Innovative New Products Win Awards at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced the winners of the trade association’s New Products Awards Tuesday, Nov. 18, during IAAPA Attractions 2008 in Orlando, Florida.

The Impact Award recognizes an exhibitor whose products have made a lasting impact in the industry. The award went to Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc. in booth 5110.

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First place and honorable mention winners in the following categories included:

Major Theme/Amusement Park Ride/Attraction

First Place: Intamin/Ride Trade; Booth 3624; Giant Drop on Building

Honorable Mention: Chance Morgan; Booth 5124; Safari Jeeps

Kiddie Ride/Attraction

First Place: Extreme Engineering; Booth 3800; Monster Combo Unit

Honorable Mention: Zamperla; Booth 2414; SkyTower

Waterpark Ride/Attraction

First Place: Whitewater West Industries; Booth 5140; Family Boomerango

Honorable Mention: ProSlide Technology, Inc.; Booth 1840; ProSlide BulletBowl

Family Entertainment Center Ride/Attraction

First Place: Amusement Products; Booth 2468; SpinZone Bumper Car

Honorable Mention: Art Attack; Booth 2462; Alley Trax Mini Bowling

Coin-Operated Kiddie Ride

First Place: MP Group – Dedem; Booth 3029; Marathon Runner

Honorable Mention: Cogan S.R.L.; Booth 4212; Art.660 Miami

Technology Applied to Amusement

First Place: Premier Rides Inc.; Booth 5100; Revolver Coaster

Honorable Mention: Extreme Engineering; Booth 3800; Tankless Auto-Belay System

Games

First Place: Media Vision Inc.; Booth 2471; Phazer Zone Extreme Bazooka Ball

Honorable Mention: Bob's Space Racers; Booth 1824; WaterBlast 2!

Coin-Operated Arcade and Redemption Equipment

First Place: Bob's Space Racers; Booth 1824; Bungie Bugs

Honorable Mention: Jennison Entertainment Technologies; Booth 1219; Hollywood Reels

Merchandise

First Place: Spot Me ID; Booth 651; Spot Me ID Bracelets

Revenue and Admission Control

First Place: accesso; Booth 1455; accesso ceShop V3.0

Honorable Mention: Gateway Ticketing Systems; Booth 2447; Galaxy 4

Displays and Sets

First Place: Spectra Chrome; Booth 351; Spray-On Chrome

Honorable Mention: Pantel Corp.; Booth 150; Pantel Outdoor Weather Proof TV

Services

First Place: Slide Renu; Booth 1158; Water Slide Restoration

Honorable Mention: Core Cashless Systems; Booth 4654; Online Event Booking

Equipment and Supplies

First Place: Snow Masters; Booths 131/9028; Flogos

Honorable Mention: Haystack Dryers; Booth 3731; Family Dryer

About IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008

The IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 is the largest conference and trade show for the amusement park and attractions industry in the world. With its theme “Success in Every Direction, ” the show will draw an estimated 25, 000 participants, representing amusement and theme parks, family entertainment centers, waterparks, zoos, aquariums, museums, casinos, resorts, developers, themed entertainment designers, consultants, manufacturers, and suppliers, to the Orange County Convention Center from Monday, Nov. 17, through Friday, Nov. 21. The trade show floor will be open Tuesday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 21.

IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 offers a solid week of business and fun. More than 1, 000 exhibitors will display their products and services in 1 million square feet of exhibit space. The event also includes educational sessions, behind-the-scenes tours, marquee social events, and networking opportunities. This is the marketplace where amusement and attraction industry leaders, decision makers, and visionaries gather to network, view the latest innovations, and plan for the future.

About IAAPA

IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, is the premier trade association for the attractions industry worldwide. Founded almost 90 years ago, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the amusement industry.  IAAPA represents more than 4, 300 attraction, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries.

Contact Information

Press Office: +1 703/299-5127

David Mandt: dmandt@IAAPA.org

Marion Hixon: mhixon@IAAPA.org

Nicholas Wolaver: nicholas.wolaver@edelman.com

Rachel Rosenberg: rachel.rosenberg@edelman.com

See also:

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IAAPA Presents 2008 Service Awards to Dick Kinzel, John Collins, and Bob Logan