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Playworld Systems Incorporated Overview

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1000 Buffalo Rd. Lewisburg, 
PA 17837 United States
Phone: 570-522-9800
Fax:570-522-3030
Toll Free:800-233-8404

Company Description

No longer called monkey bars or jungle gyms -- they're "playscapes" and Playworld Systems makes them, along with a lot of other things that would probably make you wish you were a kid again. The company manufactures a variety of structures for climbing, sliding, skating, and exercising under the brand names PlayDesigns, Playworld, NEOS (electronic playground systems), and LifeTrail (outdoor exercise stations). Playworld customers include schools, parks and recreation departments, retirement communities, churches, and residential housing developers. In addition to its various products, Playworld offers playground owners advice about budgeting, needs, and risk management.

Playworld Systems Incorporated Company Profile Report

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  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

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    Sample Questions & Answers

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

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    • Website and Media Links
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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How has the company been challenged dealing with foreign contract manufacturers?

      Companies depend greatly on Chinese contract manufacturers, which produce the majority of the world's toys. China's low labor costs have driven decreases in the number of US doll and stuffed toy manufacturers, and in total US toy manufacturing...

       

      How does the company address growing competition from electronic entertainment?

      As part of the phenomenon "Kids Getting Older Younger," children are maturing faster and switching from traditional toys to consumer electronics and computer games. Between 2005 and 2009, usage of digital music players among children under 14...

       

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          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company identify and design equipment for the latest exercise trends?

        Fitness equipment manufacturers have had to contend with relatively rapid changes in consumer preferences. The popularity of various equipment types has changed over the years: exercise bikes were once the most popular aerobic fitness equipment,...

         

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        Sections Included in Report

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        • Financial Information
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        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

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            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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