Polin Waterparks
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{{short description|Turkish water ride manufacturer and designer}}
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| name = Polin Waterparks
| logo = Polin Logo.JPG
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| type = Private
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| foundation = {{Start date|df=yes|1976}}
| founder = Enver Pakiş{{cite web|title=Milestones|url=http://www.polin.com.tr/company/milenstonesContent/Milestones/148/738/838|publisher=Polin Waterparks|access-date=30 May 2014}}
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| location_city = Istanbul
| location_country = Turkey
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| area_served = Global, 116 countries
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| industry = Water park manufacturing
| products = Water slides and water play attractions
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| services = Water park design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation
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| num_employees = 550 (2019){{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.polin.com.tr/company/detail/Company/145/737/0|publisher=Polin Waterparks|access-date=30 May 2014}}
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| homepage = {{URL|https://www.polin.com.tr/}}
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Polin Waterparks is a Turkish manufacturer of water slides and water parks. They are known for their design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of water slides, water play attractions, and water parks. The company was founded in Istanbul, Turkey in 1976.
History
Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976 by architect Enver Pakiş as a fiberglass design and manufacturing company. More than 3000 water park projects in 116 countries have been completed by Polin.{{cite web|title=King Cobra Earns 'Best' and 'Most Innovative' Awards|url=http://tr.polin.com.tr/news/detail.aspx?SectionID=4WUQnPEKI%2B38cBnMooz4sA%3D%3D&ContentID=Mv77AW02Lo%2ByJGdO7%2Bd9lg%3D%3D|publisher=Polin Waterparks|access-date=23 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701225458/http://tr.polin.com.tr/news/detail.aspx?SectionID=4WUQnPEKI+38cBnMooz4sA%3D%3D&ContentID=Mv77AW02Lo+yJGdO7+d9lg%3D%3D|archive-date=1 July 2014|url-status=dead}} It offers a range of products, including signature rides such as the patented King Cobra, Magic Spheres, Spheres, MagiCone, and Space Shuttle and Stingray.
Polin uses a technique called resin transfer molding (RTM) in their water slide manufacturing process. RTM allows for the product to be created in less time than non-RTM products.{{cite web |title=Manufacturing Production Methods |url=http://www.polin.com.tr/services/detail/Manufacturing/734/4182/4686 |access-date=23 May 2014 |publisher=Polin Waterparks}} Since 2006, Polin has converted 100% of its rides to RTM, and can also implement its patented Natural Light Effects (NLE) and Special Pattern Effects (SPE) into these products.
Locations
Awards
- 2014 – Cartoon Network Amazone in Pattaya, Thailand – WWA Leading Edge Award{{cite web|title=Cartoon Network Amazone Wins WWA Leading Edge Award and Praise from Thailand's Tourism Minister|url=http://www.blooloop.com/news/cartoon-network-amazone-wins-wwa-leading-edge-awar/30929#.VO4SNvnF98M|website=www.blooloop.com}}
- 2014 – Super Combo in Aqua Fantasy in Kuşadası, Turkey – Europe's Best Waterslide{{cite web|title=King Cobra and Super Combo Win European Star Award|url=http://newparkculture.com/en/news/king-cobra-and-super-combo-win-european-star-award|website=www.newparkculture.com|access-date=25 February 2015}}
- 2014 – King Cobra in Aqualand Frejus, France – Europe's Best Waterslide by Kirmes and Park Revue Magazine
- 2014 – H2O Waterpark in Rostov-on-Don, Russia – Golden Pony Award for Excellence{{cite web|title=Polin Waterslides Help Rostov's H2O Aquapark Win Golden Pony Award|url=http://www.blooloop.com/news/polin-waterslides-help-rostov-s-h2o-aquapark-win-g/28045#.VO4UVPnF98M|website=www.blooloop.com|access-date=25 February 2015}}
- 2013 – King Cobra at Aqualand Frejus, France – Best Waterslide Award by Kirmes and Park Revue Magazine{{cite web|last=Kleiman|first=Joe|title=Polin's King Cobra Waterslide Wins Multiple Awards|url=http://www.inparkmagazine.com/polins-king-cobra-waterslide-wins-multiple-awards/|work=InPark Magazine|date=28 October 2013 |access-date=30 May 2014}}
- 2013 – King Cobra in Aqualand Frejus, France – "Most Innovative Product" in the Entertainment Category of the 2013 Turk Kompozit Composites Summit
- 2013 – Polin is identified as one of the top-100 fastest-growing companies in Turkey{{cite web|last=Kleiman|first=Joe|title=Polin Named Among 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Turkey|url=http://www.inparkmagazine.com/polin-named-among-100-fastest-growing-companies-in-turkey/|work=InPark Magazine|date=6 November 2013 |access-date=30 May 2014}}
- 2012 – King Cobra at Aqualand Frejus, France – Best Waterslide Award by Kirmes and Park Revue Magazine{{cite web|title=King Cobra Wins European Star Award for 'Best Waterslide' in Europe|url=http://www.blooloop.com/news/king-cobra-wins-european-star-award-for-best-wate/3354#.VO4Vc_nF98M|website=www.blooloop.com|access-date=25 February 2015}}
- 2012 – "Export Winner of Turkey" in SMSE Category{{cite web|title=Polin Wins 2012 Export Award of Turkey|url=http://www.polin.com.tr/news/detail/Polin-Wins-2012-Export-Award-of-Turkey/265/1415/0|publisher=Polin Waterparks|access-date=30 May 2014}}
- 2012 – Golden Pony Award for Excellence{{cite web|title=Golden Pony Awards 2012 Istanbul|url=http://www.factoedizioni.it/P/142/Golden-Pony-Awards/Discover-the-past-editions/GOLDEN-PONY---AWARDS-Special-Edition-Turkey-2012.html|publisher=Facto Edizioni|access-date=30 May 2014}}
- 2011 – Acquavillage Waterpark – "Best Italian Waterpark" by Parksmania{{cite web|last=Kleiman|first=Joe|title=Acquavillage Water Park in Italy Awarded Top Water Park by Parksmania|url=http://www.inparkmagazine.com/acquavillage-water-park-in-italy-awarded-top-water-park-by-parksmania/|work=InPark Magazine|access-date=30 May 2014}}
- 2008 – Odissea 2000 Waterpark is awarded as "Best Italian Waterpark" due to the new attraction: Polin's Windigo by Parksmania Club{{cite web|title=Acquapark Odissea 2000|url=http://www.parksmania.it/parchi/acquapark-odissea-2000/|publisher=Parksmania|access-date=30 May 2014}}
References
{{Commons category|Polin Waterparks}}
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{{Amusement rides}}
Category:Amusement ride manufacturers
Category:Manufacturing companies based in Istanbul
Category:Construction and civil engineering companies established in 1976