Pinfari
F.lli Pinfari S.r.l was an Italian amusement ride manufacturing company based in Suzzara, Italy. Pinfari was liquidated on 15 July 2004, due to the early 2000s recession and the weakness of the United States dollar. In 2007, its brand and intellectual property were acquired by Interpark Amusements Srl, based in Modena.
History
The company, commonly known as Pinfari, was established in 1926 building Dodgem cars and buildings. Its first roller coaster was a wild mouse-style ride in 1954 called "bob-slide". In 1965 the company introduced a small portable coaster called Zyklon. These coasters proved very popular with traveling fairs and carnivals as wells as permanent amusement parks. Pinfari manufactured Zyklons in several variations and sizes, building over 200 since the ride's introduction. The models were designated Z40, Z47, Z64 and Z78 — "Z" representing Zyklon and the number representing the length of the coaster base in meters. In the 1980s Pinfari added loops to the Zyklon model and marketed them as a Looping Zyklon or Looping Star. The model designation added the letter "L" sometimes next to the Z and sometimes after. The company also manufactured a popular children's coaster called Big Apple, nearly identical in design to Wacky Worms and Brucomela coasters by Preston and Fabbri.In the late 1990s Pinfari introduced a new model to eventually replace the Zyklon, although the Zyklon was still offered in the ride catalog. Known simply as Roller Coaster or Thriller Roller Coaster, these models were designated RC48, RC50 or RC70, with the larger RC70 having two loops and a corkscrew. The company also introduced a large non-looping family coaster designated FC80. The first RC70 was installed at M&D's Theme Park in Scotland. The first and only FC80 was built at Wiener Prater in Austria.
Pinfari continued to expand its product line offering a junior inverted coaster in 1999 and a suspended looping coaster, with the first two suspended looping models going to Nigloland in France and Moreno's Park, a traveling show in Brazil.
List of roller coasters
As of 2019, Pinfari has built 186 roller coasters around the world.| Name | Model | Park | Country | Opened | Status | Ref |
| Thriller | RC50 | Luneur Park |  Italy | |||
| Zyklon Z47 | Seaburn Fun Park |  United Kingdom | ||||
| Turbo | Zyklon ZL42 | Brighton Pier | United Kingdom | |||
| Montañha Rusa | Zyklon ZL42 | Parque Trombini |  Brazil | |||
| Ze Ulta Fulta Express | Zyklon ZL42 | Fantasy Land |  India | |||
| Pepsi-Cola Loop | Zyklon ZL42 | Ffrith Beach Fun Parc Ocean Beach Amusement Park | United Kingdom | 1990 to 2007 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park | United Kingdom | |||
| Zyklon | RC40 | Funtown Pier |  United States | |||
| Storm | RC40 | Peter Pan's Playground | United Kingdom | |||
| Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | Peter Pan's Playground | United Kingdom | |||
| Kålmoren | Big Apple | Tivoli Karolinelund |  Denmark | |||
| Brucomela | Luneur Park | Italy | ||||
| Clown Coaster | Circus Clown | Chessington World of Adventures | United Kingdom | |||
| Italian Bobs | Zyklon Z?? | Adventureland Park | United States | |||
| Treno Delle Miniere | Luneur Park | Italy | ||||
| Crazy Loop | Tama Tech Motopia |  Japan | ||||
