Polin Waterparks
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Water park manufacturing |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Enver Pakiş[1] |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Global, 105 countries |
| Products | Water slides and water play attractions |
| Services | Water park design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation |
Number of employees | 550 (2019)[2] |
| Website | www |
Polin Waterparks is a Turkish manufacturer of water slides and water parks. They are known for their design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of water slides, water play attractions and water parks. The company was founded in İstanbul, Turkey in 1976.
History
Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976 by architect Enver Pakiş as a fiberglass (GRP) design and manufacturing company.[1] More than 3000 water park projects in 105 countries have been completed by Polin.[3] It offers a range of products, including signature rides such as the patented King Cobra, Magic Spheres, Spheres, Magi Cone and Space Shuttle.[3]
Polin uses a technique called resin transfer molding (RTM) in their water slide manufacturing process.[3] RTM is a manufacturing method that provides advantages compared to the traditional process of water slide production.[4] RTM allows for the product to be created in less time and with less waste, yet is also stronger and lighter than non-RTM products.[4] Since 2006, Polin has converted 100% of its rides to RTM, and can also implement its patented Natural Light Effects and Special Pattern Effects into the product.[4]
Locations
All of Polin's production takes place in Turkey.[2] Sales offices are located in Russia, Morocco, Macedonia and China.[2] Through 2013, Polin completed its manufacturing in three plants located in Turkey. A fourth plant is expected to open in 2014.[2]
Awards
- 2014 – Cartoon Network Amazone in Pattaya, Thailand – WWA Leading Edge Award[5]
- 2014 – Super Combo in Aqua Fantasy in Kusadasi, Turkey – Europe's Best Waterslide[6]
- 2014 – King Cobra in Aqualand Frejus, France- Europe's Best Waterslide by Kirmes & Park Revue Magazine[6]
- 2014 – H2O Waterpark in Rostov-on-Don, Russia – Golden Pony Award for Excellence[7]
- 2013 – King Cobra at Aqualand Frejus, France – Best Waterslide Award by Kirmes & Park Revue Magazine[8]
- 2013 – King Cobra in Aqualand Frejus, France– "Most Innovative Product" in the Entertainment Category of the 2013 Turk Kompozit Composites Summit[8]
- 2013 – Polin is identified as one of the top-100 fastest-growing companies in Turkey[9]
- 2012 – King Cobra at Aqualand Frejus, Fraqnce – Best Waterslide Award by Kirmes & Park Revue Magazine[10]
- 2012- "Export Winner of Turkey" in SMSE Category[11]
- 2012 – Golden Pony Award for Excellence[12]
- 2011 – Acquavillage Waterpark – "Best Italian Waterpark" by Parksmania[13]
- 2008 – Odissea 2000 Waterpark is awarded as "Best Italian Waterpark" due to the new attraction: Polin's Windigo by Parksmania Club[14]
References
- ^ a b "Milestones". Polin Waterparks. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ a b c d "About Us". Polin Waterparks. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ a b c "King Cobra Earns 'Best' and 'Most Innovative' Awards". Polin Waterparks. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ^ a b c "Manufacturing Production Methods". Polin Waterparks. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ^ "Cartoon Network Amazone Wins WWA Leading Edge Award and Praise from Thailand's Tourism Minister". www.blooloop.com.
- ^ a b "King Cobra and Super Combo Win European Star Award". www.newparkculture.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Polin Waterslides Help Rostov's H2O Aquapark Win Golden Pony Award". www.blooloop.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ a b Kleiman, Joe. "Polin's King Cobra Waterslide Wins Multiple Awards". InPark Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ Kleiman, Joe. "Polin Named Among 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Turkey". InPark Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ "King Cobra Wins European Star Award for 'Best Waterslide' in Europe". www.blooloop.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Polin Wins 2012 Export Award of Turkey". Polin Waterparks. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ "Golden Pony Awards 2012 Istanbul". Facto Edizioni. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ Kleiman, Joe. "Acquavillage Water Park in Italy Awarded Top Water Park by Parksmania". InPark Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ "Acquapark Odissea 2000". Parksmania. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
