Landscape Structures Acquires Aquatic Recreation Company, Expands into Water and Splash Play Market
Delano, Minn. (PRWEB) October 05, 2015 -- Landscape Structures Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of commercial playground equipment based in Delano, Minn., announced today that the company has acquired Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Aquatic Recreation Company, LLC (ARC) and Commercial Aquatic Engineering (CAE).
ARC is a premier splash pad and water park designer, manufacturer and installer, founded in 2002. Focusing on providing the most innovative, diverse and interactive water and splash play equipment in the industry, their products have been used in municipal spray parks, aquatic centers, hotels and resorts, campgrounds, fitness centers, housing developments, military bases and amusement parks. Founded in 1995, CAE has designed and built more than 1,000 water feature projects, with expertise in design, fountain finishes, fountain mechanical systems and electrical systems. Day-to-day operations will be managed by co-founder and Managing Director Greg Stoks in their current facility in Eden Prairie.
“Water and splash play is a key part of the recreational play experience and by acquiring ARC and CAE, we can more effectively meet customer needs with a one-stop solution. The ARC/CAE team brings 25 years of aquatic expertise to the equation, which will allow us to provide water solutions that will delight communities,” said Pat Faust, president of Landscape Structures. “ARC/CAE is a great cultural fit to our organization and we’re excited to welcome their employees to the Landscape Structures family.”
“Joining the Landscape Structures team provides a great opportunity for our staff and clients,” said Greg Stoks, managing director and co-founder of ARC and CAE. “ARC’s expertise complements the skills and capabilities of Landscape Structures, providing the basis for growth and new opportunities for all of our customers.”
Landscape Structures’ AquaFlex® water and splash play safety surfacing system complements the ARC splash pad and water park products. A recently announced partnership with Surface America will provide industry-best operations and installation expertise of the surfacing product.
About Landscape Structures Inc.
Since 1971, Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world. The employee-owned company is committed to creating a better world by encouraging outdoor activities that develop healthy kids, families and communities. Landscape Structures designs better playgrounds that welcome all ages and abilities, become signature gathering spaces for communities and offer the most innovative play experiences. The company’s mission from day one has been to enhance children’s lives by fostering and creating inspiring play experiences while honoring the environment. Learn more at playlsi.com.
About Aquatic Recreation Company and Commercial Aquatics Engineering
The founders of Aquatic Recreation Company, LLC, (ARC) and Commercial Aquatics Engineering (CAE) have been in the water entertainment business for more than 25 years with expertise in aquatic facility design, commercial pool construction, architectural water feature structure design and construction, fountain finishes, fountain mechanical systems, electrical systems, product manufacturing and fabrication of water quality treatment systems. ARC and CAE leverage these core competencies to create enhanced water experiences with unique products that are easy to install, maintain, operate and provide a safe play environment. Learn more at arc4waterplay.com.
Katie Swanson, Landscape Structures Inc., http://www.playlsi.com, +1 (763) 972-5297, [email protected]
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