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{{Infobox Company
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| company_name = Leitner-Poma of America
| company_name = Leitner-Poma of America
| company_logo = [[Image:Leitner-Poma.png]]
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'''Leitner-Poma of America''' is a [[North America]]n [[aerial lift]] manufacturer based in [[Grand Junction, Colorado|Grand Junction]], [[Colorado]]. It is the North American subsidiary of French-based [[Poma]], which is owned by the Italian company [[Leitner]] Technologies. The North American company was formed in 2000 when the Seeber Group, owner of Leitner, bought Poma.<ref>http://www.leitner-poma.com/merger1.htm</ref> Leitner-Poma's competitors are [[Doppelmayr CTEC]], which is based in [[Salt Lake City]], and [[SkyTrac]]. Leitner-Poma supplies lifts to the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
'''Leitner-Poma of America''' is a [[North America]]n [[aerial lift]] manufacturer based in [[Grand Junction, Colorado|Grand Junction]], [[Colorado]]. It is the North American subsidiary of French-based [[Poma]], which is owned by the Italian company [[Leitner]] Technologies. The North American company was formed in 2000 when the Seeber Group, owner of Leitner, bought Poma.<ref>http://www.leitner-poma.com/merger1.htm</ref> Leitner-Poma's competitors are [[Doppelmayr CTEC]], which is based in [[Salt Lake City]], and [[SkyTrac]]. Leitner-Poma supplies lifts to the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.


== Poma of America Before Merger ==
==Poma of America before merger==
[[Image:Poma chairlift 2007.jpg|thumb|A 1988 Poma detachable chairlift, the Rainier Express lift, at Crystal Mountain, Washington]]
[[Image:Poma chairlift 2007.jpg|thumb|A 1988 Poma detachable chairlift, the Rainier Express lift, at Crystal Mountain, Washington]]
Jean Pomagalski invented the detachable Pomalift surface tow in 1936, and first brought it to [[North America]] in 1952. The first North American Poma brand chairlift was installed in 1958 in [[Squaw Valley, Placer County, California|Squaw Valley]], [[California]], for the [[1960 Winter Olympics]].<ref name="leitner-poma.com">http://www.leitner-poma.com/timeline.htm</ref>
Jean Pomagalski invented the detachable Pomalift surface tow in 1936, and first brought it to [[North America]] in 1952. The first North American Poma brand chairlift was installed in 1958 in [[Squaw Valley, Placer County, California|Squaw Valley]], [[California]], for the [[1960 Winter Olympics]].<ref name="leitner-poma.com">http://www.leitner-poma.com/timeline.htm</ref>
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***Falcon
***Falcon


== Leitner Lifts before merger ==
==Leitner Lifts before merger==
Leitner had a limited history in North America prior to its merger with Poma of America. Between 1997 and 2001, it installed 21 lifts in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]].<ref name="ReferenceA"/> Customers included [[Fernie Alpine Resort]], [[Kimberley Alpine Resort]], and [[Big White]] in [[British Columbia]]; [[Mount Norquay]] and [[Lake Louise]] in [[Alberta]]; and [[Jay Peak]], Vermont.<ref name="skilifts.org"/>
Leitner had a limited history in North America prior to its merger with Poma of America. Between 1997 and 2001, it installed 21 lifts in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]].<ref name="ReferenceA"/> Customers included [[Fernie Alpine Resort]], [[Kimberley Alpine Resort]], and [[Big White]] in [[British Columbia]]; [[Mount Norquay]] and [[Lake Louise]] in [[Alberta]]; and [[Jay Peak]], Vermont.<ref name="skilifts.org"/>


=== Designs of Leitner in America ===
===Designs of Leitner in America===

*Detachable
*Detachable
**Terminals
**Terminals
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In 2000, the Seeber Group of Italy purchased Pomagalski, S.A. of France. Although the two remained separate in [[Europe]], the North American operations of each were combined. While it was announced as a merger of Leitner Lifts USA/Canada and Poma of America, Leitner's operations were mostly folded into Poma's. The last Leitner designed lifts were installed in 2001, and since 2002, all lifts produced by the company have been of Poma's design.
In 2000, the Seeber Group of Italy purchased Pomagalski, S.A. of France. Although the two remained separate in [[Europe]], the North American operations of each were combined. While it was announced as a merger of Leitner Lifts USA/Canada and Poma of America, Leitner's operations were mostly folded into Poma's. The last Leitner designed lifts were installed in 2001, and since 2002, all lifts produced by the company have been of Poma's design.