Formerly Flying Dutchman | Zyklon Z78 | Coney Park Dorney Park |  Jamaica | 1977 to1988 | ||
| Hochbahn | Zyklon Z47 | Wiener Prater |  Austria | 1966 | ||
| Zyklon | Zyklon Z47 | Morey's Piers | United States | 1967 | ||
| Hells Angels | Zyklon Z?? | Casino Pier | United States | 1967 | ||
| Himalaya | Zyklon Z78 | Luneur Park | Italy | 1968 | ||
| Zyklon Z47 | Bagatelle |  France | 1969 | |||
| Rakevet Harim | Zyklon Z47 | Luna Park Tel Aviv |  Israel | 1970 | ||
| Cyclone | Zyklon Z40 | Dreamland | United Kingdom | 1970 | ||
| Meteor Roller Coaster Formerly Supersonic Roller Coaster | Zyklon Supersonic | Sportland Pier | United States | 1971 | ||
| Cyclone | Zyklon Z40 | Battersea Fun Fair | United Kingdom | 1973 | ||
| Mouse Trap Formerly Big Coaster | Zyklon Z64 | Wonderland Amusement Park | United States | 1975 | ||
| Ciklon | Zyklon Z64 | Holnemvolt Park |  Hungary | 1975 | ||
| Chicago Cat | Zyklon Z47 | Old Chicago | United States | 1975 | ||
| Zyklon | Zyklon Z47 | Western Fair |  Canada | 1976 | ||
| Valle degli Gnomi | Fiabilandia | Italy | 1976 | |||
| Masken | Big Apple MB28 | Parken Zoo |  Sweden | 1977 | ||
| Wildcat | Zyklon Z40 | Southport Pleasureland | United Kingdom | 1978 | ||
| Hochbahn | Zyklon Z64 | Wiener Prater | Austria | 1979 | ||
| Zyklon | Zyklon Z?? | Funtrackers | United States | 1979 | ||
| Jet Stream | Zyklon Z64 | Ocean Beach Amusement Park Belle Vue Park Battersea Fun Fair | United Kingdom | 1980 1975 to 1977 1974 | ||
| Zyklon | Zyklon Z40 | Jolly Roger at the Pier | United States | 1981 | ||
| Big Apple | Big Apple | Luna Park | United States | 1981 | ||
| Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | Southport Pleasureland | United Kingdom | 1982 | ||
| Zyklon | Zyklon Z?? | Lakeview Park | United States | 1983 | ||
| Le Grand Huit Formerly Grand 8 | Zyklon Z47 | Walibi Rhône-Alpes Walibi Belgium | France | 1984 1975 to 1983 | ||
| Python Looping Coaster | Zyklon ZL42 | Drayton Manor | United Kingdom | 1984 | ||
| Circus Clown | Circus Clown | Southport Pleasureland | United Kingdom | 1984 | ||
| HurryCane Roller Coaster | Riverview Park & Waterworld | United States | 1984 | |||
| Looping | preZyklon TL59 | Hili Fun City |  United Arab Emirates | 1985 | ||
| Looping Bahn | Zyklon ZL42 | Wiener Prater | Austria | 1985 | ||
| Montanha Russa | Zyklon Z40 | Bracalãndia Feira Popular de Lisboa |  Portugal | 1986 Unknown | ||
| Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | Dreamland | United Kingdom | 1986 | ||
| Ciclon | Zyklon Z47 | Parque Diversiones |  Costa Rica | 1987 | ||
| Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | Botton's Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom | 1987 | ||
| Looping | Zyklon ZL42 | Feira Popular de Lisboa | Portugal | 1988 | ||
| Stampede Formerly Cyclone | Zyklon Z40 | Frontierland Family Theme Park Blackpool Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom | 1988 1974 to 1987 | ||
| Cyclone | Zyklon Z40 | Genting Theme Park |  Malaysia | 1988 | ||
| Wicksteed Park | United Kingdom | 1988 | ||||
| Zyclone | Zyklon Z40 | EsselWorld | India | 1989 | ||
| Storm | RC40 | Botton's Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom | 1989 | ||
