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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

PlayPower Expands Monett, Missouri, Facility

12/18/2020
PlayPower, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of outdoor recreational products, plans to expand their facility in Monett, Missouri. This expansion represents an investment of more than $2 million and is expected to create 82 new jobs in the area.

Monett is the manufacturing home for many of PlayPower’s premier brands including Miracle Recreation, Little Tikes Commercial, and EZ Dock. This investment will enable the company to expand manufacturing capabilities in Monett for its Wabash Valley site amenities products.

“Missouri has been an outstanding partner for PlayPower. We are grateful to Governor Parson for his strong collaboration with Missouri’s businesses to encourage investment and the development of the state’s workforce,” Bryan Yeazel, PlayPower’s CEO said.

“PlayPower’s expansion in Monett is exciting news for Missouri,” Governor Mike Parson said. “This is a great opportunity for our citizens and economy, and we look forward to PlayPower’s continued success.”

PlayPower, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of outdoor recreational products and the world’s largest, fully integrated manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, surfacing solutions, floating dock systems and lifts for boats and personal watercraft, shade solutions and site furnishings.

“Congratulations to PlayPower, and we thank them for investing in Missouri,” Missouri Department of Economic Development Director Rob Dixon said. “Businesses continue to choose Missouri because we focus on workforce development, infrastructure, and maintaining our pro-growth business climate.”

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