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| '''Premier Rides''' is an ] manufacturer based in the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rcdb.com/cd21.htm |title=Premier Rides |publisher=] |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref> The company was the first to use ]s (LIMs) on their ]. Jim Seay has been the sole owner and company president since 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.premier-rides.com/people.htm |title=Premier Rides: People |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref> | '''Premier Rides''' is an ] manufacturer based in the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rcdb.com/cd21.htm |title=Premier Rides |publisher=] |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref> The company was the first to use ]s (LIMs) on their ]. Jim Seay has been the sole owner and company president since 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.premier-rides.com/people.htm |title=Premier Rides: People |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref> | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Premiere Rides was founded in the 1990s by Peter R. Schnabel, former president of ride maker Intamin. While Jim Seay is the president and in every interview states that he is the owner too, it should be noted that Peter Schnabel still holds a majority of stock in the company and is active behind the scenes. In 2006, an accident on Batman and Robin the Chiller, Premier's dueling LIM shuttle coaster, was caused by modifications that Premier made to their LIM coaster trains. Shortly after, all of Premier's LIM coasters were shut down and the trains for most LIM coasters were recalled for modifications. The exceptions to the recall were the three Backlot Stunt Coasters, and both Revenge of the Mummy coasters, since their trains had a different design then the other LIM coasters. Speed the Ride was the only LIM shuttle coaster that wasn't recalled since it operates year-round and didn't receive the modifications. | |||
| Premier Rides, Inc. is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of innovative rides and attractions. Teaming with the industry’s best structural analysis group, the office of Werner Stengel, Premier Rides is best known for their award winning high-tech roller coasters. Premier Rides is also a global supplier of family attractions such as water rides including the industry recognized Water Coaster, traditional roller coasters (steel and wood), observation towers, Ferris wheels such as the Coaster Wheel and custom designed attractions. | |||
| Premier Rides develops its attractions with powerful computer aided design (CAD) equipment in association with leading ride safety organizations such as TÜV. Premier’s attractions represent absolutely the most technologically advanced designs incorporating the latest in rider safety elements, low maintenance parts and extensive use of Finite Element Analysis. | |||
| Premier Rides has a library of existing rides to choose from, as well as an incredibly talented group of engineers capable of designing an attraction to meet your specific needs. Premier recognizes the need for their clients to get the best possible ride for their investment and they work to ensure your goals are met. | |||
| Premier Rides is committed to producing a safe, quality attraction. Premier’s safety record is enviable and the quality control procedures they have in place assure that all their attractions meet the most stringent design parameters. Premier values their relationships with their customers and works relentlessly to satisfy their needs. They are an extremely dedicated team of individuals with U.S., European, and Asian based offices available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to those who have placed their trust in them. | |||
| PREMIER RIDES, INC. DESIGN CRITERIA | |||
| Premier Rides, Inc. takes the most conservative approach to ride design, fabrication and installation in order to produce an attraction that has safety at the core of every element. Their efforts provide a high level of reliability in order to keep operational and maintenance costs at a minimum. From the initial structural analysis to the field verification testing including accelerometer and strain gauge analysis performed by Premier Rides’ technicians, every element of the ride is analyzed with respect to theoretical and actual performance parameters. | |||
| The design work is performed using the most advanced computer aided design techniques available. Finite element analysis is performed using Algor, considered one of the most advanced modeling programs available. In addition to computer modeling, critical component testing is performed using strain gauge testing analysis to verify computer modeling results. | |||
| During installation, Premier’s engineering and project management staff will be on-site to provide technical supervision. They have significant experience in performing projects as is evident in their attraction, Speed-The Ride, which was built by Premier Rides on a turnkey basis in Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the most demanding regulatory environments. | |||
| Premier’s scope includes complete testing and analysis of the ride prior to turnover to the customer. Upon the rides’ completion and opening to the public, Premier Rides continues its high level of support with its 24 hour a day, 365 days a year commitment. | |||
