Growth Presents Geographic Expansion in Chicago

LOS ANGELES, Calif. Classic Party Rentals, the leading event rental company in the U.S., has announced the acquisition of Chicago Party Rental, one of the first party rental companies in the industry. With this acquisition, Classic Party Rentals gains an immediate and strong presence in the important Chicagoland market, as well as added capabilities in the national events market.

Chicago Party Rental, founded in 1967, has served the greater Chicago area and beyond for 40 years. The company provides rentals for high-profile events in the region including the Presidential Democratic Debate, Chicago premieres for Ocean’s 13 and Bee Movie, and prestigious clients such as Dwayne Wade Foundation, Abbot Labs, British Petroleum, Levy Restaurants, Compass Group, and the Chicago Bulls, Bears and White Sox. The company has also provided tenting and equipment for high-profile events around the country including the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction, Phoenix Open, Kentucky Derby Races, and various NASCAR and PGA events.

“We have grown our business significantly over the years and wanted to take it to the next level,” said Ben Shipper IV, who will continue with the company as General Manager. “Joining the Classic team ensures our business will continue to flourish. Our clients and employees will be well served. Our team is excited that we are joining and strengthening the leading rental network in the industry. Like Classic, clients rely on us for our premium customer service, high-quality equipment, and skilled installation teams.”

Classic will continue to operate the business at the company’s existing locations and will re-brand the company as Classic Party Rentals. In addition to Ben Shipper IV, Vice President Gary Braun will continue to lead the national events business.

“As the leading company in one of the top markets in the country, Chicago Party Rental has developed into a fantastic business,” said John Campanelli, CEO of Classic Party Rentals. “We share their dedication to clients and employees, core values and approach to the business. By strategically adding the experienced Chicago Party Rental team to the Classic family, we gain a strong hub to branch out from in the Midwest and we can now better serve our Chicago-based clients, national accounts with local operations, and large national events. ”

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 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; East Coast and Midwest offices and warehouses in Chicago, Illinois, New York, New York, Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, and Charlottesville, Virginia. 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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