== After the Merger ==
==After the merger==
[[Image:MarmotBasin1.jpg|thumb|The new Canadian Rockies Express quad chair at [[Marmot Basin]] near [[Jasper, Alberta]], Canada]]
[[Image:MarmotBasin1.jpg|thumb|The new Canadian Rockies Express quad chair at [[Marmot Basin]] near [[Jasper, Alberta]], Canada]]
In 2009, Leitner-Poma of America moved into a new headquarters in Grand Junction along with other companies owned by Leitner Technologies, including Leitwind, a manufacturer of wind turbines, and Prinoth, a maker of snow groomers.<ref>http://www.leitner-lifts.com/content.asp?L=2&subc=2789&idmen=150</ref> Colorado Governor [[Bill Ritter]] attended the grand opening ceremony, which took place during the [[financial crisis of 2007–2010]] at which Leitner-Poma promised to create 100 new jobs.<ref>http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/01/26/012709_leitner_main.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=7</ref>
In 2009, Leitner-Poma of America moved into a new headquarters in Grand Junction along with other companies owned by Leitner Technologies, including Leitwind, a manufacturer of wind turbines, and Prinoth, a maker of snow groomers.<ref>http://www.leitner-lifts.com/content.asp?L=2&subc=2789&idmen=150</ref> Colorado Governor [[Bill Ritter]] attended the grand opening ceremony, which took place during the [[financial crisis of 2007–2010]] at which Leitner-Poma promised to create 100 new jobs.<ref>http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/01/26/012709_leitner_main.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=7</ref>
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As both Poma and as Leitner-Poma, the company has built some of the most notable lifts in America, including, among others, the only double loading chairlift in North America (Quicksilver Super6) and the highest chairlift in North America, (Imperial Express SuperChair, topping at {{convert|12840|ft}}), both located at [[Breckenridge Ski Resort]] in Colorado.
As both Poma and as Leitner-Poma, the company has built some of the most notable lifts in America, including, among others, the only double loading chairlift in North America (Quicksilver Super6) and the highest chairlift in North America, (Imperial Express SuperChair, topping at {{convert|12840|ft}}), both located at [[Breckenridge Ski Resort]] in Colorado.


===Designs After The Merger===
===Designs after the merger===

Leitner Poma has consistently been changing their designs. Here are the designs after the merger.
Leitner Poma has consistently been changing their designs. Here are the designs after the merger.


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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Doppelmayr CTEC]]
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* [[Aerial lift]]
* [[Poma]]
* [[Leitner Group]]
* [[Leitner Group]]
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* [[London Eye]]
* [[High Roller]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
*http://www.skilifts.org/old/chairlift_facts_liftid_lp.htm
*http://www.skilifts.org/old/chairlift_facts_liftid_lp.htm


Revision as of 20:29, 17 November 2011

Leitner-Poma of America
Company typeSubsidiary
Founded2000
HeadquartersGrand Junction, Colorado
Key people
Rick Spear, President
Number of employees
75
Websiteleitner-poma.com
File:Leitner-Poma logo on lift 2009.JPG
Most Leitner-Poma built high speed chairlifts have the logo painted onto their terminals

Leitner-Poma of America is a North American aerial lift manufacturer based in Grand Junction, Colorado. It is the North American subsidiary of French-based Poma, which is owned by the Italian company Leitner Technologies. The North American company was formed in 2000 when the Seeber Group, owner of Leitner, bought Poma.[1] Leitner-Poma's competitors are Doppelmayr CTEC, which is based in Salt Lake City, and SkyTrac. Leitner-Poma supplies lifts to the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

Poma of America before merger

A 1988 Poma detachable chairlift, the Rainier Express lift, at Crystal Mountain, Washington

Jean Pomagalski invented the detachable Pomalift surface tow in 1936, and first brought it to North America in 1952. The first North American Poma brand chairlift was installed in 1958 in Squaw Valley, California, for the 1960 Winter Olympics.[2]

