![[Interview] Peter van Bilsen, Vekoma @CoasterHipster](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kRUBBthAvfY/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded November 2017 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Vekoma's Senior Vice-President Peter Van Bilsen talks about the renaissance of his company and their latest projects - including Lech Coaster!
Special thanks to Mr. van Bilsen and Vekoma Rides Manufacturing for the time taken to make this interview.
Interview done in collaboration with CoastersWorld
https://coastersworld.fr/
Filmed at the Euro Attractions Show 2017 in Berlin
iaapa.org/expos/euro-attractions-show/home
Visit Vekoma Rides Manufacturing's website here:
vekoma.com
Background sound by ShadyDave:
freesound.org/people/ShadyDave
Vekoma's Senior Vice-President Peter Van Bilsen talks about the renaissance of his company and their latest projects - including Lech Coaster!
Special thanks to Mr. van Bilsen and Vekoma Rides Manufacturing for the time taken to make this interview.
Interview done in collaboration with CoastersWorld
https://coastersworld.fr/
Filmed at the Euro Attractions Show 2017 in Berlin
iaapa.org/expos/euro-attractions-show/home
Visit Vekoma Rides Manufacturing's website here:
vekoma.com
Background sound by ShadyDave:
freesound.org/people/ShadyDave
![[Interview] Peter van Bilsen, Vekoma](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kRUBBthAvfY/mqdefault.jpg "[Interview] Peter van Bilsen, Vekoma
Vekomas Senior Vice-President Peter Van Bilsen talks about the renaissance of his company and their latest projects - including Lech Coaster!
Special thanks to Mr. van Bilsen and Vekoma Rides Manufacturing for the time taken to make this interview.
Interview done in collaboration with CoastersWorld
https://coastersworld.fr/
Filmed at the Euro Attractions Show 2017 in Berlin
http://www.iaapa.org/expos/euro-attractions-show/home
Visit Vekoma Rides Manufacturings website here:
https://www.vekoma.com/
Background sound by ShadyDave:
https://freesound.org/people/ShadyDave/")
![[Analysis] Intamins Fightback](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kcLkm84oARU/mqdefault.jpg "[Analysis] Intamins Fightback
In light of the impressive Parc Astérix and Walibi Belgiums 2021 announcements, Intamin is stating its ambition to stay on top of the coaster manufacturer game. Here is my attempt at explaining the updates and transformation of this legendary Swiss/Liechtenstein manufacturer!
VIDEO CREDITS
Parc Astérix upcoming 2021 LSM Coaster animation by Amusement Insider:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/bsktballdude
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amusementinsider
Liseberg, Taron and Kärnan footage by Coaster Bot:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/coasterbot
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coasterbot/
Website https://coasterbot.com
Wave Breaker footage by CoasterForce:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/wwwCOASTERFORCEcom
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CoasterForce/
Website https://www.facebook.com/CoasterForce/
Taïga animation by CoasterMac305:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/InsaneCoasterFreak
Golden Driller footage by CoastersWorld.fr:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/CoastersWorldTube
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coastersworld
Website https://coastersworld.fr/
T-Express, Flying Aces, Altair and Red Fire footage by davidjellis:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/davidjellis
Intimidator 305, Leviathan, Steel Vengeance, Lightning Rod and Skyrush footage by ElToroRyan:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/Blasianskater
Harry Potter coaster construction footage by Midway Mayhem:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjGlMy6NZqP9BQznGjFmsg
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MidwayMayhem
Website https://www.midwaymayhem.com/
Steel Dolphin footage by Roller Coaster Dream China:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/TetsuneSonic
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rcdchina/
Maverick 2007 testing footage by Schuyler Ruhe:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guTTVVco1NA
Demon Drop, Pilgrims Plunge footage by Sean Flaharty:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/SeanFlaharty
Kawasemi footage by Silvarret
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/Silvarret
Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/silvarret
Twitter https://twitter.com/Silvarret
MUSIC CREDITS
All We Ever See of Stars and Hot Nights in Los Angeles by Three Chain Links
Arp Bounce and Synth Wind by Geographer
Lonely Troutman II by William Rosati")
![[Interview] Maximilian Roeser, MACK Rides](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lNWnq68atpE/mqdefault.jpg "[Interview] Maximilian Roeser, MACK Rides
MACK Rides Head of Marketing Maximilian Roeser talks about his companys latest projects and tells us more about MACKs approach to making coasters!
Special thanks to Maximilian Roeser and MACK Rides for accepting to answer our questions :)
Interview made in collaboration with CoastersWorld
https://coastersworld.fr/
Filmed at Euro Attractions Show 2017 in Berlin.
http://www.iaapa.org/expos/euro-attractions-show/home
Visit MACK Rides website here:
https://mack-rides.com/
Footage of DC Rivals by Parkz
https://www.parkz.com.au/
Drum Beat by Simon Lacelle
https://freesound.org/people/Simon_Lacelle/sounds/40849/")
![[Top 5] Coasters Europe needs](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nf6dXlH1Bl0/mqdefault.jpg "[Top 5] Coasters Europe needs
Basically a coasterfan wishlist for his continent, this Top 5 analyzes Europes rollercoaster lineup and its biggest gaps. America and Asia certainly have some rides the Old World could receive!
Guitar Jamming by Unfa: https://www.freesound.org/people/unfa/sounds/182803/")
