2000 to present

It was the best of times and the worst of times. The Burke team rolled up their sleeves and attacked the problems head-on. Working together with veteran manufacturing employees close to the work itself, they began to bring a new level of efficiency to the factory including redesigning the workflow, streamlining manufacturing processes, automating inventory and systemizing the shipping procedures. The office was also updated with technology to make systems more efficient. By 2001, Burke had regained its footing and today has the fastest turnaround in the industry, as well as, the highest percentage of shipments complete, correct and on-time -- all in the upper 97-99 percentiles!

After 1999, the new Burke also began to move forward at record speed with product innovations. In 2000, the Burke Millennium Monster Slide was introduced as the first triple chute-slide ever. In the years following Burke also introduced its signature Adventure Climb, Wheel Deal, Rocky Mountain Adventure Climber and Mega Satellite.

Burke's release of exclusive product lines over recent years such as Little Buddies®, Circuit Play®, Circuit Play Beginnings®, NaturePlay®, GeoSculpt®, StarNet™ continues to provide our customers with an enormous selection of affordable, quality products for every age and need.

In addition to serving customers and providing innovative products, Burke has always strived to provide the safest play environment possible for children. No other manufacturer takes child safety so seriously. In 2003, BCI Burke formed a partnership with the National Program for Playground Safety(NPPS), a non-profit organization funded by the Center for Disease Control. As part of this partnership, Burke provides the NPPS Safety Supervision Kit free-of-charge to every customer who orders a modular play system. Other playground safety tools provided include a customized playground maintenance kit and manual, a safety surfacing kit and economical age-appropriate signage.

In February 2004, BCI Burke received its ISO 9001:2000 certification. ISO 9001:2000 is an international set of quality standards that provide companies a structure to ensure that all operational processes are effective and done consistently. The ISO Standard is recognized throughout the world. Certification puts the stamp on Burke's quality manufacturing and service standards that have always been in place since its inception in 1920 by founder John E. Burke. The standards contain stringent criteria that apply to every facet of Burke's business including sales, customer service, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and shipping.

In addition to its commitment to child safety and becoming ISO 9001:2000 Certified, Burke is a founding member of the International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA). All Burke products go through the IPEMA independent 3rd party testing and certification process. Burke President Tim Ahern sits on the IPEMA Board of Directors and Engineering Manager Scott Liebelt serves on the IPEMA Certification Committee. Both Tim and Scott attend ASTM and IPEMA meetings to participate in writing, revising and interpreting the IPEMA procedures and ASTM-1487 standard, which is the consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use.

BCI Burke continues to forge ahead in providing exceptional quality playground options for their customers. With their standards of excellence in place and in practice, the sky is the limit on what they can provide in quality and selection.