The Company
In
the early 1980's, the only "quality" playground products
available for the backyard were very expensive, pre-cut wooden
swing sets. Very few, if any other alternatives were available
at that time.
Swing-N-Slide, established in 1985 as America’s first do-it-yourself
wooden playground manufacturer, has achieved its vision of bringing
compliant, fun and value-packed products to both the residential
and commercial playground markets.
As one of the leading consumer playground equipment companies
in the United States, Swing-N-Slide designs, manufactures and
distributes do-it-yourself play sets to home centers, hardware
stores and play set retailers across the nation. Using its expertise
in thermoforming and metal fabrication, Swing-N-Slide manufactures
every play set with quality and pride.
Swing-N-Slide’s commitment to safety and quality has been
the cornerstone of its program to provide children and their families
with the safest, most reliable play sets available in the market.
With the development of do-it-yourself kits, Swing-N-Slide provides
the customer unparalleled value and the unique opportunity to
tailor their play set to fit their family's needs and budget.
Our Vision
Our vision is to design, manufacture and market products which
deliver value, fun and functionality to residential and commercial
properties.
Innovation of Swing-N-Slide
 1988
- Introduced the EZ Frame Bracket
• First Do-It-Yourself Kit
• Great Alternative to Metal Swing-set
|
 1990
- INNOVATION – Designed the
First Plastic Slide
• Cooler than metal slides
• Lighter weight, easier to install
|
 1992
- Designed First Residential Tube Slide
• Finally Playground fun in the
Backyard!
• Twisting, thrilling
|
 1994
- Designed First DIY Commercial Play Line – TUFF KIDS
• First Do-It-Yourself kit for
Commercial settings
• Affordable alternative
|
 1999
- INNOVATION – First Climbing
Rock Wall
• First simulated rock wall for
residential use
• Realistic Texture and color
|
 2001
- IMPROVING on INNOVATION –
Designed the First SpeedWave Slide
• Deep waves and modern “scoop”
design
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The PlayCore Companies
PlayCore, Inc. is one of the leading playground equipment and
backyard products companies in the world specializing in the design,
manufacture and marketing of commercial and consumer outdoor playground
equipment.
The commercial play divisions market modular and custom playground
systems and components to municipalities, schools, parks and other
playground systems users. The consumer divisions manufacture kits
for wooden swing sets and climbing units, plastic slides and related
products.
The other recreational products manufactured by the company include
mini-playgrounds, sandboxes, basketball and soccer equipment,
picnic tables, picnic benches and site amenities such as benches,
litter receptacles and bicycle racks.
PlayCore is owned by Bear Stearns Merchant Banking ("BSMS"), a leading private equity firm focusing on middle-market investments.
