Giovanola
| Giovanola Frères SA | |
|---|---|
| legal form | Société Anonyme (SA) |
| founding | 1888 |
| resolution | 2005 |
| Seat |
Monthey , Switzerland
|
| Branch | Roller coasters , rides |
The Giovanola Frères SA was until 2005 one of the most prominent roller coaster manufacturers in the world. The company, founded by Joseph Giovanola in Monthey , Switzerland , in 1888 , was known for its rides, but also manufactured other steel products such as gondola lifts with an eponymous clamp (Giovanola clamp). In May 2005, Giovanola Frères SA went bankrupt . In the last years of operation, Giovanola carried out steel work for companies such as Intamin and Bolliger & Mabillard .
The own roller coasters include B. the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain . An example of a gondola of Giovanola Frères SA is the 1969 Built Hannig in Saas-Fee .
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Entry of "Giovanola Frères SA" in the commercial register of Lower Valais ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Coordinates: 46 ° 15 '49.6 " N , 6 ° 56' 39.8" E ; CH1903: 561892 / 123716