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tel Transylvania attraction opens Dream Island Park, Moscow
MK Themed Attractions is increasing capacity and levelling up
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K Themed Attractions is increasing capacity in its production and
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m Sony Pictures Animation, , an indoor theme park located as officially opened its new otel Transylvania.” tour Dracula’s lavish resort unusual guests, starting by s a bridge over a foggy moat to l’s lobby. There, they will meet will guide them through more ions. tion will be a worthy addition to work on the Hotel Transylvania
ook more than three years, to build a unique space for ning the latest technical and ons to create a comedic horror itable for the whole family,” oll, technical director of Dream
administrative facilities in the Philippines. René Hansen and the CEO of MK Themed Attractions PH Inc., Mathias Fenger said: “It is a great time for MK Themed Attractions. We are increasing the production facility and capacity in the Philippines as we just finished our new and second factory of 6,000 m2, which makes it a combined total of more than 15,000 m2 of factory. The two factories in the Philippines are supporting the demand of MK Themed Attractions’ clients all over the world. “MK Themed Attractions is in a positive up-going spiral and we are receiving new and bigger orders each day. In order to keep up with the demand in the market, we are gladly making the necessary investments, empowering ourselves and our subsidiaries to reach more customers, and meet their ever-increasing demands for seasonal and themed fiberglass and light statues.” Right now, the production man-power has more than 500 people, which will increase to double that by the end of next year, when the new facility is completely up and running.
Island Theme Park. “We partnered with Sony Pictures in order to achieve an authentic experience that will be the first attraction of this level in Russia, in one of the world’s leading theme parks.” “In line with our growing Location Based Entertainment strategy, Dream Island Theme Park has done a fantastic job bringing this beloved brand to life and giving audiences the unique opportunity to transport themselves into the thrilling world of Hotel Transylvania,” said Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In addition to the Hotel Transylvania ride,
ASTM International signs memorandum of understanding with Mexico’s national standard body
guests will also find a “Tavern of Fear” snack bar, a “Vampire’s Bite” burger cafe and “Transylvania Treasures,” a gift store filled with Hotel Transylvania themed souvenirs and memorabilia.
ASTM International and Mexico’s national standards body, Dirección General de Normas (DGN), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 29 October. DGN, part of Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, coordinates the development of standards and regulations and promotes standardisation use in Mexico. Kathie Morgan, president, ASTM International, and Alfonso Guati Rojo Sánchez, general director of standards
in Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, signed the MoU. In her comments at the signing ceremony, Morgan said, “On behalf of ASTM International, I am honoured and pleased to participate in this virtual ceremony for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between ASTM and DGN. It is yet another step in ASTM International’s work in Mexico and Latin America, which began in earnest when the late Luis Ordóñez became a member of the ASTM’s Board of Directors in the early 2000’s and ASTM held its very first international Board meeting in Mexico City in 2002.”
The new MoU serves as a cooperation agreement allowing ASTM to continue this ongoing outreach to Mexico his ongoing outreach to Mexico, which remains focused on: enhancing communications to build government and industry awareness of
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However, it is not only the production side of business which is being increased, improved, and streamlined, it is also the administrative side of the business. Administrative positions will also increase to keep up with the production. “And to top it all off,” added Fenger, we are in the final planning phase of building a new warehouse in the Philippines to store finalized statues and products. This new warehouse is planned to be finalised and complete by the end of 2022.
Tornado Springs opens
Danish theming firm MK Themed Attractions assisted UK family park Paultons Park in getting its brand-new themed area, Tornado Springs, ready for 12 April by producing and delivering customised props for the entire area.
and experiences, all with a heavy Midwestern US theme. The majority of the themed elements were produced and delivered by MK Themed Attractions. Guests will be immersed in the new area completed with themed signs, props, objects, and coasters, all telling the unique story of Tornado Springs.
ASTM International as a trusted technical source of information that supports public health and safety, consumer confidence, trade, and the overall quality of life; inviting Mexican stakeholder participation in the development of ASTM standards to share knowledge and exchange best practices to ensure that ASTM standards meet and support Mexico’s local and global needs, ranging from governments to industries to the people of Mexico; encouraging collaboration on topics and issues of mutual interest and promoting standards education and related ASTM activities for students and professors.
The meeting was attended by Jesús Cantú Escalante, Head of the Unit of
Regulations, Competitiveness and Competition of the Ministry of Economy, who welcomed the participants and celebrated the adoption of the memorandum of understanding between DGN and ASTM International.
to say that it has been a pleasure working with Paultons Park. From the very beginning the visions and ambitions Paultons Park had sounded exciting, and a project we at MK Themed Attractions have loved being a part of. We look forward to seeing the impression the new area Operations director at Paultons
are so pleased to finally open the park and welcome guests to explore Tornado Springs, our largest single investment here at Paultons Park. We wanted to introduce a spectacular and immersive themed area
ASTM currently has almost 200 members from Mexico participating in the work of our technical committees as well as 45 companies participating in Proficiency Testing Programs. In addition, ASTM has more than 350 student members in Mexico, from 15 university campuses. “Working together, ASTM, DGN, and developers of technical requirements in Mexico will be even better able to support innovation, competitiveness, sustainability, and climate resilience, through standards that reflect technical quality, market relevance, and suitability to the task at hand,” said Morgan. “The opportunity to help foster innovation, promote safety, and support economic growth in North America is a great opportunity for all of us.”
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