| ==Sample Awards== | |||
| '''First Place—Best New Product: “Maximum RPM!”''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 90th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2008 | |||
| '''Honorable Mention—Best New Product: “The Italian Job: Stunt Track™”''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 87th Annual IAAPA Convention; Atlanta, GA 2005 | |||
| '''Honorable Mention—Best New Product: Dark Ride/Coaster''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 86th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2004 | |||
| '''Honorable Mention--Best New Product: Kross Kart''' Family Entertainment Center Ride and Attraction85th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2003 | |||
| '''First Place–Best New Product: Advanced Passenger Restraint System''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 83rd Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2001 | |||
| '''First Place – Best New Product: “Liquid Coaster”''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 81st Annual IAAPA Convention; Atlanta, GA 1999 | |||
| State of Maryland – Greater Baltimore Technological Council, '''“Ten to the Power of 10” ''' Top Ten Preeminent Companies in Baltimore Region; Baltimore, MD 1999 | |||
| '''First Place–Best New Product: Integrated Dual LIM Platform''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 80th Annual IAAPA Convention; Dallas, TX 1998 | |||
| '''First Place–Best New Product: Linear Induction Motor (LIM) System''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 77th Annual IAAPA Convention; New Orleans, LA 1995 | |||
| '''First Place – Best New Product – “The Outer Limits Flight of Fear” LIM Coaster''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 77th Annual IAAPA Convention; New Orleans, LA 1995 | |||
| '''First Place—Best New Product: “Maximum RPM!”''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 90th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2008 | |||
| '''Honorable Mention—Best New Product: “The Italian Job: Stunt Track™”''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 87th Annual IAAPA Convention; Atlanta, GA 2005 | |||
| '''Honorable Mention—Best New Product: Dark Ride/Coaster''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 86th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2004 | |||
| '''Honorable Mention--Best New Product: Kross Kart''' Family Entertainment Center Ride and Attraction85th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2003 | |||
| '''First Place–Best New Product: Advanced Passenger Restraint System''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 83rd Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2001 | |||
| '''First Place – Best New Product: “Liquid Coaster”''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 81st Annual IAAPA Convention; Atlanta, GA 1999 | |||
| State of Maryland – Greater Baltimore Technological Council, '''“Ten to the Power of 10” ''' Top Ten Preeminent Companies in Baltimore Region; Baltimore, MD 1999 | |||
| '''First Place–Best New Product: Integrated Dual LIM Platform''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 80th Annual IAAPA Convention; Dallas, TX 1998 | |||
| '''First Place–Best New Product: Linear Induction Motor (LIM) System''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 77th Annual IAAPA Convention; New Orleans, LA 1995 | |||
| '''First Place – Best New Product – “The Outer Limits Flight of Fear” LIM Coaster''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 77th Annual IAAPA Convention; New Orleans, LA 1995 | |||
| ==Sample of Products== | |||
| • “'''PEPSI GLOBE'''” ''Tallest Big Wheel in USA, 286 ft'' Meadowlands New Jersey (Under Construction) | |||
| • “'''MAXIMUM RPM'''” ''Revolver™ Coaster'' Hard Rock Park; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | |||
| • “'''SLIPPERY WHEN WET'''” ''HydroFighter™'' Hard Rock Park; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | |||
| • “'''MANHATTAN EXPRESS'''” ''Steel Coaster Trains'' New York New York Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas, Nevada | |||
| • “'''THE ITALIAN JOB'''” ''LIM Terrain Coaster'' Kings Dominion; Dosewell, Virginia | |||
| • “'''FLYING ACES'''” ''Flying Scooter'' Idlewild & Soakzone Park; Ligonier, Pennsylvania | |||
| • “'''AUTOPIA'''” ''Interactive Electric Vehicle Ride'' Hong Kong Disneyland; Hong Kong | |||
| • “'''MAD COBRA'''” ''LIM Catapult Coaster'' Golden Pebble Beach; Dalian, China | |||
| • “'''REVENGE OF THE MUMMY'''” ''Dark Ride Coaster'' Universal Studios Orlando; Orlando, Florida | |||
| • “'''REVENGE OF THE MUMMY'''” ''Dark Ride Coaster'' Universal Studios Hollywood; Universal City, California | |||
| • “'''THE ITALIAN JOB'''” ''LIM Terrain Coaster'' Kings Island; Cincinnati, Ohio | |||
| • “'''THE ITALIAN JOB'''” ''LIM Terrain Coaster'' Canada’s Wonderland; Vaughn, Ontario, Canada | |||
| • “'''FRONTIER FLYER'''” ''Flying Scooter'' Hershey Park Amusement Park; Hershey, Pennsylvania | |||
| • “'''FLYING EAGLES'''” ''Flying Scooter'' Great America; Santa Clara, California | |||
| • “'''VONKAPUTOUS'''” ''Water Coaster'' Linnanmäki Amusement Park; Helsinki, Finland | |||
| • “'''SPEED: THE RIDE'''” ''Linear Induction Shuttle Loop Coaster'' Sahara Casino and Hotel; Las Vegas, Nevada | |||
| • “'''THE JOKER’S JINX'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Six Flags America; Largo, Maryland | |||
| • “'''POLTERGEIST'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Six Flags Fiesta Texas; San Antonio, Texas | |||
