Playworld Systems, Inc. is a worldwide commercial playground equipment manufacturer and surfacing provider based in
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Lewisburg is a borough in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States, south by southeast of Williamsport and north of Harrisburg. In the past, it was the commercial center for a fertile grain and general farming region. The population was 5,1 ...
.
History
Playworld began in 1952 as QE Manufacturing Company, which made parts for heavy machinery. The company expanded its operations to playground equipment seven years later in 1959.
In 1971, Playworld Systems became its own company.
In January 1999, Playworld Systems moved to its current corporate headquarters in Lewisburg.
In 2007 Playworld launched NEOS, the world’s first outdoor electronic play system. The product promotes aerobic exercise with electronic games with the goal of bettering children’s health.
In 2011, Playworld became the first playground equipment manufacturer to earn
Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification.
Today, Playworld has more than 300 employees with offices in
London, England
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and
China
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.
Charitable Initiatives
In 1999, Playworld partnered with
KaBOOM! to help build playgrounds for communities in need.
Since 2010, Playworld has donated research, resources, and facilities to
Empower Playgrounds, Inc. to improve schools in
Ghana
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. Playworld also provides equipment for the
Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation’s Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes each year.
In 2012, Playworld donated $50,000 of playground equipment to
Detroit
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in honor of Joshua Smith, a young boy concerned with the city’s financial crisis.
In 2015, Playworld donated playground equipment to Joe Kneip Park in
North Las Vegas
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.
In 2016, Playworld donated playground equipment to Camp Victory...A Special Camp for Special Kids, in Millville, PA.
Awards
Governor’s ImPAct Award for Community Impact in Central Pennsylvania (2012)
General Services Administration Integrated Workplace Award for Sports Recreation (2012)
Kids at Play Interactive Innovation Award (2014)
Governor’s ImPAct Award for Community Impact in Central Pennsylvania (2015)
[http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/playworld-wins-governors-impact-award-from-pennsylvania-department-community-2025072.htm ]
References
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Manufacturing companies established in 1971
Companies based in Union County, Pennsylvania
Playground equipment
1971 establishments in Pennsylvania