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Vekoma Rides has announced a major expansion of its global operations, with the company opening a new and expanded office in Orlando
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Apr 2025
Vekoma is celebrating the launch of its new Orlando offices Credit: Vekoma
Vekoma has announced a major expansion of its global operations, with the company opening a new and expanded office in Orlando, Florida.
Enhancing its global presence and its ability to deliver products and services in the region, Vekoma’s new Orlando office will serve as the company’s official headquarters for operations across the Americas.
Located at 420 South Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando, Vekoma will be seeking to create a number of new roles over the next 18 months as it strengthens its presence in key global markets.
To secure the site, Vekoma worked with the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP), which supported the company’s site selection process by identifying and touring potential locations and facilitating introductions with key stakeholders, including the City of Orlando.
“Vekoma's decision to relocate in Orlando underscores the region’s global reputation as a hub for the attractions and tourism industry - not just for destination experiences, but for the companies that power them behind the scenes,” said Tim Giuliani, president and CEO of the OEP.
Vekoma is already headquartered in the Netherlands, where it is internationally recognised as a leading ride manufacturer, with its portfolio of rollercoasters and other major amusement attractions among the most popular worldwide.
The company has significantly expanded its presence in the US market since 2020, both by expanding its local team with different disciplines, as well as developing and installing new rides throughout the region. Among its accomplishments, completed US projects since 2020 include Big Bear Mountain at Dollywood, Good Gravy! at Holiday World, TRON Lightcycle Run at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Snoopy's Soap Box Racers at Kings Island, and The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great Adventure to name just a few.
The office’s opening also comes at a time when Vekoma has several new projects in the pipeline for the Americas region over the next few years.
“We have a clear customer-centric mentality at Vekoma and we are always looking for ways to better service our clients,” said Anne-Mart Agerbeek, CEO of Vekoma Rides. “Having a team in Orlando to support our clients and to enhance our position in the local market is critical.”
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