Lancaster, PA, April, 2010 - ECORE International announces the extension of its PlayGuard safety surfacing warranty, the first and only of its kind in the industry. PlayGuard leads the modular playground surfacing industry with patented technology for unparalleled durability in heavy traffic areas. Specifically designed to meet 6, 8 and 10 foot fall ratings, PlayGuard’s recycled rubber tiles feature unsurpassed versatility and easy adhesive-free installation.
The modular tiles are created by laminating a colorful wear layer to a footed base tile. Each tile is manufactured from recycled rubber for total recycled content ranging from 85-90%. The tiles also feature 22 standard color patterns with custom design capabilities and are FloorScore certified for low VOC emissions when installed indoors.
PlayGuard is manufactured in the U.S.A. and has gained a reputation as the highest quality molded product on the market. As a testament to that quality, ECORE International has done extensive testing to raise its former 10 year warranty to a 15 year limited warranty. The warranty continues to cover abnormal surface wear due to ordinary abrasion and installation inconsistency (when installed according to the provided manufacturer instructions). However, the new time specifications ensure more complete quality assurance for customers, delivering peace of mind.
“We pride ourselves on quality products here at ECORE,” states Rich Campbell, EVP Sales & Marketing, ECORE International. “PlayGuard’s increased warranty solidifies our role as the industry leader in product durability and superior quality.”
PlayGuard’s new 15 year limited warranty includes impact attenuation (to ASTM F1292) and operates on a prorated schedule, providing adjusted coverage correlating to the product’s expected wear over time. For the initial six years, PlayGuard now offers 100% reimbursement of the purchase price according to the outlined terms as stated in the full warranty. Thereafter, the product is reimbursed according to adjusted percentages per year of application not exceeding 15 years.
For a more comprehensive version of PlayGuard’s new warranty see the PlayGuard Technical Manual available at:
http://www.playguardsurfacing.com
About ECORE InternationalECORE International, manufacturer of PlayGuard safety surfacing, has been at the forefront of recycling efforts since its inception in 1989. Twenty years ago, ECORE pioneered the recycled rubber flooring category. Today, as North America’s largest user of recycled scrap tire rubber, ECORE processes more than 80 million pounds of scrap tire rubber each year and helps to conserve more than one million barrels of oil in the process to convert pliable treads into durable product solutions for commercial, industrial, and architectural applications.
