COMPANY PROFILES
The Art of Casino Chair
Design PATIR CASINO SEATING
P atir Casino Seating is an internationally renowned seating specialist that has been active in the gaming market for 25 years , delivering premium seating solutions for gaming and hospitality areas . Founded in Munich , Germany , in 1991 , Patir has influenced the casino seating industry with its original innovations and capabilities .
The secret of the company ’ s success always has been a proprietary design of exceptional quality while maintaining high standards in both comfort and ergonomics .
Exceptional craftsmanship Patir ' s philosophy always has been focused on ultimate chair quality . Player seating is subject to wear and tear , and therefore must be manufactured according to the highest quality standards ; the fabrics used must be exceptionally robust . Patir chairs are built to last , and are qualityapproved by the highest German testing institute , the TUV Rheinland .
Design and comfort The Patir credo also encompasses creating original chair designs . The company strives to highlight its innovative style and design , and as a result has earned an excellent reputation as an industry trend-setter for casino seating . Patir also understands that casino guests and operators expect comfortable chairs . After all , comfort has a direct influence on a player ’ s length of stay at a gaming machine .
Custom-made products With in-house production , Patir is able to manufacture individual seating solutions that are custom-tailored to clients ’ needs . The company can satisfy all customer requests in terms of design and technical features .
Accuracy , Integrity and Buying Power PURCHASING MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL
P urchasing Management International is the leading FF & E and OS & E purchasing company in the gaming industry . With extensive experience in large luxury gaming projects , working with the leading designers , architects and owners , PMI offers owners the accuracy , integrity and buying power necessary to successfully work on the most demanding gaming projects .
The company has purchased and installed more than $ 2 billion in hotel , resort and casino furnishings , operating
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equipment and systems worldwide . PMI ’ s services include FF & E and OS & E purchasing for renovation and new construction , operating supplies purchasing and advisory services for capital budgeting , inventories and due diligence for acquisitions and valuations .
In Las Vegas , PMI recently completed the renovations of the 800-room Bellagio Spa Tower , the 400-room Bellagio Suites Tower
Sustainability It is not uncommon for gaming machines to be in constant use . Casino operators appreciate the availability of a full inventory of spare parts and the simplicity in replacing them . Patir ’ s Easy Change System , coupled with extraordinarily fast delivery times , assures every part of any Patir chair can be replaced quickly in just a few simple steps .
Innovation Patir is the supplier for many major players in the international casino and entertainment industry . Although Patir ’ s permanent technical and design innovations have revolutionized the seating habits in casinos worldwide , the company does not rest on its laurels . Instead , it continually pushes product development and optimization through initiatives and consultation with major industry players .
Full-service branch in Las Vegas Patir now has a U . S . base of operations in Las Vegas , offering fullservice capabilities to ensure customers receive exceptional pre-sale and post-sale support .
For more information , contact Patir at 209-915-9032 , info @ patirseating . com or visit patirseating . com .
and the 1,100-room Tropicana . In the past , PMI has completed major works at Caesars Palace , Trump International , MGM Grand , Harrah ’ s , Treasure Island , Mirage , Hard Rock and Station Casinos ’ Red Rock Resort . Outside of Las Vegas , PMI has worked on casinos from the East to West Coast including Revel , Borgata , Harrah ’ s Cherokee , Wind Creek Casino , Wild Horse Pass Casino and Sandia Casino . PMI expertly advises Indian gaming clients , tribal associations and native nations as part of their economic development activities .
PMI uses a unique purchasing management system to deliver the speed and accuracy required by gaming projects . PMI ’ s experienced staff is the best in the industry , and has deep vendor knowledge plus the creativity to keep projects moving forward under the pressure of a gaming project ’ s requirements . PMI ’ s system of checks and balances includes a separate expediting department to control the custom approval process , project deliveries and final delivery costs . Time and again , PMI saves clients money and time .
PMI ’ s mission is to provide a select number of clients worldwide with its proven purchasing , renovation and technical expertise at the best quality and pricing obtainable in the industry . For more information , visit pmiconnect . com .
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