COMPANY PROFILE
Vortex Aquatic Structures International 328 Avro, Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 5W5, Canada
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Stephen Hamelin, President and CEO
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Background Vortex Aquatic Structures International, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, was founded by President and CEO Stephen Hamelin in 1995 with the introduction of the first Splashpad®. Vortex has grown into the world leader in aquatic play, with over 6,500 installations in 45 countries. The company’s commitment to innovation has been recognised with product innovation and project awards, and has driven significant growth. Vortex was named to the PROFIT 500 – Canada’s fastest growing companies for two consecutive years.
Main products and services Splashpad® is a dynamic, zero-depth aquatic play area that provides accessible and engaging play experiences for the whole family, while Spraypoint® is a low water flow solution that enables aquatic fun in any spaces. Vortex also provides Elevations™ structures that add an extra dimension to Splashpads or pools. Water Journey™ is a multi-award-winning solution that mimics water’s behaviour in nature. And Watermark renders words and graphics in water to make impact anywhere.
brands and destinations around the world, in waterparks, amusement parks, hotels, resorts, cruise ships and retail spaces, as well as cities and municipalities.
Where in the world?
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personalised design, engineering, in-house fabrication, delivery and installation services to ensure the final delivered project is exactly what was envisioned.
USPs Over the past 21 years we have studied play and developed play concepts that connect more people with water; we are creators of experiences. Every Vortex project is designed to deliver engaging and inclusive play experiences. Vortex aquatic play solutions provide the opportunity for free, imaginative play that is universally accessible for all ages and abilities.
Additional products Vortex is an end-to-end provider of aquatic play solutions, offering the full spectrum of
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Key customers We work with some of the most recognisable
In addition to its Montreal headquarters, Vortex has sales and technical support offices in Texas, California, Michigan and North Carolina (USA), Lyon and Paris (France), Valencia (Spain), Køge (Denmark), Hamburg (Germany) and Shanghai (China). Vortex has a global distribution network supporting Europe, Middle East, Asia, Australia and Latin America.
2017 trade shows Vortex exhibits at all major industry shows, including IAAPA in Asia, Europe and USA, as well as the World Waterpark Show, The Leisure Show (Dubai), and the National Recreation and Parks Association Show (New Orleans). Vortex has a presence at about 120 shows worldwide, so you can find us anywhere!
Who’s who? Stephen Hamelin, President & CEO; Kevin Spence, VP of Business Development – North America; Virginie Guilbeault, VP of Business Development – Europe/Middle East; Michel Levasseur, VP of Finance. ATTRACTIONS HANDBOOK 2016-2017 233