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Thursday, January 26, 2012
***Playtown*** in Sheung Wan
A family visited Playtown and recorded this video. Playtown is a large Family Entertainment Center.
International Play Company (Iplayco) designed, manufactured and installed the large indoor themed playground, ball shooters and toddler area.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Indoor Playground Equipment - Before buying It is important to ask!
International Play Company (IPLAYCO)
Customer Assurance Checklist
Before buying It is
important to ask!
When choosing a soft modular playground supplier review this
helpful checklist of quality, safety and durability controls to ensure that
your supplier meets or exceeds these crucial commitments to you and your
project. When it comes to child safety and your responsibility good, ok or 2nd
best simply isn’t good enough. Due diligence will let you and your staff sleep
at night knowing that you have made the right choice.
Insurance
Does the manufacturer/supplier have adequate liability
insurance that is capable of handling any minor or major claim? Even if the
equipment or project may not be at fault you are obligated to defend any claims
made at your facility. Do they have adequate Workers’ Compensation and
Employer’s Liability insurance coverage (“WC&EL”) for at site installations
during the build out?
We currently carry liability insurance coverage of
$5,000,000 with Lloyds of London, an international insurance provider. Upon
request, we can provide copies of our insurance coverage as well as the contact
information for our insurance broker who is available to answer any questions
that you may have. Our manufacturing and installation personnel are covered by
appropriate WC&EL insurance. Proof
of this coverage is generally required by local city officials when obtaining
various installation permits, as applicable.
· Ask our Competitors:
Be sure to ask for a copy of their liability and WC&EL insurance policies, as well as the contact information of their insurance brokers to verify that the policies are currently effective and are in good standing.
Materials Specifications
Does the manufacturer/supplier produce the playground
locally and provide adequate safety standards, fire spread ratings, and
toxicity levels testing as required on all raw materials in order to meet local
and international standards?
Once we process your order, we will provide to you product
safety information on the materials used for your order. This valuable
information can be used by fire officials and other authorities so that the
burden of proof does not rest with you when officials request this information.
Our products meet international standards and have even been tested by
international laboratories, including very stringent French standards for
quality assurance. Product safety testing is a significant investment which we
willingly undertake in order to provide our customers with long term
peace-of-mind.
· Ask our Competitors: Request fire and safety information to ensure that the supplier’s materials meet required safety standards.
·
Engineered specification availability: Do the
products meet engineering requirements for public use in both small and larger
play structures?
For those play structures that require engineering
certification (i.e. for earthquake and other requirements), we deal with
reputable independent firms. Pricing for engineer certification can be quoted
separately, if required for your project.
· Ask our Competitors: Inquire if they have experience in dealing with engineering firms for their play structures and if they have experience with firms that can certify to local requirements. Certain states, provinces and countries require specific engineering certifications, such as California due to earthquake building codes. It is imperative that supporting documentation sent to engineers and government officials is complete and accurate, to avoid potential liability.
·
Does the supplier actually manufacture? Are they
able to provide adequate warranty, parts, and service?
International Play’s offices are comprised of over 40,000 sq
feet of manufacturing, testing, and retail development facilities. Our
manufacturing plant includes design, detailing, artwork, theming, steel
fabrication, woodworking, upholstery, framing, plastics, tooling, painting and
finishing departments as well as Robotic C.N.C milling machines. In addition to
our R & D and Retail Development Facility, we have over $1 million in
inventory and production equipment. All
this capacity is available for production, refurbishing, upgrades of existing playgrounds,
warranty, and service parts. We pride
ourselves on having the ability to move quickly on all of your new and existing
playgrounds, parts and services.
What about our
Competitors?
Inquire where the playground is manufactured and what
warranty, parts and services are available when you need them. Having to wait
on parts and service can cost you time and money and increases the risk of
untimely maintenance and repairs that may lead to safety issues which
ultimately increases your liability risk.
What level of quality and durability does the supplier use
in the playground and materials?
We use materials in our play structures that are produced to
meet or exceed North American standards for quality and durability. Some
examples include 36” diameter tube system for slides, climbs, and crawls that
allow easy access insuring safety for adults and staff to access and crawl
anywhere needed and even two guests to pass within the same tube space. In
addition our tubes are among the thickest walled in the industry with a minimum
average thickness of 3/8 – 1/2 inch for strength and durability. Our fully
enclosed netted play frame features No-Climb netting attached to our steel
frames with FRP (Fiber Glass Reinforced Polymers) rods and secured with numerous
150lb test safety ties interlaced throughout the enclosures. The structure is
then finished with Tuff Coat™ padded pipe foam with matching safety ties that
offer a safe, tidy and professional look that is also easily adjusted if
required.
