2009年5月14日星期四

Phantom Fireworks opens showroom

Phantom Fireworks, America's largest consumer fireworks retailer, announced the grand opening of the company's newest full-line consumer fireworks retail showroom, Phantom of Indianapolis/Carmel, conveniently located off Interstate 69 at Exit 1.
The new showroom is one of more than 50 permanent showrooms in 13 states for the Ohio-based industry leader, which also operates over 1,200 temporary tent and stands in 17 states.
Work on the 7,200 square foot facility started in March and was completed in just two months; in time for the May grand opening.
The new facility will have a three-person management team--led by manager Chris Beeler--with four year-round employees. Another 50 employees will be hired on a seasonal basis. Beeler, formerly manager of the Phantom showroom in Allenton, Wisc., is entering his 7th fireworks season with the company.
To help consumers get the most bang out of their summer, Phantom of Indianapolis/Carmel is offering a buy one get one for free deal on the entire fireworks line through the Fourth of July, as well as a buy one get two free deal on selected items through Independence Day and an early order bonus that expires on June 21.
For directions to the new Indianapolis/Carmel showroom, or to find your nearest Phantom location, log onto www.fireworks.com



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2009年5月6日星期三

Hudson River to be site of Macy's July 4 fireworks

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the nation's largest July Fourth fireworks shows will be held on the Hudson River this year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of English explorer Henry Hudson's voyage to New York.
The Macy's extravaganza usually is held on the East River and can be seen from Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The pyrotechnics were last staged on the Hudson in 2000 and were viewed by spectators on Manhattan's West Side and across the river in New Jersey.
Macy's says six barges along the West Side will fire 40,000 shells in tune with patriotic songs.
The Hudson is where the fireworks show began in 1958. The show attracts millions of spectators and is televised nationwide.
Henry Hudson sailed the river in 1609 in the Dutch-flagged Half Moon while trying to find a passage to Asia.



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2009年5月4日星期一

County Commission Repeals Firework's Ban


Saline County Commissioners Friday morning rescinded a 28-year-old ban on fireworks.
Commissioners first voted unanimously to allow the sale of fireworks in the county, and then voted to allow the discharge of fireworks. Only one person spoke against rescinding the ban during a public hearing prior to the vote. Citing safety and fire concerns, Saline County Rural Fire District #5 Chief David Turner spoke against legalizing fireworks.
Two citizens spoke in favor of fireworks, including John Miller who has operated a fireworks stand just across the county line in Ottawa County for decades, and Merlin Stevens.
Commissioner Randy Duncan noted that recently Reno County rescinded its ban on fireworks, and shortly after the City of Hutchinson did the same. He hopes that the City of Salina does the same. Duncan said that back in 1981 the county ban prompted Salina and other communities in Saline County to pass similar bans. He hopes that Friday's action will prompt them to now rescind those bans.
Commissioner John Reynolds said that the action is simply giving some rights back to citizens that have been taken away. He cited the recent TEA Party in Salina that attracted over 700 people to protest rights that have been taken away.
Commissioner Jerry Fowler also cited personal rights, and said that this gives back to citizens the right to celebrate Independence Day.
The new law will allow fireworks to be discharged in unincorporated areas of the county, with the land owner's permission.

Point of sale: The fireworks store


When it comes to fireworks, the free market rules. You can buy them in stores, online and even off the back of a truck in some places. As for product, the choices go on forever: You've got your old standby burning schoolhouses and Roman candles. Then there's the new stuff: Zombies, Mummy's Curses and Big Bubbas. If it explodes, you can probably buy it. And thanks to the Internet, you can learn all you need to know - and even view product demos - before you buy. Chalk one up for the consumer.
Estimated annual retail fireworks sales in Canada: $25 million
Annual sales growth: 5%
World capital of the industry: Liuyang, China (home to 75% of global fireworks production)
Number of Canadian manufacturers: 0
Biggest fireworks retailers in Canada: Mystic Distributing Co. Ltd., Victory Fireworks, Rocket Fireworks
Crucial sales driver: Good weather
Minimum age to buy fireworks in Canada: 18
Top fireworks holidays: Canada Day, Victoria Day, Halloween (in B.C.), St. Jean Baptiste (in Quebec)
Key Industry Wisdom: Fireworks are like liquor; sales go up when people have something to celebrate
Biggest recent change in the industry: Internet sales Percentage of fireworks sold via Internet: 20% to 25%
Retail channel with highest product mark-ups: Off the backs of trucks (as much as 200%)
Percentage of sales from trucks or other temporary locations: 10%
Best advice for a successful amateur show: Even if most of your rockets are duds,
a good finale with your flashiest, most expensive purchase is a surefire way to save the day
Most popular finale product: The Menace (around $30)