Playworld
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| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Playworld Systems | Lewisburg PA". www.lewisburgpa.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-29.
- ^ "Our History | Playworld®".
- ^ "Playworld Systems Pro Spotlight".
- ^ "Our History | Playworld®".
- ^ "Playworld Systems | pornvids.xyz".
- ^ "NEOS Trademark - Registration Number 3532074 - Serial Number 77281210 :: Justia Trademarks".
- ^ "Neos Playworld System Does Public Whackamole Tourneys". Wired.
- ^ "Product Scorecard - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute". Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
- ^ "Playworld Establishes Operations in the United Kingdom".
- ^ "Press Room = Playworld®".
- ^ 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]
- ^ "Schools - Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation". www.healthyweightcommit.org. Archived from the original on 2012-05-09.
- ^ "Playworld Systems Recognizes 10-Year-Old Boy for His Entrepreneurial Spirit and Quest to Save Play in Detroit".
- ^ "Las Vegas News | Breaking News & Headlines".
- ^ "Team PA recognizes Pennsylvania businesses and entrepreneurs at annual Governor's ImPAct Awards". 21 May 2015.
- ^ "GSA Presents 2011 Evergreen Award to Five Green Businesses". www.gsa.gov. Archived from the original on 2012-04-22.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.