Baynum Amusement Solutions

Name

Baynum Amusement Solutions

Legal name

Baynum Solutions

Website

https://baynum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Service Contracts: Revenue generated through direct project engagements for painting, coating, restoration, and construction services. Projects range from small maintenance jobs to major multi-month restoration contracts at major theme parks.
2. Life Floor Distribution: Installation and distribution of Life Floor safety surfacing products for aquatic environments, representing a specialized product line within the service offering.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Baynum Amusement Solutions provides specialized painting, coating, gelcoat and fiberglass restoration, industrial surface preparation, and construction services for amusement rides, water slides, and commercial/industrial facilities. The company also distributes Life Floor safety surfacing products and deploys its proprietary iSlide audio-visual enhancement technology to retrofit existing waterslides. Services are delivered directly via company-employed field crews on a project-based, quote-driven basis.

Product overview

Baynum Solutions operates as a service-based company offering a portfolio of eight distinct service lines organized under two divisions: Baynum Amusement Solutions (serving global theme parks and attractions) and Baynum Commercial + Industrial Solutions (serving the Greater Cincinnati Area). The core offerings include Painting and Coating (protective and decorative finishes for rides and structures), Gelcoat and Fiberglass Restoration, Industrial Cleaning and Surface Preparation, and Construction Services. Proprietary product offerings include Life Floor (safety surfacing for aquatic environments) and iSlide (waterslide audio-visual enhancement technology). Supporting services include Traffic Markings and Line Striping, and Immersive Environments (thematic design). Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Newport, Kentucky, the company evolved from Baynum Painting Inc. (1983) and BPI Painting Company (2011) into the unified Baynum Solutions master brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iSlide: Waterslide experience adding sounds, lights, and projections to create an unforgettable experience by breathing new life into existing waterslides.

Products and services

• Painting and Coating Professional painting and coating services for amusement rides, water slides, and industrial structures, providing both protective finishes and decorative finishes for theme parks, attractions, and commercial/industrial facilities worldwide.
• Gelcoat and Fiberglass Restoration Fiberglass repair and gelcoat restoration services that transform worn fiberglass surfaces using professional coating expertise, primarily for water rides and aquatic attractions.
• Industrial Cleaning and Surface Preparation Industrial cleaning and surface preparation services that ensure proper substrate conditions before coating application, following NACE and SSPC standards for multiple substrates including fiberglass, concrete, and structural steel.
• Construction Services Construction and maintenance services for commercial spaces including framing, drywall, rough-in work, and remodeling for commercial remodeling projects in Ohio and Kentucky markets.
• Traffic Markings and Line Striping Traffic markings and line striping services for improving pedestrian, driver, and employee safety and efficiency in parking lots and commercial facilities.
• Life Floor Safety Surfacing Distribution and installation of Life Floor safety surfacing products designed for aquatic environments. Surfaces are slip-resistant, cushioned, and durable, with creative design options for splash pads and water parks.
• iSlide Waterslide Experience Technology Proprietary waterslide experience technology that adds sounds, lights, and projections to existing waterslides, creating immersive ride experiences for water park visitors.
• Immersive Environments Artistic theming and immersive environment creation services that transform ordinary spaces into themed attractions, from theme park rides to corporate lobbies using artistic branding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed restoration of historic 1913 steam locomotive No. 1149 with $500,000+ investment

