AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBER PROFILE
Company / Industrial Polishing Services, Inc. (IPS) Web address /
www.ipsfinishing.com AGEM Membership level / Associate
Description / IPS has been in the Decorative Metal Finishing industry for over 35 years, by providing high quality, business to business metal surface finishing and more. IPS is ISO 9001:2015 certified and through the use of internal audits, quality planning, continuous improvement and corrective
actions, the company provides high quality finished products and services.
New products for 2019 / IPS is currently expanding its powder coating capabilities and offering more variety of colours. Te company is also looking to offer Plating on Plastics as it is a business that keeps growing in the industry. Early this year IPS received a visit from CBP personnel to conduct a C-TPAT revalidation, in which IPS’ company supply chain security measures were verified to assure they are accurate and are
being followed. In addition, IPS were the first company locally to be certified with the new ISO 9001:2015 version, and the second one at a state level. IPS have more than 15 years
providing decorative metal finishing services for the gaming industry and specialises in medium to high volume
production runs. Contact IPS if you have any metal finishing
requirements. If for some reason IPS is not able to assist you, the company will gladly refer clients to those suited to one- time only, restoration, or low volume orders.
Forthcoming events / IPS plans to exhibit at this year’s SEMA 2019 event in Las Vegas. Te company also plans to attend: the AMCON Show in Houston, TX (September), Westec in Long Beach, CA (September), Design-2-Part Show in
Pasadena, CA (October) and the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, NV (October).
AGEM INDEX
The AGEM Index increased in June 2019 by 22.34 points to 505.34 points, a 4.6 per cent gain from May 2019. The AGEM Index's May 2019 growth was driven by a 5.5 per cent increase in the stock price of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), which rose from AU$29.12 to AU$30.72. The stock was responsible for 13.96 points of the AGEM Index's monthly growth. Crane Co. (CR) experienced a 9.1 per cent stock price gain from $76.46 to $83.44, which led to a contribution of 6.86 points. Overall, most AGEM Index companies reported increases in stock price during the month, with eight trending positively and five moving negatively. The major stock indices also performed strongly as the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 gained 7.2 percent and 6.9 percent, respectively.
AGEM is an international trade association representing manufacturers of electronic gaming devices, systems, lotteries and components for the gaming industry. The Association works to further the interests of gaming equipment manufacturers throughout the world. Through political action, tradeshow partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM and its member organisations have assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a positive business environment.
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
AGEM Key Board of Directors Actions l Recent developments in Japan have seen the creation of the Preparation Office of Japan Casino Regulatory Commission. Tis government body is looking to set up a preliminary gaming laboratory to test equipment and systems in readiness for the introduction of integrated resorts and has contacted AGEM requesting introductions to member suppliers.
l AGEM has agreed to contribute US$12,500 toward a new study entitled Gaming Industry Overview which is being conducted by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (IIJ-UNAM). Te study will cover the entire industry in Mexico and is being supported by the main trade associations in the region as well as the largest operators, including Codere, Cirsa, Caliente, Orenes, Juega y Juega and Palacio de los Numeros.
l Te Canadian Gaming Summit recently took place June 18-20 in Edmonton. Te event continues to be a main focus for the industry in the region and AGEM were proud sponsors. Tis year’s event saw more than 800 attendees and featured some new items with a focus on ‘Driving Change’ with specialized training and discussion, a Plenary Stage and new Summit Marketplace area combining the trade floor and reception space.
l AGEM members approved the annual contribution of $50,000 for funding to the Problem Gambling Center. which provides evaluation, individual, and group counseling services to those who have gambling problems and the family and friends of clients who are affected by gambling, without regard of their ability to pay. Te facility has been renamed the Dr. Robert Hunter International Problem Gambling Center after its founder who sadly passed away last year.
l AGEM welcomed three new Associate members in the July meeting. Clarion Gaming, based in London, is a global business that delivers exceptional outcomes and experiences for customers through live events, supported by training and content, in every active gaming market and vertical; Enterprise Holdings, the transportation provider based in Las Vegas, has a global network that covers more than 90 countries, 100,000 dedicated team members, and more than 1.9 million vehicles taking customers wherever they need to go; MdME Lawyers, based in Macau, is a leading full service law firm involved in most of the key projects that have shaped the economic landscape over the last decade.
Events and Activities l Nominations for the AGEM Memorial Awards Honoring Jens Halle and Peter Mead are
open. Nominees should have a minimum of 10 years working in the industry and possess the qualities that both men displayed. Te winners will be announced and presented during G2E Las Vegas in October. Please visit
www.AGEM.org for more information.
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