LEWISBURG, PA--(Marketwire - March 2, 2011) - Playworld Systems®, a leading manufacturer of imaginative play equipment, today announced the launch of PlaySimple™ affordable, commercial-grade playgrounds. Engineered and built in the U.S. to the same rigorous quality standards as all Playworld Systems products, PlaySimple is based on the company's belief that budget constraints shouldn't stand in the way of bringing outdoor play to children in every community.
"We are a family business which prides itself on delivering an outstanding experience for every customer, and PlaySimple is no exception," said Matt Miller, CEO of Playworld Systems. "PlaySimple allows facilities to establish a commercial-grade playground where it may once have been cost-prohibitive. Now communities on a limited budget can have all the benefits of play without having to settle for equipment intended for home use, which isn't held to the same safety or durability standards as commercial systems."
PlaySimple exceeds the same high safety standards established by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) for commercial-grade play equipment. Built to conform to Playworld Systems' durability standards, the entire structure is PVC-free, backed by a five-year, comprehensive warranty, and can withstand the toughest elements -- from extreme weather to rough-and-tumble play. On average, PlaySimple components are made with 40 percent pre- and post-consumer recycled materials.
Starting at $4,644 (US), PlaySimple's ease of installation also minimizes the overall cost for buyers. Local maintenance professionals or a few handy volunteers can assemble PlaySimple equipment in a day with basic tools, and no complex site work or elaborate surfacing materials are required. Customers will receive their PlaySimple structures in 15 days or less from the date the order is placed.
PlaySimple features climbing, sliding and running - all play activities to build a child's gross motor and socialization skills as well as agility, dexterity, body strength and self-confidence. The structures are ADA-compliant and many of the sets feature ground-level activities, which accommodate children with special needs. The line includes six designs in two color schemes: primary and natural.
Studies indicate that a lack of physical fitness is one of the biggest threats the nation faces today. Playing outdoors with other children has been shown to benefit every aspect of a child's wellness and development, including weight control.
"We learned through our own research that people see the public play area as a sacred space unlike any other in their home or community. Yet just one in five families has a park or playground within a half-mile of home," added Miller. "Because we believe so strongly in the transformational power of play, we developed PlaySimple to bring outdoor playgrounds to even more people."
For more information about PlaySimple, go to PlayworldSystems.com.
About Playworld Systems, Inc.
Playworld Systems, a third-generation family-owned company headquartered in Lewisburg, Pa., has been a leader in imaginatively designed and customized commercial recreation and play equipment for 40 years. With the belief that The World Needs Play®, Playworld Systems creates equipment that brings the joy of play to people of every age through such innovative product lines as ENERGI™, LifeTrail® Advanced Wellness System, Playworld®, PlayDesigns®, NEOS®, and Origins™. Playworld Systems has invested significant resources to measurably reduce its carbon footprint, from eliminating PVCs to enhancing its waste management and recycling programs. In fact, Playworld Systems is the first major U.S. playground manufacturer to remove 99.999 percent of PVC from its products.
The company has received numerous awards throughout its 40 years, including two International Industrial Design Excellence Awards, a gold medal from International Design magazine, two News Directors' Choice Awards on Early Childhood, and the Pennsylvania Governors' Award for Safety Excellence. Along with these awards, Playworld Systems was a consultant to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). For more information, visit PlayworldSystems.com.
