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More JNELC news May 2019 JNELC EMEAMore Spring partner Summit Journal news 1 pages 6 & 7 JNELC pages 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 EMEA Spring Summit Journal Issue 3 - May 2019 Editors: Jeroen Nijpels, Mika Nur Faezah & Georgia Vitkute Helsinki - IAAPA EMEA Spring Summit The Producers Group signs up with JNELC It is conventional wisdom that there is a lot of value in teaming up with a reputable company. And this can go both ways. This year, JNELC added The Producers Group (TPG) in their premium high quality manufacturer and supplier representation portfolio. TPG is a premier provid- of highly trained show pro- er of production and design ducers, project managers, services for crowd-pleasing technical directors, technical attractions worldwide. They managers, technical docu- specialise in turnkey attrac- mentation support staff, and tions, production manage- specialized designers of all ment, content development, disciplines. and technical design of ev- JNELC is proud to intro- erything from small projects duce TPG to their new and to entire theme . Pro- existing clients in Europe ducing the most amazing and South East Asia along- attractions and guest expe- side TPG’s offi ces in Los An- riences by redefi ning the geles, Shanghai, Dubai and industry standard, clients in- Orlando. With having TPG clude Universal Studios, Six on board, JNELC looks for- Flags, Disney, Dubai Parks ward to provide their clients & and many more. with a mix of proposals from TPG is known for maintain- leading suppliers in the at- The Crane Dance spectacle on Island, Singapore was the foundation for The ing a full-time, in-house staff traction industry. Producers Group as a company. (picture: TPG) delivers its fi rst attraction to Hungary - a Force 280 When Zobori Élmény It was therefore decided that together with the company (Adventure Park) in commissioning would be 4seasons Sítechnika from Zalaszabar, Hungary de- postponed until shortly be- Hungary. They provided cided to add some more fore the opening. All went assistance with translation as adrenaline attractions to well and the coaster opened well as with local installation its park, their choice was the two layouts, also the missioning of the coaster offi cially to the public on support. made quickly in favour of a Hungarian park decided in proved challenging imme- April 13, perfectly in time Zierer Force Family Roller favour of the larger, longer diately following the installa- for the Easter Holidays. Force 280 facts: Coaster. For the park, this track of the Force 280. tion in February of this year. JNELC and Zierer worked Investment: 2 million Euros represented the best mix So a contract was signed Height: 13 meters between a family attrac- in early 2018 and then a Track length: 281 meters tion and a step up in ex- decoration had to be cho- Ride time: ~ 103 seconds citement from its existing sen. The park has its own Number of riders: 20 (1 line-up of attractions. animal mascots, a meerkat with 10 cars with 2 Then came the choice and a baby kangaroo, and seats each) for the best possible lay- therefore it was decided to Capacity: 700 pph out. Zierer had just before put these two animals at the Minimum height: 100 cms introduced a new layout, a front of the train, and for the (accompanied) step up from its well-known rest use the same bright co- Attraction type: Family Force Two coaster, namely lours as can be found in the the Force 280. JNELC had logo and elsewhere in the Manufacturer: Zierer just sold for Zierer the same park. Karussell- und Spezialmas- layout to in Ire- Due to a strong winter Picture of Force 280 with custom decoration of the ϐirst chinenbau GmbH & Co. KG land, and when comparing with lots of snow, the com- car in Hungary (picture: Zobori Adventure Park) Seller: JNELC

