http://www.falco.co.uk/news/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:39:03 GMT Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:39:03 GMT en-us http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falco-moves-to-larger-premises/ Managing Director Jeremy Green commented, “We have been working hard to grow our business and provide better customer service to our client base, and we are extremely pleased to be able to upgrade our facilities as a direct result of this. We hope that our move to Leekbrook will continue the good work put in by all the staff and help to improve the service we provide to our customers”. The new premises also boast state of the art offices with the latest communication facilities to enable a quick response to customer requests. Falco can provide a whole range of services to local authorities, architects, specifiers and construction companies to facilitate the design, supply and installation of street furniture and cycle parking systems. Falco have also produced their exciting new Street Furniture brochure, now 30% bigger with almost 300 pages of products. The brochure is divided up into five comprehensive chapters: • Urban Design • Street Furniture • Cycle Parking • Shelters, Canopies and Walkways • Play Equipment Packed with many new products and ideas for urban and park areas, the brochure is both inspirational, as well as an ideal tool for specifiers. The Falco brochure has the UK’s largest range of Cycle Parking systems - from simple Sheffield stands to complex compounds and stores – and our Technical Sales team have many years experience in providing cycling solutions. To order your copy of the brochure call Lucy Baker on (01538) 380080. Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falco-moves-to-larger-premises/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falcocatch-rubbish-collector/ now available as part of our standard product range. As a great alternative to standard litter bins, the FalcoCatch is perfect to place in locations where rubbish is a problem or where people are on the move such as; the verges at the side of a road, by cycle paths or as part of an integrated cycle network. The FalcoCatch is manufactured from robust steel, constructed in a Y-shape with a separate support located behind it. Both supports are provided with concrete feet (also available without if required). The FalcoCatch shown in the picture is powder coated in RAL 1018 and comes complete with a black net manufactured from strong polypropylene. Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falcocatch-rubbish-collector/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falcocompanion-seat-for-elderly/ a revolutionary new seat - the FalcoCompanion. Specially designed to offer comfort and convenience, the FalcoCompanion gives both able bodied and disabled users an optimised seating position, and an improved experience for using public parks and urban areas. With a sit height optimised for people with mobility issues, the FalcoCompanion has a number of ‘support’ features which greatly enhance the appeal of this seat for older citizens. An increased sit height with an integrated ‘gas strut’ provides additional sprung support when sitting down or rising from the seat. Additionally the seat has wide arm rests helps with standing up and generally providing extra support. Also the addition of a wide foot support on the lower part of the seat provides a comfortable rung for resting feet on, helping those with circulation issues. The FalcoCompanion is also a very versatile seating system. Its modular design means that it can be used as an individual seat or coupled with other modules to create a group or series of seating areas or meeting places. Another great feature of the seat is that it has a space for parking a pushchair or wheelchair enabling less able bodied people to feel integrated and involved with their friends and surroundings. Key Features and Benefits •Comfortably sitting down by increased sit height with gas pressure spring •Comfortably standing up as a result of the increased sit position •Wide armrests make sure that there is extra support by standing up •Leg rest provides great relief for those with circulation issues •Has an aperture for use with wheelchairs for disabled users Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falcocompanion-seat-for-elderly/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falcolok-bin-store-cycle-store/ The FalcoLok range of products are bolt down making them simple and quick to install. They are also available in a range of claddings – hardwood slats, corrugated aluzinc sheets, pierced steel sheet or wire mesh. All steelwork on the FalcoLok series is hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 and can be additionally powder coated in any of the 192 RAL colours if required. The roof sheets on the FalcoLok series are aluzinc, creating a robust and long lasting store. Used by many local authorities as well as on private sites, the FalcoLok range is a unique storage solution offering great aesthetic qualities where a utilitarian store is required to not just house equipment but also to look good and blend in with the overall design scheme. All doors are supplied with a Euro profile cylinder lock for added security and can be arranged in either a single or a double arrangement. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falcolok-bin-store-cycle-store/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/vasart-topazio-planter-range/ Falco has worked with the Italian supplier Vasart for many years and the Topazio range of aggregate planters continue to be a popular and cost effective product range. The range comes in 10 different sizes from 32 litres up to 690 litres and in 5 different colours. As well as the classic styling, the planters have other simple features as part of their design including; water resistant inside walls and integral eye bolts for ease of transporting. In addition the Smeralda and Quarzo ranges add circular and bas-relief styles to the rectangular Topazio products. