CAVU Designwerks Partners with Force Engineering to Sell Linear Induction Motors in China

Canada-based CAVU Designwerks and England’s Force Engineering company, which is specialized in the development, design and production of Linear Induction Motors (LIMs), have signed a strategic partnership in order to sell the low-maintenance electro-magnetic gear technology directly on the rapidly growing Chinese leisure market.

“The Chinese market for rollercoasters is growing at a tremendous pace, creating an unprecedented demand for Linear Induction Motor-powered propulsion systems. I’ve been fortunate to work with Force Engineering and the owners, Alan and Neil Foster, for over 25 years. The business relationship has grown into a trustworthy friendship. I am pleased to introduce this quality product and support the need for LIMs by supplying these motors at an exceptional price […],” said Peter Schnabel, CEO of CAVU Designwerks.

Since its establishment in 1979, Force Engineering has been a specialist for LIM technology. The dark rollercoaster “Flight of Fear”, two models of which were installed by Premier Rides (founded by Peter Schnabel) in two US theme parks in 1996 (one at Kings Island/Ohio and one at Kings Dominion/Virginia), were the first coaster models featuring Linear Induction Motors. (eap)