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Jersey Jack Pinball Relocates Manufacturing Operations
CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP), creator of premium pinball machines, will relocate its manufacturing operations from Lakewood, New Jersey to Elk Grove Village, Illinois, bringing fabrication into greater synergy with the design and engineering teams currently based in Bensenville Illinois, where JJP anticipates creating fifty or more new jobs. "First and foremost, I would like to thank all the employees in Lakewood for their hard work and dedication to Jersey Jack Pinball and the wider pinball industry. Their contributions are greatly appreciated," said Jack Guarnieri. "This move will allow JJP to remain competitive and efficient in the market. We look forward to creating an exciting, collaborative...
Jersey Jack Pinball Relocates Manufacturing Operations
CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP), creator of premium pinball machines, will relocate its manufacturing operations from Lakewood, New Jersey to Elk Grove Village, Illinois, bringing fabrication into greater synergy with the design and engineering teams currently based in Bensenville Illinois, where JJP anticipates creating fifty or more new jobs. "First and foremost, I would like to thank all the employees in Lakewood for their hard work and dedication to Jersey Jack Pinball and the wider pinball industry. Their contributions are greatly appreciated," said Jack Guarnieri. "This move will allow JJP to remain competitive and efficient in the market. We look forward to creating an exciting, collaborative...
Jim Joins Jack: Pinball Vet Jim Patla Takes JJP Post
Jersey Jack Pinball recently announced the hiring of Jim Patla as its COO. Patla brings more than 50 years of industry experience to the Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based pinball company. As chief operating officer, he will oversee business operations and “ensure that effective operational and financial procedures are in place.” “To be part of this very talented team and a company that is committed to being number one is a dream come true,” Patla said. “I can’t wait to see what the future holds.” Added JJP’s legendary designer Pat Lawlor: “Jim’s experience and knowledge of the industry is unparalleled. He’s an...
Jim Joins Jack: Pinball Vet Jim Patla Takes JJP Post
Jersey Jack Pinball recently announced the hiring of Jim Patla as its COO. Patla brings more than 50 years of industry experience to the Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based pinball company. As chief operating officer, he will oversee business operations and “ensure that effective operational and financial procedures are in place.” “To be part of this very talented team and a company that is committed to being number one is a dream come true,” Patla said. “I can’t wait to see what the future holds.” Added JJP’s legendary designer Pat Lawlor: “Jim’s experience and knowledge of the industry is unparalleled. He’s an...
Jersey Jack Pinball: Spotify Podcast Debut
Jersey Jack Pinball is proud to announce the official JJP podcast! Check out our first episode with JJPs very own, Brett Abess. Click the link below to listen: Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Jersey Jack Pinball: Spotify Podcast Debut
Jersey Jack Pinball is proud to announce the official JJP podcast! Check out our first episode with JJPs very own, Brett Abess. Click the link below to listen: Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Jersey Jack Makes Moves to Illinois
As we reported in February, Jersey Jack Pinball planned to relocate its manufacturing operations from Lakewood, N.J., to Elk Grove Village, Ill. That move has now been made and they’ve also relocated their development team from a different Illinois facility into the new digs as well. Company topper Jack Guarnieri said he’s really looking forward to the benefits of having everyone in one place working together. “It just makes sense,” he said. “You can do almost anything remotely these days, but there’s nothing like being able to walk up to someone and ask them to come take a look at something on...
Jersey Jack Makes Moves to Illinois
As we reported in February, Jersey Jack Pinball planned to relocate its manufacturing operations from Lakewood, N.J., to Elk Grove Village, Ill. That move has now been made and they’ve also relocated their development team from a different Illinois facility into the new digs as well. Company topper Jack Guarnieri said he’s really looking forward to the benefits of having everyone in one place working together. “It just makes sense,” he said. “You can do almost anything remotely these days, but there’s nothing like being able to walk up to someone and ask them to come take a look at something on...
Andy Clure Surprises Dad With Willy Wonka
After spending a few months at the hospital and in rehab following a car accident, John Clure returned home on March 7. His son, Andy Clure, had been going to Florida to visit and take care of his parents before the stay-at-home order went into effect. In an effort to cheer up Dad, Clure rented a Willy Wonka pinball machine from a local arcade. John Clure with the Willy Wonka pinball machine. “I cannot tell you how excited and thrilled he was when they showed up with the delivery,” Clure wrote to pinmaker Jersey Jack Guarnieri. “I was on the phone with...
Andy Clure Surprises Dad With Willy Wonka
After spending a few months at the hospital and in rehab following a car accident, John Clure returned home on March 7. His son, Andy Clure, had been going to Florida to visit and take care of his parents before the stay-at-home order went into effect. In an effort to cheer up Dad, Clure rented a Willy Wonka pinball machine from a local arcade. John Clure with the Willy Wonka pinball machine. “I cannot tell you how excited and thrilled he was when they showed up with the delivery,” Clure wrote to pinmaker Jersey Jack Guarnieri. “I was on the phone with...
Jersey Jack Now Supporting Bluetooth
During a seminar at Pinball Expo over the weekend, Jersey Jack announced their games would be able to connect to Bluetooth headphones. “What that means is that if you have Bluetooth wireless headphones, you can connect those to a Jersey Jack Pinball game on location so you can hear the game sounds better – directly through your headphones,” said company founder Jack Guarnieri. There will be a button on the front of the game, or you can hold in the right flipper to be prompted to find and pair your headphones. This will be available to all games if you...
Jersey Jack Now Supporting Bluetooth
During a seminar at Pinball Expo over the weekend, Jersey Jack announced their games would be able to connect to Bluetooth headphones. “What that means is that if you have Bluetooth wireless headphones, you can connect those to a Jersey Jack Pinball game on location so you can hear the game sounds better – directly through your headphones,” said company founder Jack Guarnieri. There will be a button on the front of the game, or you can hold in the right flipper to be prompted to find and pair your headphones. This will be available to all games if you...