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Zitat The next KMG delivery to North America will be an XXL for Garcia Attractions in Mexico. Beauce Carnival will receive an X-Drive in 2028, followed by an XXL for RCS in 2029.

KMG builds approximately 10 to 12 rides annually, depending on size. "If we built only XXL models, we could produce just six per year," Theunisz said.

"The XXL takes nearly two years to complete. We subcontract the welding, fiberglass, and painting, then handle final assembly at our facility," he said.

KMG's next available production slot is April 2030, and Gosetto is booked through September 2030.

"It's good for us, but difficult for customers. Some want delivery within two years, and that's no longer possible," Theunisz said of the four-year waiting list. "The way owners invest in rides is changing. It's different from 10 or 15 years ago. Operators need to plan well ahead."

He acknowledged the challenge of long-term planning amid labor uncertainty and economic shifts.

"A wait of more than four years is risky for most show owners," he said.

Tariffs remain another consideration. The current rate on European imports is 15 percent, though it could change.

"At one point, it was 50 percent," Theunisz said. "With the tariff, the customer pays 15 percent more."

The tariff is assessed when the ride enters the United States. If the rate changes while a ride is in transit, the owner pays the rate in effect upon arrival.

KMG reports that new ride designs are in development, with debuts planned for 2029 or 2030. Both are classified as super spectaculars, traveling on three and four trailers respectively. The initial units will be delivered in Europe to streamline testing and troubleshooting.

During the trade show, KMG's 70-meter Observation Wheel made its North American debut at the Florida State Fair. The wheel originally premiered in the Netherlands and performed well during the pandemic as a restaurant-style attraction, when traditional venues were limited.



"During the pandemic, wheels could operate because families could sit together in private gondolas," Theunisz said.

As venues reopened, interest in dining aboard the wheel declined, and KMG ultimately reacquired the ride.

Michael Wood and Frank Zaitshik later purchased the wheel. Significant modifications were required to meet U. S. standards, including changes to the trailer electrical systems, axle placement, rear bumpers, reflectors, and gondola climate control systems.

Theunisz acknowledged that selling another wheel of that scale would require a specialized buyer, given the investment and need for a dedicated crew. Following its debut in Florida, there has been some interest in the United States and abroad, however, he believes if a wheel of that size were to be built again, it would most likely be built for a European client.

As he prepared to return to the Netherlands, Theunisz said he hopes to visit customers and prospective buyers on their midways this summer. KMG also plans to exhibit at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando this November.

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