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The Dutch theming company Jora Vision announced today a partnership with the American company Adventure Golf Services (AGS).
Known for creating innovative miniature golf courses, both are launching a new initiative for the creation of outdoor adventure golf and related products in the European and Asian markets. According to the companies, this new concept is answering the consumer need for outdoor miniature golf experiences.
The system that will be used is described to be flexible and easy to implement. It will be suitable for all weather conditions and ideal for camping grounds or bungalow parks for example. Jora Vision will develop different themes such as a mountain landscape or a jungle, according to the customers needs. Through this cooperation, the companies report that miniature golf will become more spectacular.
Based in Michigan, AGS is specialise in creative, innovative and custom miniature golf designs, miniature golf construction services, cruise line, modular/portable and sports field recreation products. Jora Vision is an award-winning leader in the European and Asian leisure industry and considered to be one of Europe's premier design and production companies in the themed mini golf entertainment sector.
Jan Maarten de Raad, Jora Vision managing director commented: "In the last 10 years we have built many themed indoor miniature golf courses, including a venue in Belgium which received a THEA award. With this cooperation we rain force each other and we can work to bring this great family experience to be immersive in outdoor situations”.
AGS vice president Scott Lundmark said: “For us, it's a way to springboard and expand our presence overseas while allowing Jora Vision to bring our 30-plus years experience in miniature golf design, construction, fabrication and panel expertise to the marketplace. Together we bring outdoor adventure golf to a higher level”.
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