The Good old Times
1780
Paul Mack began his work as a craftsman and entrepreneur building carriages and stage coaches.
1880
Construction of organ wagons. From then on continuous further development of saloon caravans for travelling showmen and circuses.
1920
First development of rides for funfairs.
1921
Production of the first wooden coaster.
1936
Production of the first petrol ride.
1951
Production of the first wooden bobsled ride.
1952
Strong increase in exports to the USA.
1957
First prototyping of the "Wild Mouse"
(wooden version).
1975
Grand opening of Europa-Park in Rust by Franz and Roland Mack.
1998
Europa-Park achieves the maximum score "excellent" from Stiftung Warentest (leading German product / services survey institute).
2002
MACK Rides receives the DIN ISO 9001:2000 certification from TÜV Sueddeutschland.
2005
MACK Rides celebrates its 225 anniversary.
Franz Mack is inducted to the IAAPA Hall of Fame.
2008
The International Association of Amusement Parks and
Attractions (IAAPA) elects Roland Mack Third Vice Chair by IAAPA's Board
of Directors.
2010
bluefire Megacoaster attracts more than 5 million riders
after one year of operation and becomes the best launch coaster
attraction worldwide.
2011
As the first German in the over 90 years history,
Roland Mack takes over as Chairman of the International Association of
Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).