Legends of Aqua opened at the $1bn Land of Legends theme park in Antalya, Turkey, this summer
As it celebrates 40 years in the waterpark business, Polin Waterparks is working harder than ever before.
The company has hundreds of major and award-winning waterparks under its belt, including Europe’s largest outdoor waterpark, Europe’s largest indoor waterpark, the Middle East’s largest waterpark, and the largest waterparks in Iran, Russia, Turkey, Vietnam, Ukraine, Greece, Czech Republic, and many more.
“Polin Waterparks has designed and installed more than 2,500 waterparks in 100 countries,” says Sohret Pakis, director of marketing and communications, of the company’s continuing rise. “Some were immense projects with 50 waterslides and many kids’ play attractions; some were smaller parks with fewer attractions. Some were themed, some were not. Many were for parks with world-renowned reputations, and others were local venues. Some were indoor, and some were outdoor.
“We have worked with a wide variety of clients, installing our signature rides or creating specially designed rides based on that client’s needs and desires.”
Living legend Polin Waterparks is known for its work on some of the waterpark industry’s most exciting projects and the brand new Legends of Aqua in Antalya, Turkey, is no exception. Polin Waterparks delivered a wide assortment of waterslides, in addition to a water playground, a spray zone, wave and river systems, a SurfStream, a Wave Ball and an entire hydromechanical system, including water circulation and filtration to the park.
The $1bn (£817m, €917m) facility opened its first phase in July. The family-friendly waterpark – with a Greco-Roman theme – is strategically located in a picturesque setting between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The 28-hectare (69-acre) waterpark boasts 72 waterslides, plus many additional aquatic attractions.
Polin Waterparks’ responsibilities included development and design, consulting, waterslides, rafts, tubes, FEC equipment, interactive play structures and other children’s equipment.
Asian market “Cartoon Network AMAZONE was another game-changing project and Thailand’s very first internationally branded water theme park with themed waterslides,” says Pakis.
In that park, every waterslide is themed and each attraction reflects a character from the Cartoon Network animation series, such as Ben10, Johnny Bravo and Power Puff Girls. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in Asia.
“Polin Waterparks has reached remarkably high export rates in the past three years,” Pakis says. “With the increase in spending power of Asia’s middle classes we have seen the increased potential of the waterpark market across the continent. The Asia market is growing exponentially.”
Company growth Further to that, Polin Waterparks’ range of innovative signature rides, especially King Cobra, have helped create a 55 per cent increase in sales with company turnover almost doubling since 2012.
To support growth and ensure the highest quality, the company moved to a state-of-the-art facility in 2014. According to Polin Waterparks, it’s the world’s largest waterslide manufacturing plant.
“We also repositioned our brand,” Pakis says. “As it’s our 40th anniversary, we wanted to change our corporate image to better reflect our evolving business vision. We rebranded with a new logo and slogan that reflects both our heritage and the future vision. The logo represents a bird’s eye view of a spiralling waterslide created from the company’s initials. And our slogan, the Experience, refers to our 40 years of experience across the globe.”
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Experience the Innovation Polin Waterparks has developed a range of ride technologies to create the best possible experience for waterpark guests • Technology-integrated waterslides: Slides that include automated systems, such as waterslide traffic control/signal light systems, sensor systems, timing systems, control units, and the integration of special effect and media-based attractions such as visual and auditory effects and augmented reality.
• RTM (Resin Transfer Molding): Polin is the pioneer in the advancement and application of the RTM process in waterslide manufacturing. The method creates the best-looking slides with a smooth and shiny finish on both sides. RTM waterslide manufacturing technology is also less wasteful and quicker. It’s available in a range of patented translucent, natural light and special-patterned effects.
• Natural Light Effects: Special pattern effects can be incorporated into almost all Polin’s projects. The new design options can be customised for each project. Choose from Graffiti, Mosaic, Triangulated, Wood ‘n’ Slide, Reflection, Honey Comb and Slide ‘n’ Roll.
Slide ’n’ Roll, one of seven new stylish slide designs from Polin
Legends of Aqua opened at the $1bn Land of Legends theme park in Antalya, Turkey, this summer
As it celebrates 40 years in the waterpark business, Polin Waterparks is working harder than ever before.
