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What 94% Tariffs Reveal About Global Manufacturing Dependence?

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  When the United States applied tariffs of up to 104% on playground equipment imported from China, the shock-waves reverberated through the indoor-play and soft-play industry. Projects for school playgrounds, municipal parks and family-entertainment centres stalled or vanished altogether. For manufacturers such as Wenzhou Dream Garden Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd . (Dream Garden), which serve schools, municipalities and global indoor/outdoor playground projects, this episode revealed a deeper truth: modern playground-equipment manufacture is not a commodity business. It is a layered ecosystem of design, engineering, certification and logistic orchestration. 1. The Ecosystem Behind Playground & Soft-Play Manufacturing Although playground equipment might appear straightforward from outside, it depends on complex capabilities built over years: Multi-material fabrication: steel frames, HDPE moulding, foam & safety padding systems. Integrated CAD/3D design plus modu...

Top Strategies to Market Playground Equipment and Win Support from Schools & Municipalities in 2025

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 The playground equipment sector is entering its strongest growth period in over a decade. Global valuations climbed to $5.89 billion in 2024 , and projections anticipate $13.30 billion by 2033 , driven by rising investments in child development, community wellbeing, and inclusive public spaces. For companies supplying indoor and outdoor playground equipment — especially manufacturers like Dream Garden — schools and municipalities represent the most stable, high-value buyers. But selling to these institutions requires an evidence-based, long-cycle, highly professional approach. This article outlines the most effective strategies to reach government and educational buyers, based on industry data, procurement insights, and our 15+ years of experience delivering projects across 40+ countries. Reference for market data: Passionate in Marketing, “Top Strategies to Market Playground Equipment and Attract Schools & Municipalities,” 2025. 1. Mastering Institutional Procurement U...