Rocky Mountain Construction

What Rocky Mountain Construction does

Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) is a privately held roller coaster and amusement ride manufacturer headquartered in Hayden, Idaho. Founded in 2001, the company designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom roller coasters for theme parks, family entertainment centers, and zoos worldwide, with operations spanning the USA, Mexico, Europe (Poland, Netherlands, Sweden), and Asia (Japan, Korea). RMC is best known for its patented hybrid track technologies, including the I-Box Track (a steel track mounted on existing wooden or steel support structures enabling inversions and tighter turns), the Topper Track (a steel shell overlay for wooden coaster refurbishment), the Raptor single-rail system (inline seating with speeds up to 60 MPH), and the 208 ReTraK wood coaster refurbishment system (lasting up to 5x longer than traditional wood track, protected by US Patent Nos. 8590455 and 9566527).

The company's business model centers on direct B2B sales of custom coaster projects to amusement park operators, supplemented by recurring revenue from parts, maintenance services, train refurbishments, control system upgrades, and engineering consulting. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year contracts, and the company emphasizes cost transparency enabled by over 90% vertical integration at its Idaho manufacturing facility, where all track, structures, and trains are designed and produced in-house. Production is supported by two-shift fabrication operations, allowing RMC to complete full coaster retrofits in a single off-season without missing an opening date.

RMC's go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales, industry trade show participation (IAAPA Asia, IAAPA Europe, and AZA Annual Conference), and a strong enthusiast brand presence via YouTube POV content and active social media channels. Notable customers include Cedar Point (Steel Vengeance), Six Flags properties (Twisted Colossus, Goliath, Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster), Busch Gardens Tampa (Iron Gwazi), Dollywood (Lightning Rod), Silver Dollar City (Outlaw Run), and international operators such as Nagashima Spa Land in Japan, Energylandia in Poland, and Walibi Holland. In 2024, RMC merged with Larson International to broaden its amusement ride portfolio, and it launched the Mini Moose family coaster and the reimagined Fire in the Hole hybrid dark ride, expanding the addressable market into smaller parks and indoor attractions.

Name

Rocky Mountain Construction

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Construction

Website

https://rockymtnconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain Construction is a privately held roller coaster and amusement ride manufacturer in Hayden, Idaho, designing and fabricating patented hybrid, single-rail, and refurbishment track systems for theme parks, family entertainment centers, and zoos worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amusement Ride Manufacturing

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (71311), Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Amusement Parks (Regional/Local Ride Parks & Funfairs) (THAJAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scenic Fabrication & Set/Stage Carpentry (MPAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Roller coaster manufacturing
• Hybrid coaster design
• Amusement ride engineering
• Theme park attractions
• Coaster refurbishment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Roller Coaster Manufacturing and Sales: Design, engineering, fabrication, and optional full-service installation of custom roller coasters for theme parks. Revenue generated through direct sales to amusement park operators for both new ground-up coasters and reimagined/existing coaster retrofits using proprietary track systems.
2. Parts and Service: Direct parts sales for RMC-manufactured coasters and maintenance services including train refurbishments, bolt tightening, track inspection, control system upgrades, and engineering analysis. Annual maintenance plans available for ongoing support.
3. Engineering and Consulting Services: Professional services including structural analysis, mechanical systems analysis, accelerometer testing, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), control reviews, and custom control system design and programming.
4. Merchandise Sales: Direct-to-consumer merchandise including apparel, accessories, and branded items sold through official RMC online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain Construction designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom roller coasters and amusement rides for theme parks, family entertainment centers, and zoos. The company uses proprietary patented track systems (I-Box, Topper Track, Raptor, 208 ReTraK) to deliver new ground-up coasters, hybrid conversions, and wood coaster refurbishments, complemented by parts, maintenance, and engineering services.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) is a roller coaster and amusement ride manufacturer offering multiple distinct product lines: Raptor Coasters (single rail inline seating design), I-Box Coasters (hybrid/ground-up coaster track system), 208 ReTraK (wooden coaster steel track refurbishment), Powered Coasters (motor-propelled coasters), and Family Moose Roller Coaster (family-friendly coasters). These products are complemented by coaster services including control systems, parts, track inspection, train refurbishments, and installation services. RMC operates with over 90% vertical integration, producing most components in-house at their Hayden, Idaho facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I-Box Track: Patented track design that allows for tighter turns, smoother transitions, and more thrilling maneuvers compared to traditional tracks. Constructed entirely of steel with supporting structure options of wood lattice, steel lattice, or columns.
• Raptor
• Twisted Colossus
• Mini Moose Family Roller Coaster
• 208 ReTraK
• Fire in the Hole