| Zyklon | Zyklon Z?? | Billing Aquadrome | United Kingdom | 1989 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom | 1990 | ||
| Super Dragon | Super Dragon MD31 | Treasure Island Amusement Park | United Kingdom | 1990 | ||
| Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | EsselWorld | India | 1990 | ||
| Superloopen | Zyklon ZL50 | Furuvik | Sweden | 1991 | ||
| Loop 2000 | Zyklon ZL42 | Superland | Israel | 1991 | ||
| Thunder Mountain | Zyklon Z40 | Flamingo Land | United Kingdom | 1991 | ||
| Zyklon | Zyklon Z47 | Magic Springs & Crystal Falls | United States | 1992 | ||
| Roller Coaster | RC40 | Wicksteed Park | United Kingdom | 1992 | ||
| Montaña Rusa | RC50 | Mundo Divertido |  Mexico | 1993 | ||
| Montaña Rusa | Zyklon ZL42 | Mundo Divertido | Mexico | 1993 | ||
| Montanha Russa Formerly Big Mountain | Zyklon Z40 | Play Kid | Brazil | 1993 | ||
| Ortobruco Tour | Gardaland | Italy | 1993 | |||
| Diamon Python | Zyklon Z40 | Meribula's Magic Mountain |  Australia | 1994 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Neverland Ranch | United States | 1995 | ||
| Sorcerer | RC40 | Camelot Theme Park | United Kingdom | 1995 | ||
| Mega Blitz | RC50 | Coney Beach Pleasure Park | United Kingdom | 1996 | ||
| Zyklon | Zyklon Z47 | Dinosaur Beach | United States | 1996 | ||
| Looping Thunder | Zyklon ZL42 | Oaks Amusement Park | United States | 1996 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Jolly Roger at the Pier | United States | 1996 | ||
| Super 8er Bahn | FC80 | Wiener Prater | Austria | 1997 | ||
| Super Loop | Zyklon ZL50 | Izmir Fuari |  Turkey | 1997 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Mirabilandia | Brazil | 1997 | ||
| Montanha Russa | Zyklon Z40 | American Park | Brazil | 1997 | ||
| Chenille | Big Apple MB28 | Nigloland | France | 1997 | ||
| Tornado | RC70 | M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park | United Kingdom | 1998 | ||
| Montanha Russa | Zyklon Z47 | Walter World | Brazil | 1998 | ||
| Firecracker Formerly Cyclone | Zyklon Z47 | Jolly Roger Amusement Park Holiday World Geauga Lake | United States | 1998 1981 to 1997 1976 to 1980 | ||
| Mini Dragon | Super Dragon MD31 | Funland Park | United Kingdom | 1998 | ||
| Big Apple Formerly Mini Apple | Big Apple MB28 | Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach Alton Towers | United Kingdom | 1998 1982 to 1997 | ||
| Imorinth | Himeji Central Park | Japan | 1998 | |||
| Figure of Eight Tokaydo Express | Super Train ST40 | Brean Theme Park Blackpool Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom | 1998 1980 to 1997 | ||
| Rollies Coaster | Zyklon Z40 | Morey's Piers | United States | 1999 | ||
| African Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | West Midland Safari Park | United Kingdom | 1999 | ||
| Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park | United Kingdom | 1999 | & & | |
| Queen Bee | Queen Bee AR28 | Center Norte |  Argentina | 1999 | ||
| Hurricane | RC70 | Center Norte | Argentina | 2000 | ||
| RC-48 | RC48 | Morey's Piers | United States | 2000 | ||
| Vildkatten | Zyklon ZL42 | Sommerland Sjælland | Denmark | 2000 | ||
| Viper Formerly Big Dipper | Zyklon Z40 | Knowsley Safari Park Marvel's Amusement Park | United Kingdom | 2000 1973 to 1999 | ||
