Wiegand wins IAAPABrass Ring Award!

A major highlight of the IAAPA Expo 2025 in Orlando was the recognition of the Wiegand Slide Coaster with the prestigious Brass Ring Award for Best New Product in the category of Water Park Ride and Attraction for projects exceeding US $2 million.

This award recognizes breakthrough design, engineering excellence, and creative leadership in the global leisure, theme park, and water attraction industry.

The Slide Coaster represents a new category of water ride, combining the thrill elements of a roller coaster with the immersive experience of a water slide. Guests ride in specially engineered boats, accelerating at forces of up to 0.8 g, reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h, before gliding through a dynamic water slide finish. This unique ride system delivers high-adrenaline performance while maintaining the accessibility and fun expected from modern water park attractions.

Norwegian Cruise Line became the first partner to bring this innovative slide coaster concept to life on a cruise ship, working closely with Wiegand to integrate the attraction into a marine environment. According to Hendrik Wiegand, Managing Director of wiegand.waterrides, the collaboration with Norwegian Cruise Line played a key role in successfully delivering the slide coaster and creating a standout guest experience enjoyed by riders worldwide.

The Brass Ring Awards honor concepts that shape the future of the attractions industry, drawing on a long tradition of recognizing excellence in amusement park innovation. For Wiegand, this award reinforces our role as a trusted water ride manufacturer and highlights our continued commitment to setting new standards in water slide design, water park development, and next-generation ride systems.