Gerstlauer is a German Roller Coaster Designer and Manufacturer. They opened for business in 1982 but their first roller coaster wouldn’t premier until 1998. The plan wasn’t to get into the Roller Coaster business at the time. But after Legendary Roller Coaster designer, Anton Schwarzkopf folded his business, they were able to pick up some […]
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Zamperla is a builder of all types of theme park attractions. Since their founding in 1966, they have become a major force. No matter what the park is in the market for. Zamperla Roller Coasters They have an impressive amount of roller coasters built. Though most are smaller coasters. They are not trying to compete
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Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) is arguably the most historic company still operating in the roller coaster space today. Their founding goes all the way back to 1904! They produced many roller coasters until the late 70s. Since then they work as a supplier of wooden roller coaster parts. Their classic PTC trains are still the
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Alan Schilke is an American engineer and roller coaster designer. Since the beginning of his career, it was obvious that he thought outside the box. Getting his start with Arrow Dynamics where he built a few of their best towards the end of their run. Since then he has done work for S&S – Sansei
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Mack Rides is a German Amusement Rides designer and Manufacturer. Whatever the ride type, Mack Rides does it all. Drop towers, dark rides, log flumes, and of course roller coasters. If parks are wanting to build a family, water, or a multi-launch roller coaster then Mack Rides can help. Mack Rides History Originally started by
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Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M) was founded in 1988 by Walter Bolliger and Claude Mabillard. They had previously worked for Giovanola until a shake-up in management led them to start their own company. They had originally not planned to build roller coasters after leaving Giovanola. However, an old relationship with Robert Mampe who was Six Flags
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S&S – Sansei Technologies was founded by Stan and Sandy Checketts in 1994. The first initials are where the company derives its name. They are most well known as a designer and manufacture of quality Roller Coasters and Amusement Rides. S&S – Sansei Technologies Acquisitions S&S – Sansei Technologies didn’t actually acquire Custom Coasters International
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Great Coasters International (GCI) was formed by Mike Boodley and Clair Hain, Jr. in 1994. They design modern wooden roller coasters for theme parks across the globe. GCI is well known for coasters with a very fast pace and twisty turns. In 2005 Mike Boodley retired and Jeff Pike came in to take his place.
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The Gravity Group began designing roller coasters in 2002. They design modern wooden roller coasters for theme parks across the globe. Well known for their ability to build thrills into a compact space. The Gravity Group Beginnings Their beginnings can be traced back to Dinn Corporation. After a mildly successful run they folded and from
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Custom Coasters International (CCI) opened for business in 1991. They dominated the wooden coaster market until they closed the doors in 2002. In that time they produced an impressive 34 coasters. Custom Coasters International Beginnings Charles Dinn closed the Dinn Corporation in 1991. However, his daughter Denise Dinn-Larrick wasn’t done with the business. Directly after
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