| Jubilé | Zyklon Z40 | Selva Mágica Plopsaland De Panne | Mexico | 2000 1995 to 2000 | ||
| Äppelmasken | Big Apple MB28 | Ölands Djur & Nölespark | Sweden | 2000 | ||
| Big Apple MB28 | Wonder World Amusement Park |  Uganda | 2000 | |||
| Família Expressz | Super Train ST40 | Holnemvolt Park | Hungary | 2000 | ||
| Dragen Formerly Caterpillar | Super Dragon MD31 | Tivoli Friheden | Denmark | 2001 | ||
| Speedy Mouse Formerly Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | Barry's Amusements | United Kingdom | 2001 | ||
| Zolo Coaster Formerly Big Dipper | RC50 | Jungle Land Barry's Amusements |  Saudi Arabia | 2002 1997 to 2001 | ||
| Barry's Big Dipper | Zyklon ZL42 | Barry's Amusements | United Kingdom | 2002 | ||
| Montaña Rusa | Zyklon ZL42 | Mundo Divertido | Mexico | 2002 | ||
| Roller Coaster | RC40 | Nova Nicolândi | Brazil | 2002 | ||
| Minicoaster Apple | Big Apple MB28 | Nettuno Park | Italy | 2002 | ||
| Queen Bee | Queen Bee AR28 | Botton's Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom | 2002 | ||
| Tokaido | Super Train ST40 | Luneur Park | Italy | 2002 | ||
| Alexandros | Big Apple MB28 | Ta Aidonakia Luna Park |  Greece | 2002 | ||
| Zyklon Loop | Zyklon ZL42 | Star City |  Philippines | 2003 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Xinghai Square |  China | 2003 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Wonder Land |  Egypt | 2003 | ||
| Magic Loop | Zyklon ZL42 | Aventura Luna Park |  Venezuela | 2003 | ||
| World Express | Zyklon ZL42 | Parque de Atracciones de Plaza Mayor | Venezuela | 2003 | ||
| King | Zyklon Z40 | Nashville Valley Amusement Park | United States | 2003 | ||
| Montanha Russa | Zyklon Z40 | Park Trombini | Brazil | 2003 | ||
| Super Train | RC40 | AltınPark Bursa | Turkey | 2003 | ||
| Mighty Mini Mega | Mini Mega Coaster MM29 | Adventure Island | United Kingdom | 2003 | ||
| Familienachterbahn | Super Dragon MD31 | Funny Park | Austria | 2003 | ||
| Miniera d'Oro Del West | Fiabilandia | Italy | 2003 | |||
| Brucomela | Big Apple MB28 | Demetevler Luna Park | Turkey | 2003 | ||
| Tsunami | Xpress XP48 | M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park | United Kingdom | 2004 | ||
| Crazy Loop Formerly Shock Wave | preZyklon TL59 | Brean Theme Park Pleasure Island Family Theme Park Flamingo Land | United Kingdom | 2004 1996 to 2002 1986 to 1995 | ||
| Pomme Formerly Chenille | Big Apple MB28 | Cita-Parc | France | 2004 | ||
| Log Roll'r Coaster | Circus Clown | Yellowstone Bear World | United States | 2004 | ||
| Roller Coaster | Zyklon ZL50 | Adlerkurort Metro Park |  Russia | 2005 | ||
| Klondike Gold Mine | Zyklon ZL42 | Funland Amusement Park Drayton Manor | United Kingdom | 2005 1995 to 2004 | ||
| Montaña Rusa Formerly Cyclon | Zyklon ZL42 | VulQano Park Fantasilandia |  Ecuador | 2005 1994 to 2004 | ||
| Z40 Roller Coaster | Zyklon Z40 | Tir Prince Family Funfair | United Kingdom | 2005 | ||
| El Bandido | Zyklon Z64 | Western Playland Western Playland | United States | 2006 1974 to 2005 | ||
| Looping Star Formerly Looping | Zyklon ZL42 | Big Center Park Magic Park | Brazil | 2006 1999 to 2005 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Kunming International Convention & Exhibition Center | China | 2006 | ||
| Elma Kurdu | Big Apple MB28 | Izmir Fuari | Turkey | 2006 | ||
