Amusement rides

National Roller Coaster Museum Receives Historic Coaster Car

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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As the National Roller Coaster Museum (NRCMA) completes its epic expansion, the organization is still working to preserve and protect the history of the amusement industry.

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  • As the National Roller Coaster Museum (NRCMA) completes its epic expansion, the organization is still working to preserve and protect the history of the amusement industry.
  • The museum recently took possession of a car from the former Rocky Springs Jack Rabbit coaster in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where it was in operation from 1918-1927.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201021005084/en/
    A train from the former Rocky Springs Park Jack Rabbit Roller Coaster has found a new home at the National Roller Coaster Museum in Plainview, Texas.
  • When complete, the model will be on display at the National Roller Coaster Museums new building, currently under construction in Plainview, Texas.

Hyundai Motor Group Announces New Horizons Studio to Develop Ultimate Mobility Vehicles

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Amusement rides, Amusement parks, Hyundai Motor Company, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Hyundai, Horizons

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group today announced the formation of New Horizons Studio, a new unit focused on the development of Ultimate Mobility Vehicles, or UMVs for short.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group today announced the formation of New Horizons Studio, a new unit focused on the development of Ultimate Mobility Vehicles, or UMVs for short.
  • New Horizons Studio envisions building vehicles to wander with unprecedented mobility.
  • New Horizons Studio is led by Vice President Dr. John Suh, who has held several leadership roles at Hyundai Motor Group since 2011.
  • Using a combination of robotics and wheeled locomotion technology, Elevate and other vehicles by New Horizons Studio are expected to redefine vehicular mobility.

Boomerang Adds Calendar Scheduling Features to its Email Productivity Apps

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boomerang , the world's most popular extension for Gmail and Outlook, added scheduling features inside of Boomerang for Gmail and Boomerang for iOS .

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boomerang , the world's most popular extension for Gmail and Outlook, added scheduling features inside of Boomerang for Gmail and Boomerang for iOS .
  • With the new appointment scheduling features inside of Boomerang for Gmail these frustrations are gone.
  • With Event Detection in emails you receive, Boomerang for Gmail just became the most powerful and convenient scheduling tool ever.
  • Boomerang is the leading productivity solution helping millions of customers focus on email that matters, when it matters.

PitchBook Named Partner of the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
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"We are excited to welcome PitchBook to the Seattle Kraken family," said Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Seattle Kraken.

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  • "We are excited to welcome PitchBook to the Seattle Kraken family," said Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Seattle Kraken.
  • As suite level sponsor of the new arena, PitchBook will partner with OVG and the Seattle Kraken to reinvent the premium hospitality experience within The PitchBook Suites.
  • PitchBook will continue to work closely with OVG, the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena to elevate the premium experience at all events and further advance the arena's vision.
  • PitchBook is committed to becoming a true partner of the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena by creating premium client and fan experiences and supporting the growth of the franchise."

Pacific Surf Designs Files Antitrust and RICO Lawsuit Against Whitewater West Industries, Aquatic Development Group, and Specific Executives Regarding Unlawful Monopolistic Conduct and Racketeering in the Sheet Wave Industry

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Legal, Sports, Water Skiing, Swimming, Professional services, Surfing, Sailboarding, Yachting, Sailing, Powerboating, Outdoors, Amusement rides, Dreamworld, WhiteWater West, Water park, Conspiracy, FlowRider, Flowriding, Amusement parks, Monopoly

The suit contains six causes of action, including unlawful monopolistic conduct, unlawful agreements to restrain trade, illegal racketeering, and conspiracy.

Key Points: 
  • The suit contains six causes of action, including unlawful monopolistic conduct, unlawful agreements to restrain trade, illegal racketeering, and conspiracy.
  • PSD alleges that, since the inception of the sheet wave market, over 91% of the sheet wave machines installed worldwide have been Whitewaters Flowrider machine and that Whitewater acts as an illegal monopoly that controls the sheet wave market through unlawful conduct and illegal agreements.
  • In addition, PSD alleges that Whitewater and ADG together control over 97% of the U.S. municipal market for sheet wave machines.
  • PACIFIC SURF DESIGNS, INC., based in San Diego, manufactures the highest quality custom-designed sheet wave surf simulators serving the waterpark, leisure, entertainment and retail industries.

