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Articles in issue 2011 - 2

Test marks – and what is behind them

Today, when looking for safe or high-quality products, test marks awarded by neutral testing bodies act as guidelines and beacons of light in a sea awash with products. However, what exactly is behind the test marks? What do GS mark, CE marking and other marks actually stand for? And how are these marks interpreted correctly? These questions are answered by Berthold Tempel, laboratory director at TÜV Rheinland (Rhineland Technical Inspection Agency) and chairman of various playground safety standards committees.

Co-management with playground construction

“Emergency call. Headquarters 112”: Children and teenagers came up with ideas.

Playground Safety

Is grass still suitable as fall protection today?

The discussions which have been provoked by the use of this surface in European playgrounds!

Sports & Leisure Facilities

Bound elastic shockpads

Hans-Jörg Kolitzus, officially appointed and sworn expert for sport surfaces, ret

Bumps yes – cuts no!? The playground expert’s here

Over the last few years many playground operators have become aware of the risks of injury – notably from publicised reports of accidents which have occurred – and have provided corresponding training for those employees responsible for safety monitoring. Despite this, in many cases annual inspections are still tendered for and carried out by so-called “expert playground inspectors”, whose qualifications seem more than dubious. Often, this kind of inspection, carried out by unqualified personnel, leads to drawn-out discussions. But what qualifications are really required for “experts” on playgrounds and playground equipment?

More green in public areas

How towns and local authorities can help create positive vibes is something local authority leaders can experience at the Public11 trade fair on 12 and 13 April in the Trade Fair Düsseldorf.

Municipalities and Associations

Practical Guidelines on the Promotion of Children’s Physical Activities establishing recommendations for European municipalities

by Karolina Krzastek, FEPI assistant

Planning, Designing, Building

The fitness equipment for playgrounds

Fit through play! …this is the motto of the innovative playground equipment that has recently been launched in Germany and Austria!

Planning, Designing, Building

German global market leader – New award for Berliner Seilfabrik

Berliner Seilfabrik is one of the German global market leaders and is entitled to use the “Deutsche Standards” (German Standards) seal as of now!

Planning, Designing, Building

Who is Fivestar Grass?

Fivestar Grass is a Dutch manufacturer of top-quality artificial turf for various applications in the living and working environment.

Planning, Designing, Building

For the sake of the environment: play equipment made from recycled

A lot of manufacturers of playground equipment offer a great variety of play equipment made from traditional materials such as wood or metal.

Planning, Designing, Building

The modern surfacing system for multi-purpose sports facilities

Ball games played in a group are great fun for fit, healthy people and involve many different movement patterns, improve strength as well as stamina. However, these competitive, high-speed games involve a risk of injury that is hard to control. To counteract this risk, a number of important aspects have to be considered.
A number of factors must be taken into account with regard to the surfacing: strength, inclination and surface structure.

Planning, Designing, Building

All – a bench with many possibilities to train and keep fit

“All” is a bench manufactured by the Italian company euroform w. However, “All” is not just a traditional bench to sit on but it can also be used to do some exercise.

Planning, Designing, Building

Fun for the whole family by going on the merry-go-round

The family merry-go-round manufactured by Kinderland Emsland Spielgeräte is not just a merry-go-round for both young and old, but also for both disabled and non-disabled.

Planning, Designing, Building

Employee turnover in the sales management

Mr Roland Störing will take over new tasks in the management of the Krefeld-based CC Gruppe, which also comprises the company conlastic gmbh.

Planning, Designing, Building

Omnistadium: Complete and suitable for use in numerous locations

The “Omnistadium” is a multi-purpose sports court, which is suitable for use in numerous locations. Thanks to its modular structure, it fits every space and every budget and thus suits local conditions.

Planning, Designing, Building

For animal lovers: art and play objects for petting

Be it a cat, pigeon, bear, frog, pony or dog: the sculptures made of special concrete with ground granite simply make children want to touch and pet them!

Planning, Designing, Building

Kompan launches new product line – playground equipment made of Robinia wood

Kompan Rustic is a range of playground equipment made of Robinia wood and has a very natural look and feel. For unlike other tree species, Robinia doesn’t grow straight but has contorted, twisted branches and stem, which give the play equipment a striking and individual appearance.

Planning, Designing, Building

Daylight colors

In addition to the well-known Moonlight series, all Moonlights are available in 2 x 49 colours, i.e. 49 solid colours and 49 colour shades for Stone Look lights.

Fitness & Urban Sports

More than just a student movement

Marburg an der Lahn: History, tradition and modern spirit are combined in this endearing and pleasant university town in Central Hessen, founded in the 12th century on the former territorial border of the landgraves of Thuringia and Archbishops of Mainz.

Planning, Designing, Building

JUST IMAGINE… A NEW WAY TO PLAY!

Just launched worldwide, Playtop Street is an 11 metre by 6 metre oval area consisting of Playtop wet-pour rubber surfacing and 12 satellites. The satellites, which light up and make a series of sounds, are activated when touched by a foot or a hand and are installed with five pre-set activity games.

Planning, Designing, Building

Plain and simple ........ wood?

“We have realised a playground over the past year in the newly built spa and wellness centre “Lido Locarno” in collaboration with the company "Moro & Moro".

Planning, Designing, Building

Spiekeroog: car-free – but not playground-free

The dream-like island located in Lower Saxony’s Wadden Sea is a real paradise, especially for children.

Planning, Designing, Building

3. Playground symposium

On 24th February 2011, the 3rd Playground Symposium was held. Organised by Spielplatzmobil GmbH, the event took place under the theme: Playgrounds – equipment, planning and entertainment.

Planning, Designing, Building

World Play Day on 28th May 2011: re-discover play areas

Through the World Play Day, the Deutsche Kinderhilfswerk e.V (German Children’s’ Fund) aims to unite with its partners in the ‘Right to Play Alliance’ to raise awareness of the importance of playing for children, whilst encouraging more acceptance for children at play.

Planning, Designing, Building

‘Consolidate successful programmes for social coherence – increase urban development in 2012’

Neuss, 10th February 2011
After cuts in the 2011 federal budget, the German Association of Cities has urged the federal government to increase funds for urban development in 2012 to at least the same level as in 2010, supposing a total of 610 million Euros.

Planning, Designing, Building

Back to the city: study examines the appeal of urban centres

Numerous German cities are experiencing population growth against the general trend.

Planning, Designing, Building

Is noise made by children 'better'?

Children can be noisy – no one can doubt this. But is noise made by children in the same category as that of a 40-tonne truck or a pneumatic drill?

Planning, Designing, Building

Life expectancy rises again: Germans live longer than ever

The life expectancy of German citizens has reached the highest level in history.

Sports & Leisure Facilities

Spring care for sports fields

Artificial surfaces for outdoor areas – whether for running tracks, tennis courts, hockey or football pitches – are characterised by their durability.

Sports & Leisure Facilities

Transformation of an ash pitch into an artificial turf playing field – is everything just routine?

Cramped conditions prevailed at the ash playing ground at the ‘Am Hopfenbrunnen’ stadium in the Kalbach district of Frankfurt.

Sports & Leisure Facilities

Synthetic turf – the everyday surface for training and league matches

Something that is unfortunately seen all too often on pitches: "Pitch closed"

Planning, Designing, Building

eibe sets the course for the future

The management of eibe Produktion + Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG, Röttingen, granted Benjamin Eichinger, Michael Fritsche and Michael Braun “prokura” (general power of attorney) with effect from 11 February 2011.