| Bat Coaster | Xpress XP56 | Antibes Land Nigloland | France | 2007 2004 to 2006 | ||
| Star Flyer | Xpress XP56 | Star City | Philippines | 2007 | ||
| Montanha Russa | Zyklon Z47 | Parque de Diversão Barilândia | Brazil | 2007 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Yuxi Park | China | 2007 | ||
| Hoola Loop | Zyklon ZL42 | EsselWorld | India | 2007 | ||
| Tokaido Formerly X Speed | Super Train ST40 | EuroPark Milano Idroscalo Movieland Park | Italy | 2007 2003 to 2006 | ||
| Gorky Park | Russia | 2007 | ||||
| Colossu's Loop Formerly Looping Star | Zyklon Z47L | Nova Nicolândi Park do Gorilão | Brazil | 2008 Unknown | ||
| Fami'Stéric Formerly Sky Ways Roller Coaster Formerly Skytrax | Zyklon Z47 | Fami P.A.R.C Pirat' Park Brean Theme Park | France | 2008 2006 Unknown | ||
| City Coaster | Zyklon ZL42 | Beijing Carnival | China | 2008 | ||
| Funlandasaurus Formerly Super Dragon | Super Dragon MD31 | Funland Amusement Park Drayton Manor | United Kingdom | 2008 1984 to 2007 | ||
| Crazy Caterpillar | Big Apple MB28 | Tir Prince Family Funfair | United Kingdom | 2008 | ||
| Xpress | Xpress XP48 | Tsitsinatela |  Georgia | 2009 | ||
| Ali Baba Coaster | Zyklon Z47 | Gloria's Fantasyland | Philippines | 2009 | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Aden Park |  Yemen | 2009 | ||
| Montaña Rusa | Super Dragon MD31 | Aventura Center Aventura Center |  Chile | 2009 Unknown | ||
| Cyclon | Zyklon Supersonic | Odessa Amusement Park |  Ukraine | 2010 | ||
| Oray Orayan | Zyklon ZL42 | Sabda Alam Water Park |  Indonesia | 2010 | ||
| Tornado | Zyklon Z78 | Parque Grano De Oro Interpark | Venezuela | 2010 2004 to 2009 | ||
| Montanha Russa | Zyklon Z47 | Parque Guaíba | Brazil | 2011 | ||
| Caterpillar Formerly Big Apple Formerly Rattler | Big Apple MB28 | Billing Aquadrome Blackpool Pleasure Beach Frontierland Family Theme Park National Garden Festival | United Kingdom | 2011 2003 to 2004 1991 to 1999 1990 | ||
| Clown Coaster Formerly Circus Clown Formerly Nicky's Circus | Circus Clown | Wicksteed Park Blackpool Pleasure Beach Harbour Park | United Kingdom | 2011 1989 to 2008 Unknown | ||
| Super Jet | Zyklon Z64 | Parque Multirama Playcenter São Paulo | Brazil | 2012 1973 to 1996 | ||
| Loop Max Adrenaline Formerly Roller Coaster Formerly Gauntlet Formerly Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Luna Park Sunny Beach Playground Varna Camelot Theme Park Dreamland Craig Tara Holiday Park |  Bulgaria | 2012 2009 to 2012 2001 to 2006 1999 to 2001 1987 to 1999 | ||
| Roller Coaster | Zyklon Z40 | Edenlandia | Italy | 2012 | ||
| Super Dragon Formerly Montaña Rusa | Super Dragon MD31 | Republica de los Niños Aventura Center | Argentina | 2012 1988 to 2007 | ||
| Big Apple | Big Apple MB28 | West Sands Fun Fair Flamingo Park | United Kingdom | 2012 2006 to 2011 | ||
| Sand Blaster Formerly Blue Diamond Streak Formerly Zyklon Formerly Sidewinder Formerly Super Italian Bobs | Zyklon Z64 | Boardwalk Amusements Blue Diamond Park DelGrosso's Amusement Park Wild West World Legend City Adventureland Park | United States | 2013 2004 to 2007 1987 to 2003 1984 to 1986 1978 to 1983 Unknown | ||
| Wriggler Formerly Caterpillar Capers | Big Apple MB28 | Gulliver's Warrington Camelot Theme Park | United Kingdom | 2013 1984 to 2012 | ||
