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== History ==
== History ==
Playworld began in 1952 as QE Manufacturing Company, which made parts for heavy machinery.<ref>http://playworldsystems.com/why_playworld/about_us/our_history</ref> The company expanded its operations to playground equipment seven years later in 1959.<ref>http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/equipment/companies/playworld</ref>
Playworld began in 1952 as QE Manufacturing Company, which made parts for heavy machinery.<ref>http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/our_history</ref> The company expanded its operations to playground equipment seven years later in 1959.<ref>http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/equipment/companies/playworld</ref>


In 1971, Playground Systems became its own company.<ref>http://playworldsystems.com/why_playworld/about_us/our_history</ref>
In 1971, Playground Systems became its own company.<ref>http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/our_history</ref>


In January 1999, Playworld Systems moved to its current corporate headquarters in Lewisburg.<ref>http://agingblueprint.org/orgs/PSI.cfm</ref>
In January 1999, Playworld Systems moved to its current corporate headquarters in Lewisburg.<ref>http://agingblueprint.org/orgs/PSI.cfm</ref>
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== Charitable Initiatives ==
== Charitable Initiatives ==
In 1999, Playworld partnered with [[KaBOOM! (non-profit organization)|KaBOOM!]] to help build playgrounds for communities in need.<ref>http://playworldsystems.com/why_playworld/about_us/press/news/playworld_and_kaboom_still_partners</ref>
In 1999, Playworld partnered with [[KaBOOM! (non-profit organization)|KaBOOM!]] to help build playgrounds for communities in need.<ref>http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/press/news/playworld_and_kaboom_still_partners</ref>


Since 2010, Playworld has donated research, resources, and facilities to [[Empower Playgrounds|Empower Playgrounds, Inc.]] to improve schools in [[Ghana]].<ref>http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/provo-s-empower-playgrounds-joins-playworld-systems-in-africa/article_cc1dbcf0-63f4-55df-8647-22250fcb63a5.html</ref> Playworld also provides equipment for the [[Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation|Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation’s]] Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes each year.<ref>http://www.healthyweightcommit.org/schools/</ref>
Since 2010, Playworld has donated research, resources, and facilities to [[Empower Playgrounds|Empower Playgrounds, Inc.]] to improve schools in [[Ghana]].<ref>http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/provo-s-empower-playgrounds-joins-playworld-systems-in-africa/article_cc1dbcf0-63f4-55df-8647-22250fcb63a5.html</ref> Playworld also provides equipment for the [[Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation|Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation’s]] Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes each year.<ref>http://www.healthyweightcommit.org/schools/</ref>

Revision as of 14:54, 22 January 2016

Playworld Systems, Inc.
IndustryPlayground equipment
Founded1971
Headquarters
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Matthew Miller, Chief Executive Officer
Dale Miller, Chairman
ServicesPark and playground design
Number of employees
300+
Websitewww.playworld.com

Playworld Systems, Inc. is a worldwide commercial playground equipment manufacturer and surfacing provider based in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.[1]

History

Playworld began in 1952 as QE Manufacturing Company, which made parts for heavy machinery.[2] The company expanded its operations to playground equipment seven years later in 1959.[3]

In 1971, Playground Systems became its own company.[4]

In January 1999, Playworld Systems moved to its current corporate headquarters in Lewisburg.[5]

In 2007 Playworld launched NEOS, the world’s first outdoor electronic play system.[6] The product promotes aerobic exercise with electronic games with the goal of bettering children’s health.[7]

In 2011, Playworld became the first playground equipment manufacturer to earn Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification.[8]

Today, Playworld has more than 300 employees with offices in London, England[9] and China.

Charitable Initiatives

In 1999, Playworld partnered with KaBOOM! to help build playgrounds for communities in need.[10]

Since 2010, Playworld has donated research, resources, and facilities to Empower Playgrounds, Inc. to improve schools in Ghana.[11] Playworld also provides equipment for the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation’s Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes each year.[12]

In 2012, Playworld donated $50,000 of playground equipment to Detroit in honor of Joshua Smith, a young boy concerned with the city’s financial crisis.[13]

In 2015, Playworld donated playground equipment to Joe Kneip Park in North Las Vegas.[14]

Awards

Governor’s ImPAct Award for Community Impact in Central Pennsylvania (2012)[15]

General Services Administration Integrated Workplace Award for Sports Recreation (2012)[16]

Kids at Play Interactive Innovation Award (2014)[17]

Governor’s ImPAct Award for Community Impact in Central Pennsylvania (2015)[18]

References

  1. ^ http://www.lewisburgpa.com/resources/playworld-systems/
  2. ^ http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/our_history
  3. ^ http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/equipment/companies/playworld
  4. ^ http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/our_history
  5. ^ http://agingblueprint.org/orgs/PSI.cfm
  6. ^ https://trademarks.justia.com/772/81/neos-77281210.html
  7. ^ http://www.wired.com/2007/12/neos-playworld/
  8. ^ http://www.c2ccertified.org/products/scorecard/playworld_systems_playground_and_recreation_products
  9. ^ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/playworld-establishes-operations-united-kingdom-143317152.html
  10. ^ http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/press/news/playworld_and_kaboom_still_partners
  11. ^ http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/provo-s-empower-playgrounds-joins-playworld-systems-in-africa/article_cc1dbcf0-63f4-55df-8647-22250fcb63a5.html
  12. ^ http://www.healthyweightcommit.org/schools/
  13. ^ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/playworld-systems-recognizes-10-old-175140940.html
  14. ^ http://www.reviewjournal.com/view/north-las-vegas-celebrates-renovation-joe-kneip-park
  15. ^ http://teampa.com/2015/05/team-pa-recognizes-pennsylvania-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-at-annual-governors-impact-awards/
  16. ^ http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/130555
  17. ^ http://connectwithyourteens.net/kids-play-interactive-award/
  18. ^ http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/playworld-wins-governors-impact-award-from-pennsylvania-department-community-2025072.htm
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