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G’day Hughes Park!

Article published on 4 February 2016

Hughes Park, Lane Cove, NSW Hughes Park at Lane Cove in Australia provides a variety of innovative play equipment for children of all ages and the young at heart. Designed by Lane Cove Council’s landscape architects in collaboration with our Australian subsidiary Proludic PTY Ltd, the park also includes a braille walk, fitness equipment and...

Proludic’s Paint Statement and Environmental Policy

Article published on 28 January 2016

Following a recent news story regarding a report carried out by scientists at Plymouth University that found high levels of toxic metals in many of the paints and surface coatings at almost 50 playgrounds; some of which were less than a decade old. To put any of our customer’s concerns at rest, we are happy...

New Features for Ixo

Article published on 28 January 2016

They say that you can’t improve a classic… well we certainly have! The Ixo range features a variety of new play elements that will help with balancing techniques and provide a challenging play experience that children will love. The new features include: Slack Line This slackline is similar to a balancing beam, only more...

Spotlight On: Ixo

Article published on 26 January 2016

Spotlight on Ixo Let’s put the spotlight on Ixo. It has been designed with juniors in mind and has many challenging components to it that will keep children stimulated. Here, all considerations of playing like children, with children’s play equipment are left behind. Girls and boys want to test their strength, challenge each other,...

This Girl Can campaign can help tackle activity levels

Article published on 16 December 2015

On Friday the 11th of December, it was announced by England’s chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies that obesity is the biggest threat to women’s health. She said this needs to become a national priority. The stats speak for themselves. In England in 2013, 56.4% of women aged 34-44 and 62% of women aged 45-54...

Our children need places to play, families urge Government

Article published on 30 November 2015

UK families are concerned that their children may soon have nowhere to play and urge the government to address the situation urgently. That’s according to early findings of new research [1] by the Association of Play Industries (API), of which Proludic Ltd is a member, which shows over half (56%) of parents are unhappy about...

International Case Study: Getafe, Spain

Article published on 25 November 2015

Client: Town of Getafe Budget: €260,150 Client objectives: Develop a unique, inclusive and landmark play area based on a copy of the C212 plane (on a 1:1 scale). Concept: Getafe is famous for a deep-rooted history in aeronautics – in particular the production and first flight of a cargo airline (C212). Bespoke design: Creation of a play...

Spotlight On: City Themed Equipment

Article published on 24 November 2015

Planes… Trains… Automobiles… and so much more! Our City-themed equipment is a wonderful concept as children can take on imaginary roles such as a firefighter, ambulance driver, lighthouse owner, post deliverer, train driver, or even a passenger on an open-top bus! Role-play is at the heart of our themed equipment and can really help to...

Gotham Road Play Area Grand Opening!

Article published on 24 September 2015

The grand unveiling of the new Gotham Road play area took place on Wednesday 24th September in East Leake, Nottinghamshire and was officially opened by Jess French – famous for her CBBC show ‘Minibeast Adventure with Jess‘. Based in the heart of the community, it soon became apparent that the local residents had outgrown their...

Proludic designs a playful wonderland at new Center Parcs Resort!

Article published on 18 September 2015

Proludic has created a magical play area for the new ‘Deer Wood’ holiday village from the (group Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs), which opened on June 30th in Morton, France. The indoor area, representing more than 500 m2, offers a decorative and graphic finish inspired by fairytales and legends. Two large structures face each other...

UK Play Industry Seeks Parent Views on Local Facilities With Launch of #Nowhere2play

Article published on 19 August 2015

Is your local playground a hub for happy children or a neglected wasteland that was abandoned long ago? Public play facilities come under scrutiny today as the Association of Play Industries (API) launches #nowhere2play, a campaign calling on parents and carers across the UK to share their views. The API, of which Proludic is a...