IAAPA recognizes Canadian aquatic attraction manufacturers

by MODE, ignore | May 9, 2012 3:42 pm

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Chuck Corley (centre), chairman, exhibitor awards committee for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), presents the Image Award to WhiteWater’s (left to right) Geoff Chutter, Rick Briggs and Julie Zakus.

WhiteWater West Industries Ltd., a Richmond, B.C.-based builder of waterparks and aquatic attractions and Empex Watertoys,® an aquatic playground and spray park manufacturer in Toronto, recently received awards of recognition at this year’s International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo in Orlando, Fla.WhiteWater was presented with an Image Award, which is given to exhibitors with the most outstanding booths at the trade show. Judging is based on originality in promoting the product or service, quality of the design and professional appearance of the staff.

“This year our booth focused on what we do best—innovation,” said Geoff Chutter, WhiteWater’s president and CEO. “We used technology to showcase our newest products. At centre stage was our Family Python,™ waterslide demonstrating ‘Flume-thru-Flume’ capability, which allows for other flumes to actually pass through the full-sized 6.1-m (20-ft) MEGAtube™ flume section.”

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The Empex Aquacircus™ received the Impact Award for best new product with lasting impact on the industry, as well as the award for best water ride/attraction.

Empex received two Brass Ring awards in the Best New Product category. The company’s latest concept, Aquacircus,™ earned them the award for best water ride/attraction as well as the Impact Award for best new product with lasting impact on the industry.

The Aquacircus™ comprises a climb and slide structure, which provides a myriad of different slide experiences and 45 creative interactive activities.

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: http://poolspamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Whitewater_Wins_IAAPA_Award.jpg
  2. [Image]: http://poolspamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Empex.jpg

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