Poma's Grand Junction, Colorado, manufacturing facility was opened in 1981 in order for Poma to better serve the North American market.[2]

In 1973, the company built its first Gondola in the United States at Big Sky Resort in Montana (removed in 2008). In the following years, Poma built gondolas at Whistler-Blackcomb, British Columbia; Squaw Valley, California (replaced by North America's only funitel); Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont; and Stratton, Vermont, among others.[3] In total, the company built 205 chairlifts, surface lifts, and gondolas before merging with Leitner.[4]

Designs of POMA of America

  • Detachable
    • Terminals
      • Alpha-Falcon
      • Falcon
      • Falcon Gondola
      • Competition
      • Challenger
      • Competition Gondola
      • Phatboy
    • Grips
      • TB-41
      • Double TB-41
      • Omega
    • Carriers
      • Falcon
      • Competition
      • Omega
  • Fixed Grip
    • Terminals
      • Delta
      • Alpha
    • Carriers
      • Falcon

Leitner Lifts before merger

Leitner had a limited history in North America prior to its merger with Poma of America. Between 1997 and 2001, it installed 21 lifts in the United States and Canada.[4] Customers included Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Big White in British Columbia; Mount Norquay and Lake Louise in Alberta; and Jay Peak, Vermont.[3]

Designs of Leitner in America

  • Detachable
    • Terminals
      • Automatic
      • Quintessential
      • Plan de Gralba
    • Grips
      • LA48-95
  • Fixed Grip
  • N/A

Merger of Leitner and Poma

The Silver Fir high speed quad at The Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington

In 2000, the Seeber Group of Italy purchased Pomagalski, S.A. of France. Although the two remained separate in Europe, the North American operations of each were combined. While it was announced as a merger of Leitner Lifts USA/Canada and Poma of America, Leitner's operations were mostly folded into Poma's. The last Leitner designed lifts were installed in 2001, and since 2002, all lifts produced by the company have been of Poma's design.

After the merger

File:MarmotBasin1.jpg
The new Canadian Rockies Express quad chair at Marmot Basin near Jasper, Alberta, Canada

In 2009, Leitner-Poma of America moved into a new headquarters in Grand Junction along with other companies owned by Leitner Technologies, including Leitwind, a manufacturer of wind turbines, and Prinoth, a maker of snow groomers.[5] Colorado Governor Bill Ritter attended the grand opening ceremony, which took place during the financial crisis of 2007–2010 at which Leitner-Poma promised to create 100 new jobs.[6]

The company recently won the contract to build the replacement Roosevelt Island Tramway in New York City.[7]

Leitner-Poma's market share continues to trail significantly behind Doppelmayr CTEC.[8]

As both Poma and as Leitner-Poma, the company has built some of the most notable lifts in America, including, among others, the only double loading chairlift in North America (Quicksilver Super6) and the highest chairlift in North America, (Imperial Express SuperChair, topping at 12,840 feet (3,910 m)), both located at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado.

Designs after the merger

Leitner Poma has consistently been changing their designs. Here are the designs after the merger.

  • Detachable
    • Terminals
      • Phatboy Terminal
      • Omega Terminal (?-2011)
      • LPA Terminal (2010-current)
    • Grips
      • Omega T-Grip (?-2011)
      • LPA Grip (2010-current)
    • Carriers
      • Omega Carrier
  • Fixed Grip
    • Terminals
      • Alpha Terminal (Drive)
      • Z-Type (Return)
      • N/A (Return)
    • Carriers
      • Omega Carrier

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.leitner-poma.com/merger1.htm
  2. ^ a b http://www.leitner-poma.com/timeline.htm
  3. ^ a b http://skilifts.org/install_na.htm
  4. ^ a b http://skilifts.org/install_survey.htm
  5. ^ http://www.leitner-lifts.com/content.asp?L=2&subc=2789&idmen=150
  6. ^ http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/01/26/012709_leitner_main.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=7
  7. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/7704003/Roosevelt-Island-Tram-Modernization-Recommendation-and-Supplemental-Material
  8. ^ http://skilifts.org/install_na2008.htm
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