Waterplay manufacturers SCS Interactive Horizon Three Industries have teamed up to develop waterplay structures with integrated rides.
“We had been making presentations to park owners and designers for over a
year and they were all looking for
something new – something other than
a slide, a wave, or a lazy river. We had
that but no one had the real estate to
install just our rides,” said Rusty
Rustad, senior project manager for
Horizon Three Industries.
“We discovered that
water play structures are what warrant
the real estate and SCS Interactive is
the worldwide leader in water play
structures. By partnering with them we
have found a perfect fit and a huge
opportunity not only for Horizon Three
Industries and SCS Interactive but for
the entire waterpark industry.”
Doug
Pagel, director of key account sales at
SCS Interactive, said the deal came about after he saw the prototype of Horizon Three
Industries Geyser Gunner™ ride at the World Water Park
Association and IAAPA trade shows last year.
“Here was something completely new,
and I mean new, as in never before
seen or even imagined,” he said. “I immediately
recognized the potential for integrating
this ride into our play structures. It’s a
fantastic fit and they have three or four
additional rides that are just as amazing!
This will change the industry.”
The partnership has already led to the creation of the SCS Splash warehouse, which is se to be launched in 2009.