Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. Schaapweg 18, 6063 BA Vlodrop, The Netherlands T: +31 475 409222 F: +31475 402115
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ekoma Rides is one of the world's largest manufacturers of roller coasters and attractions and a market-leader in the industry, known for its quality and innovation as
reflected in the many installed family and thrill coasters and special attractions. With in-house disciplines from sales, R&D, engineering, production, and project management to parts and services, Vekoma has gained world-wide recognition with a presence in over 50 countries. With its headquarters in the Netherlands and presence in different countries around the world, we are easily accessible to customers anywhere around the globe.
Products and services Vekoma's coasters and attractions portfolio spans five categories, with each product offered in either a standard or custom design according to the client's specifications:
• Family Coasters • Thrill & Mega coasters • Indoor Coasters • Water Attractions • Attractions & Specialties
Key customers Vekoma's valued customers are theme parks, including many of the industry's leading players, as well as family-owned amusement parks, FECs and water parks around the world.
Strengths and achievements Vekoma Rides has over 450 rollercoasters and attractions installed worldwide and many new projects rolling out over the next few years. The world’s longest and first launched flying coaster F.L.Y. at Phantasialand in Germany is a mile stone in the roller coaster industry. It marks a new generation of flying coaster with its technological advances pushing the boundary of riders experience. Vekoma has enjoyed a strong year in 2023, with the opening
of its award-winning Family Launch Coasters ‘Big Bear Mountain’ at Dollywood in the US and ‘Lightning’ at Furuvik in Europe. This new type of family thrill coaster that has been introduced to the market, offers the best of both worlds – with its low height requirement of 39” it accommodates younger riders while also
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providing a fun coaster experience for the more adventurous! The whole family can join for a ride and create memories for a lifetime. It’s the culmination of decades of Vekoma’s meticulous work to revolutionize and perfect the family coaster experience! The ride’s effortlessly easy maintenance, ergonomic seating for all sizes and high-level safety makes it an embodiment of coaster excellence. Another new product that has been launched to the market is
the world’s first Super Boomerang. ‘Cloud Shuttle’ has officially opened at Xuzhou Fantawild Wonderland in China. The Super Boomerang is designed to offer a unique combination of modern- age thrill ride elements, all in a compact, narrow space. Multiple launch sections, vertical spike at 52,5m height which offers an iconic appearance in the park, maximum speed of 95 km/h, forward backward ride, vertical drops, 4 inversions, and 10 airtime elements - all action packed in this compact design. The Super Boomerang brings Vekoma’s successful Boomerang concept to new levels of excitement and thrills to a wide demographics, with the rider height restriction of 1.20m. The ride uses the state-of-the- art LSM launch system, the most maintenance-friendly driving system available in the market.
Future projects 2024 will be a special and record-breaking year for Vekoma in the USA. Thrill coasters like the Tilt Coaster ‘Circuit Breaker’ will open at Cotaland and North-America’s first Super Boomerang ‘THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity’ will rise at Six Flags Great Adventure. Furthermore, the Horus Family Coaster ‘Midnight Flyer’ will open at Santa’s Village in Jefferson(NH), Family Boomerang Rebound ‘Snoopy's Soap Box Racers’ will open at Kings Island and Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is opening a custom design Family Boomerang ‘Good Gravy!’ located in their Thanksgiving section. Other 2024 projects include Suspended Thrill Coaster and
Family Boomerang with intertwined design at Emerald Park in Ireland, a Kalypso Family Coaster and Mine Train at Energylandia in Poland, a Family Boomerang and fifth Top Gun Launch Coaster at Fantawild in China and Warner Bros. Movie World in Australia will open the world’s first Wizard of Oz precinct, including a Family Boomerang Racer and Suspended Family Coaster.
PARK WORLD Handbook & Buyer’s Guide 2023/24
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