June 11, 2008

Industry Leader Enters Prestigious Hamptons Market,
Move Will Help Classic Serve New York Clients Year Round

NEW YORK, New York — Classic Party Rentals, the leading event rental company in the U.S., has announced the acquisition of Water Mill Party, which primarily serves the Hamptons market from its location in Water Mill, New York. Classic Party Rentals’ growing network now includes 35 locations nationwide.

Water Mill Party has a reputation for exquisite design capabilities, specialty table top items, and outstanding customer service. Combining its capabilities with Classic’s existing East Coast network is expected to yield significant benefits to clients. Classic’s Manhattan showroom will give Water Mill clients improved event planning support. Water Mill clients will also gain access to greater inventory options and additional resources for larger events through Classic’s Bronx-based warehouse.

“Since our entry into the New York market, Classic has been very well received. With the addition of Water Mill Party to our Manhattan and Bronx locations, we now have the leading event rental network in New York,” said John Campanelli, CEO of Classic Party Rentals.

Added Lance York, General Manager of Classic New York, “Recently, our clients have been asking us to handle their events in the Hamptons. With our new Water Mill location we will be able to serve them even better.”

Water Mill Party has supported a variety of high-profile events and clients in the Hamptons and Manhattan, including events at Wolffer Vineyards, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Bride Wore Pink for Brides Magazine, and caterers including Great Performances, Olivier Cheng, Art of Eating, A Small Affair and Creative Edge.

“We have worked with Classic New York on many large events and have found them to be an excellent partner,” said Christine Merser, co-owner of Water Mill Party, who will continue to lead the operation under the Classic Party Rentals banner. “Formalizing the relationship was the logical next step for us to grow the business. Our employees are particularly excited about the future with Classic’s support. Clients will realize that their preferred local rental company, Water Mill Party, is now much stronger with greater capabilities.”

Classic will re-brand and continue to operate the business at the existing location in Water Mill, New York. Classic’s existing New York team will work together with the Water Mill staff to provide greater client service and options.

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, and was named Event Solutions magazine’s 2006 Rental Company of the Year.

Classic Party Rentals continues to grow; its network of locations now includes 11 offices and warehouses throughout California, including San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Francisco; 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; New York; Washington D.C.; Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hilton Head, South Carolina; 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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