gtaylor Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 As reported from Screamscape.com http://www.screamscape.com/html/industry_news.htm If they already have another company created, this must have been expected, or they have been through this before. I guess their Topple Tower is just not generating enough dough.
bgwfreak Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Huss has had a lot of downtime problems with their rides from what I've seen. Maybe it finally caught up with them.
okinawaboy11 Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 That sucks, because they make some amazing rides.
ECZenith Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 I'm sure this isn't the end of Huss rides, we've seen companies go under just to rise again under a different name with similar if not the same attractions many times.
Calvin Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Interesting. Too bad, really, although I can sort of see why (the only Giant ride that did well was the Giant Frisbee and the Topple Tower is just failing miserably). Fly Away is notoriously bad. Many of their classic rides are amazing, but their recent efforts fall short of anywhere near "great".
bgwfreak Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Bankruptcy doens't mean the company will go under, it just means they need help in making their payments. They usually just reorganize their finances and then come out of bankruptcy.
PHL-Freak Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 ^That's exactly what a lot of people think. It's a good idea, because you can hear at several times that ThyssenKrupp (A big steel manufacterer) wants to buy Huss, so they can go on. But that's only a rumour at this time.
Cerberus Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 It really bugs me that a quality company that builds structurally perfect, innovative and decent rides goes bankrupt and Fabbri are STILL going fine selling cheap rippoffs I personally hope they pair off with KMG. That would create quite possibly the most awesome flatride company in history.... KHUSSMG... hmmm...
benzo41190 Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Meh, what ever Even if the company does go bankrupt, its not that big of a deal. There rides aren't really AMAZING rides. Also, I'm sure another company would buy the models and factories.
ParkTrips Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 ah this is nothing, Anton filed for bankruptcy like 14 times
Johnny Upsidedown Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 They have only filed for bankruptcy. So lets assume that the company is only getting protection for its self. Sales are down. They spent alot of money on designing the giant ride systems which didnt sell that well. So now lets assume they are under lengthy contracts for service and repair. So just getting protection and resituating there debt loads seems to be a comon practice among buisness these days. Just like most of the large companies in america do they file banckrupt and get out of pentions and other requierd debts. This will have to be a wait and see situation hopefully the company will stay around.
trustkill22 Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Sell some Frisbees and some Tops Spins here and there and they will be as good as gold just like McSweeney pepperettes you get at 7-11's.
ECZenith Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 I just read a German article which basically says all new Huss rides will be built at the secondary facility in Hungary which is now the only one... The Bremen facility was bought out and the workers canned.
Jew Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 ^^They can't sell Frisbees and Top Spins here. At least not the portable models. They are too big to be transported. The only Top Spin traveling in the U.S. has to go by train.
viking86 Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 I think its funny how something can be "too big" in the US. I always thought everything was bigger overthere....
ECZenith Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 No, my friend that's Texas and they like to be reffered to as a "whole other country" which is fine by me. Speaking of the portable Huss top spin. It's owned by Strates shows and I've ridden it at the NY State Fair in Syracuse. It was seriously the best top spin I've ever been on due to the awesome, long program. It's so cool seeing a fair that still travels by rail.
Calvin Posted August 9, 2006 Posted August 9, 2006 Yeah, American safety regulations are bizarre. However, I can understand, because an awful lot of Americans aren't that bright (believe me, I go to school with 3000 of them).
bgwfreak Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 One of our posters on TN found a press release. Go here ------> http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/1678/huss_rides_files_insolvency.html
pvcoasterguy Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 That's kind of sad. Yet, I'm sure they'll emerge from bankruptcy... they just need a hit ride. Trioka is great, and Top Spins can be great (with a good program); the same goes for Frisbees (which are having some major issues from what I've heard). Breakdances are also good rides. They make good rides, they just need some time to re-plan their strategy.
Golfie Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 If they discontinue all of their rides, I'll die. I can barely stand Revvy at SFGAm down! Andrew "I WANT MY DISCS!" C.
Satoshi Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 NO!!!! HUSS WOULD BE GONE!? BUT i don't needa worry on it since huss is not gonna tear down right off. TOP SPIN!
Johnny Upsidedown Posted September 1, 2006 Posted September 1, 2006 Amusement Today has some new information about HUSS and the future of its company and future of its manufacturing. Seems things werent as bad as thought. http://www.amusementtoday.com/ Huss Park Attractions GmbH created (AUG 30, 2006) - Germany's Huss has announced the creation of a new company Huss Park Attractions GmbH in Bremen, Germany, will continue to promote and strengthen the Huss brand. Huss Park Attractions is not the legal successor of Huss Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. Huss Gépgyár Kft., in Budapest, Hungary remains the firm's production plant and will continue to be available for the manufacturing of high-quality steel products. According to the release, Huss Park Attractions GmbH will be acquired by a group of investors, whereas the HUSS Gépgyár Kft. Budapest will be bought by an industrially active company. Through this transaction, which ensures the strategic and financial security of all Huss business activities, the foundations have now been laid for further growth of the huss rides product line. The present product portfolio, which consists of Classic Rides, Giant Rides and Sky Tower Rides, will be extended in the coming years with simulators (movie-based) and new family attractions in the mid-price range. Huss president & CEO Wolfgang Richter said, "We look forward to strengthening our existing relationship with our customers and to assisting with their ride requirements in the future. The Huss management and our new shareholders are eager to fulfill and even exceed our clients' expectations. We look forward to your continued confidence in our company and the products and services we have to offer." For more information call (49) 421-499-0079 or visit www.hussrides.com. United States customers may call Wilhelm Hundsdörfer at (860) 249-7024 or by e-mail to: wbh@hussparkattractions.com or whundsdoerfer@aol.com.
SpartanTS Posted September 1, 2006 Posted September 1, 2006 Yeah, American safety regulations are bizarre. However, I can understand, because an awful lot of Americans aren't that bright (believe me, I go to school with 3000 of them). I used to live 30 miles outside of Fresno, I doubt you go to school with many Americans. Anyway, Huss'll be alright. Someone will gobble them up and we'll see giant frisbee's show up at parks next season.
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