Maurer Rides’ team was thrilled when they got the unique opportunity to try out the Spike Fun prototype at Skyline Park. As part of an exclusive test run, employees were able to experience Maurer Rides' all-new product first-hand and record their impressions.

Managing Director Jörg Beutler interviews with Swiss Radio about the advancing digitalization in the development of new roller coasters. Complex simulations are now doing more than production. Maurer Rides has developed “Spike.” Spike is more of an electric vehicle on rails than classic gravity roller coaster. And through its use of drives, computers, and control technology, one of the most digital roller coasters.

Facing many international challenges, the Maurer Group constantly works to make the world a little better. One side of the business produces better worldwide building and infrastructure protection systems while the other side redefines unique amusement attractions and experiences. Enjoy reading!

A roller coaster ride is something special and belongs to every folk festival. But why not a roller coaster for a beer garden? That's what a Munich beer garden owner wondered and asked the roller coaster experts at Maurer Rides. Together with the roller coaster experts from Munich, the thematically appropriate beer (garden) coaster was developed. The basic idea was a ride that leaves enough time for a leisurely roller coaster ride and a hearty beer. 

Maurer Rides is pleased to announce that it has become a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative launched by the United Nations to encourage businesses and organizations to align their strategies and operations with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.

Gumbuya World amusement park, very close to Melbourne Australia is the new home of the spectacular thrill ride SkyLoop from Maurer Rides. Gumbuya World acquired the ride from Dreamworld, and in addition to a new coat of paint, the vehicles and ride were completely overhauled. Since 23 December, passengers have been rushing through the attraction called Project Zero at speeds of up to 5g.

For the second year in a row, the BOLT roller coaster currently featured on two Carnival Cruise Line ships, Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration, received the top votes in Cruise Hive’s Annual Cruise Ship Awards. The ride won the same award in 2021. The thrill ride that lets guests soar 187 feet above the sea and reaches speeds of 40 MPH netted 41.16% of votes, coming in ahead of second-place winner Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate Abyss and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Go-Karts.

The third roller coaster for Carnival Cruiseline is currently being built under wintry conditions. While the twin coasters "Bolt" on the cruise ships Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration are doing their rounds in the Caribbean Sea, the test construction of "Bolt" for the Carnival Jubilee has now started. As with the first two rides, the coaster will be extensively tested on land before it is installed on the ship by Meyer Werft early next year. 

Maurer Rides presented the new Spike Fun Coaster at the IAAPA in Orlando, which allows to ride inversions held with only one belt. Steve Boney, Executive Business Development gave an exclusive interview to Coaster Studios about the possibilities the new Spike Coaster offers. 

Visit us at IAAPA Expo from November 15-18 in Orlando! Come and meet the Maurer Rides team at booth #4811. Our cutting-edge new development Spike® Fun complements the possibilities and strengths of the Spike Racing Coaster and gives it a real boost with innovative extra features. 

The Omega symbolises a gateway to another world. Pass through it and experience a unique adventure in a new dimension. Travel through the Omega with your crew and dynamically experience new moves that seemed impossible before.

Incredible movements and breathtaking loops through an insane knot. Become part of the show. Daring manoeuvres, spectacular tricks, throwing yourself headfirst into the next loop. This not only thrills the pilots, but also the spectators. The Spike drive provides the necessary power to try out new figures and break through previous limits.

Maurer Rides presents a completely new product platform at IEE. The specialist for interactive roller coasters uses its spike technology for another sensational new development: Spike® Fun – platform of excitement
Let us surprise you and arrange an appointment with us.
Booth: 322, IAAPA Expo Europe, Sep.13th-15th 2022, ExCeL London, UK

Maurer Rides offers career opportunities in many different industrial and technical professions. What they all have in common is the fascination of roller coasters and high-speed transport on rails. Whether you have professional experience or not, this is where your individual talents, strengths and needs come into their own. Become part of our team. Unsolicited applications for positions not advertised, student research projects and student internships are also welcome at any time. We are looking for team players with enthusiasm and passion for the following positions: Production employee*, PLC programmer*/commissioning engineer*, mechanical engineering designer* *m/f/d

Are you radically different, or do you love interactivity? Then the new Spike® summer collection "Be interactive" & "Spike Racing" is now available for all Maurer Rides fans. Order now, the new SPIKE design, in our Maurer Rides store and share with us your enthusiasm for a new generation of roller coasters.