Dynamic Structures

Dynamic Structures
Industry Manufacturing
Founded 1926 (1926)
Headquarters Canada
Area served
 Worldwide
Products Amusement rides, observatory telescopes
Parent Empire Industries Ltd
Website www.empireds.com

Dynamic Structures is a Canadian company with a history of steel fabrication dating back to 1926. They create amusement rides, theme park rides, observatory telescopes and other complex steel structures.

History

Dynamic Structures' history dates back to 1926, when Vancouver Art Metal was founded. The firm was renamed Coast Steel Fabricators Limited in 1952. In 1976, the firm was purchased by AGRA Inc., before being renamed AGRA Coast Limited in 1994. AGRA Inc. and its subsidiaries were acquired by British firm AMEC in 2001, with the company changing its name to AMEC Dynamic Structures.[1] In 2007, AMEC sold the company to Empire Industries, who operate it as Dynamic Structures.[2][3] In 2011, Dynamic Structures' amusement ride manufacturing was spun off into a sister company named Dynamic Attractions.[4]

Astronomy projects

Canada France Hawaii Telescope

Dynamic Structures has been involved in the design and construction of most of the world's largest observatories.[5] These include:

Currently the company is busy with the design of what will be the largest telescope in the world, called the Thirty Meter Telescope[6][7]

Steel structures

Other structures that Dynamic Structures have constructed include:

  • Helix Pedestrian Bridge, Seattle, WA[8]
  • Vancouver Olympic Ski Jumps, Whistler, BC[9]
  • Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond, BC[10]
  • Lougheed Skytrain Station, Burnaby, BC,[11]

Dynamic Attractions

Dynamic Attractions was a sister company to Dynamic Structures that was created in 2011 to serve the primary function of soliciting sales for rides systems that would be manufactured by Dynamic Structures.

The firm entered the theme park ride system industry after one of the engineers on the Keck Observatory project asked the firm for assistance with steel fatigue on a roller coaster. Following the observatory project, this engineer secured a job at Walt Disney World in Florida.[12][13] Due to the success of the project, Dynamic Structures gained additional contracts with Walt Disney Imagineering to manufacture the ride systems for Soarin' Over California and Test Track.[13][14] This expanded the firm's presence in the theme park industry.[13]

In 2015, the company expanded their capabilities to include complete design and installation services for all elements of the attraction. Using the marketing of "Ride – Show – Integration," this focus led to the opening of a research and development facility called the "Attraction Development Center" in Orlando FL. Through this facility, the company can do large-scale mock-ups and is staffed for design and development of ideas as well as ride systems.

In July 2017, the Dynamic Attractions company combined with all the "ride system" elements of the Dynamic Structures company, to become one, the concise entity focused on delivering world-class attractions. The new Dynamic Attractions organization includes the Ride Development Center (Formerly Dynamic Structures offices and facility) in Port Coquitlam, Canada, as well as the Attraction Development Center in Orlando FL. (Dynamic Structures still exists as a company whose focus includes specialty fabrication and telescopes.)

Projects

RideParkLocationOpenedTypeIn conjunction withRef(s)
5D TramChime-Long ParadiseChina Guangdong, China2014Immersive Transporter[12]
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-ManUniversal's Islands of AdventureUnited States Florida, United States1999Track switches[13]
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-ManUniversal Studios JapanJapan Osaka, Japan2001Track switches[13]
Batman & Robin: The ChillerSix Flags Great AdventureUnited States New Jersey, United States1998Steel roller coasterPremier Rides[14]
DinocondaChina Dinosaurs ParkChina Jiangsu, China2012Steel roller coasterS&S Worldwide[13][15]
E.T. AdventureUniversal Studios FloridaUnited States Florida, United States2012Track switches[16]
Flying Over ItalyFerrari WorldUnited Arab Emirates Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2013Flying Theater[17][18]
Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyUniversal's Islands of AdventureUnited States Florida, United States2010RoboCoaster G2RoboCoaster Ltd, KUKA[19]
Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyUniversal Studios HollywoodUnited States California, United States2016RoboCoaster G2RoboCoaster Ltd, KUKA[20][21]
Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyUniversal Studios JapanJapan Osaka, Japan2014RoboCoaster G2RoboCoaster Ltd, KUKA[22]
King Kong: 360 3-DUniversal Studios HollywoodUnited States California, United States2010Immersive Transporter[23]
Mad CobraSuzuka CircuitJapan Mie Prefecture, Japan1998Steel roller coasterPremier Rides[14]
Mark VII MonorailDisneylandUnited States California, United States2007Monorails[13]
PoltergeistSix Flags Fiesta TexasUnited States Texas, United States1999Steel roller coasterPremier Rides[24]
Radiator Springs RacersDisney California AdventureUnited States California, United States2012Slot-car-style ride[25]
Revenge of the MummyUniversal Studios FloridaUnited States Florida, United States2004Track switchesPremier Rides[13]
Revenge of the MummyUniversal Studios HollywoodUnited States California, United States2004Track switchesPremier Rides[13]
Revenge of the MummyUniversal Studios SingaporeSingapore Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore2010Track switchesPremier Rides[13]
Soarin'EpcotUnited States Florida, United States2005Flying TheatreWalt Disney Imagineering[26][27]
Soarin' Over CaliforniaDisney California AdventureUnited States California, United States2001Flying TheatreWalt Disney Imagineering[26][27]
Test TrackEpcotUnited States Florida, United States1999Slot-car-style ride[14]
Journey to the Center of the EarthTokyo DisneySeaJapan Tokyo, Japan2001Slot-car-style ride
X-CoasterMagic Springs and Crystal FallsUnited States Arkansas, United States2006Steel roller coasterMaurer Söhne[16]
UnknownJurassic DreamChina Heilongjiang, China2013Flying Theatre[28]
UnknownCity of DreamsChina Macau, China2014Flying Theatre[29]
Hulk: Epsilon Base 3DIMG Worlds of AdventureUnited Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates2016Motion TheatreFalcon's Treehouse[30][31][29]
Krrish: Hero's FlightBollywood Parks DubaiUnited Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates2016Flying TheatreUnknown

