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Playworld

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Playworld
IndustryPlayground equipment
Founded1971
Headquarters
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

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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, Playworld 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

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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]

In 2016, Playworld donated playground equipment to Camp Victory...A Special Camp for Special Kids, in Millville, PA.

Awards

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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

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  1. ^ "Playworld Systems | Lewisburg PA". www.lewisburgpa.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-29.
  2. ^ "Our History | Playworld®".
  3. ^ "Playworld Systems Pro Spotlight".
  4. ^ "Our History | Playworld®".
  5. ^ "Playworld Systems | pornvids.xyz".
  6. ^ "NEOS Trademark - Registration Number 3532074 - Serial Number 77281210 :: Justia Trademarks".
  7. ^ "Neos Playworld System Does Public Whackamole Tourneys". Wired.
  8. ^ "Product Scorecard - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute". Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
  9. ^ "Playworld Establishes Operations in the United Kingdom".
  10. ^ "Press Room = Playworld®".
  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 [dead link]
  12. ^ "Schools - Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation". www.healthyweightcommit.org. Archived from the original on 2012-05-09.
  13. ^ "Playworld Systems Recognizes 10-Year-Old Boy for His Entrepreneurial Spirit and Quest to Save Play in Detroit".
  14. ^ "Las Vegas News | Breaking News & Headlines".
  15. ^ "Team PA recognizes Pennsylvania businesses and entrepreneurs at annual Governor's ImPAct Awards". 21 May 2015.
  16. ^ "GSA Presents 2011 Evergreen Award to Five Green Businesses". www.gsa.gov. Archived from the original on 2012-04-22.
  17. ^ Wagner, Jennifer (January 16, 2014). "Kids At Play Interactive 'KAPi' Award Winners at 2014 CES". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
  18. ^ "Playworld Wins Governor's ImPAct Award From the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development". June 1, 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-22.