| Apollo Coaster Formerly Montagnes du Grand Canyon | Zyklon Z64 | Kingoland OK Corral | France | 2014 2000 to 2011 | ||
| WildCat Formerly Zyklon Formerly Zyclone | Zyklon Z47 | Santa's Village AZoosment Park Fun Spot Park Morey's Piers | United States | 2014 1990 to 2008 1988 to 1989 | ||
| Loop Coaster Formerly Dream Liner | Zyklon ZL42 | Sky Ranch Pampanga Carron Dream Park | Philippines | 2014 2012 to 2014 | ||
Formerly Looping | preZyklon TL59 | Family Fun Tivoli Karolinelund |  Iraq | 2015 Unknown | ||
| Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Keansburg Amusement Park Sauble Beach Fun World Beech Bend | United States | 2015 2011 2001 to 2009 | ||
| Strom Formerly Roller Coaster | RC40 | Magic Park Land EuroPark Milano Idroscalo | France | 2015 2006 to 2014 | ||
| Crazy Train | Mini Mega Coaster MM29 | Gulliver's Warrington Codona's Amusement Park | United Kingdom | 2015 2003 to 2014 | ||
| Loop Roller Coaster Formerly Python | Zyklon ZL42 | CJ Barrymore's Family Entertainment Center Playland's Castaway Cove | United States | 2016 1996 to 2015 | ||
| Superman Coaster | Zyklon ZL42 | Jawa Timur Park 1 | Indonesia | 2016 | ||
| Magic Loop | Zyklon ZL42 | Parque De Diversiones |  Bolivia | 2016 | ||
| London City Coaster Formerly Grizzly Bear Formerly Cyclone | Zyklon Z47 | Attractiepark Duinen Zathe Lightwater Valley Spanish City Amusement Park |  Netherlands | 2017 2004 to 2008 1991 to 2000 | ||
| Looping Formerly Roller Coaster F1 Formerly Grizzly Formerly Looping Dipper | Zyklon ZL42 | Southport Pleasureland Wesole Miasteczko Family Park Kongeparken Barry's Amusements | United Kingdom | 2017 2009 to 2013 2004 1991 to 1996 | ||
| Creepy Crawler Formerly Space Coaster Formerly Express Formerly Cobra | RC40 | Oakwood Theme Park M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park | United Kingdom | 2017 2006 to 2015 2003 to 2004 Unknown | & & | |
| Zyclon Coaster | Zyklon Z47 | Kids Fun Park | Indonesia | 2017 | ||
| Thriller | RC50 | Happy Land Leolandia EuroPark Milano Idroscalo | Turkey | 2017 2006 to 2007 Unknown | ||
| Emerald Coaster Formerly Cat & Mouse Formerly Zyklon | Zyklon Z40 | Sam's Fun City Ocean Beach Pleasure Park Harbour Park | United States | 2018 2002 to 2016 1986 to 2001 | ||
| Dragon Challenge Formerly Beastie Formerly Dragon Formerly Mini Dragon | Super Dragon MD31 | Barry Island Pleasure Park Alton Towers | United Kingdom | 2018 1983 to 2010 | ||
| Circus Clown | Circus Clown | Camel Creek Adventure Park Oakwood Theme Park | United Kingdom | 2019 1997 to 2018 | ||
Formerly Big Ohhhh! Formerly Zyklon Formerly Thunderail | Zyklon Z64 | Lakeside Amusement Park Fun Plex Saginaw County Fairgrounds Celebration City Hamel's Park | United States | 2019 2007 to 2017 2003 to 2006 2000 to 2001 1992 to 1999 | ||
| Zyklon Z40 | Luna Park Sincan Lunapark Mersin | Turkey | 2019 2004 to 2018 | |||
Formerly Orkanens Øje | Zyklon ZL42 | Baghdad Island Tivoli Friheden | Iraq | 2019 1986 to 2018 | ||
Formerly Python | Mini Mega Coaster MM29 | Kingoland Gulliver's Milton Keynes | France | 2020 2003 to 2018 | ||
Formerly Looping Star | Zyklon ZL42 | Clacton Pier Codona's Amusement Park | United Kingdom | 2020 1999 to 2019 | & |