Manufacturer of Little Tikes Commercial Playground Equipment Meets Highest Green Standards Possible and Offers LEED(TM) Points

Sustainability and safety are two of the hottest trends in the building and playground industries today. PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., which produces the commercial playground equipment brand, Little Tikes Commercial (www.littletikescommercial.com), is now making it easy for builders, owners and communities to meet their green and safety goals. The company has announced a host of new certifications that can help customers comply with sustainability and safety requirements. PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. proudly adheres to the highest green and quality standards possible.

When customers purchase the Little Tikes Commercial brand of products, PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. can now offer points toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(TM)) certification. PlayPower LT now meets both the ISO 14001 and the OHSAS 18001 standards. According to PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., this gives the company more green certifications than any other playground manufacturer in the market today.

"We decided to seek these certifications to make it easy for our customers to comply with their own sustainability and safety requirements," says Nevin Caldwell, Division President for the Little Tikes Commercial brand. "Many states are adopting mandatory green standards for schools, and we believe this is a trend that is going to expand significantly over the coming years. We are now positioned to be well ahead of the curve."

LEED is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance buildings. PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. is one of the few playground manufacturers in the United States to have been certified to contribute to LEED point needs. The Little Tikes Commercial brand of products meets two prerequisites, and can contribute up to 11 additional points toward LEED certification in the Sustainable Sites, Materials and Resources and the Innovation and Design Process categories. The company also offers its customers written certification documents that they can use when obtaining their own certifications.

"Kids are at the heart of everything the Little Tikes Commercial brand stands for," says Julie Ketcherside, Marketing Manager for the Little Tikes Commercial brand. "We want to ensure that our actions today will help make their world a better place to be in the future."

To that effect, the company has undertaken a massive effort to make sure it leaves the smallest footprint possible on the Earth. While it is certainly good for the environment, this is also good news for customers. Meeting ISO 14001 standards translates into environmental stewardship and allows the Little Tikes Commercial brand of commercial playground equipment to demonstrate a commitment to the environment on a daily basis. The company has been certified as meeting ISO 14001, and can provide its customers with all required documentation.

About the Company:

PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. produces some of the most recognized commercial playground and park equipment brands: Little Tikes Commercial and Iron Mountain Forge. Based in Farmington, Missouri and as one of the largest manufacturers of recreational products in the U.S. the company has been dedicated to providing the highest levels of quality, safety and customer service for over 29 years. Little Tikes Commercial is a brand that customers know and trust to provide innovative and developmentally appropriate children's play events that promote healthy minds and bodies through unique and exciting play experiences. It is a brand that gives customers peace of mind in knowing that their complete playground project will be made simple through the support of the company's local sales network. Little Tikes Commercial (www.littletikescommercial.com) is a proven brand that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of customers, parents, and children by making Playgrounds Fun and Easy.