Hafema

Hafema Water Rides GmbH is a German manufacturer of water-based amusement rides for theme parks, headquartered in Laudert, Germany. The company was founded in 1990 as a mechanical engineering firm and began supplying theme park attractions in 1992. Since 2004 it has specialised exclusively in water rides. Its product range includes wild raft rides (rapids rides), mini raft rides, splash rides, flume rides, slow boat rides and combination/multi-rides, often incorporating special effects such as geysers, whirlpools, fountains, waterfalls, tidal waves and rapids. Hafema is known for its patented conveyor system, which provides a dry, non-slip platform for safe boarding and is coupled to a computer-controlled operating system for automatic speed and distance control between boats. The company operates internationally, with rides in over 20 theme parks across Germany, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the USA. Recent installations include parks in France, China, Poland, Germany and New York. Hafema is led by electrical engineer Harald Wendling and hydraulic engineer Paul Sommer, who emphasise 'German engineering' and offer a full service from planning and design to installation and maintenance. The company is also credited as the inventor of the 'whirlpool' section shape found in some rapids rides.

Hafema was founded in 1990 as a mechanical engineering company in Germany. In 1992, the company began producing amusement rides for theme parks. By 2002, the company was close to bankruptcy but was saved by new management. In 2004, Hafema refocused its business exclusively on water rides. The company is led by electrical engineer Harald Wendling and hydraulic engineer Paul Sommer, and is based in Laudert, Germany. Hafema has since established itself as a global supplier of water rides, with installations in over 20 theme parks across Germany, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the USA. The company is credited as the inventor of the 'whirlpool' section shape used in some rapids rides. Recent projects include new rides for parks in France, China, Poland, Germany and New York.

• 2004

  Specialised exclusively in water rides

• 2002

  Nearly bankrupt, saved by new management

• 1992

  Began supplying theme park attractions

• 1990

  Founded as a mechanical engineering company

Global supplier of innovative water rides with German engineering, patented conveyor technology, and full-service planning, design, installation and maintenance.

• Wild raft rides

  Round boats for nine passengers; among the best-sellers.

• Mini raft rides

  Smaller rafts accommodating four to six passengers.

• Splash rides

  Characteristic long boats.

• Flume rides

  Classic log flume style rides.

• Slow boat rides

  Panoramic rides / slow boat rides.

• Combination rides

  Multi-rides combining assorted features for the ultimate experience.

• Whirlpool

  Action-packed water fun in the centre of a powerful vortex.

• Flying boats

  Boats that make surfing a real rush.

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