Maclan celebrates 50 years of keeping wheels turning forward
Since 1975, the Maclan Corporation has made sure the wheels on theme and amusement park rides go round and round. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the family-owned-and-operated company has remained true to its core values of quality work, serving customers and treating employees like family. The July 2025 issue of Amusement Today shares the company's story.
How Maclan became Disney's go-to ride wheel supplier
Maclan Corp. has supplied Disney with ride wheels since 1977. The company developed PPDI material, revolutionizing roller coaster wheels worldwide. Maclan now serves amusement parks globally, with 50 employees.
"Name a ride and we’ve likely supplied wheels for it." Owner and President Phil Lane recently shared with Orlando Business Journal the story of Lakeland-based Maclan Corp. and its long-standing relationship with Walt Disney World.
Maclan continues partnership with RMC for ArieForce One
From the May 2023 issue of Amusement Today: “We have worked with both RMC and Fun Spot for a number of years. It is so fun to see them come together,” said Maegan Wallace, sales and marketing, Maclan Wheels. “This ride is so fun and intense; we are thrilled to have a part in it.”
Maclan's Maegan Wallace joins AIMS International board
Maclan has participated in the AIMS International Safety Seminars over the years as volunteers and a vendor supporting the organization and its goals. In 2023, the company's Maegan Wallace was elected to the organizations board of directors.
Vekoma, Maclan partner to facilitate orders
Maclan Corporation's relationship with Netherlands-based Vekoma Rides Manufacturing continues to grow in its fruitfulness for both businesses. The latest show of that relationship was the opening of the Vekoma warehouse on Maclan's property in Lakeland, Florida.
Women of Influence: Maegan Lane Wallace
Amusement Sales and Marketing specialist Maegan Lane Wallace — granddaughter of the Maclan’s founder — was featured in the July 2019 issue of Amusement Today as a "Woman of Influence."