Our Custom decks are fabricated with premium quality heavy
duty vinyl and use closed cell memory foam. All of our structures use only our
exclusive IPC clamps for rigidity and durability not tie wraps which are
commonly used by the majority of the competition.
Some of the materials we use are made exclusively for us and
are therefore not offered by anyone else which is just one more reason why our
equipment has become recognized worldwide for its quality and durability.
Before buying It is
important to ask!
Always take the time to do your homework, always ask for
samples of materials and inquire about installation finishes and techniques to
ensure that you are getting an “Apples to Apples” comparison. Request samples of installations that have
been around for over 5 years to get comfortable with the quality and the
durability of playgrounds provided by these suppliers.
Industry Standards
Does the supplier meet local and international standards for
the playground industry?
We meet or exceed industry safety guidelines and standards
such as ASTM, CSA/CPRA (we have certified CPRA inspectors in house), ROSPA,
TUV, and French standards. As mentioned above, we submit our materials for
rigorous testing by UL certified labs so we know what is in what we sell.
We are one of very few companies that actually build to
engineered specifications and have real world experience with larger structures
that require engineering certifications.
· Ask Our Competitors: Inquire about manufacturing standards and request product safety information to ensure that local and national standards can be met.
·
Industry
experience: What experience does the supplier have? How long have they been
in business?
Since we began in 1999 we have created a sales, design, and
production team with over 200 years of collective experience in the industry,
which provides peace-of-mind to our customers. We build every playground as if
our own children are playing on it daily. If you build it to be fun, strong and
safe enough for your own family it will meet and exceed all expectations. We
even offer a training facility where any of our customers can see and test our
equipment for themselves.
Leverage our experience in the Family Entertainment Center
world:
We would be pleased to show you what is popular, what is new
and exciting, and what stands the test of time.
We truly want all of our customers to be a huge success!
· Ask Our Competitors: Ask for information on the supplier to gauge if they will be around for a long time to come.
At Iplayco, we work hard to make your business a huge
success and your playground stand the test of time for years to come! We
consider every installation to be a long-term commitment to our customers.
Our customers include such industry giants as Disney’s Epcot
Center, Marvel Comics, Merlin Entertainment, Universal Studios to name just a
few, not to mention a number of restaurant chains, entertainment centers, theme
parks, churches, museums, fitness centers, and other family-friendly facilities
in over 60 countries and over a thousand locations worldwide.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
PPA Aspire Awards 2011
International Play Company (Iplayco)
Congratulates Clients in
Winning Four Awards at the PPA Aspire Awards
Congratulates Clients in
Winning Four Awards at the PPA Aspire Awards
The Play Providers Association (PPA)
held its prestigious ASPIRE Awards ceremony last week in conjunction with the
Euro Attractions Show (EAS), London. The Play Providers Association represents
the highest quality indoor play centres in the UK. They aim to promote,
develop and protect interests of all businesses engaged in providing enclosed
play facilities and encourage children's physical activity through play.
International Play Company (Iplayco)
would like to congratulate The Bubbles Factory, Ollies, Time Twisters and
Firehouse for winning awards at this gala event.
GOLD - The Bubbles Factory - Best New
Site
SILVER- Ollies Playland - Single Site
(Operator of the Year)
BRONZE- Time Twisters - Single Site
(Operator of the Year)
SILVER - Firehouse - Best Food and
Beverage Offering
Iplayco designed, manufactured and installed the indoor playground
equipment including various custom theming at all four locations.
The ASPIRE Awards are now in their
fourth year and aim to identify and showcase innovative operators making great
strides to raise standards in the Indoor Play market with the winners decided
by a combination of a judging panel and mystery shopper reports. The Play
Providers Association (PPA) is a not for profit trade association representing
the operators of indoor play or family entertainment centres in the UK. The PPA
ASPIRE Awards are held annually and reward and recognise excellence in a number
of key business areas.
Quoted on the PAA website, Martin
Hannah owner of Bubbles Factory located in Carluke Scotland who is just
entering his second year of operation and a newcomer to the event commented
" I was delighted to be in London to receive such a prestigious award on behalf of The Bubbles Factory staff; it reflects wholly on the dedication and commitment of the staff to give the customers, both young and old, the fun, food and facilities they deserve"
As the name implies this award winning
play area was designed with the Bubble theme in mind. The main play frame has
various slides, a large ball pool, mini trampolines, tunnels, obstacle walks,
cargo climbs, a climbing wall, monkey bars, sky bridges, moonwalks and a whole
lot more! The entirely separate area for
toddlers and babies features a ball pool, a slide, soft foam elements, a step
'n' slide and floor puzzles. The soft foam wall seating around the area lets
adults be close enough to offer support while still allowing independence.
