37 years of SIK-Holzgestaltungs GmbH – more than playgrounds: spaces for stories, for community, for generations

On May 1st, 37 years ago, our story began – in a small workshop in Langenlipsdorf, Brandenburg, right in the heart of what was then East Germany. Two people, Klaus-Peter and Claudia Gust, had a bold vision: to reshape the world of playgrounds using naturally grown robinia wood and creative ideas. Not with uniformity, not with steel and concrete – but with imagination, storytelling, and nature.

What no one foresaw at the time: they created much more than play equipment. They created stages where adventures could begin. Spaces for dreams. Places where the big stories of little explorers could unfold.

With reunification came a new chapter – a time of upheaval, uncertainty, and fresh beginnings. While jobs vanished in many places, SIK-Holz became a seedbed for courage and the future. Where insecurity spread, new opportunities emerged. From doubt grew pride.

Our company’s journey reads like a series – three seasons written with heart, hands, and hope:

Season 1: Becoming a global market leader (1988–2001)
Season 2: Becoming scalable and sustainable (2001–2021)
Season 3: Becoming fully professional (since 2021)

Today, more than 240 dedicated people at SIK-Holz^® create far more than just playgrounds. They create places of connection. Spaces for participation. Environments for the future.

Our Vision: People should be able to move and grow through play in public spaces.
Our Mission: Every day, through creative project solutions, we contribute to a livable and sustainable society.

We are proud of our more than 30 international partners, proud of our region – and proud that our stage is far from empty.

Thank you to everyone who continues to write this story with us. The next chapter is about to begin.

SIK-Holz^® – the original. Since 1988. For generations. For stories. For community.