More JNE&LC news May 2018 JNE&LC EMEAMoreMor Spring partner Forum Journal news 1 pages 2, 3, 6 & 7 JNE&LC pagesp 3, 4 & 5 EMEA Spring Forum Journal Issue 2 - May 2018 Editors: Jeroen Nijpels, Mika Nur Faezah & Georgia Vitkute Dublin - IAAPA EMEA Event Majaland Poland features 4 Zierer rides In a few months time, the new Majaland will open in Kownaty, Poland. The park, developed by Studio 100/ Plopsa Group from Belgium in cooperation with investor Momentum Capital from The Netherlands, has four at- tractions from Zierer in it, besides a number of rides from other manufacturers. The park focuses on the Maja the Bee character, a very popular fi gure in the Polish Market. But also other charac- sa Group before, in a variety ters from the intellectual of different themes. property portfolio of Studio JNE&LC, through its long- 100 are featured in the new standing relationship with park, like Heidi and Vic the the Plopsa Group, has bro- Viking. kered the deal for Zierer. The four Zierer rides are Jeroen Nijpels, Managing the Force Two Family Roller Director for JNE&LC, said: Coaster, the Kontiki, the “With these four attractions, Family Freefall Tower, all lo- we now have supplied a to- cated in the indoor area of tal of 20 rides to the Plopsa the project, and the Flying Group. We are extremely Flowers ride in the outdoor grateful for such loyalty and area. All of these rides have hope the cooperation with been supplied to different the Plopsa Group will contin- A view on the part of Majaland in Poland with two Zierer rides: The Force Two projects of Studio 100/Plop- ue for many years to come.” Coaster in the centre, back and the Family Freefall Tower on the right. New Zierer Wave Swinger debuted in Liseberg last month Zierer recently intro- berg’s President and CEO, for the Lisebergbanan. duced a larger version of and current IAAPA Chair- These trains are currently its famous Wave Swinger. man Andreas Andersen being completely renewed The new attraction boosts was very impressed with the by Zierer and debut for the 56 seats (8 or 16 double looks of the new attraction. 2019 season. seats with 40 or 24 single Liseberg has been a very seats) compared to 40 seats loyal customer for JNE&LC Ride facts: on the original amusement and Zierer, as the park has Investment: € 1.5 million ride. bought a Force Two roller Height: 12.6 metres So when Liseberg, lo- coaster, a Double Fam- Number of riders: 56 cated in Gothenburg in Swe- ily Freefall Tower and a Star (16 double seats and 24 den, was considering what to Shape in recent years. single seats) do with its old Wave Swinger, The new Zierer Wave Swinger at Liseberg in Sweden. The previous Wave Capacity: 1,400 people per because it had to be moved renew the attraction and could be made completely Swinger was a Zierer one as hour in order to make place for increase capacity, instead of new to fi t the new environ- well, and in the more distant Manufacturer: Zierer the new roller coaster that a refurbishment of the old ment. past Liseberg also acquired Karussell- und Spezialmas- will open later this year, the attraction. Another advan- The new Wave Swinger is a Dragon Boats, a Medium chinenbau GmbH & Co. KG park saw an opportunity to tage was that the decoration called ‘Slänggungan’. Lise- Tivoli Coaster and the trains Seller: JNE&LC

More HBL news page 5 More Mobaro news page 5 More nWave news page 4 More Zierer news page 3 2 JNE&LC EMEA Spring Forum Journal May 2018 May 2018 JNE&LC EMEA Spring Forum Journal 3 Romesh Popelier - successful business owner JNE&LC is expanding the Luxembourg offi ce Romesh Popelier always er design. Giving that time from learning this program. JNE&LC is proud to in- Georgia has previously cited to be working with had a dream to be work- was crucial, Romesh ended Today Romesh works for troduce Georgia Vitkute worked for Whitewater West such a smart and passionate ing in the Theme Park in- up learning a new program himself in a company called as the new company’s in the Dubai offi ce, focusing team at JNE&LC. Having an dustry, he wanted to be which simulates 3D Roller RP’Rides where he creates dedicated Sales Support on the Middle East market experience in this industry, involved in the design of coaster designs. This was a roller coaster layouts in 3D, Manager who started this and supporting in business I am confi dent that we can new attractions and with welcome achievement for he can also help with theme year in January. Georgia is development. Her experi- develop and execute plans his passion he decided to Jeroen as he was able to park engineering and con- responsible for managing ence with a proven history to drive consistent sales and study Mechanical Engi- present the layout in less sultancy. the Luxembourg offi ce, of working in the industry further grow the business.” neering. than a week compare to handling the