Arihant’s Managing Director wins the 2021 IAAPA Outstanding Service Award - Arihant Waterslides

Arihant’s Managing Director Wins The 2021
IAAPA Outstanding Service Award

Mr. Rajen Shah, managing director of Indian water slide design and
manufacturing company Arihant Industrial Corporation Ltd., was recently
proclaimed winner of the 2021 IAAPA Outstanding Service Award.
The IAAPA Outstanding Service Award recognizes exemplary service to the
global attractions industry in the form of entrepreneurial vigor, mentorship,
subject matter expertise, and pioneering ability.
Rajen Shah is a dedicated attractions industry veteran whose spearheading of
Arihant and its three businesses—Arihant Water Slides, ArihantPlay, and The
Great Escape Water Park—spans more than four decades. He founded Arihant
when the attractions industry was still nascent in the country. In 1982,

ArihantPlay became the first organized children’s playground equipment
company in India. In 1991, Arihant became the first water slide company in India
and In 1995 he started the region’s first water park..

Rajenhas also served on various committees, at the International Association of
Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)where he was also a board member
for 3 years.He has been one of the pioneers of the Indian amusement industry,
and was also the founding member of IAAPI (Indian Association of Amusement
Parks & Industries), where he served in different capacities for 20 years. Apart
from this – He has also served in the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII),
Family Business Network (FBN), and Jain International Trade Organization
(JITO).

As a pioneer, his farsighted goals diversified Arihant’s range to over 100 products
in the water park and playground equipment industries. Rajenalso kickstarted the
practice of corporate social responsibility for the education of the underprivileged
even before it became mandatory for companies in India.

The 2021 IAAPA Awards are going to be held during the IAAPA Expo, Orlando,
Florida. The event annually recognizes excellence in the global attractions
industry by acknowledging its significant contributors, members, and patrons.