Singapore – A world of cool, new, and revolutionary products were on display yesterday at IAAPA Asian Expo 2004…
Singapore – A world of cool, new, and revolutionary products were on display yesterday at IAAPA Asian Expo 2004 , in the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Every segment of the amusement and attractions industry rolled out its wares for attendees, who descended en masse on the showroom floor for the second day of the exhibition. The new products included interactive bumper cars, fun and exciting play equipment, and a new line of culinary delights, all of which were on full display for what is shaping up to be a season to remember.
Amid the sounds, smells, and sights, attendees not only viewed, but experienced the latest and greatest new products in the industry. Tapeswitch Corporation’s Bend Edge, a flexible sensing door edge, is designed to protect against impingement.
“Safety is our business, and we provide those products that help parks keep their patrons safer,” said Ed Duhon, the company’s President.
The hottest new card game in Japan was also introduced. NCI Leisure offers consumers the chance to “pit their champion beetle against others” in a computer-generated card game named Mushiking, The King of The Beetle.
Some twenty two new exhibitors joined the Expo’s lineup for 2004. Amec Robocoaster, a veteran exhibitor of the last few IAAPA Orlando Convention and Trade Shows, introduced its unique passenger-carrying robotic arm to the region.
Robocoaster is a revolutionary ride, which moves up and down, backwards and forwards, accelerates and brakes, tilts in all directions, rocks, loop the loops, spirals, and more. Simply translated, it’s the ultimate surprise-packed fun ride.
“We’re here to cut our teeth in Asia. It’s a new and exciting market for us, and we are anxious to introduce the public to Robocoaster,” said John Dick, sales manager for AMEC.
Other new products include KMG’s swinging After Burner and Freak Out rides , designed to thrill and excite visitors – and Zamperla’s rocking family ride Mini Tug, as well as Ronald Bussink’s latest version of its Giant Wheel, whose first destination is Beijing.
To tempt their guests’ taste buds, attendees also tried out new food products, ranging from low carb tortilla wraps to spicy and mild cheese sauces to fun-flavored breadsticks produced by East-West Development Inc.
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