PlayCore Acquires National Recreation Systems

National Recreation Systems recently was purchased by PlayCore, an industry leader in aluminum bleacher design, manufacturing and project management.
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NRS is leader in angle frame bleacher system manufacturing design and innovation. The company offers a comprehensive line, including smaller portable aluminum bleachers, as well as larger seating systems incorporating aisles, accessible seating, ramps and stairs.

Mark Burgess will continue to serve as senior vice president/general manager for Recreation Brands, and Pat Hagan will continue as director of the NRS business.

''We are excited about the addition of National Recreation Systems to the family of PlayCore brands and the opportunities to grow our bleacher and grandstand business with this acquisition,'' said Bob Farnsworth, president and CEO of Playcore. ''NRS provides a meaningful increase in product offering to support PlayCore's mission of building communities through play.''

Operations will continue from NRS 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Ind. and will be supported by the Recreation Brands management team, located in Chattanooga, Tenn.