Bowling boomed in China in the 1990s. Tens of thousands of lanes were built in a very few years throughout the country. Most of the equipment was supplied by Brunswick, AMF and other companies from the USA. But unfortunately, bowling declined just as quickly as it arose. Many bowling centers have closed in the last few years, making used bowling equipment readily available in China. (Click to see centers before removal)
The unusual up-and-down of the Chinese bowling market has made available very good quality used equipment at bargain prices. Bowling experts familiar with world bowling markets know what opportunities await in China. That is why many worldwide distributors are coming to China to buy high-quality used equipment.
Besides being the source of quality used equipment, China has also become the world's major source for new bowling products. Many of the major brands in the industry have been sourcing products from their OEM in China for many years. A very large percentage of house balls and rental shoes for the world are being made here. So are pinsetter parts, synthetic lanes, bowling furniture, etc. Many of the same bowling products you may purchase from USA or else where are not only available with equal quality in China, but at prices usually much lower.
It is not an industry secret any more that China is at the moment the world's major source for quality used bowling equipment, and that China has also become the world's manufacturing base for all kinds of bowling products, with good or bad quality.
If there is still any secret, perhaps it is which company in China is the most reliable source for these products.
Longmarch buys from defunct bowling centers equipment originally manufactured by Brunswick and AMF only, namely Brunswick A-2, GS96, GS98, GSX, AMF82-70, AMF82-90XL, AMF8800, etc. which are time-proven reliable machines. (see Bowling Centers built with Equipment from Longmarch)
Professionally refurbished and tested. Hassle-free
Frank Zhao, owner of Longmarch Bowling, started his bowling career in 1994 with refurbished equipment installation. Since then, Frank and his employees have installed over 1,000 lanes new and used equipment inside and outside of China. Therefore Longmarch understands what a nightmare it could be if your equipment is broken or parts missing from your order.
We do everything possible to make our equipment HASSLE-FREE.
We refurbish all mechanical devices such as pinsetters, ball returns and power lifts, replacing all broken parts, repainting where it is necessary. We test each and every device before shipping to our customers. Our refurbished equipment looks like new and functions same as new.
Rich experience in installation and tech support
After years of dismantling, reassembling the machines in Longmarch factory, many of Longmarch technicians know those bowling machines inside out. Therefore Longmarch can proudly boast it has the best installation technicians in the industry.
The rich experience in equipment installation, maintenance and repair, together with its unique website and its ability to supply parts makes it possible to assist our customers whenever you need us.
Responsible and Reliable --- You can trust Longmarch Bowling!
Founder and owner of the company, Frank Zhao, was a middle school teacher for seven years from the age of 18, and presented with the Model Teacher Award. After working for Reebok and other companies, he earned his MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree in the U.K.
Frank has been in the bowling industry since 1994, winning a wide reputation as hard-working and knowledgeable entrepreneur. We at Longmarch Bowling, with Frank's leadership, always try to give our customers the best products and best service. When a problem does occur, we don't make excuses to deny our responsibilities, we make it right! Doing business with Longmarch, you will be working with very honest, hard-working people. No tricks, no gimmicks. It is sure to be a very pleasant experience for you.
Prices vary with quantity, models and your specific requirements, among other factors. But it is usually around US$15,000 per lane, which is about 1/2 - 1/3the prices of new equipment from the original manufacturers.
In China only companies with an export license are authorised to export. For those companies without an export license, they can only export through another company with the license.
Yes. Longmarch does have its own Import & Export License which allows the company to deal with any buyers directly without going through an export agent. You will not deal with any third party to complete the transaction.
Longmarch knows how to handle all aspects of exporting and shipping. With years experience, Longmarch has a standardised procedure to prepare all documents and arranging loading etc. You can rest assured that the whole shipping process will be handled by Longmarch staff with their professionalism and expertise. There will be no headaches for you to deal with.
A 40-foot container can accommodate 3-4 lanes of equipment. Longmarch Bowling's factory is in Shanghai, a major sea port city in the east of China where your equipment will be shipped from. You can calculate your shipping cost based on this.