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/vasart-topazio-planter-range/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/cycling-scotland-conference-2009/ Once again, Falco will be sponsoring the annual Cycling Scotland Conference, with Keynote speakers Ian Aitken, Chief Executive, Cycling Scotland and Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Community Safety, The Scottish Government. Held this year in Aberdeen, the event looks at three major opportunities to grow the number of people cycling in Scotland. • The Cycling Action Plan for Scotland • Smarter Choices, Smarter Places • Cycling and Schools Check out the website for further information: www.cyclingscotlandconference.org The Cycling Action Plan for Scotland This year the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland will be launched. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from the authors of the document and discuss its implications. Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Smarter Choices, Smarter Places has seen significant investment from across Government Departments in sustainable transport. What early lessons have we learned from this and similar projects and how will this inform how we work in the future? Cycling and Schools There has been significant investment from Government on cycling in the school setting over recent years. What have the successes and failures been and how will we achieve success in increasing cycling’s modal share in this setting? Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/cycling-scotland-conference-2009/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/leeds-cyclepoint-opened-by-minister-of-transport/ On 27th September, the first ‘CyclePoint’ was opened in the UK by the Transport Minister Norman Baker MP at Northern Rail’s Leeds City Station. Northern Rail is joint owned by Serco and Abellio, and it is the influence of its Dutch parent that brings the concept of ‘Fietspunt’ or ‘CyclePoint’ to the UK – an idea already well established on the railway system in the Netherlands. The CyclePoint at Leeds station is based on a hugely successful Dutch concept brought to the UK by Abellio and developed in partnership with Northern Rail, Department for Transport, Metro and Network Rail. Under the previous Government, Lord Adonis, via Cycling England, instigated a number of schemes for encouraging cycle parking at railway stations. In 2009, Northern Rail was awarded £1 million from Cycling England to be exclusively used for developing the cycling facilities at stations serving the Leeds city region. The synergy of the two travel modes was already understood by Northern Rail which immediately embraced the opportunity and implemented two significant projects:  The idea of cycling hubs as a one stop shop providing cycle hire, repair and accessories at major railway stations is an important part of an integrated transport plan, but the key element is providing mass cycle parking right next to the station. FalcoLevel two-tier cycle racks The facility utilises the FalcoLevel two-tier, high-density cycle rack enabling parking for 300 bicycles in the CyclePoint. Designed in a traditional railway ‘roundhouse’ fashion, the Falco design team worked closely with Northern Rail’s project managers and architects, exchanging CAD design layouts, to maximise the available useful area. By optimising the number of cycle parking spaces, Northern Rail was able to provide an almost fourfold expansion over and above the previous 88 spaces available. Phillip Marsden, director of Vextrix Management said “The design team at Falco were proactive in their approach in helping us maximise the number of cycle parking spaces for the facility at concept stage. The layout, restricted space and heights provided a challenge to the project team and the assistance provided by Falco at planning stage helped us to develop a feasible outline solution which, with the assistance of the on-site and management teams, was tailored to provide a successful end product.” Only two per cent of UK train passengers travel to the station by bike. This is in contrast to Holland where cycling accounts for over a third of all trips to and from the station. CyclePoint is expected to become an important link in the end-to-end journey for passengers using Leeds station.  2. Leeds City Region cycle parks The second and perhaps much bolder move by Northern Rail was to ensure that every station on the Leeds city region network, large or small, had a secure cycle parking facility. Northern Rail wanted a quality product, which was both robust and had a distinctive and attractive design – something which reflected the company’s own standards. As well as benchmark Falco Sheffield cycle hoops, the team at Northern Rail chose the design-led FalcoSail canopy and the robust FalcoSafe cycle locker as the flagship products with which to present a standard corporate style to the travelling public. The stylish FalcoSail shelter is a robust canopy, tried and tested in stations such as Beaconsfield in Bucks and Pennistone in Yorkshire; it is ideal for both remote unmanned locations and heavily used urban stations. With good visibility and accessibility, the shelter provides confidence to the travelling cyclist plus the cost per cycle space is extremely low. Similarly the FalcoSafe cycle locker, already well established at Milton Keynes rail interchange, provides high quality individual cycle parking and the opportunity of revenue generation