Empire Industries announces 5 year strategic cooperation agreement with Asian theme park owner The company expects awards for 3 ride systems totaling USD $93 million
Toronto, April 30, 2018 – Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX-V: EIL) (“Empire” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dynamic Attractions Ltd., has agreed to the terms of a five year strategic cooperation agreement with a theme park conglomerate in Asia.
The strategic cooperation agreement grants Dynamic Attractions preferred vendor status and is expected to be launched with Dynamic Attractions supplying one of the Company’s proprietary ride systems to three different theme parks currently under construction, with a combined value of USD $93 million. The first two theme park awards are in the process of being finalized and the third such award is expected before year-end. The delivery schedule will be 24 months from when each specific supply agreement is executed, at which time, the contracts will be added to backlog.
This is further evidence demonstrating the appeal in the market of the Company’s strategy to innovate, manufacture and deliver media-based attraction ride systems for the global leaders in theme park operations.
“Major theme park operators are investing in new attractions at record levels and we continue to prove that our existing ride products are iconic and best in class,” states Hao Wang, President and Chief Operating Officer, Dynamic Attractions Ltd. “Dynamic is focused on continuous optimization and development of its innovative product lines to increase competitiveness, decrease time to market and enhance our leadership position in delivering “high value solutions” to our customers.”
About Dynamic Attractions
Over 50 of the world’s most popular theme park rides have been designed and built by Dynamic Attractions. In addition to the its innovative product line of rides and attraction related services, Dynamic also provides parts and service support for rides of all kinds. Dynamic has operations in Vancouver, Orlando, Dallas, Toronto and Shanghai and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Empire Industries Ltd.
About Empire Industries Ltd.
Empire focuses on designing, supplying, and installing iconic media-based attractions and ride systems for the global theme park industry. Empire also uses these same turn-key integration services for special projects such as large optical telescopes and enclosures. Empire also has commenced an initiative to leverage its world class flying theater and attraction development capability on a co-venture ownership basis. Empire’s common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol EIL. For more information about the Empire Industries and Dynamic Attractions, visit www.empind.com or contact:
Guy Nelson Executive Chair and CEO Phone: (416) 366-7977 Email: gnelson@empind.com
Allan Francis Vice President – Corporate Affairs and Administration Phone: (204) 589-9301 Email: afrancis@empind.com
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