Sansei Technologies Explained

Sansei Technologies, Inc.
Type:Public KK
Industry:Manufacturing
Predecessor:Sansei Yusoki
Location City:Suita, Osaka
Location Country:Japan
Area Served:Worldwide
Key People:Makoto Nakagawa (President)
Production:Amusement rides, stage equipment, and elevators
Num Employees:700 (2013)
Subsid:Sansei Maintenance
Sansei Facilities
San Ace
Telmic Corp.
S&S - Sansei Technologies
Vekoma

Sansei Technologies, Inc. (formerly Sansei Yusoki Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese manufacturing firm based in Osaka, Japan. The company specialises in the manufacturing of amusement rides, stage equipment, and elevators.

History

Sansei Yusoki was founded on February 27, 1951. Since then the company has expanded with many subsidiaries including Sansei Maintenance, Sansei Facilities, San Ace, and Telmic Corporation.[1] In 2012, Sansei Yusoki acquired a majority stake in United States–based amusement ride manufacturing firm, S&S Worldwide.[2] As of 2013, the company is led by President Makoto Nakagawa and employs 700 staff. On January 1, 2014, the company began operating as Sansei Technologies, Inc.[3] On March 30, 2018, Sansei fully acquired Vekoma Rides, a Dutch manufacturer of roller coasters and other amusement rides.[4]

Amusement ride manufacturing

The majority of Sansei Technologies' manufacturing is done for Japanese parks. Despite that, Sansei Technologies' biggest clients are Disney and Universal,[5] with many other amusement parks from across the world featuring amusement rides manufactured by the firm.[6]

Amusement rides
Name Park Type Opened Status
Omnimover2019
Na'vi River Journey Disney's Animal KingdomDarkride2017
Observation Tower Legoland Japan ResortGyro tower2017
Imagination Celebration Legoland Japan Resortteacup ride2017
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Magic KingdomOmnimover1998
Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters Tokyo DisneylandOmnimover2004
Buzz Lightyear Astro BlastersOmnimover2005
Buzz Lightyear Astro BlastersOmnimover2005
Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast Disneyland ParisOmnimover2006
Giant Frisbee Nagashima Spa LandFrisbee[7]
Disney California AdventureOmnimover2011
Magic KingdomOmnimover2012
Paratrouper Nagashima Spa LandParatrooper
Rock'n'Roll Nagashima Spa Land
Skytower SeaWorld San DiegoObservation tower1969[8]
Telecombat Nagashima Spa LandAerial carousel
Top Spin Nagashima Spa LandTop Spin
ExpolandFlume Ride
Wreck-It Ralph attraction Tokyo DisneylandOmnimover2026Under construction[9]

List of roller coasters

As of 2019, Sansei Technologies has built 20 roller coasters around the world.[10]

