Image: Sean Hinton has relocated to the new office

Canada-based waterpark design and manufacturing group WhiteWater West Industries has announced the opening of its latest international office in Barcelona, Spain.

It is the firm's 18th office worldwide, with locations already established in countries such as the UK, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Russia, along with five in the US.

Sean Hinton, WhiteWater's vice president of business development for the Europe, Russia, Middle East and Africa region, has relocated to Barcelona for the launch of the new office.

The office - called WhiteWater Europe - will be the new hub for WhiteWater's and Prime Play's operations in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, India and Africa, while co-ordinating existing satellite offices.

Among the attractions in Europe that feature WhiteWater products are AquaFan Waterpark in Riccione, Italy, and PortAventura and Mallorca's Bouganville Resort - both in Spain.

Hinton said: "Our team will be visiting parks and partners across the region on a consistent basis, strengthening our presence in each of these regions.

"The intent is to be as responsive and service-oriented as possible, and to continue to cultivate key partnerships."

Details: www.whitewaterwest.com