The UK play industries will be showcasing the latest innovations in play equipment and safety surfacing at PlayFair 2014.

PlayFair is the UK's largest annual trade event for all those involved in the procurement and maintenance of children's play equipment and safety surfacing. It showcases new developments in play area design, equipment and safety surfacing, and takes place at Royal Windsor Racecourse from 2-4 September 2014.

PlayFair is owned by the Association of Play Industries (API) www.api-play.org, the voice of the UK play industry. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the API represents manufacturers, installers, designers and distributors of outdoor and indoor play equipment and safety surfacing. It campaigns at the highest levels for policy recognition of the value of play. Its members are committed to the vital role of play in tackling the nation’s catastrophic physical inactivity epidemic.

API Chairman Michael Hoenigmann says: “PlayFair is the highlight of the play year.

It provides a fantastic opportunity for play buyers to see the latest play equipment close-up and get advice from leading play industry experts. “Every API member company believes in the contribution that high-quality play equipment has to make in getting children active as early in their lives as possible.”

To provide peace of mind and reassurance of the highest quality, standards and service, the API will be urging play buyers to insist on API membership when specifying play projects and procurement tenders. API member companies:

• Abide by a Professional Code of Conduct;

• Are rigorously monitored for financial performance;

• Are reputable, trustworthy and financially stable and will deliver true value over many years;

• Provide generous, credible promises on guarantees, warranties, repairs, maintenance and delivery of spare or replacement parts;

• Provide third party test certificates, customer references and costs for independent post installation inspection on completion;

• Encourage feedback on performance and service;

• The API offers a free technical dispute mediation service for its members

 Now in its seventh year, PlayFair will take place alongside SALTEX (Sports, Amenities and Landscaping Trades Exhibition) to offer a one-stop-shop for buyers and specifiers of outdoor facilities. 8,500 visitors attended SALTEX last year with over 25 per cent looking to buy playground equipment and services.

API member companies confirmed for PlayFair 2014 are: eibe Play Ltd; Fenland Leisure Products Ltd (t/a Online Playgrounds); Huck Nets UK Ltd; Kompan Ltd; Proludic Ltd; PHS Group (t/a Matta Products (UK) Ltd; The Register of Play Inspectors International Ltd; South West Play; The Children’s Playground Co. Ltd; The Play Inspection Company; and Wicksteed Leisure Ltd (t/a Wicksteed Playgrounds), with more to follow.