The Ted Berry Company Name Changing to Vortex Services

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Friday, July 24, 2020
Roller coasters, Amusement rides, Trenchless technology, Tunnel construction, Vortex, Construction

HOUSTON, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Ted Berry Company, acquired by Vortex Companies in February of 2019, has officially changed its name to Vortex Services as part of Vortex's long-term branding and consolidation strategy.

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  • HOUSTON, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Ted Berry Company, acquired by Vortex Companies in February of 2019, has officially changed its name to Vortex Services as part of Vortex's long-term branding and consolidation strategy.
  • Located in Livermore, Maine, Ted Berry has been providing industrial and municipal trenchless infrastructure solutions throughout the northeast since 1972.
  • Customers will begin seeing the Vortex Services logo appear on everything from building signs and billing statements to company vehicles and equipment on the job site.
  • The Vortex Companies deliver advanced trenchless technologies and turnkey services to cost effectively renew municipal, industrial and commercial infrastructure.

Rattler Midstream LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Prices $500 Million Offering of 5.625% Senior Notes

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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Net proceeds to Rattler from the Notes Offering will be approximately $489.5 million.

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  • Net proceeds to Rattler from the Notes Offering will be approximately $489.5 million.
  • Rattler intends to lend the proceeds from the Notes Offering to Rattler Midstream Operating LLC (the Rattler Operating Company).
  • The Rattler Operating Company will use the proceeds from the Notes Offering to repay outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
  • The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Rattler and initially will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Rattler Operating Company, Tall City Towers LLC, Rattler OMOG LLC and Rattler Ajax Processing LLC, each a subsidiary of Rattler.

Rattler Midstream LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Launches $500 Million Offering of Senior Notes

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Roller coasters, Amusement rides, Amusement parks, Iron Rattler, Rattler

Rattler intends to lend the proceeds from the Notes Offering to Rattler Midstream Operating LLC (the Rattler Operating Company).

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  • Rattler intends to lend the proceeds from the Notes Offering to Rattler Midstream Operating LLC (the Rattler Operating Company).
  • The Rattler Operating Company will use the proceeds from the Notes Offering to repay outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
  • The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Rattler and initially will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Rattler Operating Company, Tall City Towers LLC, Rattler OMOG LLC and Rattler Ajax Processing LLC, each a subsidiary of Rattler.
  • Rattler provides crude oil, natural gas and water-related midstream services to Diamondback under long-term, fixed-fee contracts.

Kraken Adds AR Quick Look to Help Furniture and Retail Companies Test Interactive Experiences

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Roller coasters, Amusement rides, Amusement parks, Kraken, Augmented reality, Augment, TurboSquid

NEW ORLEANS, La., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TurboSquid adds augmented reality (AR) support to Kraken Enterprise , its custom 3D asset management platform.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, La., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TurboSquid adds augmented reality (AR) support to Kraken Enterprise , its custom 3D asset management platform.
  • When users want to open or share an AR file with Kraken, they simply have to create a link.
  • Kraken customers include everyone from name-brand furniture companies to titans of the Fortune 500.
  • Their latest initiative, Kraken, is an asset management platform designed to help organizations finally bring order to their 3D libraries.

Snappy Kraken Named 2020 Award Finalist in 3 Innovation Categories

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Roller coasters, Amusement rides, Amusement parks, Kraken, Snappy Gifts, Snappy

"We're thrilled to be named as a finalist in three categories this year," said Snappy Kraken CEO and co-founder Robert Sofia.

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  • "We're thrilled to be named as a finalist in three categories this year," said Snappy Kraken CEO and co-founder Robert Sofia.
  • "Snappy Kraken is the only marketing company in our industry that delivers proven results and stands behind them," said Marty Bicknell, CEO and President of Mariner Wealth.
  • The three Technology Provider categories in which Snappy Kraken is included are:
    A panel of independent judges made up of top names in the financial services industry will determine the 2020 award winners to be announced during the virtual awards event on Sept. 10, 2020.
  • "Since day one, we've been committed to helping advisers make meaningful connections with prospects and clients," said Snappy Kraken CMO Angel Gonzalez.