BARON FORGE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP
28 May 2014
Baron Forge has become the exclusive sales and assembly partner for German-based brand Richter Playground Equipment.
Baron Forge is proud to announce that we have recently partnered with Richter Spielgeräte GmbH, to be the exclusive sales and assembly partners for the world renowned German based playground equipment manufacturer.
Richter has an extraordinary wide range of playground equipment covering:
- Towers, huts, houses, platforms, meeting points
- Free-standing bridges
- Sensory experiences
- Animals and vehicles
- People with a disability
- Older people
- Combination equipment
- Sensory experiences
- Sand, water, mud
- Movement – slides, climbing, see-saws
Richter’s philosophy around the value of play is implemented in all its playground design -
Our contribution to the design of playgrounds will improve the living situation of children. We believe that playgrounds are simply the consequence of a complex, continuously developing society,
We believe playgrounds to be...
- An opportunity to compensate for the lack of general playful freedom of movement – due to the changing dynamics of society as we move from low to medium and high density living
- A necessary alternative to high-tech children’s lives
If a playground is to fulfil these tasks, the playground itself as well as its equipment should have a high play value. The term ‘play value’ is defined by the relationship between playground/play equipment and the user and must be kept firmly in mind during all planning.
A playground can already display a high play value by having a varied terrain structure with hills and banks, using a variety of paving and different ground surfaces.
A well-planned and appropriate planting increases this play value. This creates a harmonious atmosphere, which is a prerequisite for deeply involving play.
A playground with a high play value can be recognised by the signs of wear and tear. The trampled-down lawn, worn ladder rungs, steps, and floor of the equipment, worn shiny handles and handrails tell their own story about eager children’s hands and feet; they say: it is fun to “play" here!
The guiding principle for the development of our equipment is the play value, followed by safety, stability, ease of maintenance and environmental orientation.
For further information and advice on the utilisation of Richter playground equipment in your next design please contact:
Ken Bartlett at Baron Forge on 03 9354 2119 or email: richter@baronforge.com.au
