USA Lightning Acquires Vtail Assets

USA Lightning Acquires Vtail's Assets, Unveiling Next-Gen Toys, Vending, and Gaming and Arcade Solutions to Supercharge Profitability

[Scottsdale,AZ) Today USA Lightning announced the acquisition of the assets of Vtail, unlocking a bold new era of innovative products and tools designed to boost profitability for family leisure and entertainment businesses, vending operators, game developers and distributors. By combining Vtail's proven devices with USA Lightning's analytics, automation, and support ecosystem, the unified company will accelerate time-to-value and deliver extraordinary, scalable solutions across the amusement, toy, vending and automated retail spaces.

Under the terms of the agreement, USA Lightning will acquire Vtail's intellectual property, customer agreements, and select manufacturing and distribution assets. The integration will enable a cohesive ecosystem that blends Vtail's device portfolio with USA Lightning's data-driven platforms to optimize throughput, engagement, and margins for operators and manufacturers alike.

"Today's announcement isn't just a transaction; it's a bold leap into a future where toy, vending, and game experiences are smarter, more engaging, and incredibly profitable," said Aaron Pelto, CEO of USA Lightning. "This acquisition empowers us to deliver an expanded suite of tools and solutions that will unlock new levels of profitability for Vtail customers while elevating play, performance, and reliability. We're moving fast to bring exciting, practical innovations to market that delight customers and drive measurable results for operators across toys, vending, and games."

Key initiatives following the acquisition include:

Accelerated product roadmap for interactive toys, smart vending, and gaming devices: A joint development program to bring new devices and software that boost engagement, reduce operating costs, and optimize revenue streams.
Integrated platform for play and profitability: A seamless integration of Vtail devices with USA Lightning's analytics, dashboards, and automation workflows to simplify deployment, monitor performance, and scale across locations and product lines.
Enhanced support and services: Expanded onboarding, field support, and training resources to shorten time-to-value for operators deploying the combined portfolio in FEC's, arcades, vending routes, retail kiosks, and family leisure environments.
Customer-centric roadmap: Direct feedback loops with Vtail customers to ensure the new offerings meet real-world needs and deliver tangible gains in profitability and customer satisfaction.

Industry-Focused Benefits
Toy industry: Safer, smarter play experiences with durable, compliant devices; data-driven insights to optimize product mix, shelf performance, and retailer sell-through.
Vending industry: Higher uptime, faster maintenance, and smarter inventory management; dynamic pricing and promotional capabilities to maximize per-machine profitability.
Gaming industry: Immersive, connected devices and kiosks with reliable analytics, player engagement metrics, and streamlined game updates across locations.

About USA Lightning- USA Lightning is a leading innovator in product design, interactive devices, and retail automation. We are dedicated to delivering reliable hardware, trending premium toy and prize mixes and services that empower family leisure and entertainment operators, vending operators, and game developers to operate more profitably, with faster time-to-value and scalable growth.

About Vtail- Vtail pioneered a range of devices and interactive solutions that enabled enhanced customer engagement and data-driven decision-making. Its products have helped operators improve key metrics, and its team will continue collaborating with USA Lightning to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing support for existing customers.

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About USA Lightning- USA Lightning is a leading innovator in product design, interactive devices, and retail automation. We are dedicated to delivering reliable hardware, trending premium toy and prize mixes and services that empower family leisure and entertainment operators, vending operators, and game developers to operate more profitably, with faster time-to-value and scalable growth.

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