List of roller coasters


As of 2018, Dynamic Attractions has built 5 roller coasters around the world.[32]

NameModelParkCountryOpenedStatusRef
Big Thunder Mountain RailroadUnknownDisneylandUnited States United States1979Operating[33]
Space MountainUnknownDisneylandUnited States United States2005Operating[34]
Mission FerrariUnknownFerrari World Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates2018Under construction[35][23][31][36]
Alien Vs PredatorUnknown20th Century Fox World MalaysiaMalaysia Malaysia2018Under construction[37]
UnknownUnknownShaoxing Jinghu Theme ParkChina China2019Under construction[38]

References

  1. ↑ "History". Dynamic Structures. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "AMEC divests its Dynamic Structures business" (Press release). AMEC. 17 April 2007. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Dynamic Attractions". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  4. ↑ "Dynamic Structures Forms Sister Company To Focus On Attractions" (Press release). Dynamic Attractions. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  5. ↑ Industry Canada, Company Directories, 2009-03-09, ""
  6. ↑ CBC News, Scientists team up with B.C. firm to build biggest-ever optical telescope, 2009-04-08,""
  7. ↑ "Recent News | Thirty Meter Telescope". Tmt.org. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
  8. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
  9. ↑ Heston, Tim (29 July 2008). "Gold medal fabrication for Olympic ski jump - Tube and Pipe Fabrication Tech Cell". The Fabricator. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  10. ↑ "Wood and steel are a unique marriage at skating oval for Vancouver's 2010 Olympics – Journal of Commerce". Journalofcommerce.com. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
  11. ↑ "CISC-ICCA :: Skytrain Station :: Lougheed T". Cisc-icca.ca. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
  12. ↑ "Chimelong the next chapter". Park World Magazine: 38. June 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Portfolio". Dynamic Attractions. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  14. 1 2 3 Pryma, Kristy (4 October 2001). "Engineer bridges gap between telescopes and roller coasters". IT World Canada. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  15. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Dinoconda  (China Dinosaurs Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  16. 1 2 "Roller Coasters". Dynamic Attractions. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  17. ↑ "Flying Over Italy". Ferrari World. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  18. ↑ "Empire Industries Announces Award Of $3.8 Million Attraction Contract From U.A.E. Theme Park". Dynamic Attractions. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  19. ↑ "Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Park World Magazine. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  20. ↑ MacDonald, Brady (6 December 2011). "It's official: Harry Potter land to debut at Universal Studios Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
  21. ↑ "Universal Studios Hollywood Makes Unprecedented Investment in Epic Theme Park Transformation" (Press release). NBCUniversal. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  22. ↑ "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (Universal Studios Japan)". Parkz. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  23. 1 2 "SFX Coaster". Park World Magazine: 18. July 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  24. ↑ "Dynamic Structures Ltd". Empire Industries Ltd. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  25. ↑ "Radiator Springs Cars". Dynamic Attractions. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  26. 1 2 "Soarin' Over California". Dynamic Attractions. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  27. 1 2 US patent 6354954, Sumner, Mark W., "Amusement apparatus and method", published 12 March 2002, assigned to Disney Enterprises Inc.
  28. ↑ "Dinosaurin' Over China". Park World Magazine. 23 December 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  29. 1 2 "A bit of recognition for Dynamic Attractions". Park World Magazine: 8. January 2014.
  30. ↑ "Circumotion". Dynamic Attractions. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  31. 1 2 "Empire Industries Reports $25 million in Contract Awards in U.A.E." Empire Industries. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  32. ↑ Dynamic Attractions - rcdb.com
  33. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad  (Disneyland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  34. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Space Mountain  (Disneyland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  35. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Mission Ferrari  (Ferrari World Abu Dhabi)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  36. ↑ Wall, Matthew (22 October 2013). "Roller coaster technology: 'Bigger! Faster! Scarier!'". BBC. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  37. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Alien Vs Predator  (20th Century Fox World Malaysia)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  38. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Unknown  (Shaoxing Jinghu Theme Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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