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Life FloorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Floor is a key product partner providing safety surfacing for aquatic environments. Baynum Solutions is an authorized installer of Life Floor products, offering installation services for splash pads, water parks, and aquatic facilities. The partnership enables Baynum to provide turnkey aquatic safety surfacing solutions.
• Proslide TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationProslide Technology is a leading waterslide manufacturer. Baynum Solutions works with Proslide on restoration and refurbishment projects, providing specialized coating and restoration services for Proslide equipment at customer facilities.
• WhitewatercoreTechnology or IntegrationWhitewater is a major waterslide and aquatic attraction manufacturer. Baynum provides restoration and coating services for Whitewater equipment, supporting the maintenance and refurbishment needs of water park operators using Whitewater products.
• S&S WorldwidecoreTechnology or IntegrationS&S Worldwide is a leading ride manufacturer. Baynum provides painting, coating, and restoration services for S&S equipment at theme parks worldwide.
• ZamperlacoreTechnology or IntegrationZamperla is a major amusement ride manufacturer. Baynum provides specialized coating and restoration services for Zamperla rides at customer locations.
• Disney Parks and ResortsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisney Parks and Resorts represents a premier client relationship for Baynum, providing coaster and attraction painting services at Disney properties.
• Universal Parks & ResortsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversal Parks & Resorts is a key client, with Baynum providing painting and coating services for attractions including Universal Studios Orlando.
• Six FlagsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix Flags is a major client with numerous projects including Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Titan at Six Flags Over Texas, and Ultra Twister at Six Flags Over Georgia.
• Herschend Family EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerschend Family Entertainment operates theme parks including Dollywood. Baynum has completed multiple projects for Herschend properties including FireChaser Express and Shooting Star at Dollywood.
• United Parks and ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Parks and Resorts (parent of SeaWorld) has engaged Baynum for coaster restoration projects including Mako at SeaWorld Orlando.
• Great Wolf LodgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Wolf Lodge is a recurring client with multiple projects including APU installations and River Racer coating at various Great Wolf Lodge locations.
• DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHL is listed as a partner, likely for logistics and shipping needs related to equipment and materials transport for projects.
• Landry'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandry's operates numerous entertainment and dining venues. Baynum has completed projects at Landry's properties including Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (Galaxy Wheel, Iron Shark).
• Morey's Piers and WaterparkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorey's Piers is a New Jersey amusement park operator. Baynum completed Doo Wopper ride restoration at their Wildwood property.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: Sherwin-Williams is the largest North American coatings company with industrial, protective, and marine product lines that overlap with the chemistry Baynum applies. Comparable as a broad incumbent coating supplier that competes indirectly through product choice and specification on large project bids.
• PPG Industries: PPG is a global coatings manufacturer with a significant industrial and protective coatings division serving infrastructure, marine, and specialty end markets. While PPG supplies coatings rather than delivering amusement-park application services, it competes for the same coatings-related spend and is the largest broad incumbent in adjacent industrial coating categories.
• Carboline: Carboline is a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial and protective coatings serving infrastructure, marine, and process industries. Comparable as a specialist coatings incumbent whose products and specification-driven sales force compete for share-of-wallet on Baynum's industrial painting and surface-preparation scopes.
• RPM International: RPM International is a specialty coatings holding company whose subsidiaries (including Carboline, Stonhard, and Tremco) serve industrial, marine, and infrastructure end markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent with direct competition in protective and industrial coatings used in Baynum's amusement and commercial project work.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Axalta is a global industrial coatings company serving industrial, refinish, and specialty markets including heavy-duty protective coatings. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose protective coatings portfolio competes for the same specifications on amusement park and industrial painting scopes.

Others

• WhiteWater West Industries: WhiteWater is a leading global manufacturer of waterslides and aquatic attractions and is a strategic OEM partner of Baynum. While WhiteWater manufactures equipment rather than delivering coating services, it is directly comparable as part of the same water-park restoration ecosystem, providing Baynum with installed-base retrofit and repaint opportunities.
• Life Floor: Life Floor is a manufacturer of safety surfacing for aquatic environments and is Baynum's product partner for splash pad and water-park surfacing installations. Comparable as the underlying product supplier in Baynum's Life Floor distribution and installation offering.
• Zamperla: Zamperla is a major amusement ride manufacturer and a documented Baynum partner. Comparable as an OEM counterpart whose installed equipment across US parks underpins Baynum's repainting and refurbishment pipeline.
• S&S Worldwide: S&S Worldwide is a leading amusement ride manufacturer and a strategic Baynum partner for painting, coating, and restoration of S&S equipment at theme parks. Comparable as a ride OEM whose installations generate downstream maintenance work for Baynum.
• Proslide Technology: Proslide is a major waterslide manufacturer and a documented Baynum partner for restoration and refurbishment projects. Comparable as an OEM whose installed base feeds Baynum's water-slide recoating and iSlide retrofit pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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