PRODUCT NEWS
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Vortex makes list of Canada's fastest-growing firms |
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21 Sep 2017 . BY Alice Davis |
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Revenue growth continues to climb: Stephen Hamelin, Vortex CEO |
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Aquatic play specialists Vortex has been acknowledged as one of Canada’s companies to watch, included on the PROFIT 500 list for the third year in a row.
The list, published by Canadian Business, ranks Canada’s fastest-growing companies in terms of five-year revenues and has been a respected resource for Canada’s business community for the past 29 years.
“During our 22 years, we have always experienced steady growth. Making the PROFIT 500 for the third consecutive year validates our strategy and mission, especially as our percentage revenue growth continues to climb,” said Stephen Hamelin, president and CEO of Vortex.
“Our goal is to lead the aquatic play industry by continuing to develop the most fun, innovative and safe products for families and children of all ages and abilities.”
Vortex’s revenues have grown 166 per cent over the past five years, bringing in between CA$50m and CA$100m in 2016.
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Maurer Rides introduces Spike Waterfight |
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Rollercoaster and ride designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides has announced its latest
concept, the Spike Waterfight, which allows spectators and rollercoaster riders to soak one
another with water cannons.
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Triotech launches new dark ride Primordial |
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Media based attractions creator Triotech has announced the opening of its latest
attraction, a next generation interactive dark coaster installed at Lagoon Park in Salt
Lake City, Utah, US. |
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Small Footprint, Big Significance: Studio City Water Park |
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Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
diversify its tourism scene to attract new crowds. With the ambition of becoming the
leisure hub of China’s 72-million strong Greater Bay Area, the city began adding shows,
attractions, and family-friendly hotels. But the offering that truly stands out with fun
for everyone is Studio City Water Park – Macau’s first stand-alone water park, with all
the water slides and aquatic play structures supplied by WhiteWater. |
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How surf simulators are transforming the experience economy |
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The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth
in the coming years. Millennials have been at the forefront of this shift, favouring
memorable experiences over material possessions. This preference has extended to other
generations as well, indicating a broader adoption of experience-focused spending habits
in the attractions sector. |
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