PlayCore Overview
- Year Founded
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1979
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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2,000
- Latest Deal Type
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Div. Recap.
- Financing Rounds
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28
- Investments
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32
PlayCore General Information
Description
Manufacturer of playground equipment and recreation products intended to serve commercial and consumer markets. The company offers the design, manufacture, and marketing of commercial playgrounds, parks, recreation, performance, and specialty equipment, thereby ensuring that people of all ages, abilities, and interests can live active healthy lifestyles.
Contact Information
Website
www.playcore.comCorporate Office
- 544 Chestnut Street
- Chattanooga, TN 37402
- United States
Corporate Office
- 544 Chestnut Street
- Chattanooga, TN 37402
- United States
PlayCore Timeline
PlayCore Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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PlayCore Competitors (7)
One of PlayCore’s 7 competitors is Lappset Group, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Rovaniemi, Finland.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lappset Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Rovaniemi, Finland | ||||
| Landscape Structures | Corporation | Delano, MN | ||||
| BCI Burke Company | Private Equity-Backed | Fond du Lac, WI | ||||
| Playworld | Private Equity-Backed | Lewisburg, PA | ||||
| Eibe Produktion + Vertrieb | Private Equity-Backed | Rottingen, Germany |
PlayCore Patents
PlayCore Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-7892101-B1 | Child swing chair | Inactive | 18-Jul-2008 | ||
| US-D583159-S1 | Child swing chair | Inactive | 03-Jun-2008 | ||
| US-D599587-S1 | Swing harness | Inactive | 08-May-2008 | ||
| US-D581176-S1 | Swing seat | Inactive | 08-May-2008 | ||
| US-8235338-B1 | Swing support connector | Active | 30-Apr-2008 | A63G9/00 |
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PlayCore Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
PlayCore Investments & Acquisitions (32)
PlayCore’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Victor Stanley. The deal was made on 16-Feb-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Stanley | 16-Feb-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Other Commercial Products | ||
| AquaWorx USA | 04-Nov-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Other Commercial Products | ||
| Sparton Enterprises | 01-Nov-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Other Materials | ||
| Icon Shelter Systems | 30-Dec-2020 | Buyout/LBO | Construction and Engineering | ||
| Wacky World Studios | 01-Jan-2020 | Buyout/LBO | Media and Information Services (B2B) |
PlayCore Exits (3)
PlayCore’s most recent exit was on 05-Oct-2016 from Knorr Systems. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knorr Systems | 05-Oct-2016 | Completed |
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| Power Systems (Other Commercial Products) | 05-Jan-2015 | Completed |
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| Swing-n-Slide | 01-Apr-1998 | Buyout/LBO | Completed |
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PlayCore Affiliates
Subsidiaries (19)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| AquaWorx USA | Saint Petersburg, FL | 2009 | |
| APC Brands | Plano, TX | 2004 | |
| Icon Shelter Systems | Holland, MI | 2004 | |
| Worlds of Wow | Carrollton, GA | 2004 | |
| The Park and Facilities Catalog | West Palm Beach, FL | 2001 |
PlayCore FAQs
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When was PlayCore founded?
PlayCore was founded in 1979.
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Where is PlayCore headquartered?
PlayCore is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.
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What is the size of PlayCore?
PlayCore has 2,000 total employees.
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What industry is PlayCore in?
PlayCore’s primary industry is Recreational Goods.
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Is PlayCore a private or public company?
PlayCore is a Private company.
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What is PlayCore’s current revenue?
The current revenue for PlayCore is .
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How much funding has PlayCore raised over time?
PlayCore has raised $1.32B.
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Who are PlayCore’s investors?
Leonard Green & Partners and Court Square have invested in PlayCore.
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Who are PlayCore’s competitors?
Lappset Group, Landscape Structures, BCI Burke Company, Playworld, and Eibe Produktion + Vertrieb are some of the 7 competitors of PlayCore.
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