marketing ac- will add great value to the Jeroen Nijpels, Managing Since 2012 he started vis- normal 3 to 4 week interval We wish him best of luck tivities and sales support to company’s expansion. Director of JNE&LC, states iting IAAPA shows. “I felt and Romesh also benefi ted in his future endeavours! JNE&LC team at the DEAL Show 2016 with Romesh the EME network. Georgia said “I am ex- “Our business has already IAAPA Winter Forum Georgia with JNE&LC team like I stepped into the candy grown tremendously in the store as a child” he express- past months and as a con- es his fi rst experience. Later, sequence we needed to ex- he started travelling to other pand the team. We are very IAAPA shows, he saw many happy to have found Geor- advantages for attending gia who is going to support these exhibitions. “It gave us in our sales activities. We me a broader perspective believe that the experience of the international Theme Why are you still using and background of Georgia Park industry and a lot of will be a great asset to the new network opportunities” paper checklists? team and we are looking – Romesh advises all Attrac- forward to a fruitful coop- tion and Leisure enthusiasts eration.” to do the same, he ended up meeting Jeroen and secured Mobaro’s Director an internship with JNE&LC in Luxembourg offi ce. David Bromilow to While doing this intern- chair IAAPA Safe- ship he had an opportunity 100% PM 05 : 10 to unlock his curiosity as he ty Subcommittee was involved in new ride re- Recently Mobaro an- quests and design process. nounced signifi cant mile- Romesh feels lucky to Discover digital: stones in the career of have Jeroen as his mentor, David Bromilow. David, a he helped him to learn the 40-year industry veteran, Enhanced safety has taken the chairman’s and maintenance checks role for the IAAPA EMEA Safety Committee and is Direct access part of the Global IAAPA safety committee. to support documentation “It has been a privilege and a pleasure to have par- Real-time overview ticipated alongside the dedi- OK of all your rides cated industry profession- als and good friends on the various IAAPA safety and Romesh in Zierer Factory maintenance committees over the past 16 years. And entire process in his six- to take the chair from Paul month internship. Jeroen Chatelot from Disney is an took him to sales meetings, absolute honour” says Bro- he saw new rides being con- milow. structed in the theme parks, David’s career started as he attended tradeshows in a full-time apprentice engi- Dubai and Shanghai and on neer at Blackpool Pleasure top of that he went to Zierer Beach in 1977. Factory in Germany to see “I can remember the fi rst the engineering and manu- day as it were yesterday as facturing process. I was assigned to work with Romesh’s curiosity was my Dad to install the Stee- heightened when one day mobaropark.com plechase ride with a team Jeroen had a request from from Arrow rides USA,” a client for a custom coast- Continued on page 5 4 JNE&LC EMEA Spring Forum Journal May 2018 May 2018 JNE&LC EMEA Spring Forum Journal 5 Continued from page 3 Director Parks & Attractions. Mobaro team has provided Planet Power - New movie by nWave and N3D LAND fi lms HB leisure to Safety remains at the core full support and encourage- The newest giant screen back at scientists who the fi rst plane capable of and applying innovative Mobaro of David’s work in the indus- ment to me in support of fi lm from N3D LAND Films changed the world, like perpetual fl ight, powered new technologies, the next open in four states Bromilow. try today and has been a my volunteer work on the and nWave Pictures Dis- Faraday, Franklin, Edison, only by the sun. generation of scientists and Since that, David’s jour- part of it from day one. safety committee”. tribution, Planet Power, and Tesla. And we glimpse The fi lm also explores adventurers are working ney has included working as “Working with the Mo- David also works hard on had its world premiere at the future, following the the challenges ahead: how to create a sustainable and new parks an independent amusement baro team provides me the the various safety standards Smithsonian’s National Air journey of modern-day ad- to meet the growing energy cleaner energy future. HB Leisure (HBL) is the industry consultant world- opportunity to work with and educational programs and Space Museum Lock- venturers Bertrand Piccard needs of our industrialized “An IMAX 3D fi lm is an leading attraction partner wide, as Technical Risk Con- parks and attractions around within the industry delivered heed Martin IMAX The- and André Borschberg, world while also protecting innovative and very enter- for skill games and amuse- trol Manager in insurance, at the world and provide guid- by IAAPA and AIMS Inter- ater on March 22, 2018. the inspirational team be- the health of our