables is no longer available.
We would like to make you aware of a change to our starter kits that ship with new machines. Moving forward, all IKON and IKON Walker Lane Machines will include a starter kit of Fire Lane Conditioner.
Over the past two months, you may have had the chance to see our new Pattern Library. After redesigning a new user experience, we began with a soft launch of the new site in January and have been collecting valuable feedback from users.
Recently, we have made some changes to our tune-up kits. The attached spreadsheet details the items in each kit
We would like to let you know about a recent change to our lane machine side guards. All side guards with new machines and RESALE side guards will now be standard with the machine lift cutouts
We are always looking for new ways to help support our Distribution network. With that in mind, we are happy to share KEGEL HOT, an insider view that will share details about hot products and other opportunities. We hope you find this information helpful and as always, thank you for your support!
We would like to let you know about a change to how lane machines will be packaged for all future shipments (US Only).
By entering the number of lanes, times running the machine per week, and hourly wage, a center can quickly see how the hours and money saved by a walking lane machine can quickly add up
We have recently been notified that the Omron 2-line display keypad has been discontinued with no direct replacement from the manufacturer.
We are excited to share that we will be able to extend our lane machine and financing offers through 3/31/21
You’re invited to the Kegel Virtual Showcase! Chris Chartrand, Gus Falgien, Don Agent, Del Warren, and Doug Dukes join together for a presentation about hot products, industry trends, tech tips and the latest things happening at Kegel.
We hope that you have found that our new financing offers are working well to push some lane machine sales to completion. To help our Distributors make more money and to incentivize the customers, we’ve decided to enhance the program.
We are excited to announce new financing offers for Lane Machines and Specto. As our customers continue to work through this difficult time, we believe that low payment options and deferred payments are more valuable than ever.
We hope you are doing well during this difficult time. As you may be aware, we have decided to provide only digital catalogs this year. You may access our new digital catalogs at the links below:
We are writing to make you aware of some changes we have made with several of our Tune-Up Kits. Please see below for updated pricing and a list of items that have been added to each kit.
elow, you will find information about our 2020 Summer Specials. As we all find ourselves in a challenging time, we have improved the offers this year.
Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, we have made some adjustments to our Annual Parts Sale.
LANE SUPPLIES
We will be removing UV from Current and Terrain lane conditioners. Only Fire, Ice, and Curve will continue to be produced with UV.
Information regarding the new packaging for conditioner and cleaner.
We are writing to make you aware of some changes we will be implementing for part numbers of chemicals shipping to International customers. Chemical products shipped internationally will begin to transition to these new part numbers which will include an “-INT” (international) at the end of the part number.
We are excited to announce that Bowl Expo will be our first time showing a new lane conditioner being added to the QubicaAMF Supplies line.
Over the past two months, you may have had the chance to see our new Pattern Library. After redesigning a new user experience, we began with a soft launch of the new site in January and have been collecting valuable feedback from users.
We are always looking for new ways to help support our Distribution network. With that in mind, we are happy to share KEGEL HOT, an insider view that will share details about hot products and other opportunities. We hope you find this information helpful and as always, thank you for your support!
I would like to thank everyone who attended the live webinar on November 18th
This webinar will be hosted by Don Agent and Bill Walters and cover a variety of topics for mechanics.
We would like to invite you to join us for a webinar on QubicaAMF Supplies on 11/18/21.
We have several product updates we would like to make you aware of regarding Spot On and our lane chemicals.
Summer specials will begin 6/14/21 and are valid through 8/31/21. US Only.
You’re invited to the Kegel Virtual Showcase! Chris Chartrand, Gus Falgien, Don Agent, Del Warren, and Doug Dukes join together for a presentation about hot products, industry trends, tech tips and the latest things happening at Kegel.
We hope you are doing well during this difficult time. As you may be aware, we have decided to provide only digital catalogs this year. You may access our new digital catalogs at the links below:
We are writing to let you know that we have several cases of discontinued products still available for sale. Please note the batch dates on each product; though these are older batches, the products are still viable
Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, we have made some adjustments to our Annual Parts Sale.
PINSETTER PARTS
The following Kegel Pinsetter Part has been discontinued and is no longer available.
Due to multiple requests from the field concerning how this kit is packaged, we have decided to include the hardware effective 1/1/2024 for PPP-NBBWF (NO BEVEL BALL WHEEL FLANGE).
Kegel has done more investigation into the problem with the 162-7004 Upper Ball Wheel Guide Rollers.
Kegel wants to notify you of a packaging issue with part # 162-8073.
Unfortunately, these items will no longer be available once current inventory has been depleted.