Products and services

• Raptor Coasters Revolutionary single-rail roller coaster technology featuring inline seating and open-air single-seat cars. The track design allows for fewer supports compared to traditional steel coasters and can reach speeds up to 60 MPH. Designed for theme parks and amusement operators seeking a unique, compact-footprint ride experience.
• I-Box Coasters (Hybrid) Patented hybrid coaster track system combining steel track with wooden, steel lattice, or steel column support structures. Allows for tighter turns, smoother transitions, and more thrilling maneuvers with more elements per foot than traditional tracks. Built for theme parks seeking record-breaking ground-up or hybrid coaster installations.
• 208 ReTraK Wooden coaster track refurbishment system using steel track replacement based on the I-Box track system. Lasts up to 5 times longer than traditional wood coaster track, eliminates continuous inspection and repair needs, and can utilize existing trains and mechanical systems. Manufactured with laser measurement, CNC plasma cutting, and patented semi-automated welding. Covered by US Patent No. 8590455 and 9566527.
• Powered Coasters Custom-powered coaster track utilizing integrated motor or track system for propulsion rather than relying solely on gravity. Features maximum powered speed of 8 ft/s and gravity-powered speed up to 35 MPH, designed for smooth controlled thrills accessible to a wide range of riders. Includes custom mechanical ratchet restraint system with optimized G-force experience.
• Family Moose Roller Coaster (Mini Moose) Family-friendly coaster accommodating riders as small as 39 inches. Features custom or stock layouts with whimsical themed cars designed to evoke nostalgic childhood adventures, with fully customizable theming options. Nearly 1,000 guests per hour capacity. Suitable for family entertainment centers, zoos, and smaller parks.
• Coaster Services (Parts and Maintenance) Comprehensive coaster maintenance and support services including control systems, parts supply, bolt tightening, track inspection, train refurbishments, installation services, and engineering analysis. Includes structural analysis, mechanical systems analysis, accelerometer testing, FMEA, control reviews, and custom control system design and programming. Annual maintenance plans available.
• Reimagined Coasters Transformation service converting existing wooden coasters into modern hybrid I-Box coaster attractions with reduced maintenance requirements while preserving nostalgic charm. RMC can complete full retrofits in a single off-season and has never missed a ride opening date.

Quantifiable outcome

• Track lasts up to 5x longer than traditional wooden track
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Herschend Family EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership across several Herschend Family Entertainment theme park properties. RMC has sold coasters to Herschend properties and industry analysis suggests continued partnership, including potential acquisition of RMC's first Wild Moose compact family coaster by Kentucky Kingdom (a Herschend property).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vekoma: Dutch roller coaster and amusement ride manufacturer. Comparable as a custom coaster supplier to theme parks worldwide, with overlapping product lines in steel coasters and family rides; Vekoma has also launched hybrid-style products that compete with RMC's I-Box line.
• Gerstlauer Amusement Rides: German manufacturer of steel roller coasters and amusement rides. Directly comparable as a B2B custom coaster manufacturer with a strong portfolio of compact and family coasters, often supplying the same mid-sized European and US parks as RMC.
• Intamin Amusement Rides: Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of roller coasters and amusement rides. Directly comparable as a custom coaster and thrill ride builder serving the same global theme park customers, including launched coasters and record-breaking installations.
• Zamperla: Italian family-owned amusement ride manufacturer with a broad product portfolio including roller coasters, flat rides, and family attractions. Comparable as a long-established private amusement ride manufacturer with global reach and overlapping customer base.
• Premier Rides: US-based manufacturer of roller coasters, particularly known for launched and LIM/LSM coaster technology. Directly comparable as a smaller US-headquartered custom coaster manufacturer serving major US theme park operators.
• Mack Rides: German manufacturer of roller coasters, dark rides, and water rides. Comparable as a full-line amusement ride manufacturer serving theme parks and FECs, and now part of the same competitive set following RMC's merger with Larson.
• S&S Worldwide (S&S Sansei Technologies): US-based manufacturer of amusement rides, coasters, and pneumatic launch systems. Comparable as a custom amusement ride manufacturer with overlapping product categories in coasters and thrill rides for theme parks worldwide.
• Bolliger & Mabillard: Swiss manufacturer of high-end steel roller coasters for major theme parks globally. Directly comparable as a B2B custom coaster manufacturer selling to the same enterprise theme park customers as RMC, with similarly strong industry reputation.

Emerging players

• Dynamic Attractions: Canadian-based designer and manufacturer of dark rides and roller coasters for major theme parks. Comparable as a smaller specialty manufacturer serving the same enterprise theme park customers, with overlapping capabilities in custom ride systems engineering.

Broad incumbents

• Chance Rides: Long-established US manufacturer of amusement rides including roller coasters, flat rides, and people movers. Comparable as a domestic US competitor with broader product breadth but lower-end market positioning versus RMC's premium hybrid coaster specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RockyMtnConst
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Rockymountain208/playlists
• Facebookfacebook.com/RMCcoasters
• Instagraminstagram.com/rmc_coasters
• TikToktiktok.com/@rockymtnconstruction

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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