Playworld

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]

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