Wisconsin Attorney General Joins Lawsuit to Block Playground-Maker Merger

Pa. AG joins lawsuit against playground equipment makers

Pennsylvania joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging a proposed company acquisition in the playground equipment industry that the Federal Trade Commission said could create a monopoly, stymying competition and raising prices on purchases largely funded with public tax dollars.

Wisconsin attorney general joins lawsuit to block playground-maker merger

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Tuesday joined the Federal Trade Commission and a multi-state coalition in a lawsuit to block the merger of two of the country's biggest playground equipment makers.

Attorney General Raoul, FTC File Complaint To Block Merger Of Commercial Playground Equipment Companies Playpower, Burke

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today filed a lawsuit to block PowerPlay’s acquisition of BCI Burke (Burke), which are two of the largest makers of commercial outdoor playground equipment. Raoul and the coalition’s complaint alleges the potential merger will drive up prices and decrease innovation and quality for equipment bought by schools,…

Antitrust officials try to block playground equipment merger

Pennsylvania Seeks to Block Playground Equipment Merger

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has joined the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states in a lawsuit seeking to block PlayPower’s proposed acquisition of BCI Burke Company, arguing that …

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights Proposed Combo of Playground Manufacturers; Warns Merger Could Mean Fewer Playgrounds and Increased Costs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 21, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking a federal court to stop a playground manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The proposed merger would drive up prices and make it harder for towns and schools to afford to build playgrounds for children. “Playgrounds give our […]