kids encyclopedia robot

Vekoma facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Vekoma Rides Manufacturing
Private company
Founded 1926
Founder Hendrik op het Veld
Headquarters
Vlodrop
,
Area served
Worldwide
Products Amusement rides

Vekoma Rides Manufacturing is a Netherlands-based manufacturer that builds amusement park rides.

History

Vekoma was started in 1926 by a blacksmith named Hendrik op het Veld. The name Velkoma is short for "Veld Koning Machinefabriek", or Veld Koning machine factory. At first they made machines for farming and mining. Later they started to build rides for theme parks. They built rides such as Ferris wheels, roller coasters, water rides, and family-friendly rides.

Roller coaster models

  • Boomerang
  • Family Custom Coaster
  • Flying Dutchman
  • Hammerhead Stall
  • Junior Coaster
  • Looping Coaster
  • Mine Train
  • Moterbike Coaster
  • Suspended Family Coaster
  • Suspended Looping Coaster
  • Swinging Turns
  • Tilt Coaster
  • Wooden Coaster

Images for kids

kids search engine
Vekoma Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.