SimEx / Iwerks Entertainment

Iwerks Entertainment was founded by Don Iwerks in 1986. Don has worked with Disney and was responsible to install projection systems worldwide. He decided to leave Disney in 1986 to bring the world quality entertainment attraction to the rest of the world. Pioneering 8/70 projection technology, Don Iwerks, followed his father's step, has also won an academy award in 1998 for his life time of technical achievements. Today, Iwerks Entertainment is one of the leading providers of entertainment attractions. The company is built on a foundation of both quality and personalized customer service. With real-life solutions to customer needs, an outstanding performance ratio, and a competitive market price, Iwerks products and reputation have grown to become a leader in the industry.

Products and Services

Entertainment and Special Events > Entertainment > Other

Entertainment and Special Events > Entertainment > Films > Iwerks Simulation Theatre- TurboRide, 3D4D FX Attraction, Large Format Theatre, Film Production

Entertainment and Special Events > Amusement > Virtual Reality > Themed Entertainment
Providing Turn Key product development with emphasis on Theater design.


Headquarters
4520 West Valerio Street Burbank, California 91505-1046

Phone:	(818) 841-7766
Fax:	(818) 840-6104
Website:	www.simex-iwerks.com
Email:	sales@iwerks.com

Upper Management:	Mr. Mike Frueh, General Manager & Vice President
	mfrueh@iwerks.com
Sales:	Mr. Mark Cornell, Vice President, Attractions Development
	mcornell@iwerks.com
	Mr. Chad Mather, Sr. Director, Attractions Development
	cmather@iwerks.com
	Ms. Carolyn McClintock, Film Distribution
	cmcclintock@iwerks.com

Miami Branch
Miami, Florida


Minato-ku Branch
Minato-ku Japan


San Francisco Branch
San Francisco, California


Toronto Branch
Toronto , Ontario Canada


VanCouver Branch
VanCouver, British Columbia Canada


Additional Information
Date Established:	January, 1980
Parent Company:	Simex Inc

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