The company has hundreds of major and award-winning waterparks under its belt, including Europe’s largest outdoor waterpark, Europe’s largest indoor waterpark, the Middle East’s largest waterpark, and the largest waterparks in Iran, Russia, Turkey, Vietnam, Ukraine, Greece, Czech Republic, and many more.
“Polin Waterparks has designed and installed more than 2,500 waterparks in 100 countries,” says Sohret Pakis, director of marketing and communications, of the company’s continuing rise. “Some were immense projects with 50 waterslides and many kids’ play attractions; some were smaller parks with fewer attractions. Some were themed, some were not. Many were for parks with world-renowned reputations, and others were local venues. Some were indoor, and some were outdoor.
“We have worked with a wide variety of clients, installing our signature rides or creating specially designed rides based on that client’s needs and desires.”
Living legend Polin Waterparks is known for its work on some of the waterpark industry’s most exciting projects and the brand new Legends of Aqua in Antalya, Turkey, is no exception. Polin Waterparks delivered a wide assortment of waterslides, in addition to a water playground, a spray zone, wave and river systems, a SurfStream, a Wave Ball and an entire hydromechanical system, including water circulation and filtration to the park.
The $1bn (£817m, €917m) facility opened its first phase in July. The family-friendly waterpark – with a Greco-Roman theme – is strategically located in a picturesque setting between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The 28-hectare (69-acre) waterpark boasts 72 waterslides, plus many additional aquatic attractions.
Polin Waterparks’ responsibilities included development and design, consulting, waterslides, rafts, tubes, FEC equipment, interactive play structures and other children’s equipment.
Asian market “Cartoon Network AMAZONE was another game-changing project and Thailand’s very first internationally branded water theme park with themed waterslides,” says Pakis.
In that park, every waterslide is themed and each attraction reflects a character from the Cartoon Network animation series, such as Ben10, Johnny Bravo and Power Puff Girls. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in Asia.
“Polin Waterparks has reached remarkably high export rates in the past three years,” Pakis says. “With the increase in spending power of Asia’s middle classes we have seen the increased potential of the waterpark market across the continent. The Asia market is growing exponentially.”
Company growth Further to that, Polin Waterparks’ range of innovative signature rides, especially King Cobra, have helped create a 55 per cent increase in sales with company turnover almost doubling since 2012.
To support growth and ensure the highest quality, the company moved to a state-of-the-art facility in 2014. According to Polin Waterparks, it’s the world’s largest waterslide manufacturing plant.
“We also repositioned our brand,” Pakis says. “As it’s our 40th anniversary, we wanted to change our corporate image to better reflect our evolving business vision. We rebranded with a new logo and slogan that reflects both our heritage and the future vision. The logo represents a bird’s eye view of a spiralling waterslide created from the company’s initials. And our slogan, the Experience, refers to our 40 years of experience across the globe.”
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2016 issue 4
Experience the Innovation Polin Waterparks has developed a range of ride technologies to create the best possible experience for waterpark guests • Technology-integrated waterslides: Slides that include automated systems, such as waterslide traffic control/signal light systems, sensor systems, timing systems, control units, and the integration of special effect and media-based attractions such as visual and auditory effects and augmented reality.
• RTM (Resin Transfer Molding): Polin is the pioneer in the advancement and application of the RTM process in waterslide manufacturing. The method creates the best-looking slides with a smooth and shiny finish on both sides. RTM waterslide manufacturing technology is also less wasteful and quicker. It’s available in a range of patented translucent, natural light and special-patterned effects.
• Natural Light Effects: Special pattern effects can be incorporated into almost all Polin’s projects. The new design options can be customised for each project. Choose from Graffiti, Mosaic, Triangulated, Wood ‘n’ Slide, Reflection, Honey Comb and Slide ‘n’ Roll.
Slide ’n’ Roll, one of seven new stylish slide designs from Polin
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme
that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-
day destination.
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the appeal of its
recently launched Sirene Island themed area and introduce younger visitors to thrill attractions.