planet. By taining way of storytelling, ments across the globe. Es- Drayton Manor as GM Park ance on matters of safety, national and continues as Exploring the history of hind the record-breaking harnessing abundant re- and I am sure that it is the tablished in 1927, HBL op- Operations and is now part maintenance and opera- an industry ambassador for Mobaro’s David Bromilow electricity, the fi lm looks Solar Impulse, as they pilot newable natural resources medium that best matches erates in 15 countries and of the Mobaro Park team as tions,” adds Bromilow, “the safety. and Jens Holm-Møller Planet Power - N3D employs approximately LAND Films and © nWave 1500 people during peak Pictures Distribution season. This year HBL started the importance and great- HB Leisure with some great news as ness of what we are trying to they are opening at four accomplish.” – Bertrand Pic- new parks. The fi rst one on Global Midway Games Experts card, Solar Impulse. their list is Yas Waterworld, Produced by the award- a water park in Abu Dhabi winning N3D LAND Films, with three new exciting [SeaRex 3D; D-Day: Nor- games. The park is managed mandy 1944], and distrib- and operated by Farah Expe- uted worldwide by nWave riences who they are very Pictures Distribution [Gala- excited to collaborate with. pagos 3D Nature’s Wonder- Five games are coming to land; Hurricane 3D; Sammy’s Tayto Park across their site in Adventures], Planet Power County Meath, Ireland. They will also be featured at the are very thrilled as this is Smithsonian’s Steven F. their fi rst time to have busi- Udvar-Hazy Center Airbus ness in this country. IMAX Theater and the Na- Also, HBL joined forces tional Museum of Ameri- FUN GUARANTEED! with yet another park in Eu- can History’s Warner Bros. “I would recommend HB Leisure rope. They can’t wait to get “In a word... professionalism.” Theater, and was released for every amusement park.” started at Serengeti Park, a Colin Bryan worldwide March 2018. Amanda Thompson zoo and leisure themed park Pleasure Beach Blackpool Drayton Manor The fi lm’s offi cial website in Hodenhagen, Lower Sax- is www.planetpower-thefi lm. ony in Northern Germany. com. The forth park - Lake For licensing, please Compounce in United States contact Janine S. Bak- will start operating with HB er at +1 818 565 1101, Leisure games in May. [email protected] To get more news about (Americas) or Goedele HB Leisure please visit Gillis +32 2 347 63 19, ggil- the company’s website at [email protected] (Interna- www.hbleisure.co.uk. And if tional). you are interested in getting Here is where you can HB Leisure games in your fi nd the partners of park, please contact JNE&LC or HB Leisure. JNE&LC at EAS’18 • Professionals • Track Record Zierer: Booth Nr. 1 - 606 • Expertise and Experience • From Concept to nWave Pictures Distribution: ZIERER Karussell- und Spezial- Operations maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG • Games Specialists Booth Nr. 1 - 1336 Josef-Wallner-Str. 5 94469 Deggendorf Mobaro: Germany Contact Mobaro/JNE&LC Phone: +49 (0)991 9106-0 Some of our distinguished partners E -mail: [email protected] HB Leisure: www.zierer.com Contact HBL/JNE&LC HBL Basketball game in See you all in Amsterdam! Yas Waterworld www.zierer.com Abu Dhabi. 6 JNE&LC EMEA Spring Forum Journal May 2018 May 2018 JNE&LC EMEA Spring Forum Journal 7 Coffee Addict JNE&LC around the World in 8 pictures JNE&LC’s Mika: Woman Power! BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH, UK Jeroen Mika Nur Faezah joined the entertainment and leisure industry in 2011, and currently JNE&LC has always been is the Regional Director of JNE&LC Asia. active, and we attend many JNE&LC provides project, sales and market- IAAPA and other indus- ing consultancy to businesses in the enter- try networking events. We tainment and leisure sectors. Mika is an active believe socialising and net- volunteer in IAAPA, currently serving on the working play a huge part Asian Manufacturers & Suppliers subcommit- THE in our industry that also in- HOT ICE tee and the Young Professionals task force. SHOW volves travelling. In our industry the dominant part are males and today we have a chance to ask Mika how she feels being part of this industry and see- ing how much she achieved already. What is her secret and advise for other fellow woman in the industry. JNE&LC Asian Reception, Singapore 2017 JNE&LC Asian Reception, Singapore 2017 L-R: Terry Monkton - Simworx, John Davies - Interlink, L-R: Jeroen with Jeff Ganther - Eleventh Hour, Andreas Andersen Edward Pawley - Simworx and Alex Sparks - HB Leisure - Liseberg and David Rosenberg - Monterey Bay Aquarium Mika, you have been in this in- you ever had any challenges? dustry for more than 6 years, how I might be mistaken as the lady did all this happen and what would who brings coffee or tea but the be your