Set up in October 2005 through a merger agreement between Qubica and AMF Bowling Products, QubicaAMF Worldwide is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of bowling products in the world. With worldwide headquarters near Richmond, Virginia, and European headquarters in Bologna, Italy, the group offers a complete line of innovative and technically advanced solutions for new and existing bowling and entertainment centers.
QubicaAMF Worldwide employs over 600 people and registered 2009 turnover of $ 138 m, half of which realized in the North American market.
QubicaAMF Worldwide's growth plan hinges on further increasing its market share by consolidating its current leadership and by developing integrated and innovative solutions for the customers.
In 2001, BS Private Equity acquired, together with IPEF III, a stake of about 20% in Qubica, the world leader in the scoring systems for bowling centers. In 2005, a merger agreement was defined between Qubica and the US company AMF Bowling Products, providing BS Private Equity and IPEF III with a 17% stake.
The investment aims at supporting the new group in its growth and diversification plans.