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WOW rides the Wave across Europe
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OW Company from Belgium recently completed a number of new wave pool projects across Europe using its unique
Wave Ball wave generator. At O'Gliss Park in Vendée, France, a Wave Ball
now animates an area of the Sunset Playa pool in the heart of the oasis of O'Gliss park. Bathers and swimmers in this “idyllic lagoon” can experience three levels of waves. No less than two Wave Balls have been installed
at Aqua Park Laguna – pictured left – close to Venice's Jesolo Lido beach. Operational since May, one generator is located in each part of a double pool, which forms part of the Union Lido camp resort. Each offers a different wave pattern,
with gentle undulations for the young ones and timid bathers and a more frenzied “rodeo” sessions for teens and confident swimmers. Aqua Park guests enter the pool via separate “beach” entries or one of two central staircases. A little further afield, in Poland, Aquapark Reda now has a customised Wave Ball
that resembles a shark, in keeping with the indoor park's theme. In the blink of an eye, relaxation in a traditional pool becomes a truly deep-sea adventure. WOW company has to date completed over 320 Wave Ball projects in 49 countries, working with partners including Polin Waterparks and Myrtha Pools.
Kernels
Rich Allen is stepping down as CEO of S&S Worldwide (S&S-Sansei) after nearly 20 years of service. During that time he took the Utah-based company from an enterprise primarily with one product – tower rides – to a the largest US-based manufacturer of rollercoasters and thrill rides. Several staff changes will follow in tthe wake of his departure. Tim Timco, currently serving as S&S president, will now add CEO to his business card too. Jason Mons, formerly executive vice-president, becomes chief operating officer. Gerald Ryan, an employee of S&S since 1996, has accepted the position of vice president, sales and marketing while Preston Perkes, with the company for the last 10 years, will become director of project management and ride services. A new recruit is Roger Mann, who will replace Mike Bassett as chief financial officer.
Zamperla will supply two Thunderbolt rollercoasters in 2017, one to Discoveryland in Dalian, China, and the other to a new park in the USA. But where could it be?
Industry veteran Kevin Murphy has joined Kraftwerk Living Technologies as vice-president of strategic planning after just over a year in a sales role with one its competitors. He is expected to help the Austrian firm, known for its audiovisual system integration and 3D/4D theatres, strengthen its position in the themed entertainment, museums and brand centres sectors. As well being involved with the upcoming Project V at Europa-Park in Germany, Kraftwerk has signed a deal for another flying theatre in Russia and recently secured its biggest deal ever deal, in China.
Dynamic Attractions has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $21 million to supply a ride system for a major theme park in Asia. The contract will largely be executed over the next 36 months from the company’s Vancouver-based design and manufacturing facilities. But that's about all we can tell you at the moment!
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OCTOBER 2016
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