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middle of an exciting stunt Zierer introduces new Multi-Seating action show, S.W.A.T. Raid TPG delivers big to Trans Studio in Indonesia on the Waterfront. Law en- Roller Coaster in OK Coral, The Producers Group sively at Trans Studio parks. forcement offi cers raid a Zierer had the pleasure reduce the vibrations and on (TPG) is proud to showcase In Bali, the Temple Raiders criminal’s warehouse hide- to deliver the “Pioneer” top of that they have used fi ve upcoming attractions Stunt Show audiences wit- out in this live stunt show ride, the fi rst Multi Seating low-noise wheels. And they at two Trans Studio theme ness a thrilling battle be- loaded with explosive action. Coaster in a horse design. have also integrated mag- parks with the IAAPA tween cut throat teams of TPG conceived, designed, This beautiful design was netic anti rollback system EMEA Spring Summit treasure hunters who must produced and created both created for OK Corral from KettenWulf, in order to attendees, leading up to survive the supernatural of these stunt shows, includ- theme park as per the further reduce the noise that the IAAPA Expo Asia this monsters guarding a myste- ing all media. client’s request. Zierer is normally occurs when the lift June. rious legend in the Himala- TPG also designed Alien always open to different is being pulled upwards. For TPG drove both the cre- yan peaks. Taxi, a dark coaster that requests and eager to fulfi ll the fi nal break Zierer used a ative and production efforts In Cibubur at Trans Stu- will take riders at Cibubur’s clients wishes. Zierer’s Multi Seating Coaster with the horses in the front and the carriages in the back on two exciting stunt ex- dio’s Action Zone park, Artwork for the S.W.A.T. “Raid on the Waterfront” Stunt Trans Studio Action Zone magnetic braking system. (picture: OK Coral) The ride was designed travaganzas debuting exclu- TPG place audiences in the Show for Trans Studio Cibubur (image: TPG) on a wild ride across the gal- in two sections, where the axy. Strange and humorous fi rst six seats feature six species of alien taxi drivers horse-shape seats and the transport guests through rear end of the vehicle has space to discover alien cul- six classic seats in the shape tures on strange new plan- of a wagon. Zierer worked ets, and return at light very hard to fulfi ll the client’s on a collision course back to requirements and made a their home destination. one of a kind roller coaster. Why are you still using TPG is equally excited to One of the fascinating have worked with Legacy features of this ride is the paper checklists? , supporting horse-shaped seats. There their original lead creative are no safety bars across the concepts with TPG’s tech- back of the passengers who nical and production work are leaning forward. This al- on two more cutting-edge lows passengers to have the Trans Studio attractions. feeling of sitting on an actual Road Rage debuts as horse with a lot of freedom. the world’s fi rst stunt show For safety the lap bars have , starring live actors been ingeniously integrated 100% PM 05 : 10 performing daring stunts in in the horse head and it tips a 4D ride environment that from the front backwards. surrounds riders with action Zierer also developed an and 3D media. For this Trans amazing and convenient Discover Studio Bali attraction, TPG Bluetooth controlled elec- digital: designed and managed the tronic safety system which lighting, audio, projection, allows operators to see that Enhanced safety special effects, stunt and rig- safety bars are correctly ging, and SAE for this trail- locked as soon as the ride and maintenance checks blazing ride. leaves the station. Pacifi c Rim will premiere OK Corral requested Direct access at Cibubur’s Trans Studio Zierer to make the ride as Action Zone park as the quiet as possible. To achieve to support documentation fi rst 4D walk-through dark that Zierer used sand to fi ll ride featuring 3D media, in the roller coaster tracks to Real-time overview which guests ride a vehicle, disembark to walk through OK of all your rides scenes, then board vehicles Pioneer facts: to complete this popular IP Investment: 8 million sci-fi adventure. TPG de- Euros signed the lighting, audio, Height: 24 meters stunt and rigging along with Track length: 500 meters SAE. TPG managed com- Maximum speed: 65 plete fi eld production ser- km/h vices and technical design Ride time: ~ 103 seconds on both attractions in sup- Number of riders: 12 port of Legacy. Capacity: 700 pph The Producers Group Minimum height: Front takes great pride in preview- section riders need to be ing these highly anticipated 120 cms tall and rear sec- attractions while continuing tion 100 cms tall its relationship with Trans Attraction type: Multi Studio, Indonesia’s preemi- Seating Coaster nent theme park operator, Manufacturer: Zierer mobaropark.com as the exciting, new Bali and Karussell- und Spezialmas- Cibubur projects expand chinenbau GmbH & Co. their entertainment portfo- KG lio. 4 JNELC EMEA Spring Summit Journal May 2019 May 2019 JNELC EMEA Spring Summit Journal 5

