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[[File:Playdale Playground Mountain Towers.jpg|thumb|Playdale's Mountain Tower range]]
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'''Playdale Playgrounds''' is a British [[playground]] design, manufacturing and installation company founded in 1978 by Jack and John Croasdale. Playdale Playgrounds is based in [[Haverthwaite]], [[Cumbria]].
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'''Playdale Playgrounds''' is a British [[playground]] design, manufacturing and installation company founded in 1978 by Jack and John Croasdale. Playdale Playgrounds is based in [[Haverthwaite]], [[Cumbria]].)


==History==
==History==
Playdale Playgrounds is a family run business. The Croasdale family have worked in the [[forestry]] and allied timber trades since 1735.
Playdale Playgrounds is a family-run business. The Croasdale family have worked in the [[forestry]] and allied timber trades since 1735.
In 1978 Jack and John Croasdale advanced into playground design, manufacturing and installation and established Playdale Playgrounds in the [[Lake District]] with four employees. Playdale later had over 140 employees with two factories in Cumbria.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cumbria24.com/south-cumbria/2013/11/12/cumbrian-business-climbs-ladder-international-success|title=Cumbrian business climbs ladder to international success|publisher=Cumbria24|date=2014-11-12|accessdate=2014-10-30}}</ref> In 1981, Playdale Playgrounds designed and launched the Adventure Trail which became a landmark product range eventually the stainless steal, 'City', range followed.{{cn|date=October 2014}} In 1996 [[Sir Chris Bonington]] opened the company's new factory and offices in Haverthwaite. By 1999 all of Playdale Playgrounds products were [[Kitemark]]ed to BSEN 1176.{{cn|date=October 2014}}
In 1978 Jack and John Croasdale advanced into playground design, manufacturing and installation and established Playdale Playgrounds in the [[Lake District]] with four employees. Playdale later had over 140 employees with two factories in Cumbria.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cumbria24.com/south-cumbria/2013/11/12/cumbrian-business-climbs-ladder-international-success|title=Cumbrian business climbs ladder to international success|publisher=Cumbria24|date=2014-11-12|access-date=2014-10-30}}</ref> In 1981, Playdale Playgrounds designed and launched the Adventure Trail which became a landmark product range, eventually the stainless steel 'City' range followed.<ref name=kite>{{cite news|url=http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/detail.cfm?Pagetype=detail&subject=product&codeID=136943|title=Brand new stainless steel trail from Playdale|date=2009-07-16|access-date=2014-10-30}}</ref> In 1996 [[Sir Chris Bonington]] opened the company's new factory and offices in Haverthwaite. By 1999 all of Playdale Playgrounds products were [[Kitemark]]ed to BSEN 1176.<ref name=kite/> Playdale are now owned by BCI Burke.

==Computer Aided Design==
Playdale architects use [[CAD]] or [[Computer Aided Design]] to design their playground equipment and ensure that the CAD plans of each piece of equipment are available for architects and planners to download.{{cn|date=October 2014}}


==Diversification==
==Diversification==
The introduction of the City Stainless Steel Play Equipment in 2003, saw the company diversify from solely producing timber play equipment.
The introduction of the City Stainless Steel Play Equipment in 2003, saw the company diversify from solely producing timber play equipment.
The world's first [[i.play]] was created in 2007 and opened in Barrow Park, Barrow-in-Furness. This was the first electronic, intelligent play system, designed in collaboration with Progressive Sports Technologies Ltd at [[Loughborough University]].<ref>{{cite news|author=B Burke |title=UK Electronic First for Town Play Area|url=http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/barrow/uk-electronic-first-for-town-play-area-1.483086?referrerPath=home/2.3320|date=21 July 2007 |publisher=North West Evening Mail |accessdate=2014-08-12}}</ref> Playdale Playgrounds have also started producing [[playground equipment]] for the domestic market and set up [[Playdale Garden]].{{cn|date=October 2014}}
The world's first [[i.play]] was created in 2007 and opened in Barrow Park, Barrow-in-Furness. This was the first electronic, intelligent play system, designed in collaboration with Progressive Sports Technologies Ltd at [[Loughborough University]].<ref>{{cite news |author=B Burke |title=UK Electronic First for Town Play Area |url=http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/barrow/uk-electronic-first-for-town-play-area-1.483086?referrerPath=home/2.3320 |date=21 July 2007 |publisher=North West Evening Mail |access-date=2014-08-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812213146/http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/barrow/uk-electronic-first-for-town-play-area-1.483086?referrerPath=home%2F2.3320 |archive-date=12 August 2014 }}</ref>


