About Us

Our Mission

Martin & Vleminckx, the rides companies, is committed to offering its clients the best work, products and services, through a level of quality, safety and satisfaction that is unequalled in the amusement park industry.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to creating long-lasting relationships, not only with manufacturers but also with the amusement and aquatic parks we serve. We will work with you to deliver the best quality work on time and on budget, and look forward to showing you how your project can be better with Martin & Vleminckx. From design services to ride installation, quality control and even loss prevention, Martin & Vleminckx will be with you every step of the way.

Company History

Martin & Vleminckx specializes in the construction and installation of rides of all sizes for amusement parks worldwide. Founders Ghislain Martin and Alain Vleminckx both started their careers in the amusement park industry as ride operators. Throughout the years, Martin & Vleminckx has added several professionals to its team whose expertise contributes greatly to making the company a leader in the amusement park industry in North America.

Today, Martin & Vleminckx serves an international clientele comprised of ride manufacturers and amusement parks. The company’s headquarters are located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). In addition to its administrative offices, Martin & Vleminckx has an office, warehouse, and manufacturing facility in Haines City, Florida. In March 2018, Martin & Vleminckx opened new facilities in China, including a warehouse in Wuhan.

Our company is committed to producing nothing less than top-quality work. We have enjoyed a healthy and regular growth curve that has included many order renewals from prestigious clients. Thirty years after its inception, Martin & Vleminckx offers a wide range of services that include, design and delivery of wood coasters of all sizes and types, fabrication, construction, quality control, ride maintenance, ride distribution, dismantling, and installation of other amusement ride systems as well as ride parts distribution.

Our Team

Ghislain MartinFounder

Mr. Martin, one of the founders, has more than 45 years of experience, 15 of which are as a technician. Former President of the company, Mr. Martin is now retired.

Alain VleminckxCEO

Mr. Vleminckx, one of the founders, who has worked at every job relative to the ride installation field, now has more than 50 years of experience and he holds the position of CEO.

Pierre Cloutier CPA, CAPresident

Pierre holds the position of President. He has over 20 years of experience in this field, combined with 10 years as financial consultant for the companies

Charles (Chuck) BinghamSenior Executive Vice President/Sales Director

Chuck has more than 50 years of experience, all in sales to the amusement industry. He holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President/Sales Director for the Group.

Kevin C. HehnPartner

Kevin has over 30 years of experience in the amusement industry. His experience in the industry includes maintenance, maintenance management and loss control.

Paul Voyer ING,PEVice President, Engineering

Paul joined the company in 2008 as Director of Engineering. Paul has over 30 years of experience as a professional engineer in the construction and amusement industry. He currently holds the position of Vice President, Engineering.

Eve Melanson, B.A.A.Vice President of Marketing

Eve has 30 years of experience in sales and marketing in various industries. She joined Martin & Vleminckx in 2017 and holds the position of Vice President of Marketing.

Mina Tian, CPA, CGA, PMPVice President of Finance & Administration

Mina is an experienced accounting professional & strategist with over 20 years of rich experience in Canada and China. She joined Martin & Vleminckx in 2017, and holds the position of Vice President of Finance & Administration.

Yao Yao (Owen)Director of Sales Asia

Yao Yao (Owen) Joined Martin & Vleminckx in 2009. Starting as an interpreter and progressing to assistant project manager and now he is our Director of Sales in Asia.

David WelshSales Director, Specialty Products & Services

David joined Martin & Vleminckx in 2014 as a Project Manager and was promoted to Sales Director in 2018. David has over 30 years of experience in the theme park industry.

Gerry GosineSales Director, The Americas

Gerry has over 49 years of experience in sales with 23 years devoted to the amusement industry. He has been with Martin & Vleminckx since 2002. He holds the position of Sales Director the Americas.

Terry HoffmanControl System and Electrical Engineer

Terry is a licensed Engineer and serves on the State of Indiana’s Amusement Device Safety Board. Terry began working with our group in 1999 and provides engineering design, fabrication, installation, programming, and support for our ride control systems.

Matthew T. RobbinsProject Manager

Matt joined Martin & Vleminckx in 2019 and holds the position of project manager. He has over 13 years of experience in the amusement park industry and has held leadership roles in operations, maintenance, and construction.

Yulia MedcalfLogistics Manager (USA and Canada)

From Russia, Yulia graduated from the Khabarovsk University of Economics and Law. She studied international trade and finance and earned her bachelor’s degree. Yulia Joined Martin & Vleminckx in 2018 and holds the position of Logistics Manager (USA and Canada).

Crystal WuController

Crystal has a Bachelor of Commerce, major accountancy. She joined Martin & Vleminckx in 2011 and holds the position of controller since 2013.

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