Another upcoming release quality theatrical experienc- solution for each of our re- Mobaro Park is a Danish A dive into the nWave pictures distribution universe is sure to make visitors coo es combined with changing Mobaro Park’s adventure into the UK continues quirements. Furthermore, company developed in col- nWave has been a game awarded multiple times in acclaimed 3D, with delight. nWave will be economic models, nWave the support we received laboration with attractions to As Mobaro Park contin- changer in the entertain- just the past few months. the documentary will take teasing Rex: A Royal Top- teamed up with Theatrix to and still receive has been specifi cally fi t the needs of ues its impressive growth ment industry ever since Focusing on the issues of a closer look at snow and its dog, an 4D/3D attraction ex- produce its own headset. phenomenal. The transition the industry. They provide worldwide, 2018 has been it appeared on the market climate change and green future. With hours of footage tracted from the studio’s sev- The device will be unveiled from paper to digital was a turnkey digital and mo- an adventure like no other in 1994. Constantly im- transition, Planet Power being recorded all over the enth animated feature fi lm soon and give access to the seamless thanks to the team bile solution, that has helped for the Danish software proving and expanding, brings a message of hope, globe, Snow (WIP) is shaping The Queen’s Corgi, which from Mobaro, in constant over 60 large and small at- company in the UK mar- the company has become one that resonates more up to be the coolest release is currently enjoying an ap- communication and pro- tractions worldwide enhance ket, with six more UK an expert in the creation than ever in our hearts and of 2020. plauded worldwide release. viding on-site training and their safety efforts and com- parks joining the digital and distribution of 4D/3D minds. While the fi lm is barely In addition to this excit- With at the support. Having David Bro- pliance, as well as mainte- wave with Mobaro’s turn- attraction and ride simula- a year old, nWave is already ing project, nWave also ex- heart of nWave’s identity, it milow personally scrutinize nance and operational man- key digital and mobile tion fi lms as well as 3D gi- busy preparing a new fi lm panded its catalog with some was only a matter of time be- our checklists was a huge agement – removing the safety, maintenance and ant screen documentaries. for giant screen. Joining anticipated additions, The fore the company explored advantage as it allowed us to slow and heavy processes of operational solution. Final Mobaro kick-off training with the Dreamland Mar- Its latest large format forces with the crew that Extraordinary Journey, and new distribution possibilities. tap into his extensive knowl- working with paper check- “It is very exciting and a gate Technical Team before going live with the system. fi lm, Planet Power, has been brought to you the critically Chaos in Wonderland 4D. Facing a growing demand for edge base.”, says Royston. lists and documentation. privilege for us to be able to welcome these six won- derful parks to the Mobaro Family”, says David Bro- HB Leisure milow, Director Parks and Planet Power - N3D LAND Attractions at Mobaro Park. Global Games Experts Films and © nWave Pictures With , Folly Distribution Farm, Dreamland , Sundown entirety of nWave’s catalog and the two Vectis Ventures while preserving its pristine parks; Robin Hill Country animation. Park and If you are visiting the now using the Mobaro solu- IAAPA Expo Asia in June, tion, there now is a total of head over to booth #1362, 16 UK attractions using the or in September at the Mobaro platform for every- IAAPA Expo Europe at day Safety, Maintenance and booth # 1241 to dive into Operations checklists across the nWave universe! For licensing, please all rides and attractions, park contact Janine S. Baker wide audits and daily task at +1 818 565 1101, management. [email protected] “It is noticeable for us (Americas) or Goedele that there is a clear picture TICKET TO FUN Gillis +32 2 347 63 19, “I would recommend HB Leisure forming of the snowball ef- “In a word... professionalism.” for every .” [email protected] fect that occurs on specifi c Amanda Thompson Colin Bryan (International). markets, when more and Pleasure Beach Drayton Manor Here is where you more industry colleagues in the same market are experi- can fi nd the partners encing the benefi ts of using Mobaro. We are absolutely of JNELC at IAAPA thrilled and honoured that EXPO EUROPE 2019: this is happening”, observes Jens Holm-Møller, Director Zierer: and Co-Founder at Mobaro. Folly Farm, a lovely hybrid Booth Nr. 1412 and Amusement Park in the UK, acknowledges the nWave Pictures benefi ts of using Mobaro Distribution: and according to Royston Badham, Operations Man- Booth Nr. 1241 ager aside from the obvious reduction in paper and ink HB Leisure: costs, Mobaro has allowed • Professionals • Track Record them to closely monitor all Contact HBL/JNELC park operations to see ex- • Expertise and Experience • From Concept to actly what is or isn’t getting Mobaro: done and when. Crucially, Games Specialists Operations Booth Nr. 4424 they are able to identify and • share problems much more The Producers Group: easily now and have become a much more streamlined Booth Nr. 221 and effi cient operation. Some of our distinguished partners “Going digital was an We look forward to exciting opportunity that see you in Paris this we had been looking to do for some time. Mobaro was ZIERER Karussell- und Spezialmaschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG · Josef-Wallner-Straße 5 · 94469 Deggendorf · Germany coming September! the only provider that had a T +49 (0) 991 9106 - 0 · E [email protected] · www zierer.com 6 JNELC EMEA Spring Summit Journal May 2019 May 2019 JNELC EMEA Spring Summit Journal 7 HB Leisure - Global Growth JNELC’s Mika IAAPA’s Young JNELC’s Georgia volunteering at GKTW village HB Leisure (HBL) is the Professional of the Year! Last year in June JNELC JNELC participates in all their families. She also, had they can come and see the families, to play mini golf, world’s leading attraction