Chance Morgan Coasters, Inc. is a

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and

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manufacturer. It was formed on June 14, 2001 when Michael Chance, grandson of

Chance Rides Chance Rides Manufacturing is a roller coaster and amusement ride manufacturer. The company was formed on May 16, 2002, when the former Chance Industries Inc. emerged from bankruptcy. The main office and manufacturing facility are located in Wich ...

founder Richard H. Chance, acquired the assets of

builder D. H. Morgan Manufacturing of

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, California. At the time,

was going through bankruptcy reorganization and neither Chance Industries nor

had any equity in the company. Michael Chance was the main investor along with a few silent partners. The company operated separately for a few years under the Chance Morgan name and handled the sales for

Manufacturing.

Chance Rides

In 2011, Chance Morgan reintroduced the Chance Rides brand name in its marketing efforts, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of Chance Manufacturing Co., Inc. in 1961 by Harold Chance.

Roller coasters

* Superman el Último Escape at

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Sold by D.H. Morgan but manufactured and installed under the Chance Morgan brand. * Steel Lasso at

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Manufactured by Chance Morgan under license from

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Ferris wheels

Notable examples include: * Niagara SkyWheel (2006) * Myrtle Beach SkyWheel (2011)

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Chance Rides

Roller coasters

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Ferris wheels

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