Intamin- Innovations in the Roller Coaster World

Intamin is a manufacturing company, best known for their part in making roller coasters and other amusement rides. The company name is an abbreviation for INTernational AMusement INstallations. Intamin has its U.S. division in Glen Burnie, Maryland, with its main headquarters in Wollerau, Switzerland. and is headed by Sandor Kernacs.

The Jr. Gemini, Intamin's first coaster

They are a major contributor in the amusement park industry, supplying around 22 styles to a wide variety of theme parks. They produce around 5-7 roller coasters a year. Their first roller coaster installation was in my personal favorite park, Cedar Point. The ride was called the Jr. Gemini, debuting in 1979. Since that ride they have installed over 70 coasters in several countries around the world. They are credited for building the first rapids ride, Thunder River, at the no-longer existing AstroWorld. They also marketed the first Freefall experience and Drop Tower.
Intamin has impacted the world of roller coasters so much over the years. Their new creations in design and technology are allowing coasters to go faster and higher. They created the first hydraulic launch system that allows rides to be shot as speeds as high as 150 mph, then climb a very steep incline. They manufactured the only two Strata Coasters (roller coaster over 400 ft) in existence. they have manufactured many roller coasters in popular amusement parks like Cedar Point, Six Flags, as well as international parks. Intamin is constantly setting the bar for the newest and most technologically advanced roller coasters around.