advice to other women only way to become truly great at who would like to fi rst get into this my job is to gain the knowledge I industry and second become a di- need to be self-reliant. I feel proud Jeroen loves travelling rector? to be part of this industry and sur- and his coffee. His day must Through socialising! I was at a rounded by many other successful start with his cuppa. One right place at the right time when women in the attraction business – time he even said it out I met Jeroen who saw his business we build each other up, celebrate loud “I would feel depresso growing in South East Asia and had our wins and share our stories to without my Nespresso.” As seriously considered setting up an empower one another. a coffee addict he always offi ce in Singapore where I am cur- travels with his Nespresso rently based. My advice is to never Can you give us a little bit infor- machine to ensure he gets become too comfortable or wait for mation about your day to day job? IAAPA AAE Post Tour 2017 EAS Berlin 2017 his favourite caffeine intake. opportunities to come your way, What do you love the most about While being on the road if he The whole group of the Asian Expo Post Tour visiting With friends and clients at the The Top in Penang, Malaysia JNE&LC Appreciation dinner in Berlin so take all the chances and bring your job? fi nds some time, he enjoys yourself out there especially in a I am responsible for the business visiting local coffee shops to networking event. You will learn to development in South East Asia, satisfy his obsession, of tast- cultivate meaningful conversations from marketing strategies to the ing different coffee from all and be authentic, understand your generation of sales leads, to negoti- around the world. He loves assets and own them. ating and closing deals. The oppor- the aroma, acidity, fl avour tunity to visit theme parks and facili- and the packaging and he Do you have a mentor, and do ties around the world seeing smiles even enjoys the way cof- you think it is important to have on everyone faces is priceless! fee is served. “Some places one? have a uniqueness and a bril- I always have a role model l look You live in Singapore and man- liant way of their coffee cul- up to and when I started in this in- age sales in Asia for Zierer, a ture” says Jeroen. dustry, green and enthusiastic, Je- high-quality German amusement Once in Orlando, right roen has been my mentor from day ride manufacturer. What is your before the IAAPA show one. We work very well together most favourite ride? Do you have EAS Post Tour 2017 IAAPA EMEA Winter Forum - Dubai 2018 he wanted to perform his given that he is a strong supporter any favourite rides from other morning ritual, and lands in a With our friends at the Oktoberfest in Munich, The JNE&LC team visiting the new Dubai Safari Park a worthy fi nish of yet another great EAS Post Tour as part of the IAAPA EMEA Winter Forum of women in the industry and prac- manufactures? coffee shop recommended tice equal rights. Through his guid- It has to be the classic and ever- by TripAdvisor. What they ance I learnt a lot of intangible skills green Wave Swinger for its beauty served on his table, re- to negotiate and made my fi rst busi- and aesthetic! And yes, I’m also a ally blown him away. As he ness deal where no institutions can huge fan of the Mack coasters. likes his coffee with fat free show you the ropes like a real men- creamer, they served him tor does. Can you tell me what is your the milk in a baby bottle! He favourite memory which always didn’t know how to react and Looking at entertainment and makes you smile? burst out laughing hoping leisure industry where mostly My fi rst looping rollercoaster that at least it is not human companies make roller coaster ride in Universal Studios Orlando ##### ##### ##### HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MUST SEE SHOW STUNNINGLY SPECTACULAR milk. rides, water slides and many other at the IAAPA IAE event – I was ner- If you are interested to attractions it does give an impres- vous and literally cried, eyes shut know the name of this cof- sion that this is more like a male- throughout the entire ride! I have fee shop or need any coffee dominated industry. It would be in- since overcome my fears and now IAAPA Leadership Conference 2018 in Japan TEA EME SATE Conference - Europa-Park 2018 tips feel free to ask Jeroen, teresting to know how do you feel I gladly open my eyes, soak in the he is the expert. Mika and Jeroen with Jakob Wahl - IAAPA and Chloe James - JRA Georgia and Jeroen with other participants of the TEAM EME onboard the Tempozan Ferris Wheel SATE Conference on the Blue Fire Megacoaster in Europa-Park being part of this industry? Have view and enjoy the ride! 8 JNE&LC EMEA Spring Forum Journal May 2018

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