Vortex Aquatic Structures International Explained

Vortex Aquatic Structures International
Type:Private
Founder:Stephen Hamelin[1]
Location City:Montreal, Quebec
Location Country:Canada
Area Served:Worldwide
Industry:Manufacturing
Products:Splash pad, Water slide, Elevations, water management, interactive play structures, playable fountains, lazy river
Services:Park planning, Splash pad design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, service
Num Employees:200

Vortex Aquatic Structures International is a Canadian splash pad[2] and water slide manufacturer.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Overview

Vortex Aquatic Structures International pioneered the first Splashpad. It is among the fastest-growing companies in Canada, making the Growth 500 list for the fifth consecutive year in 2019.[7] [8] [9] Headquartered in Montreal, Vortex has regional offices in the United States and Europe.

History

Vortex Aquatic Structures International was founded in 1995 in Montreal, Canada by Stephen Hamelin.[10] [11] In 2005, Virginie Guilbeault joined Vortex and later became Executive Vice-president in 2017.[12]

Vortex entered the waterslide market in 2015 with the acquisition of North Carolina-based AquaBlue, a designer and manufacturer of waterslides.[13]

In 2018, Vortex expanded its relationships with the Wanda Group, China's largest entertainment group. Together, they started a project of an interactive aquatic play structure for the waterpark component of Chongqing Wanda Cultural Tourism City.[14] The same year, it partnered with Meliá Hotels International to provide water park play structures for the chain's new member-only destination in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic.[15]

In 2021, Vortex launched Dream Tunnel, the world's first fully immersive aquatic attraction at IAAPA Expo.[16] [17] In 2022, Vortex opened World's first Dream Tunnel at Super Aqua Club in Pointe-Calumet, Quebec, Canada.

Vortex hired François Lafortune in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer in November 2023.[18]

In June 2024, Story Land theme park opened a new water attraction called "Moo Lagoon" which features a Splash pad and Elevations from Vortex.[19]

Vortex announced in July 2024 that it acquired Watergames & More, a Dutch family-owned company specializing in water play experiences. This acquisition will bolster Vortex's manufacturing and service capabilities in Europe.[20]

Awards

Vortex has won several awards, some of which are as follows,

Notes and References

  1. News: Vortex Structures Int'l., Inc. 22 November 2023. Aquatics International. 22 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Flinn . Jeff B. . 2019-03-05 . Universal City plans to open new Splashpad this weekend . 2023-04-03 . mySA . en-US.
  3. Web site: VORTEX - ABOUT US - Leaders in Aquatic Play Solutions. . 2023-04-03 . www.vortex-intl.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2019-01-29 . Vortex International Supports NRPA Project - Vortex . 2023-04-03 . www.vortex-intl.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2019-11-26 . Vortex Donates Record $36,500 to Angela's Big Hearts for Little Kids Fund - Vortex . 2023-04-03 . www.vortex-intl.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: Pointe-Calumet's Super Aqua Club unveils new tool to beat summer heat - Montreal Globalnews.ca . 2023-04-03 . Global News . en-US.
  7. Web site: Company profile: Vortex Aquatic Structures International attractionsmanagement.com . 2023-04-03 . Attractions Management.
  8. Vortex . 2018-09-13 . Vortex International Makes the Growth 500 List for 4th Consecutive Year . 2023-04-03 . GlobeNewswire News Room . en.
  9. Web site: Growth 500: The Complete Ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies .
  10. Web site: Vortex Aquatics Structures Int'l., Inc. .
  11. Web site: Blooloop . 2013-05-14 . Vortex Aquatic Structures International Targets Expansion In Growing Mexican Market . 2023-04-03 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Virginie Guilbeault and Louis Parent Promoted at Vortex Aquatic Structures . 2023-04-03 . InPark Magazine . 25 July 2017 . en-US.
  13. Web site: Vortex International Acquires AquaBlue . 2015-12-07 . Aquatics International . 7 December 2015 . en-US.
  14. Web site: Vortex International Expands Relationship with Wanda Group . 2023-04-03 . InPark Magazine . 20 February 2018 . en-US.
  15. Web site: Vortex providing water play structures to Melia Hotels International's newest resort . 2023-04-03 . InPark Magazine . 15 October 2018 . en-US.
  16. Vortex . 2021-11-15 . Vortex International Launches Dream Tunnel™, World's First Fully Immersive Aquatic Attraction at IAAPA Expo . 2023-04-03 . GlobeNewswire News Room . en.
  17. Web site: arslan_ahmed . 2022-11-24 . Quebec's immersive water park ride wins award for the attractions industry . 2023-04-03 . Pool & Spa Marketing . en-US.
  18. Web site: Vortex International names François Lafortune as new CCO . 2023-11-29 . Canadian Manufacturing . 29 November 2023 . en-US.
  19. Web site: Opening of New "Moo Lagoon" Water Playground at Story Land . 2024-06-14 . EUROProfessional Amusement Online . 14 Jun 2024 . en-US.
  20. Web site: Vortex International acquiert une entreprise néerlandaise. 2024-07-01 . La Presse . 1 Jul 2024 . FR-CA.
  21. https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/frame.php?i=824543&p=&pn=&ver=html5
  22. Web site: Leading Edge Award . 2023-11-15 . www.waterparks.org.
  23. Web site: 2022-11-22 . Vortex International wins IAAPA award . 2023-04-03 . MRO Magazine . en-US.
  24. Web site: The St. James of Springfield, Va. Named in Aquatics Intl. Dream Designs Issue .
  25. Web site: Ohio's Blue Ash Wading Pool Honored as 2020 Dream Design .
  26. Web site: 2019-10-08 . Vortex International Wins 2nd World Waterpark Association Leading Edge Award - Vortex . 2023-04-03 . www.vortex-intl.com . en-US.
  27. Web site: Vortex International's New Water Journey products pick up four prestigious IDA Awards . 28 March 2019 .
  28. Web site: 2018-06-06 . Two IDA Awards for Vortex International's Explora Collection - Vortex . 2023-04-03 . www.vortex-intl.com . en-US.
  29. Web site: Vortex chosen for new Circle resort in Dominican Republic attractionsmanagement.com products . 2023-04-03 . www.attractionsmanagement.com/.
  30. Vortex . 2015-12-17 . Vortex Wins Prestigious Global Design Award for Its Water Journey(TM) Solution . 2023-04-03 . GlobeNewswire News Room . en.

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