We are excited to share that we have added a new item to our pinsetter parts line. Please find information below about our A-2 Rubber Pit Curtain.
We are always looking for new ways to help support our Distribution network. With that in mind, we are happy to share KEGEL HOT, an insider view that will share details about hot products and other opportunities. We hope you find this information helpful and as always, thank you for your support!
PPP-RAD, recently had a 50% increase to us from our supplier, and unfortunately the increase has caused us to discontinue this item after the existing stock is depleted.
We are writing today to make you aware that we are discontinuing our Triple P Steel Kickback Plate-Rear (Part #PPP-SRKP).
Summer specials will begin 6/14/21 and are valid through 8/31/21. US Only.
We are writing today to make you aware that we are discontinuing our Trip Rod Lever (Part #162-6223).
We are happy to announce that we have added two new items to our line of pinsetter parts compatible with GS® machines.
We hope you are doing well during this difficult time. As you may be aware, we have decided to provide only digital catalogs this year. You may access our new digital catalogs at the links below:
We would like to make you aware that we have made a change to our Pit Cushion Repair Kit (Part # 162-6045).
elow, you will find information about our 2020 Summer Specials. As we all find ourselves in a challenging time, we have improved the offers this year.
Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, we have made some adjustments to our Annual Parts Sale.
Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, we have made some adjustments to our Annual Parts Sale.
COACHING TOOLS
Since the introduction of Specto GO, we have had a few requests from customers to convert the system from portable to permanent.
As many of you are aware, Bowl Expo and BPAA are hosting a $90,000 rolloff to benefit BVL at next week’s trade show. Kegel has purchased 5 entries into this rolloff and is offering them as a special limited Bowl Expo promotion for Specto and Specto Go. We would also like to make you aware that our new pattern application will soon be available in the app store and we will be presenting this at Bowl Expo.
We are always looking for new ways to help support our Distribution network. With that in mind, we are happy to share KEGEL HOT, an insider view that will share details about hot products and other opportunities. We hope you find this information helpful and as always, thank you for your support!
Summer specials will begin 6/14/21 and are valid through 8/31/21. US Only.
Buy a Specto or Specto GO for your center and get $1000 off plus one TORCH-X and one ARROW free.
Buy a Specto or Specto GO for your program and get $1000 off plus one TORCH-X and one ARROW free.
You’re invited to the Kegel Virtual Showcase! Chris Chartrand, Gus Falgien, Don Agent, Del Warren, and Doug Dukes join together for a presentation about hot products, industry trends, tech tips and the latest things happening at Kegel.
We hope you are doing well during this difficult time. As you may be aware, we have decided to provide only digital catalogs this year. You may access our new digital catalogs at the links below:
As we continue to search for promotions that can accommodate the challenging times many bowling centers are facing, we have decided to launch a special on Specto and Specto Go.
We are excited to launch a Test Drive Program for our new Specto Go system. This will allow you to have a system in stock to use for demos
CENTER CARE PRODUCTS
Information regarding the packaging change for Revive Bowling Ball Cleaner.
We are excited to be running Winter Center Care Specials from November 15, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
This webinar will be hosted by Don Agent and Bill Walters and cover a variety of topics for mechanics.
We have several product updates we would like to make you aware of regarding Spot On and our lane chemicals.
Summer specials will begin 6/14/21 and are valid through 8/31/21. US Only.
As you may have seen, we recently included a pair of Bowling Buddies polybagged with International Bowling Industry magazine. This month, we will be doing this again with Bowling Center Management magazine.
Below, you will find a link to in-center marketing materials for centers to promote that they are offering Bowling Buddies. Please feel free to share this link with any customers currently using this product.
We would like to update you about the status of orders for Bowling Buddies. We are expecting our new stock to arrive around July 15th and will be working quickly to get all existing orders fulfilled as soon as we receive our inventory.
We are very excited for the release our new Advanced House Ball and Multi Purpose Cleaner, Micro Striker. With the growing concern over sanitation due to COVID-19,
We are very excited to share that we have now secured a supplier for our disposable shoe covers, Bowling Buddies.
After talking to several of our Distributors, we have decided to make a change to nomenclature we use to describe the sizes of Bowling Buddies.
We are very excited to share that we have now secured a supplier for our disposable shoe covers, Bowling Buddies.
As many of you are aware, Micro Striker was launched domestically in the United States earlier this month. Due to current shipping regulations, we are awaiting clarification
We will now be offering a 50-pack of tablets instead of a 6-pack of tablets. Our Starter Kit will also now be sold with 50 tablets instead of 12.
Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, we have made some adjustments to our Annual Parts Sale.