Playworld
| Industry | Playground equipment |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Matthew Miller, Chief Executive Officer Dale Miller, Chairman |
| Services | Park and playground design |
Number of employees | 300+ |
| Website | www |
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, 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
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
- ^ http://www.lewisburgpa.com/resources/playworld-systems/
- ^ http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/our_history
- ^ http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/equipment/companies/playworld
- ^ http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/our_history
- ^ http://agingblueprint.org/orgs/PSI.cfm
- ^ https://trademarks.justia.com/772/81/neos-77281210.html
- ^ http://www.wired.com/2007/12/neos-playworld/
- ^ http://www.c2ccertified.org/products/scorecard/playworld_systems_playground_and_recreation_products
- ^ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/playworld-establishes-operations-united-kingdom-143317152.html
- ^ http://playworld.com/why_playworld/about_us/press/news/playworld_and_kaboom_still_partners
- ^ http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/provo-s-empower-playgrounds-joins-playworld-systems-in-africa/article_cc1dbcf0-63f4-55df-8647-22250fcb63a5.html
- ^ http://www.healthyweightcommit.org/schools/
- ^ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/playworld-systems-recognizes-10-old-175140940.html
- ^ http://www.reviewjournal.com/view/north-las-vegas-celebrates-renovation-joe-kneip-park
- ^ http://teampa.com/2015/05/team-pa-recognizes-pennsylvania-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-at-annual-governors-impact-awards/
- ^ http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/130555
- ^ http://connectwithyourteens.net/kids-play-interactive-award/
- ^ http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/playworld-wins-governors-impact-award-from-pennsylvania-department-community-2025072.htm