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New Braunfels General Store International
Status Defunct
Headquarters
New Braunfels, Texas, USA
In business 1984 - 2006
Website http://www.nbgsintl.com/


New Braunfels General Store International is a defunct water slide manufacturer formerly located in New Braunfels, Texas, USA.

History

NBGS was founded in 1984 by Jeff Henry, son of Schlitterbahn founder Bob Henry.[1][2]

In 2003 NBGS licensed its Master Blaster to WhiteWater West.[3]

The remaining products were sold to WaterPark Experts in 2006[4][5] and the company ceased trading due to Jeff Henry becoming "bored" of mass-producing rides, instead switching focus to produce bespoke rides for Schlitterbahn.[6]

References

  1. Rompel, Jennifer (1994-02-23). "NBGS leasing former Glastron Boat facility". New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  2. McCollough, Chuck (1994-07-17). "New Braunsfel water park is result of family venture". Times Record News. p. 53. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  3. "WhiteWater West celebrates 40 years of water park excellence". Amusement Today. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  4. George, Mike (2006-08-14). "Water Park back on front burner". Chron. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  5. "NBGS waves farewell as waterpark supplier". Park World. Datateam Publishing Limited (December 06 / January 07): 6.
  6. Curtis, Bryan. "The Wet Stuff: Jeff Henry, Verrukt, and the Men Who Built the Great American Waterpark – Grantland.com". Retrieved 2024-04-04.