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Polin Waterparks is a Turkish manufacturer of water slides and water parks. The company was founded in Istanbul, Turkey in 1976.

TypePrivate
IndustryWater park manufacturing
Founded1976 (1976)
FounderEnver Pakiş[1]
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Polin Waterparks
TypePrivate
IndustryWater park manufacturing
Founded1976 (1976)
FounderEnver Pakiş[1]
Headquarters,
Area served
Global, 116 countries
ProductsWater slides and water play attractions
ServicesWater park design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation
Number of employees
550 (2019)[2]
Websitewww.polin.com.tr
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History

Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976 by architect Enver Pakiş as a fiberglass design and manufacturing company.[1]

Polin uses a technique called resin transfer molding (RTM) in their water slide manufacturing process.[3]

Locations

All of Polin's production takes place in Turkey.[2] Sales offices are located in France, Russia, Morocco, Macedonia, and China.[2] Through 2013, Polin completed its manufacturing in three plants located in Turkey.

Awards

  • 2014 – Cartoon Network Amazone in Pattaya, Thailand – WWA Leading Edge Award[4]
  • 2014 – King Cobra in Aqualand Frejus, France – Europe's Best Waterslide by Kirmes and Park Revue Magazine[5]
  • 2014 – H2O Waterpark in Rostov-on-Don, Russia – Golden Pony Award for Excellence[6]
  • 2013 – King Cobra in Aqualand Frejus, France – "Most Innovative Product" in the Entertainment Category of the 2013 Turk Kompozit Composites Summit[7]
  • 2012 – "Export Winner of Turkey" in SMSE Category[8]
  • 2012 – Golden Pony Award for Excellence[9]
  • 2011 – Acquavillage Waterpark – "Best Italian Waterpark" by Parksmania[10]
  • 2008 – Odissea 2000 Waterpark is awarded as "Best Italian Waterpark" due to the new attraction: Polin's Windigo by Parksmania Club[11]

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