On May 1st, 37 years ago, our story began \u2013 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 \u2013 but with imagination, storytelling, and nature.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
With reunification came a new chapter \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Our company\u2019s journey reads like a series \u2013 three seasons written with heart, hands, and hope:<\/p>\n
Season 1: Becoming a global market leader (1988\u20132001) Today, more than 240 dedicated people at SIK-Holz\u00ae<\/sup> create far more than just playgrounds. They create places of connection. Spaces for participation. Environments for the future.<\/p>\n Our Vision: People should be able to move and grow through play in public spaces. We are proud of our more than 30 international partners, proud of our region \u2013 and proud that our stage is far from empty.<\/p>\n Thank you to everyone who continues to write this story with us. The next chapter is about to begin.<\/strong><\/p>\n SIK-Holz\u00ae<\/sup> \u2013 the original. Since 1988. For generations. For stories. For community.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On May 1st, 37 years ago, our story began \u2013 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…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":30857,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nSeason 2: Becoming scalable and sustainable (2001\u20132021)
\nSeason 3: Becoming fully professional (since 2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOur Mission: Every day, through creative project solutions, we contribute to a livable and sustainable society.<\/p>\n