Bertazzon
TypePrivate
IndustryManufacturing
FoundedItaly (1963 (1963))
FounderLuigi, Ferruccio and Marcello Bertazzon
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsAmusement rides
Number of employees
60 (as at 2012)[1]
DivisionsBertazzon 3B s.r.l.
Bertazzon America
WebsiteBertazzon 3B s.r.l.
Bertazzon America LLC

Bertazzon is an amusement ride manufacturing company based in Sernaglia della Battaglia, Italy. The company produces a variety of flat rides including bumper cars, carousels, swing rides, Matterhorns, Musik Expresses and dark ride systems.

History

In 1951, three brothers began renovating existing amusement rides: Luigi, Ferruccio and Marcello Bertazzon.[1] Bertazzon 3B was founded in 1963 when the company began manufacturing their own rides. The company later spawned a division based in the United States, Bertazzon America. As of 2009, the company is run by the founders' descendants Michele, Alex and Patrizia Bertazzon.[2] As of 2012, Bertazzon employs approximately 60 people, and manages a 12,000-square-metre (130,000 sq ft) manufacturing facility in Italy.[1]

Products

Installations

NameParkModelOpenedStatus
Bumper BeachDreamworldBumper Cars1983Closed in 2012
Buffalo Bumper CarsDjurs SommerlandBumper Cars2012Operating[3]
Pier PileupGalveston Island Historic Pleasure PierBumper Cars2012Operating[4]
Bumper CarsGhost Town in the SkyBumper CarsClosed
Mini Bumper CarsGröna LundBumper Cars2003Operating
King Pig's Wild Hog DodgemsThorpe ParkBumper Cars2014Operating
MiniautoscooterHansa ParkBumper CarsOperating
Space ScooterHansa ParkBumper CarsOperating
Crazy CarsNickelodeon UniverseBumper Cars1992Operating
Space BumpGalaxylandBumper Cars1985Operating
Bump-A-RoundSplash AdventureBumper Cars1998Closed in 2011
Fender BenderSplash AdventureBumper Cars1998Closed in 2011
Keansburg Amusement ParkBumper Cars2013Operating[5]
Steel PierBumper Cars2013Operating[5]
CarouselCamelotVenetian Carousel2012Operating[6]
Gallopers CarouselAlton Towers ResortCarouselOperating
Hanse-KarussellHansa ParkCarouselOperating
Nostalgic CarouselHeide ParkCarousel1997Operating
Palisades CenterCarousel2009Operating
CaroselloRainbow MagiclandCarousel2011Operating[7]
Candy CarouselSärkänniemiCarousel1993Operating
Bluegrass BreezeBeech Bend ParkSwing Carousel2015Operating
DollywoodSwing Carousel
Just A Swingin'Hard Rock ParkSwing Carousel2008Closed in 2009[8]
Sea SwingsSanta Cruz Beach BoardwalkSwing Carousel2009Operating[9]
Silver Dollar CitySwing Carousel
World's Finest ShowsSwing Carousel
Water CircusSteel PierSwing Carousel2013Operating[5][10]
AvalancheDreamworldMatterhorn1983Closed in 2012
Safari StampedeRides At Adventure CoveMatterhorn2008
Musik ExpressCasino PierMusik ExpressClosed in 2012[5]
Coney IslandMusik Express
Rock & RollGalveston Island Historic Pleasure PierMusik Express2012Operating[4]
Cannonball ExpressGreat EscapeMusik Express
Musik ExpressMorey's PiersMusik Express
Musik ExpressSeabreeze Amusement ParkMusik Express2008Operating[11]
HurricaneSplash AdventureMusik Express19982011
Wild West WorldMusik Express2007Closed in 2007[11]
Justice League: Alien Invasion 3DWarner Bros. Movie WorldDark Ride System2012Operating[12]
Lost Kingdom AdventureLegoland CaliforniaDark Ride System2008Operating[13][14]
Lost Kingdom AdventureLegoland FloridaDark Ride System2011Operating
Lost Kingdom AdventureLegoland MalaysiaDark Ride System2012Operating
Lost Kingdom AdventureLegoland WindsorDark Ride System2009Operating
CarouselPalm Beach International Equestrian CenterCarousel2013Only Venetian Carousel in Palm Beach ever built
CarouselDisney SpringsCarousel1975First type to ship in the USA
CarouselEagle Ridge MallCarousel1996First Bertazzon to ship in Central Florida to operate in a mall and the only type to not use a finial because the ceiling is too small
CarouselOld TownCarousel1986First Bertazzon to be in use at a standing still carnival
CarouselUniversal CityWalk FloridaCarouselSee siteClone to Disney Springs version.
CarouselHersheyparkVenetian Carousel2019Only Venetian Carousel in Hershey Pennsylvania
The Chessington Adventure TreeChessington World of AdventuresCarousel2017Operating
Venetian CarouselCanobie Lake ParkVenetian Carousel2019Operating

Awards

In 2006, Bertazzon was awarded a Golden Pony Award at the Technofolies trade show. Luigi Bertazzon accepted the award on behalf of the company.[15]

See also

  • Category:Amusement rides manufactured by Bertazzon Rides

References

  1. 1 2 3 Lennox, Adrian (6 September 2012). "In focus: Bertazzon 3B". InterPark Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  2. Mellor, Andrew (1 July 2009). "Bertazzon". InterPark Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  3. "Djurs Sommerland reaches for the sun". Park World Magazine. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Pleasure returns to Galveston Island". Park World Magazine. 15 March 2012. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Ruben, Paul (7 August 2013). "What's New in New Jersey?". Park World Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  6. Ralph, Owen (28 September 2009). "Camelot - the legend lives on". Park World Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 January 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  7. "Rainbow MagicLand opens in Rome". Park World Magazine. 31 May 2011. Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  8. Ruben, Paul (7 June 2008). "Hard Rock Park". Park World Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  9. "Santa Cruz swings". Park World Magazine. 30 June 2009. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  10. "Big plans for Steel Pier". Park World Magazine. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 14 December 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  11. 1 2 "Seabreeze turns up the Musik". Park World Magazine. 30 May 2008. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  12. "Alien Invasion on the Gold Coast!". Park World Magazine. 5 October 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  13. "Sally goes to Legoland". Park World Magazine. 5 August 2011. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  14. "Dark Rides 2009". Park World Magazine. 1 September 2009. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  15. "Golden Pony Awards". Park World Magazine. 1 January 2007. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
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