Asian Attractions Expo 2016

Andreas Tanzer
Director - Research, Design & Standards
ProSlide Technology Inc.


Andreas Tanzer, Dir. Research & Design, has been with ProSlide Technology since its inception. In his 30 years with ProSlide, Andreas has held progressively more senior roles in Water Ride Design/Development In his first 25 years, Andreas worked closely with Rick Hunter, ProSlide’s CEO and owner, putting his vision and innovation ‘on paper’ and moving it into the engineering and manufacturing stages. Andreas has worked side by side with Rick on notable award-winning industry changing rides like the ProSlide “MAMMOTH”, “TORNADO”, and most recently the “HydroMAGNETIC Coaster” rides. Member of ASTM F24 committee for over 12 years. Task Group Chair for ASTM F2376 on Waterslides which lead to the publication of F2376 Standard for Waterslides in 2006, which is now accepted internationally. Andreas has received the WWA Kelly Ogle Memorial Safety Award in 2009 and recently was presented with the 2015 Kelly Ogle Memorial Award. Andreas currently sits as the Secretary of the ASTM F24 Executive Committee as well as the Sub-Committee chair for ASTM F24.70 for all Water Related Amusement Rides and Devices, ensuring that the Water Ride industry and its overall safety is well represented and informed. Now a grandfather, Andreas has even more reason to make sure that the industry grows and thrives so his grandson Kieran can enjoy it as much as he and his children still do! Industry Standards Development Member of WWA, IAAPA, ASTM F24 ASTM F2376 Task Group Chair 2004 to present – Chaired the Task Group which created and then published the Waterslide Standard in 2006. Still Task Group Chair ASTM 2461 Task group Chair 2007 to 2013 - Chaired the Task Group which created and then published the Aquatic Play Standard in 2009 ASTM F24.70 Water Related Devices – Sub Chair 2008 to present ASTM F24 Executive Committee Secretary – 2013 to present Awards 2009 Kelly Ogle Memorial Safety Award 2009 ASTM Standards Development Award 2015 Kelly Ogle Memorial Safety Award

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