Premier Rides, a global supplier of theme park attractions, had two of its rides recognised at the fifth annual European Star Awards under the categories of Best Water Rides and Best Roller Coasters in Europe.
A panel of international experts reviewed attractions spanning across Europe, including Turkey and Russia, to select the best. The award ceremony, organised by the independent trade journal Kirmes Park and Revue, was hosted by PortAventura World Barcelona, Spain. Here it was revealed that the Vonkaputous ride at Linnanmäki Amusement Park, located in Helsinki, Finland, was honoured as one of Europe's best water rides and Sky Scream, located at Holiday Park in Hassloch, Germany, as one of Europe's best steel coasters for 2016.
Jim Seay, president of Premier Rides, said: "We are proud to be recognised by the highly experienced voting panel of the European Star Awards. Linnanmäki is a very special amusement park that uses amazing creativity to take advantage of its unique topography. Vonkaputous, with its combination of a fun coaster and great water interaction is a perfect example of their creativity and vision. It was a pleasure to work with their talented staff, and we are honoured to be a part of Linnanmäki's formula for success."
Pia Adlivankin, managing director of Linnanmäki, said: "All of us at Linnanmäki Amusement Park are honoured to receive another European Star Award for Vonkaputous. The Premier Rides team has been great to work with and we are pleased to have found such a partner in the industry."
Sky Scream is a zombie-themed launch coaster. Its magnetic technology allows the ride vehicle to be launched forward, then in reverse, then forward again even faster. It features a twisting heart line inversion, ascending and descending twists, two vertical rolls and a non-inverting loop.
Image: Technical director Anssi Tamminen of Linnanmäki and marketing coordinator Joanna Guy of Premier Rides celebrate the European Star Awards at PortAventura World