Name Model Park Country Opened Status Ref
Big One Japan 1987 [11]
Space Coaster Japan [12]
Jungle Mouse Jungle Mouse Japan [13]
Western Loop Japan [14]
Wave Coaster Japan 1952 [15]
Bobsleigh Japan 1961 [16]
Giant Coaster Japan 1966 [17]
Japan 1970 [18]
Jet Coaster Japan 1970 [19]
Jungle Adventure Japan 1973 [20]
Jet Coaster South Korea1976 [21]
Lady Bird Coaster Jungle Mouse Japan 1991 [22]
Spaceship 2056 Space Coaster Japan 1991 [23]
Titán
Formerly Cascabel
Formerly Sky Streak
Formerly Thunderbolt 		Selva Mágica
Boblo Island 		Mexico 1994
1973 to 1993 		[24]
[25]
Jungle Mouse Jungle Mouse Japan 1997 [26]
Mad Mouse Japan 1998 [27]
Rock 'N Roll Duncan Japan 1999 [28]
Steampunk Coaster Iron Bull
Formerly Bullfight Roller Coaster Matador
Formerly Super Express Iberia 		Japan 2003 [29]
Panic Drive
Formerly Skip Coaster 		Nasu Highland Park
Takarazuka Garden Fields 		Japan 2004
Unknown 		[30]
[31]
Japan 2014 [32]
Bullet Train
Formerly Odin Express 		Gingko Lake Amusement Park
Kurashiki Tivoli Park 		China 2015
Unknown 		[33]
[34]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Company Profile. Sansei Yusoki. 10 November 2013.
  2. S&S Worldwide, Sansei Yusoki Co. join forces. Amusement Today. 19 November 2012. 10 November 2013.
  3. Web site: Nakagawa. Makoto. Change of company name to Sansei Technologies, Inc.. Sansei Technologies, Inc.. 9 January 2014. 1 January 2014.
  4. Web site: Vekoma Rides Acquired by Sansei Technologies. Vekoma Rides Manufacturing. 30 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180401042236/https://www.vekoma.com/index.php/198-press-release-vekoma-sansei. 1 April 2018.
  5. Rowher. Kevin. IAAPA 2012 Trade Show Coverage Part 1 - S&S Silver Dollar City Rocky Mountain Construction. 10 November 2013. 13 November 2012. Theme Park Review. Robb Alvey.
  6. Web site: Sansei Library. Sansei Yusoki. 10 November 2013.
  7. Web site: Amusement Rides. Sansei Yusoki. 13 November 2013.
  8. SeaWorld San Diego celebrates Skytower's 40th. Amusement Today. December 2009. 14. 9. 11.
  9. News: Buzz Lightyear Ride Closing Forever at Tokyo Disneyland, Wreck-It Ralph Attraction Coming to New Tomorrowland. April 26, 2024.
  10. https://rcdb.com/6923.htm Sansei Technologies- rcdb.com
  11. Big One. Takarazuka Garden Fields. 1268. 10 November 2013.
  12. Space Coaster. Takarazuka Garden Fields. 1269. 10 November 2013.
  13. Jungle Mouse. Hamanako Pal Pal. 1285. 10 November 2013.
  14. Western Loop. Hamanako Pal Pal. 1286. 10 November 2013.
  15. Wave Coaster. Takarazuka Garden Fields. 1700. 10 November 2013.
  16. Bobsleigh. Nara Dreamland. 1245. 10 November 2013.
  17. Giant Coaster. Fuji-Q Highland. 2073. 10 November 2013.
  18. Daidarasaurus. Expoland. 1188. 10 November 2013.
  19. Jet Coaster. Enakyo Wonderland. 17775. 10 November 2013.
  20. Jungle Adventure. GrinPa. 2893. 10 November 2013.
  21. Jet Coaster. Everland. 1339. 10 November 2013.
  22. Lady Bird Coaster. New Reoma World. 2916. 10 November 2013.
  23. Spaceship 2056. New Reoma World. 2917. 10 November 2013.
  24. Titan. Selva Mágica. 713. 10 November 2013.
  25. Sky Streak. Boblo Island. 636. 10 November 2013.
  26. Jungle Mouse. Oyama Yuenchi. 2877. 10 November 2013.
  27. Mad Mouse. Fuji-Q Highland. 1192. 24 December 2021.
  28. Rock 'N Roll Duncan. Fuji-Q Highland. 1503. 10 November 2013.
  29. Steampunk Coaster Iron Bull. Parque Espana-Shima Spain Village. 1293. 10 November 2013.
  30. Panic Drive. Nasu Highland Park. 2668. 10 November 2013.
  31. Skip Coaster. Takarazuka Garden Fields. 1270. 10 November 2013.
  32. Twist Coaster Robin. Yomiuriland. 6481. 10 November 2013.
  33. Bullet Train. Gingko Lake Amusement Park. 14195. 10 November 2013.
  34. Odin Express. Kurashiki Tivoli Park. 1288. 10 November 2013.

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