for the train operating company. Along with the Falco Sheffield stand, all the products are 100 per cent recyclable; with steelwork hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1462 and thus will provide minimal cost of ownership – indefinitely. Additionally the products can be powder coated in any of the 192 RAL colours, to link in with the operating company’s corporate style. The NR programme runs until June 2011 with over 100 stations benefiting from new cycle stands, shelters, CCTV and lighting to improve the security of the facilities. Falco cycle parking solutions In all cases, Falco’s design team works in conjunction with designers and specifiers to optimise the products and provision of a scheme. Having already supplied a wide number of railway schemes across the UK, Falco is well placed to help planners, consultants and station operators undertake feasibility studies, provide advice on key issues and ultimately deliver the full implementation of cycle parking facilities. From simple cycle stands through to secure compounds, Falco has a full range of solutions for every requirement including advanced cycle counters and other peripherals. Current research suggests that 41 per cent of all trips are less than two miles – a distance that is easily cycled in less than 15 minutes and also nearly a quarter of all car trips are even shorter than this. By providing a network of cycle shelters, Northern Rail has made a significant step towards the reduction in our carbon footprint. For more information about the advanced cycle counter or our endless range of cycle parking solutions, please call our sales team on (01538) 380080. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/leeds-cyclepoint-opened-by-minister-of-transport/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falcolinea-series-of-street-furniture/ The FalcoLinea series of street furniture products is perfectly suited to be located as part of shopping centres, park areas or near institutions and other corporate buildings. As well as fitting very well in any public space it also suits an indoor space. The FalcoLinea is an opportunity to relax in style and comfort and enjoy the surroundings. Benches This FalcoLinea bench has an innovative modern design, coupled with robust urban looks. It is available both with and without backrests. Click here for the FalcoLinea Sofa . Aesthetics Constructed from FSC certified wooden slats with steel plate frame and supports, its aesthetics make it appealing to any urban environment. All steel plate is hot dipped galvanised, and can be polyester powder coated in a choice of up to 190 standard RAL colours. The benches’ base plates makes for ease of surface or below ground fixing. Click here for the FalcoLinea chair Click here for the FalcoLinea litter bin Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/falcolinea-series-of-street-furniture/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/riba-nbs-plus-specification-for-falco-products/ Falco street furniture, cycle parking systems and shelters and canopies are now available in the RIBA NBS Plus specification clauses, the industry standard specification tool used by architects, engineers, surveyors and other construction industry professionals. With a single click you can simply drag and drop Falco’s high quality street furniture products into a specification which links directly to the industry standard National Building Specification. Just click here to view the full product range.  Also our specification pages are available to download on each product page throughout this website and as always with Falco, if you have any questions about our range of cycle parking systems or shelters and canopies, don’t hesitate to contact us, please call (01538) 380080 or e-mail sales@falco.co.uk. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/riba-nbs-plus-specification-for-falco-products/ http://www.falco.co.uk/news/breeam-standards-for-falco-cycle-parking-systems/ Many buildings aim to be BREEAM approved by meeting certain design criteria achieving credits toward an overall rating. In the case of Tra 3 Cyclist Facilities, Falco cycle parking products enable specifiers, designers and developers meet the necessary standards for BREEAM approval/certification. Requirements Falco cycle parking systems cover the whole spectrum of BREEAM requirements in the area of ‘Compliant cycle storage space’. Falco cycle shelters are available in a wide number of styles and sizes to meet all cycle parking requirements and there is a wide range of Sheffield stands and other cycle parking stands for cycle security. Falco Cycle Parking Systems Falco cycle parking systems offer a wide range of shelters, canopies and secure stores in a range of styles, finishes and budgets. All Falco products are robust and stylish to give years of service and high resistance to vandalism. The wide range of shelters, also complement the comprehensive street furniture ranges available, with matching co-ordinated products for many ranges including; seats, benches, litter bins, ash bins, tree grilles and planters. Many of the products have useful design features such as integral drainage systems, plus there is a wide range of finishes and materials including: hardwood, wire mesh, pierced steel plate, glass and corrugated aluzinc sheets. All steel components are hot-dip galvanised to BS 1461 providing high corrosion resistance - also an ideal substrate for polyester powder coating - available in a choice of 192 RAL colours. We also provide FOC site surveys, CAD layouts and schematics, plus product technical data sheets are available in PDF format to make specifying easier. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.falco.co.uk/news/breeam-standards-for-falco-cycle-parking-systems/