| • “'''BUZZ SAW FALLS'''” ''Liquid Coaster'' Silver Dollar City; Branson, Missouri | |||
| • “'''SON OF BEAST'''” ''Looping Wood Coaster Cars'' Kings Island; Cincinnati, Ohio | |||
| • “'''WILD WILD WEST'''” ''Wood Coaster Cars'' Warner Bros. Movie World; Bottrop, Germany | |||
| • “'''THE OUTER LIMITS: FLIGHT OF FEAR'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Kings Dominion; Richmond, Virginia | |||
| • “'''THE OUTER LIMITS: FLIGHT OF FEAR'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Kings Island, Cincinnati, Ohio | |||
| • “'''RUNAWAY MOUNTAIN'''” ''Mine Train Coaster'' Six Flags Over Texas; Arlington, Texas | |||
| • “'''BATMAN & ROBIN: THE CHILLER'''” ''Dueling Linear Induction Shuttle Loop Coaster'' Six Flags Great Adventure; Jackson, New Jersey | |||
| • “'''MR. FREEZE'''” ''Linear Induction Shuttle Loop Coasters'' Six Flags St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri | |||
| • “'''MR. FREEZE'''” ''Linear Induction Shuttle Loop Coasters'' Six Flags Over Texas; Arlington, Texas | |||
| • “'''THE MAD COBRA'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Suzuka Circuitland; Suzuka, Japan | |||
| ==Products== | |||
| • “'''TOTAL TOWER'''” ''Observation Tower'' Elitch Gardens; Denver, Colorado | |||
| The company produces a variety of amusement rides including various style of roller coaster, flume rides, drop towers, go-karts and observation towers. Premier is most renown for their LIM launched coasters, which vary between circuit and shuttle coasters. | |||
| • “'''360 SIMULATION THEATRE'''” Suzhou Amusement Land; Shanghai, China | |||
| ==Locations of Premier Rides Roller Coasters== | ==Locations of Premier Rides Roller Coasters== | ||
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Founded | U.S. (1994) |
| Founder | Peter Schnabel |
| Headquarters | Millersville, Maryland,, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Jim Seay Peter Schnabel Randy Schmidt |
| Products | Roller coasters Family attractions Water rides |
| Owner | Jim Seay |
| Website | Premier-Rides.com |
Premier Rides is an amusement ride manufacturer based in the United States. The company was the first to use Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) on their roller coasters. Jim Seay has been the sole owner and company president since 1996.
History
Premiere Rides was founded in the 1990s by Peter R. Schnabel, former president of ride maker Intamin. While Jim Seay is the president and in every interview states that he is the owner too, it should be noted that Peter Schnabel still holds a majority of stock in the company and is active behind the scenes. In 2006, an accident on Batman and Robin the Chiller, Premier's dueling LIM shuttle coaster, was caused by modifications that Premier made to their LIM coaster trains. Shortly after, all of Premier's LIM coasters were shut down and the trains for most LIM coasters were recalled for modifications. The exceptions to the recall were the three Backlot Stunt Coasters, and both Revenge of the Mummy coasters, since their trains had a different design then the other LIM coasters. Speed the Ride was the only LIM shuttle coaster that wasn't recalled since it operates year-round and didn't receive the modifications.
Products
The company produces a variety of amusement rides including various style of roller coaster, flume rides, drop towers, go-karts and observation towers. Premier is most renown for their LIM launched coasters, which vary between circuit and shuttle coasters.
Locations of Premier Rides Roller Coasters
| Name | Model | Location | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight of Fear | LIM Catapult Coaster | Kings Dominion | 1996 | Operating |
| Flight of Fear | LIM Catapult Coaster | Kings Island | 1996 | Operating |
| Runaway Mountain | Steel Coaster | Six Flags Over Texas | 1996 | Operating |
| Batman & Robin: The Chiller | Dueling LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster | Six Flags Great Adventure | 1998 | In Storage |
| Mr. Freeze | Diving LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster | Six Flags Over Texas | 1998 | Operating |
| Mr. Freeze | Diving LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster | Six Flags St. Louis | 1998 | Operating |
| Joker's Jinx | LIM Catapult Coaster | Six Flags America | 1999 | Operating |
| Poltergeist | LIM Catapult Coaster | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | 1999 | Operating |
| Speed | LIM Double Launch Shuttle Coaster | Sahara Hotel and Casino | 2000 | Closed |
| Vonkaputous | Water Coaster | Linnanmäki | 2001 | Operating |
| Revenge of the Mummy | LIM Dark Coaster | Universal Studios Florida | 2004 | Operating |
| Revenge of the Mummy | LIM Dark Coaster | Universal Studios Hollywood | 2004 | Operating |
| Backlot Stunt Coaster | LIM Terrain Following Coaster | Canada's Wonderland | 2005 | Operating |
| Backlot Stunt Coaster | LIM Terrain Following Coaster | Kings Island | 2005 | Operating |
| Backlot Stunt Coaster | LIM Terrain Following Coaster | Kings Dominion | 2006 | Operating |
| Mad Cobra | LIM Catapult Coaster | Kingdoms of Discovery, China | 2006 | Operating |
| Slippery When Wet | HydroFighter Coaster | Hard Rock Park | 2008 | Closed |
| Maximum RPM! | Steel Coaster | Hard Rock Park | 2008 | Closed |
References
- "Premier Rides". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- "Premier Rides: People". Retrieved 2007-09-19.