In Part I of our IISA 2025 Gibtown Wrap Up, we covered sales and deliveries of several manufacturers from the show.  Part II of our wrap up covers the rest of the many manufacturers and suppliers that we spoke to and their orders from the show.  

Unfortunately, the new Pirate ride sold by Rides 4-U was involved in an accident on its way from the trade show to Poor Jack Amusement's and sustained some damage.  We hope everyone involved is safe and the ride is able to be repaired so it can be enjoyed by the Poor Jack team and the events they service.

 

Kolmax-Plus

Kolmax  was back in force at the show this year, exhibiting several attractions, including two of its Spinner attractions, which are similar to a Crazy Dance.  The rides on display were owned by Dreamland Amusements and Rockwell Amusements and there was even a demonstration during the show of how easily the ride can be erected.

Versions of the Spinner ride were sold to Palace Playland, North East Amusements, West Coast Amusements, Sta Put, Helm and Sons, Mitchell Bros. Amusements, Prime Time Carnival, plus several more non-disclosed purchasers, making these rides the most sold of the show.  Modern Midways and Browns Amusements are also due to take delivery of Spinner rides in the near future.  

The company's popular kiddie Tea Cup rides were sold to Rainbow Amusements, Gambill Amusements and Orland Fun.  A version of the ride with an elaborate top was going to Shamrock Shows and Doolan Amusements.  

Elephant rides were sold to Paul Maurer Shows and to Anthony Oakes.  

The Kolmax team said the company did well at the show and the results certainly bear out the success of their line of equipment.

 

Jung Max

Just next door, Jung Max sold their dragon coaster ride to Big Rock Amusements, Bluegrass Rides, West Coast Amusements, and Family Fun Tyme.   

Equipment Solutions International

Steve Lisko of Equipment Solutions International had a a nice display of equipment, although a couple of pieces were delayed by shipping.  The company sold a Family Swing Ride to Canada, the Scooby Doo train to Albion Amusements, and two Pirate mini-jets to an undisclosed buyer.

The Round Up ride premiered to much excitement and while Lisko said there was a lot of interest, sales would not be finalized until after the show had concluded.  

 

Lamberink

The Lamberink team was fresh from the delivery of a new Swing Tower ride to Iconic Midway Rides at the Florida State Fair, themed, the Thunderbird.  The company, owned by Marina and Johan Small, are the daughter and son in law of Wade Shows owner Frank Zaitshik.   This further cements the relationship between Lamberink and the greater Zaitshik family.  By all reports, the ride did very well at the fair and Iconic Midway rides is looking forward to a successful season with the attraction.


Back at the show, while the company said traffic was “a little slow”, they were looking forward to delivering another Swing Tower to Ray Cammack Shows, and another 33m wheel for Kissel Entertainment, which, will be the third 33m wheel owned by the company.  The company said they had interest in the tower rides as park models and were hoping the two being delivered would generate additional sales for those looking for super spectacular attractions.

 

Preston and Barbieri

While they did not have a ride on display, company president Francesco Ferrari said there was some interest in their new Hyper Jump ride.  They are delivering the first one to Spain in April and received several inquiries about their Wave Swinger at the trade shows.

Related:  Francesco Ferrari joins the Amusement Warehouse Podcast in Gibtown
 

Bertazzon

Michele Bertazzon said Powers and Thomas would be taking delivery of a Wave Swinger ride and a second sale was pending.  They said they received some good leads and were hoping to close some deals after the show.

 

Moser Rides

Stefano Moser said his company first came to the show in '93 or '94 with a smaller drop tower on display and they are back.   He said the weather was warm and he was happy to be in Florida at the show. The company will be delivering a Speed Flip ride, the 24 seat version, to City of Fun in March or April.  Also on tap this year is a Tower ride to Arnold's Park in Iowa.

Moser said he had leads to follow up on when he returns home to Italy and he hopes some of his contacts will result in sales.

 

Technical Park

Technical Park has been doing well in the US over the past several years and this year is no exception.  They will be delivering a Loop Fighter to Powers Great American Midways, a Heavy Rotation to Dreamland Amusements and Street Fighter to Gilette Shows.  

While they said traffic seemed slower than last year, they were hoping contacts would turn into future sales.

 

Sartori

Massimo Sartori said he met some prominent US customers at the show, but he was surprised to have also made some Australian and Mexican contacts in Gibtown as well.

Powers Great American Midways will be taking delivery of a 1st of its kind in the US Twin Twister ride that is expected to turn heads and hopefully produce some additional interest stateside.