Congratulations to our announced that Mika was raised US$2,180 for the IAAPA shows and before an amazing and emotional shining star as a reminder of bowling and many other ar- partner for skill games and JNELC Asia’s director, chosen as the IAAPA Young GKTW Village at their IAAPA Orlando expo in No- experience at the “Castle their child who spent their cade games. Rockin’ Spa was amusements across the Mika Nur Faezah, who Professional of the Year. It Asian reception in Hong vember, Georgia decided to of Miracles” where the wish time at the village. one of her favourite places globe. Currently operating won the award for the was especially meaningful Kong and since then, volunteer for six days at the child receives a gold star Georgia also had the plea- in the village, as kids can get in 80 locations across 20 IAAPA Young Professional as the Young Professionals colleague Georgia Vitkute GKTW village. She operated which he/she personalizes, sure in decorating one of the their nails and hair done or countries with both these of the Year 2018 at the program was initiated by wanted to volunteer at the rides such as “Lori’s Magi- and it gets placed on the ceil- villas at the GKTW village for even get airbrush tattoos. fi gures increasing year on GM & Owners Breakfast him in 2006. So to see his GKTW village in . cal Flight” and JJ’s Express ing of the Castle of Miracles Christmas season. She also Georgia said: “I smiled a lot year. during the IAAPA Expo in colleague win this award She said: “I always want and Train, where she needed and Star Tower. Families get volunteered at the Amber- there, as it was not possible Last year 22 new Orlando. makes it all become full try to do something that to ensure safe and fun en- to come back to the village ville, which is an area in the to have any other emotion. permanent operations Mika has been active in circle. can make a difference.” vironment for the kids and whenever they wish, and village for children and their were opened featuring a the industry since 2011 and mix of skill games, family serves on the IAAPA Asia entertainment centres and Pokémon Rebound game at Winter Wonderland UK. Pacifi c’s manufacturers and amusement machines. A (picture: HB Leisure) suppliers subcommittee and fabulous range of plush lines Young Professionals task and prizes, many designed group subcommittee. Her in-house, formed a key part talent and dedication for of the HBL offer in the new JNELC company helped her attractions. to work her way up from The fantastic growth show assistant to Regional experienced in 2018 with Director. Her rapid career highlights in the EMEA area growth is an inspiration to such as Yas Waterworld and many young professionals. Warner Bros. World, both Mika’s message at the Georgia with two colleague in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Tayto award ceremony is to work volunteers at Rockin’ Spa Park (Ireland) and Belantis in the GKTW Village Family Arcade at Global Village, Dubai. together to support and (Germany) has continued (picture: HB Leisure) help grow and develop the It was truly a magical place. into 2019 with new openings organisation, engaging and I loved every second that around the world at Midlands (UK). Wonderland in London empowering young diverse I have spent there. Even (South Korea), Vision Point HBL also continued their (UK). professionals to grow and when I came back to my ho- at Genting Highlands involvement in large scale To get more news about thrive in this industry. tel room, I had a huge smile (Malaysia), Chinatown Point events and festivals at Global HB Leisure you can visit their JNELC’s Managing Direc- Mika receiving the award and my heart full of joy and (Singapore), Wonderla Village in Dubai (UAE) website www.hbleisure.com tor Jeroen Nijpels was from the hands of Will happiness. I will treasure Bengaluru (India) and West and Hyde Park Winter very proud when it was Morey Jr. (picture: IAAPA) these moments for the rest of my life.” The villages receives many volunteers, Georgia JNELC around the world in 6 pictures met a girl from Germany who had been volunteering there for one whole year and she established friendships with three elderly gentlemen in their seventies. One of the guys has been volunteer- ing at the village for the last three years and has received many ‘Thank you’ letters from families. He loves vol- unteering and putting smiles on the faces of the kids and their families. TEA SATE Europe Europa-Park May 2018 IAAPA EMEA Spring Forum Ireland May 2018 JNELC Asian Reception, Hong Kong June 2018 Georgia said: “Up untill Georgia & Jeroen in a model of the new Can Can Georgia, Jeroen & Mika at the Mika, Jeroen & Georgia on the souvenir picture that today I feel grateful for this Coaster train that opened later that year. Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour. was available to all guests of the reception. amazing opportunity and these smiles and laughter will stay forever in my heart! It is such a heart-warming feeling. It is also amazing to meet people who are mak- ing a difference.” Georgia is very grate- ful for this opportunity and she would like to say a huge thank you to her company JNELC and her Managing Director Jeroen Nijpels for IAAPA Asian Expo Hong Kong June 2018 Zierer factory visit Deggendorf December 2018 IAAPA Leadership Conference UAE 2019 Jeroen, Georgia & Mika with the Cartoon Network Zierer staff and global sales representatives at the Conference delegates including Mika and Jeroen supporting her on this jour- characters at the Leadership Breakfast in Hong Kong annual sales meeting at the company headquarters trying out the attractions in Motiongate ney. 8 JNELC EMEA Spring Summit Journal May 2019

JNELC would like to thank its partners & clients for a great start of the year 2019. We look forward to our continued mutual success !

Please visit our partners at the IAAPA EXPO EUROPE from September 17 to 19, 2019 in the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles:

Leisure

www.mobaropark.com www.zierer.com www.producers-group.com Booth # 4424 Booth # 1412 www.hbleisure.co.uk www.nwave.com Booth # 221 Contact HBL/JNELC Booth # 1241 to arrange a meeting

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