August 21, 2006

Contact: Bryan DeSena
Roddan Paolucci Roddan
(310) 791-2759

Industry Leader Adds Award-Winning Southeast Presence

El Segundo, CA – Classic Party Rentals, the leading event rental company in the U.S., has announced the acquisition of Atlanta Party Plus and Carolina Party Plus. With this acquisition, Classic Party Rentals continues its strong growth in the event industry and expands geographically into Georgia and North Carolina. Classic now has 18 locations and generates combined annual revenue of $180 million.

Atlanta Party Plus, a market leader for over 38 years, has won numerous awards, including Party Rental Company of the Year from Event Solutions and the Atlanta Consumer Choice Award. Carolina Party Plus has been in business for over 15 years and has an unmatched reputation for customer service. Both locations were owned and operated by Worldwide Rents, which has now been acquired by Classic Party Rentals.

Through its two locations, the company provides rentals for prestigious clients such as the Georgia Aquarium, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., Wolfgang Puck, AVP Volleyball Tournament, Wachovia Golf Championship, Georgia World Congress Center, Dennis Dean Catering, Georgia Tech, Zoo Atlanta, Coca Cola, Delta Airlines and Emory University.

Classic Party Rentals supports a wide range of high–profile events, including Hollywood awards shows and premieres, celebrity weddings, charity events, and intimate private affairs, as well as a wide range of national events, including automobile product roadshows, golf tournaments, auto racing events and professional tennis events. Classic offers a broad inventory of china, glassware, flatware, linens, designer furniture, tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment, and is also a leading nationwide provider of tents, clear span structures, power generation, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and sub–flooring.

“With the exciting acquisitions of Atlanta Party Plus and Charlotte Party Plus we now have market–leading operations in Georgia and North Carolina, part of an important and growing Southeast market,” said John Campanelli, CEO of Classic Party Rentals. “These two locations strengthen the Classic Party Rentals brand with their excellent reputations for customer service, strong management teams, and skilled sales and operations teams. We are particularly excited that the experienced management team of Chris Stenglein and Rich Crabtree will be staying on to manage and grow our business in the Southeast.”

Classic’s new locations will be named Classic Party Rentals–Atlanta and Classic Party Rentals–Charlotte.

“We look forward to providing our clients new services, such as structures, power, HVAC and sub-flooring by coordinating with Classic’s Miami, Florida operation,” said Stenglein. “In addition, we will be purchasing new table top items to give our clients an even wider selection of rentals.”

About Classic Party Rentals
Classic Party Rentals is the nation’s leading full service event rental company. Classic Party Rentals facilitates a wide range of events including high-profile Hollywood award shows and premieres, memorable weddings, charity galas, and intimate private affairs. Classic Party Rentals also collaborates on national events including automobile product launches, golf tournaments, auto racing, and professional tennis tournaments.

Classic Party Rentals is ranked number–one by the Zagat Survey as the “highest rated of the major party rental sources.” Classic Party Rentals is also a multiple winner of the prestigious Special Events Gala Award – the industry’s highest honor. Classic Party Rentals continues to grow; adding Atlanta Party Plus and Carolina Party Plus to its network of locations that now includes Southern California offices and warehouse in El Segundo, Culver City, Orange County, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Palm Desert; Northern California offices and warehouses in San Francisco, Modesto, and Sacramento; Tri–Rentals locations in Phoenix, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico; Ducky-Bob’s Party & Tent Rentals in Dallas, Texas. Unique Tabletop Rentals, Classic Tents, and Prime Event Group all service the nationwide rental market. For more information, please visit www.classicpartyrentals.com.

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