Martin & Vleminckx (MV Rides), a leader in designing, manufacturing, fabricating, and installing thrilling attractions, has announced that three of its wooden roller coasters have been named among the Top 10 Roller Coasters in China at the 2025 Golden Crown Awards by the Chinese amusement industry.
These acclaimed coasters, Fireball, Wooden Dragon, and Jungle Trailblazer, were designed by The Gravity Group and manufactured and delivered by Martin & Vleminckx, demonstrating the company’s dedication to innovation and quality.
Golden Crown honours
Fireball at OCT Happy Valley Shanghai opened in 2009 as China’s first modern wooden coaster.
Fireball at OCT Happy Valley Shanghai
This ride has a classic out-and-back design with 19 airtime moments, providing both smoothness and excitement. Its lively pacing and classic wooden build make Fireball a favourite with coaster fans.
Wooden Dragon at Sunac Jinan is a family-friendly wooden roller coaster that combines innovative technical design with immersive storytelling. Its notable feature is a 90-degree banked turn paired with multiple airtime hills, for a thrill experience within a compact footprint.
Wooden Dragon at Sunac Jinan
Inspired by the myth of The Great Fish That Destroyed a Ship, the ride’s design turns a classic wooden coaster into a storytelling adventure.
Jungle Trailblazer at Fantawild Ningbo Oriental Heritage is another fan favourite, introducing the world’s first barrel roll element on a wooden track, along with a 90-degree banking turn and 13 airtime moments.
This innovation transformed what wooden coasters can offer, combining traditional excitement with contemporary engineering.
Jungle Trailblazer at Fantawild Ningbo Oriental Heritage
Martin & Vleminckx says it is proud to have three of its coasters recognised as among China’s best.
This accolade complements the company's collection of prestigious Golden Crown honours, such as Golden Crown International Outstanding Roller Coaster Supplier Award (2017), Outstanding Supplier of the Decade Award (2020), Outstanding International Supplier Award (2021), and Influential Brand Award (2024).
These accomplishments showcase Martin & Vleminckx’s success in the Chinese market, fueled by a steadfast dedication to innovation, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
"We also want to extend our congratulations to the three parks recognised with these prestigious awards," says Chuck Bingham, senior executive vice president/sales director.
"Their involvement in these winning projects highlights the exceptional talent and dedication within their parks network, and we are proud to see their contributions celebrated on such a significant stage."
Recently, as the exclusive North American distributor of The Seasonal Group Animatronics, Immersive Experiences Rides and Virtual Reality Rides, Martin & Vleminckx showcased Santa’s Enchanted Express at IAAPA Expo 2025.
