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Wiegand.Waterrides acquires Van Egdom product portfolio
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iegand.Waterrides, known for its highly innovative novelties in the water slide segment. Interactive games on slides, has acquired the proven products of Dutch company Van Egdom.
Available in two unique flavours – Cherry and Blue Raspberry, and Caramel
Corn mixed with Apple – ICEE Popcorn is the latest collaboration between Santa Cruz Fun Foods and the ICEE Company. A producer of individual and sustainable stainless steel creations,
combinations, the revolutionary SlideWheel and currently the spectacular SlideCoaster with rapid LSM acceleration technology, Wiegand.Waterrides has over 40 years of experience in the waterslide industry - and its acquisition of Van Egdom Recreatietechniek B.V. will lead to a combined 90 years of experience in the waterslide industry. Van Egdom Recreatietechniek B.V. was founded in 1965 as a family
business and initially offered filter systems for pools. When Berend Klaassens bought the company in 1977, the market had changed and the very first water slide was created for the then Sporthuis Centrum - now CenterParcs Het Meerdal. It was only 35m long. Since then, 7,500 projects have been implemented in 55 countries. Owner of Wiegand.Waterrides, Hendrik Wiegand, says: "Both their classic
and latest products combined with the European experience with consideration of all applicable EU standards convinced us. We have been very strong in the field of stainless steel water slides for 40 years and started building glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) slides 15 years ago.
“We are excited to combine Van Egdom’s long experience with ours and
now significantly strengthen our portfolio in this field. Existing Van Egdom customers can count on us when it comes to product care and replacements." Slides will be manufactured at Wiegand.Waterrides' existing production
facility. The moulds for spectacular and proven water slide concepts will be retained, including: • Europe's unique giant four-person funnel slide ‘Cyclone’ with a diameter of 19m (57ft)
• White water rivers with several special features • Cone water slide: with two-person slide hoops through several funnels in the slide course
• Children's water play concepts with towers, various slides etc. • Bowl water slide for one-person and two-person tubes • Water wave slide with boats for amusement parks
The new slides becoming part of the Wiegand.Waterrides product family will
be available with Wiegand’s usual exciting theming, including elaborate GRP patterns such as zebra stripes, sound, gaming, the latest LED effects, Wie- Spray water surprises, the innovative Wie-Glow black light technology, and further themed elements. Various insulation options are also available, including sandwich insulation or Insuflex flexible insulation.
Gateway Ticketing Systems makes new hire
is expected to be a great addition to the business as it continues to grow its branding and marketing footprint. Before joining Gateway, Parker spent 15-years at
Gateway Ticketing Systems, a world leader in ticketing, admission control and revenue- generating solution for the attractions industry, has welcomed Sharon Parker as its Senior Manager of Marketing. Her expertise in the attractions industry
Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor serving in various roles, more recently General Manager. She also served as the Director of Marketing and Entertainment, as well as Manager of Communica- tions. While there, Parker managed the develop- ment and execution of all aspects of marketing the Six Flags brand for the original theme park location, developed short and long-term marketing plans and oversaw all aspects of external commu- nications. As General Manager, she was responsi- ble for leadership and execution of strategic park operations. Prior to Six Flags, Parker was External Communi-
cations Coordinator of The Fort Worth Independent School District, where she was the primary spokes- person. In addition, Sharon brings 10 years of on-air news anchor, general assignment reporting
and editing experience from her tenure at KWTX- TV. Those familiar with Gateway may recall the Company’s International Women’s Day discussion last year where Parker gave impressive insight and contribution. Gateway’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Peter
Wolf, commented: “Sharon’s impressive marketing experience in the attractions industry will most defi- nitely be a boon to Gateway’s continued success. Even more so, her compassion and positivity will add much to Gateway, both internally and with customer satisfaction and dedication.” Parker added: “It is an honor to join a premier
brand such as Gateway Ticketing Systems. It has been the leader in technology development for customers throughout the world. I am thrilled to be able to join my passion for marketing and commu- nications with this beloved brand.”
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