==Worldwide Company==
==Worldwide company==
In 2010, the company began exporting products and now have a number of overseas distributors.
In 2010, the company began exporting products and now have a number of overseas distributors.
In 2013, Playdale Playgrounds were named as one of the top thirty ‘Export Champions’ for the North West as part of a national campaign ran by [[UK Trade & Investment]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric Jackson |title=Knowing the ropes – how Lakes firm sells play around the world|url=http://gtglobaltrader.com/news/knowing-ropes-how-lakes-firm-sells-play-around-world|publisher=gtglobaltrader.com |accessdate=2014-08-12}}</ref>
In 2013, Playdale Playgrounds were named as one of the top thirty ‘Export Champions’ for the North West as part of a national campaign ran by [[UK Trade & Investment]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric Jackson |title=Knowing the ropes – how Lakes firm sells play around the world|url=http://gtglobaltrader.com/news/knowing-ropes-how-lakes-firm-sells-play-around-world|publisher=gtglobaltrader.com |access-date=2014-08-12}}</ref> In December 2014 Playdale Playgrounds were awarded the 'Emerging Exporter' award at the Insider Media<ref>{{cite web|author=Adrian Simcox |title=Awards Recognise Region's Top Exporters|url=http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/north-west/129309-awards-recognise-regions-top-exporters/ |access-date=2014-05-12}}</ref> North West International Trade Awards 2014.<ref>{{cite web|author=Fiona Marley Paterson |title= From Ulverston to the UEA ... It's all swings and roundabouts|url=http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2015-01-19/from-ulverston-to-the-uae-its-all-swings-and-roundabouts/|website=itv.com|access-date=2015-01-19}}</ref>


== References ==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


*{{cite news|author=Alan Tovey |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/10827463/Playground-manufacturer-gets-a-boost-from-UKTI-export-schemes.html |title=Playground manufacturer gets a boost from UKTI export schemes |publisher=Telegraph |date=2014-05-13 |accessdate=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite news|author=Alan Tovey |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/10827463/Playground-manufacturer-gets-a-boost-from-UKTI-export-schemes.html |title=Playground manufacturer gets a boost from UKTI export schemes |newspaper=Telegraph |date=2014-05-13 |access-date=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite news|url=http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/exporting-is-child-s-play-1.1140819 |title=Exporting is child’s play |publisher=North West Evening Mail |date=2014-06-05 |accessdate=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite news |url=http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/exporting-is-child-s-play-1.1140819 |title=Exporting is child's play |publisher=North West Evening Mail |date=2014-06-05 |access-date=2014-08-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030120322/http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/exporting-is-child-s-play-1.1140819 |archive-date=2014-10-30 }}
*{{cite news|url=http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/successful-exporting-is-child-s-play-for-cumbria-business-1.1098335 |title=Successful exporting is child’s play for Cumbria business |publisher=North West Evening Mail |date=2013-11-13 |accessdate=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite news |url=http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/successful-exporting-is-child-s-play-for-cumbria-business-1.1098335 |title=Successful exporting is child's play for Cumbria business |publisher=North West Evening Mail |date=2013-11-13 |access-date=2014-08-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812213208/http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/successful-exporting-is-child-s-play-for-cumbria-business-1.1098335 |archive-date=2014-08-12 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.gtglobaltrader.com/news/knowing-ropes-how-lakes-firm-sells-play-around-world |title=Knowing the ropes - how Lakes firm sells play around the world |publisher=Gtglobaltrader.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.gtglobaltrader.com/news/knowing-ropes-how-lakes-firm-sells-play-around-world |title=Knowing the ropes - how Lakes firm sells play around the world |publisher=Gtglobaltrader.com |access-date=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/ukti-speeds-up-export-growth-for-playdale-playgrounds |title=UKTI speeds up export growth for Playdale Playgrounds - Case studies |publisher=GOV.UK |date=2014-05-29 |accessdate=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/ukti-speeds-up-export-growth-for-playdale-playgrounds |title=UKTI speeds up export growth for Playdale Playgrounds - Case studies |publisher=GOV.UK |date=2014-05-29 |access-date=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite news|last=Tunningley |first=Allan |url=http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/10803516.Haverthwaite_firm_plans_to_expand_its_exports/ |title=Haverthwaite firm plans to expand its exports (From The Westmorland Gazette) |publisher=Thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk |date=2013-11-13 |accessdate=2014-08-12}}
*{{cite news|last=Tunningley |first=Allan |url=http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/10803516.Haverthwaite_firm_plans_to_expand_its_exports/ |title=Haverthwaite firm plans to expand its exports (From The Westmorland Gazette) |publisher=Thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk |date=2013-11-13 |access-date=2014-08-12}}


== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.playdale.co.uk Playdale Playgrounds]
* [http://www.playdale.co.uk Playdale Playgrounds]
* [http://www.playdaleschools.co.uk Playdale Schools]
* [http://www.playdaleschools.co.uk Playdale Schools]
* [http://www.intelligentplay.co.uk Intelligentplay.]
* [http://www.intelligentplay.co.uk Intelligentplay.]
* [http://www.playdalegarden.co.uk Playdale Garden]
* [http://www.playdalegarden.co.uk Playdale Garden]

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[[Category:Playground equipment]]
[[Category:Playground equipment]]

Latest revision as of 16:12, 4 December 2024

Playdale Playgrounds
IndustryPlayground design and manufacture
Founded1978; 46 years ago (1978) in the Lake District, England
Founders
  • Jack Croasdale
  • John Croasdale
Headquarters
Haverthwaite, Cumbria
,
England
Websiteplaydale.co.uk

Playdale Playgrounds is a British playground design, manufacturing and installation company founded in 1978 by Jack and John Croasdale. Playdale Playgrounds is based in Haverthwaite, Cumbria.)

History

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Playdale Playgrounds is a family-run business. The Croasdale family have worked in the forestry and allied timber trades since 1735. In 1978 Jack and John Croasdale advanced into playground design, manufacturing and installation and established Playdale Playgrounds in the Lake District with four employees. Playdale later had over 140 employees with two factories in Cumbria.[1] In 1981, Playdale Playgrounds designed and launched the Adventure Trail which became a landmark product range, eventually the stainless steel 'City' range followed.[2] In 1996 Sir Chris Bonington opened the company's new factory and offices in Haverthwaite. By 1999 all of Playdale Playgrounds products were Kitemarked to BSEN 1176.[2] Playdale are now owned by BCI Burke.

Diversification

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The introduction of the City Stainless Steel Play Equipment in 2003, saw the company diversify from solely producing timber play equipment. The world's first i.play was created in 2007 and opened in Barrow Park, Barrow-in-Furness. This was the first electronic, intelligent play system, designed in collaboration with Progressive Sports Technologies Ltd at Loughborough University.[3]

Worldwide company

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In 2010, the company began exporting products and now have a number of overseas distributors. In 2013, Playdale Playgrounds were named as one of the top thirty ‘Export Champions’ for the North West as part of a national campaign ran by UK Trade & Investment.[4] In December 2014 Playdale Playgrounds were awarded the 'Emerging Exporter' award at the Insider Media[5] North West International Trade Awards 2014.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Cumbrian business climbs ladder to international success". Cumbria24. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  2. ^ a b "Brand new stainless steel trail from Playdale". 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  3. ^ B Burke (21 July 2007). "UK Electronic First for Town Play Area". North West Evening Mail. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
  4. ^ Eric Jackson. "Knowing the ropes – how Lakes firm sells play around the world". gtglobaltrader.com. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
  5. ^ Adrian Simcox. "Awards Recognise Region's Top Exporters". Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  6. ^ Fiona Marley Paterson. "From Ulverston to the UEA ... It's all swings and roundabouts". itv.com. Retrieved 2015-01-19.
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