Vekoma Rides
Roel Somers is an experienced entrepreneur and design engineer with a strong background in industrial design engineering. As the founder and designer at DE SOM.nl since June 2022, Roel combines a passion for design with business acumen to produce unique furniture and interior products. In the role of Design Engineer at Vekoma Rides since October 2015, Roel focuses on creating innovative and ergonomic trains to enhance passenger experiences. Previous experience includes founding Fixyouriphone.nl, where Roel managed iPhone parts sales and repair services, and serving as a student assistant at TU Delft, supporting courses in product dynamics and modeling. Roel holds a Master of Science in Integrated Product Design and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design Engineering, both from Delft University of Technology.
Vekoma Rides
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Vekoma Rides (www.vekoma.com) is een van de meest toonaangevende en innoverende achtbaanfabrikanten ter wereld. Onze focus ligt op ontwikkeling, productie en installatie van achtbanen en speciale attracties voor thema- en attractieparken. Naast een portfolio variërend van thrill- tot familyrides is Vekoma continu bezig met ontwikkeling van op maat gemaakte projecten in opdracht van en in nauwe samenwerking met een breed scala aan internationale klanten. Het hoofdkantoor is gevestigd in Vlodrop en is met 250 medewerkers een belangrijke werkgever in de regio. Vekoma Rides (www.vekoma.com) is one of the world’s leading and most innovative roller coaster manufacturers. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and installation of roller coasters and special attractions for theme and amusement parks. In addition to an extensive portfolio that ranges from family to thrill rides, Vekoma is continuously working on custom projects in close co-operation with a wide range of international clients. With its headquarters in Vlodrop, the Netherlands, Vekoma has over 250 employees and is a major employer in this region.