PlayPower

Active North America Industrials Private Transaction

Company Overview

Headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, PlayPower designs and manufactures a wide range of products for outdoor recreation and living, including playground systems, shade structures and related solutions
The company's end markets include schools, parks and recreation, commercial and industrial facilities, residential communities, marine environments, and hospitality venues
Global footprint with manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe

Transaction Description

Acquired in October 2025 from Littlejohn & Co.

11515 Vanstory Drive, Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078

playpower.com

12

Brands

1M+

sq. ft. of manufacturing facilities globally

Photo Gallery

Collage of outdoor play structures showing slides, climbing frames, swings, and children using different playground equipment in various park settings. | Platinum Equity

Large outdoor playground with tall climbing towers, twisting green slides, rope structures, and children playing across the activity areas. | Platinum Equity

Children playing on a modern outdoor playground with climbing structures, swings, and colorful equipment surrounded by trees and open space. | Platinum Equity

Group of children climbing and playing on a large multilevel playground structure with slides, nets, and towers. | Platinum Equity

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