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Wattman in Japan
Japanese company owner of 28 Wattman trains and over 100 employees.
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Wattman in United States
“The road train is a magnet. We are still rolling extremely well with the train. We will have grossed $100,000 in 12 months at $2 per person. Amazing”.
Harriet Saeck, Sacramento Zoo,
Director of Finance and Business Operations
(email to Wattman, June, 2007 - Zoo train).
“Dulles train is very successful, we have just started operation and we have completed 6000 rides in only 12 days”.
Dulles Town Center (VA), train operator.
(email to Wattman, June 2006)
“The Wattman Mini Express is one of the best decisions and investments we have made”.
Dennis Norton, Royal Oak Farm Orchard, Harvard, Illinois.
“The train has been an excellent fit. All have been impressed by the attention to detail. The engineer and I have monitored carefully all mechanical aspects, including battery life; all have been above our expectations. The train has proved a success from a marketing and durability viewpoint. Great train; excellent design. Your attention to detail, such as child resistant door locks has been greatly appreciated”.
Richard L. Brown, proprietor The Apple Works, Trafalgar, Indiana
(email to Wattman, September 2007)
Wattman in Mexico
Alma Garza from Mexico bought her first train in November 2006 and operates it in the city of Torreon. Since then, she has bought 2 more trains and both operate in Monterrey, Mexico. Alma assumes the position of manufacturing agent for Wattman and she can be reached at almita76@hotmail.com. She will gladly respond to Spanish inquiries from Mexico and South America.
“When I tell people how much my trains earn, they don’t believe me”.
Wattman in Turkey
Huseyin Mutus of Smart Play purchased his first Wattman Mini-Express in the spring of 2007. He ordered 2 more in August of 2007.
In September of 07, he had yet to receive the 2 trains he had just purchased and wrote Wattman:
“We love the train more and more each day, if we decided to purchase a 4th train, would we be able to get one soon?”
Wattman in Sweden
"Hi Michel
We did (after your advice) decide to charge a fee for the ride with the train in Familia Mall. The price is 10 SEK = 1,50 CAD for a 6 minutes ride. Our timetable schedules 123 rides each week (7 days). The first 4 days we sold 1000 rides.
I also want you and your company to know that we all think that the quality of the train is excellent.
Regards"
Charles Larsson
Marketing Director, Steen & Ström Sverige AB
(email to Wattman, October, 2006)
Wattman around the world
”Attached is a picture of Andres on hte train, he loves it! We cannot get him off it! He cries and cries and grabs the door, its so funny…I have been on it with him for hours! He will be 1 next week”
Alma Garza, Mexico, spring 09
"One Mini Express Trains has lead us to have 10 trains in less than two years in all Mexico, surpassing by far original plans and still growing with very ambitious projects. Revenues are constant in a loyal market with a great potential. Definitely Mini Express Trains quality, original design and constant innovations had help us to reach this goals, they are superior from cheap copies that are starting to appear all over the market and more attractive to adults and children."
Eduardo Garcia-E. Alcazar, Grupo ARPO, Mexico, spring 09
“It was an excellent shopping experience to acquire a train developed by Wattman. From the first moment, Wattman understood our needs regarding innovation. We had our train personalized with the Oakland Mall logo and also the opportunity of having the latest prototype model with actual moving wheels. This is the only train in Guatemala that has this feature!”
“The production schedule and budget where also followed with great precision. Wattman even sent us a video of our train in motion, which was really exciting and moving since the mall was still under construction. We still had a long way to go, and our train was the first amenity to be ready!”
“This is the third train that we buy from Wattman and we will definitely do it again!”
Tatiana Mancilla, Centro Gerencial Las Margaritas, Guatemala, spring 09
“All aboard!! Our Mini Express Train has been a huge hit wherever it goes. We have many outdoor and indoor events here in Newmarket, and the train is a big draw at every event. Children line up again and again so they can ride in every car. Adults seem somewhat nostalgic when they ride the train. Our Mayor says, “It’s a fun thing, a novelty idea to make things a little different and more exciting.”
" We look forward to many years of enjoyment with our Train. Thank you Wattman Trains!”
Norah Dunning & Deanna Smith, Recreation Programmers – Community & Special Events – Town of Newmarket, Canada, spring 09
“The City of Elgin purchased the Wattman train in 2008 for use at our new Festival Park, located along the beautiful Fox River. The train added an exciting new feature to our park that complimented our already existing unique play area and water feature.
Thousands of children enjoyed riding the train throughout the summer, especially during festivals and special events. We found that the train ride was just as popular with adults as with children, since the ride provided a beautiful view of the river. It has been a great addition to our park and our community.”
Mayor Ed Schock, Elgin, Illinois, USA, spring 09
"The Mini Express is MAGICAL for the kids and for their parents. In June 2008, when our company started to operate the first train in a local mall, we discovered that sometimes a simple business is a better business. We have been in the garment industry for 17 years but know we are planning and focussing our efforts on growing with this marvellous opportunity."
Carlos Sinisterra, Park Solutions, Owner of 3 trains in Colombia, winter 09
“I have personally enjoyed Wattman’s professionalism and customer-oriented approach during the process of procurement.
With the increase of the mini train popularity at our Plaza Indonesia Shopping Center, I look forward to seeing more WATTMAN trains in Indonesia and around the region.”
Jacob Makmur, Project Controller, PT Plaza Indonesia Realty, Tbk, winter 09
“Great attraction! Visitors enjoy the ride, reliable and good source of revenue.”
Jim Hubing, Director, Henry Vilas Zoo, Wisconsin, USA, winter 09
“We loved the train last year. It was such a tremendous draw and a focal point for the riverfront and we were very grateful for all of your help in making it happen for us. It is an absolute pleasure to deal with Wattman Trains & Trams.”
Maggie Durocher, Executive Director, Windsor Parade Corporation, Canada, winter 09
“The train is recession proof, our revenues remain stable and I sometimes can’t believe that I’m sitting on a gold mine. I should be calling you in a few weeks to purchase a another train and start my 3rd operation”
Steve Vishnevisky, Owner, Trackless Trains of San Diego, CA, winter 09