For the third straight year TimeTwisters is recognised in UK Play Centre Awards. TimeTwisters achieved 3rd Place in the UK Play Centre of the Year category in the Play Providers Association ASPIRE AWARDS. While being recognised as one of the best play centres in the UK is quite an achievement, doing it three years in a row is something to be proud of.
Ollie's, 2011 wins runner up UK Play
Industry Awards Operator of the year; 2010 finalists for Best Play Centre; 2009
wins Bronze for Best Play Center; and 2008 wins Silver in the Best New
Site category. Award
winning soft play area for children of all abilities aged 11, would love
to see you at his 2 level indoor children’s play area in the Dolphin Shopping
Centre in Poole. We offer a fun and friendly atmosphere for both children and
parents. We have a cafe with plenty of seating throughout the play area.
Firehouse, great soft play area based not
surprisingly on the theme of a Fire Station. Large safe play area with plenty
of room and a separate area for under 4's. There is also a big slide for the
older children which is great fun.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Iplayco Install at Funderdome, South Florida's Premiere Indoor Playground
Another great video from you of our customers.
We designed, manufactured and installed the themed indoor playground, themed climbing wall, sport court and more. Funderdome in Florida.
We designed, manufactured and installed the themed indoor playground, themed climbing wall, sport court and more. Funderdome in Florida.
Bubbles Factory- GOLD - Best New Site
International Play Company designed, manufactured and installed the indoor playground equipment for Bubbles Factory in the UK.
We are thrilled they have won the Aspire Award - GOLD - for Best New Site.
We are thrilled they have won the Aspire Award - GOLD - for Best New Site.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Children's Ministries - Increase growth with an Indoor Playground Structure
Increasingly, vibrant children’s ministries have shown to
play a significant role in the maintenance and growth of worshipers within a
church congregation. Both feedback and experience indicates the importance of
creating a space within a church for children to learn, move and grow which in
turn creates a sense of excitement and belonging. Including a children’s play
structure within a children’s ministry area can greatly enhance the overall
experience of families with children and help create opportunities for revenue
generating programs to be added and developed as well.
International Play
Company (Iplayco) is a world-wide leader in the custom design and manufacturing of indoor
play structures as well as theming for toddlers, school age children and young
adults. We offer a unique approach in providing exciting, imaginative and
interactive play areas to family friendly businesses, organizations and
institutions. Whether you’re looking to educate, entertain, promote exercise or
transform a space with innovative visual appeal, our skilled team of
professionals will provide you with the best solution for your specific need.
The overall concept of our play structure design is to
engage as many children as possible in a variety of play-on and static
attractions. Our designs are highly interactive with a number of challenging
events for children while encouraging self esteem and healthy development in
specified age groups. Usage consideration with regards to these groups focuses
on encompassing both their physical and social abilities. There
are four major informal learning factors that we consider in each design the
company produces. They are Physical Development, Cognitive Development,
Emotional Development and Cultural Development.
Our trendsetting design and creativity will most likely stop you in your tracks, but at International Play Company it’s quality and safety that come first. That’s why our structures meet or exceed all standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Disabilities Act (ADA), International Playground Equipment Manufacturing Association (IPEMA) and the Canada Safety Association (CSA).
Our trendsetting design and creativity will most likely stop you in your tracks, but at International Play Company it’s quality and safety that come first. That’s why our structures meet or exceed all standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Disabilities Act (ADA), International Playground Equipment Manufacturing Association (IPEMA) and the Canada Safety Association (CSA).
For over a decade, International Play company has made
innovation a key priority. We research and respond to changing trends, global
influences and emerging technologies. The result of this effort is evident in
the diversity and scale of projects that we build each year which number in the
thousands and are located in over 40 countries worldwide.
When considering play structure quality, safety,
creativity, innovation and just plain fun, International Play Company is sure
to meet or exceed all your requirements.
Friday, September 2, 2011
CEO, Franco Aquila BBQ's Up a Storm
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Funderdome South Florida's Premiere Indoor Playground by Iplayco
Video link to the indoor playground equipment we designed, manufactured and installed at Funderdome. Also a climbing wall and fun interactive events.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The Great Escape in Langley, British Columbia - My Destination British Columbia
The Great Escape in Langley, British Columbia - My Destination British Columbia
Coming to BC with the family?
Looking for a fun place to take the family?
Planning a Corporate Event?
Need to book a Wind Up Party?
Private Party or maybe a Sleep Over Party?
Starting a Family Entertainment Center
- want to see our FEC Training Center?
Looking for a fun place to take the family?
Planning a Corporate Event?
Need to book a Wind Up Party?
Private Party or maybe a Sleep Over Party?
Starting a Family Entertainment Center
- want to see our FEC Training Center?
