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im Timco will be retiring as president & CEO of S&S Worldwide, Inc., after 40 years in the amusement industry. Tim’s retirement as president and CEO will go into effect September 1, 2022, but Timco will remain with the company through 2023 as a corporate advisor. Timco first joined S&S in 2012 as director of business development, was promoted to vice president – sales & marketing in 2014, became president of the company in 2015, and then promoted again to president and CEO in 2016. Under Timco’s leadership, S&S has continued to progress within the industry while attaining a number of achievements over the last six years. These successes include its best-selling and most successful roller coaster the 4D Free Spin Coaster, the Golden Ticket Award Winning Steel Curtain coaster (Kennywood) with the US record for the most inversions, Maxx Force coaster (Six Flags Great America) holding the record for the world’s fastest inversion, Tidal Surge (SeaWorld San Antonio) the tallest and fastest Screamin’ Swing by S&S, and the company recently signed its largest single contract in its history.
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,
Timco started in the industry with National Ticket Company and served as a senior executive for 25 years with them. Much of his time in the industry has been spent contributing and serving on multiple
Management Committee.
S&S Worldwide, Inc. President and CEO retires T
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.
boards. Timco served four years as an IAAPA board member, four years as Chair of IAAPA’s M&S Committee, over 20 years on the PAPA Board of Directors, and six years being part of the BALPPA
Tim Timco said: “I consider myself extremely fortunate and blessed. My 40 years in the amusement industry have been very rewarding both personally and professionally. I have developed relationships with people from all over the world that have become lifelong friends and have memories that I will cherish forever, but now it is time to move on to the next chapter in my life. I thank this wonderful industry, the amazing team at S&S and my dear family for all their support over the years, it certainly has been a great ride!” Effective September 1, 2022, Jason Mons, currently the COO of S&S, has been promoted to president & COO of S&S. Mons started with the company in 2004 and has been the company’s COO since 2016.
Tornado Springs opens Zamperla spinning coasters thrill on both sides of the Atlantic
Several of Zamperla’s trademark spinning coasters have opened at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Tusenfryd. Six Flags opened a classic Zamperla Twister Coaster while Tusenfryd purchased the largest Compact Spinning Coaster model to date.
“As the world leader in thrills, Six Flags continues to raise the bar to deliver the most unique and innovative experiences in the industry. Sidewinder Safari is unlike any other ride in Northern California, featuring the thrill of a unique, spinning roller coaster combined with an opportunity to encounter reptiles up-close, which continues Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s long legacy of promoting animal conservation through education,” said Six Flags Discovery Kingdom general manager Dameon Nelson.
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.
Zamperla coaster being one of the centrepiece attractions. With a 90 cm (36 in) height requirement, the coaster rounds out the park’s collection of family coasters.
According to Tusenfryd CEO Bjørn Håvard Solli the Compact Spinning Coaster was part of a multi-year investment plan to grow and ‘future proof’ the park’s business. For 2022, the park invested over five million euros, with the
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
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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
Marco Mazzucchi, Zamperla sales manager, said: “Working with the Parques Reunidos and Tusenfryd teams allowed us to partner and develop a world-class family coaster that features a detailed custom theme. It was an honour for them to choose us to work with during the first phase of their investment.” The Zamperla team is also excited to share the accessibility options for our ride vehicles. Adam Sandy, Zamperla’s roller coaster sales and marketing director, said: “The Six Flags installation features a unique harness that allows a wide range of guests to ride. We are utilising an ADA system developed for thrill rides like the Discovery on some of our coasters. We strive to make our attractions accessible to as many riders as possible.”
Timco added: “I am extremely confident that Jason will provide the leadership and wisdom in continuing the success and high standards that S&S has established within the amusement industry.” Effective September 1, 2022, Noboru Rachi, currently the CEO of Sansei Technologies Inc., will also take the position as CEO of S&S Worldwide, Inc.
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.
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