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DEAL 2013 in Dubai - Booth B18

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:53:42 +0200

Parkscout Publikums Award 2012/2013

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:36:35 +0100

We are more than happy to receive three Parkscout Publikums Awards this year:

Parkscout Publikums Award 2012/2013, Best Kiddy Coaster, 1st: "Schlange von Midgard"

Parkscout Publikums Award 2012/2013, Best Rollercoaster, 3rd: "Fluch von Novgorod"

Parkscout Publikums Award 2012/2013, Best Novelty, 3rd: "Flying Ninjago"

Thanks a lot!

Gerstlauer Blasts into the Future

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:45:34 +0100

Gerstlauer Blasts into the Future

For a few years it was the exception. But now, producing coasters at capacity each year has become the norm at Gerstlauer Amusement Rides. The Munsterhausen-based company’s reputation has grown to the point that each year the company finds itself selling as many coasters as it can produce. Gerstlauer has responded to the growth by expanding. In 2008 the company opened a new production space dedicated to track manufacturing. At that time they felt it would never be completely utilized. But four years later it is extremely busy with roller coaster track being bent for every corner of the globe.

This year the company recently unveiled its newest addition, a new sandblasting and painting facility. Huge pieces of track and structure can now be sandblasted on-site and their painting ability is greatly expanded, which allows the company to do more work on site. Managing Director Siegfried Gerstlauer said, “We have tried to balance the desire to stay small with the need to produce everything in a timely manner for our customers. We are always cognizant of the problems that come with getting too big too fast and have worked to ensure that we have stable, manageable growth.”

While 2011 saw a lot of Gerstlauer coasters opening, 2012 was the year of many different projects. “We had a lot of different products open around the globe,” said Gerstlauer. “We had three SkyFly rides debut. In addition, our Japanese representatives Hanwa sold and installed turn-key the “Veil of Dark” Spinning Coaster to Sega Joyoplis in Tokyo, which was the world’s first spinning coaster to incorporate an inversion. We also opened our second Family Shuttle Coaster at the OK Corral in France and a Polyp at Liseberg in Sweden. All of these very different, unique rides have broadened the portfolio. Next year we are busy doing more classics like hybrid coaster trains and Bobsled Coasters, but also some more firsts, such as our newly-designed 8-passenger launch vehicles.”

This year in the North American market Gerstlauer was busy opening one of the Sky Fly’s at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America. In addition, they debuted the first eight-seater Euro-Fighter vehicles with lap bars at the new Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and replacement trains for the classic “sooperdooperLooper” roller coaster at Hersheypark. “We enjoyed opening three very different projects at three great properties across the country. All were great additions to each park and each showcased a unique production capability by Gerstlauer,” said Adam Sandy, Sales Director for the Ride Entertainment Group, Gerstlauer’s North American sales representatives.

Siegfried Gerstlauer continued, “We have several exciting projects opening next year on three continents. We look forward to sharing all of them with our customers worldwide.”

European Star Award 2012 for Schlange von Midgard

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:16:28 +0200

This year, Europe’s leading trade magazine is bestowing for the first time, the independent 'European Star Award' dedicated explicitly to the European theme park industry. The prize has come about by the assistance of an international team of experts voting their rankings in 10 different categories, which acknowledge the efforts within the European theme park branch, and brings attention to entrepreneurial courage and exceptional innovations.

Gerstlauer's Family Coaster 'Schlange von Midgard' got second place in the category 'Europe's Best Kiddie Ride'. Thank you!

Spinning Coaster for Joypolis Tokyo

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:50:43 +0200

New Sky Roller theming proposals online

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:32:15 +0200

Polyp for Liseberg

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:32:38 +0200

Dancing Pavilion for Belantis

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:37:34 +0200

In 2012 the German amusement park Belantis opens a Dancing Pavilion by Gerstlauer Amusement Rides. Gerstlauer overhauled the flat ride, originally located at Holiday Park in Hassloch, Germany, and installed it at Belantis. For more information click here.

Coaster trains for Hersheypark

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:31:12 +0200

Parkscout European Jury Award 2011/2012

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:33:48 +0200

Thank you! Our Bobsled Coaster 'Van Helsing's Factory' won the Parkscout European Jury Award 2011/2012.

Family Coaster for Parque de Atracciones Madrid

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:21:09 +0200

Euro-Fighter for Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:02:29 +0200

Shuttle Family Coaster for OK Corral

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:50:47 +0200

Visit Gerstlauer at the DEAL 2012 in Dubai

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:31:04 +0100

Sky Fly for Nickelodeon Universe

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:55:52 +0100

New videos online

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:14:36 +0100

We are happy to present you new footage of our following rides:

The footage can be found in the media section of the ride pages (s. links above) or in the download section.

Update Sky Fly simulation online

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:34:21 +0100

Update Suspended Polyp simulation

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:26:17 +0100

Experiencing Gerstlauer Amusement Rides' Suspended Polyp on your computer? Even better with our update of the simulation of Andreas Aigners 'Parkour'.

The newest version of the simulation includes the following updates:

- better performance

- adjusted screen resolution (supporting 16:9)

- revised jingle player

- revised stroboscope effect

- new camera angles

- revised Help menu

You can find the simulation here. Download, Install and Enjoy!

FKF Award 2011 for Van Helsing's Factory

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:46:41 +0100

Gerstlauer Amusement Rides' Bobsled Coaster 'Van Helsing's Factory' at Movie Park Germany won the FKF Award 2011. Thanks a lot!

Family Coaster for Duinrell

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:48:49 +0100