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Announce Eprad Acquisition<br />
Of Applications Group,<br />
Inc.<br />
Eprad, Inc.. has acquired Applications<br />
Group. Inc.. Toledo, a pioneer in the development<br />
and manufacture of plasma data<br />
and graphics terminals, Al Boudouris, president<br />
of Eprad, announced.<br />
Comment ing on the acquisition. Boudouris<br />
explained the mutual benefits to be<br />
realized. "Eprad's resources and personnel<br />
will be utilized to enlarge the product lines<br />
and services offered by AOI," he said, "and<br />
AGl's in-depth technology and personnel<br />
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will contribute importantly in the development<br />
of Eprad products and systems for the<br />
theatre industry."<br />
Boudouris noted that the two companies<br />
had worked together closely prior to the<br />
acquisition, with Dr. William Petty. Eprad<br />
vice-president, being an officer of each.<br />
Continental Bondware<br />
Joins Corporate Group<br />
In a move of major corporate realignment.<br />
Continental Bondware became a<br />
member of Continental Group, Inc., formerly<br />
Continental Can Co., Inc.<br />
A division of Continental Diversified In-<br />
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If you've installed new equipment or made other improvements in your<br />
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The Editor<br />
MODERN THEATRE<br />
Continental Bondware markets dis-<br />
dustries,<br />
posable cups, plates and food containers<br />
for institutional, fast-food and carry-out<br />
markets. Among the products offered are<br />
popcorn cups, tubs and Con-O-Sport beverage<br />
dispensing system. Also included are the<br />
trademarked lines of Bondware, China-<br />
Therm, Conocup and Heavyware.<br />
The Continental Group consists of Continental<br />
Can Co., Continental Forest Industries<br />
and Continental Diversified Industries.<br />
Len Perre<br />
Manager at<br />
for<br />
Named General<br />
Canrad-Hanovia<br />
en Perre, vice-president of marketim<br />
Canrad-Hanovia, Inc., has been ap<br />
pointed general man<br />
ager of the Newark<br />
based company's lam),<br />
division. He will con<br />
tinue in his executiv'<br />
capacity.<br />
A graduate of th<br />
Newark College o<br />
Engineering with dc<br />
grees in electrical er,<br />
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Len Perre<br />
marketing manager<br />
gineering and manage<br />
ment, Perre joine<br />
Canrad-Hanovia a<br />
Previously he had bee<br />
affiliated with the Agastat division. Ami<br />
race Corp.. Bulova Watch Co. and th<br />
Kearfott division. General Precision, Inc.<br />
Texas Theatre Owner<br />
Praises Osram Bulbs<br />
A theatre supply dealer received a left'<br />
recently from Arlie Crites, owner of tl<br />
Walnut Twin Theatre, Garland, Tex., r<br />
garding his Osram xenon XBO 1600 "<br />
OFR projection lamp. It was not a cor<br />
plaint; more a pat on the back, really, f<br />
the West German bulb manufacturer ai<br />
Macbeth Sales Corp., which markets<br />
The bulb, guaranteed for at least 2,01'<br />
hours, had been burning five<br />
times as Ion<br />
In operation since May, 1972, at t 1<br />
Walnut Twin, the bulb had run up 10,006<br />
hours before it was replaced, Crites sa.<br />
not because it had burned out, but rath,<br />
because it had dimmed slightly, "perha';<br />
some 20 per cent." He explained that t<br />
had been used at 60 amperes without vaancc,<br />
possibly explaining the extended lit.<br />
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in good condition," it will be retained lr<br />
use as a spare.<br />
Crites added that the same model lap<br />
for the second auditorium to date has -<br />
corded 9,636 hours of performance.<br />
BUSINESS REPLY ENVELOPE<br />
First Class Permit No. 874 - Section 34.9 PL&R -<br />
Kansas City, Mo.<br />
BOXOFFICE-MODERN THEATRE<br />
THIS SIDE OUT<br />
825 Van Brunt Blvd.<br />
KANSAS CITY, MO. 64124<br />
SMPTE Catalog Read]<br />
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The 1977 catalog of test materials for e<br />
motion picture and television industriesis<br />
now available from the Society of Motn<br />
Picture and Television Engineers.<br />
Items featured in the free booklet indue<br />
films and slides to check film projector jrformance<br />
and films for verifying mcie<br />
sound reproducing equipment.<br />
The MODERN THEATRE SECT) I III