Friday, July 29, 2011
Blue Jackets Foundation Life Skills Center and Easter Seals
Blue Jackets Foundation Life Skills Center and Easter Seals
Themed indoor playground designed, manufactured and installed by International Play Company at the Blue Jackets Foundation Life Skills Center/Easter Seals.Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
A Gym Tale: A community, not just a place to play
A Gym Tale: A community, not just a place to play
Online story....
"During an online search I found A Gym Tale, at the time it was just a few doors away from our Pediatrician’s office. They had a program entitled “New Magic” for babies 3-10 months.
Three years on we have done MANY an organized playgroup with A Gym Tale, Stinky Monkey attended all levels of groups.… he’s finally reached the age where its time to just go and play in the pirate ship and castle. He’s even mastered the “Big” slide (the slide I won’t go down). Bella Bear started the classes at 2 months old and she has made her own friends now in her groups and enjoys every minute of the time in class and enjoys the under 3 play area when Stinky Monkey is enjoying the slides and larger structure."
Friday, June 24, 2011
Installation of our Tuff Stuff Premium Soft Foam Play. Easy to clean, eye catching designs, fun and safe, custom designed to meet any theme or budget.
"Our mission is to provide an exciting place for young children to play as well as a pleasant atmosphere for adults. The main play area was inspired by the state of Oregon, with several fun animals and structures for the children to explore."
Munchkin Playland
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
“International Play Company Inc (“IPC”) is a proud member of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce and it was with great pleasure that I took part, for the first time, in the Chamber’s annual golf tournament. It was a first rate event sponsored and organized by a number of the Chamber’s dynamic members, of which I would like to specifically thank Brandi Wingrove and Kristine Simpson of KPMG for having invited me. Ms. Simpson is also Secretary and Treasurer of the Chamber. A great time was had by all, and to top off the very fine dinner, my teammates and I were fortunate enough to win a number of fun prizes. I’m very much looking forward to taking part in this event next year. Congrats once again to the Chamber, its sponsors, and organizers, for putting together a fantastic event!”
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Peppa Pig - Paultons Park UK
George's Spaceship Playzone in the famous Peppa Pig World at Paulton's Park, UK
Bubbles Factory Scotland
Large indoor play frame we installeds at Bubbles Factory in Carluke, Scotland.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Funflex PlayCare in the News
We designed, manufactured and installed this indoor playground for Funflex in Calgary, Alberta.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Calgary Farmers’ Market location has a Barn Themed play area
http://www.calgaryplaygroundreview.com/2011/05/calgary-farmers-marketbarn-yard-kids.html
Overall Assessment:
I had heard that the new Calgary Farmers’ Market location had a play area, but didn’t expect it to be anything like this. Rather than the collection of panels I had thought it would be, it is like a smaller version of an indoor play centre. Gordie had a great time. His favorite thing was climbing into the tractor on the 2nd level and peeking down at me. We went on a Thursday (btw it doesn’t open until 11 on Thursdays) and even then it was fairly busy. I would expect that will generally be the case over the summer. I’d recommend trying to eat before noon if you are there for lunch as it is a very popular location with the employees from the local businesses.
This is definitely a great place to take the kids if you are wanting to go to a farmer’s market or want to go to a food court with some choices that are different from the usual.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
ACM - Assoc. Children's Museum Show 2011
We will be at the ACM (Associations of Children's Museums) show, drop by booth 206 and see Grant or Bruce.
Innovation is Child’s Play Drives 25th Annual InterActivity Conference.
From May 19th- 21st, 2011, the global children’s museum community will converge on Houston, Texas, for the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) InterActivity conference. Children’s Museum professionals are traveling from the United States, Canada, China, Jordan, Mexico, Quatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and United Kingdom to explore the vital role children’s museums have in building children’s 21st century skills and in connecting with audiences in new ways. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Houston and then there will be special evening events hosted at the Children’s Museum of Houston, the Heritage Society, and the Houston Zoo.
The InterActivity 2011 conference will be hosted locally by the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH), which recently was named the #1 Children’s Museum in the country by Parents Magazine. The InterActivity 2011 conference features science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching strategies, tactics for extending exhibit inquiry via mobile devices and thoughts on promoting risk as a necessary experience for personal and institutional growth. The ultimate goal of the InterActivity 2011 conference is to provide children museum professionals with education and resources to take back to the children and families in their communities.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Calgary Farmers' Market Movin On Up!
The install is now complete at the Calgary Farmers' Market.
We designed, manufactured and installed the "barn themed" playground.
Calgary Farmers' Market Movin On Up!
We designed, manufactured and installed the "barn themed" playground.
Calgary Farmers' Market Movin On Up!
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