Event Rental Industry Leader Expands Geographic Presence in North Carolina

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Classic Party Rentals, the leading event rental company in the U.S., has announced the acquisition of Party Showcase, a leading party rental source in Raleigh, NC. The acquisition furthers Classic Party Rentals’ robust growth in the event industry and solidifies its presence in the growing market throughout the Southeastern United States.

Party Showcase, founded in 1989, was one of the first party rental companies in Raleigh. As a pioneer and market leader in North Carolina for over 18 years, Party Showcase provides rentals for high-profile events in the Research Triangle Park region including UNC’s Tarheel Town and the Rex Hospital Open, and for prestigious clients such as Forest Creek Country Club and the Coral Bay Club.

“I was very happy to find a partner which will allow our local business to continue flourishing, said Brad Turlington, President and Owner of Party Showcase. “Our clients and employees will be well served. I am also excited to be part of a larger network that is helping create memorable events throughout the entire Southeast region.”

Classic will continue to operate the business at the existing Raleigh location and will re-brand it as Classic Party Rentals. Mark Miller, who has 18 years of experience in the local party rental industry, will stay on as Vice President and General Manager. Turlington will lead Party Showcase’s integration into the Classic network.

“The events industry in the Southeast U.S. is growing rapidly, and the response to our recent entry into Charlotte has been overwhelmingly positive,” said John Campanelli, CEO of Classic Party Rentals. “We see the same unmet demand for professional, high quality service in the Triangle. With its world-renowned universities, numerous Fortune 500 offices, government and research institutions, cultural attractions, and a healthy economy, Raleigh has been a priority for Classic for some time. By adding the high-caliber Party Showcase team to the Classic family, we now have a strong foundation for growth throughout North Carolina.”

“I am thrilled to continue to run the most trusted rental company in the Triangle area, now backed by the best rental company in the country,” added Miller. “Our clients already know that they can rely on us for top-notch customer service, high-quality equipment, a service-oriented sales team and skilled installation teams. And now by joining forces with Classic, we will offer even more options to our clients. We look forward to helping Classic become the premiere rental company for the entire Southeast region.”

About Classic Party Rentals

Classic Party Rentals is the nation’s leading full service event rental company. The Classic network supports a wide range of events, including the most basic table and chair rental order to high-profile Hollywood awards shows, premieres, celebrity weddings, charity events, and intimate private affairs, as well as a wide range of national events, including automobile product road shows, 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, heating, air conditioning and sub-flooring.

Classic Party Rentals recently won the Event Solutions Spotlight Award as the best rental company in the industry and 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; its network of locations now includes Southern California offices and warehouse in El Segundo, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley, Culver City, Orange County, San Diego, and Palm Desert; Northern California offices and warehouses in San Francisco, Napa Valley, Modesto, and Sacramento; Tri-Rentals locations in Phoenix, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico; Ducky-Bob’s Party & Tent Rentals in Dallas, Texas; Panache in Pompano Beach, West Palm Beach, and Lakeland, Florida; Southeast offices and warehouses in Atlanta, Georgia, Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, and Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina. 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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