Case Studies

Cycle Shelter
22-07-2021
Falco Takes Off at Manchester Airport

Falco has just completed the design, manufacture, supply and installation of three bays of multi-function FalcoZan-180 cycle shelters complete with two-tier cycle racks for Manchester Airport! Providing passengers and visitors to the airport with high levels of cycle security, each bay accommodates up to 18 bikes, providing a total 54 cycle parking spaces, all conveniently located outside Manchester Airport Railway Station, adjacent to the Radisson Blu Hotel. Each 4m bay of FalcoZan-180 features a sustainable green sedum roof and eco-friendly solar LED lighting, providing complete night time illumination without the capital and on-going costs of providing a mains power source. The green sedum roof, an increasingly popular feature for Falco shelters, supports the airport’s sustainable development plan by providing the many advantages associated with green roof systems as well as insulation for both heat and noise. A sedum roof both reduces water discharge as well as compensating for CO2 emissions. A further benefit of green roof systems is that they traditionally last longer than a usual roof covering and offer a natural view for visitors to the nearby hotel. The UK’s leading FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle rack is used within each FalcoZan, providing twice the amount of cycle spaces compared to any other traditional cycle stand or rack. Each shelter is powder coated in a Signal Blue RAL colour with the distinctive TransPennine Express ‘Bike Shed’ cycle branding and graphics highlighting the new facility available for passenger and visitor use. In addition to Manchester Airport shown here, Falco has also supplied many other airports across the UK including; Heathrow, Birmingham, Liverpool John Lennon, Norwich, Bristol, East Midlands, Barra and Oban airports. FalcoZan-180 Cycle Shelter The FalcoZan-180 cycle shelter is the single sided version of the product range and meets EN1090 CPR which is UK law for cycle shelters. A base module is 3,980mm wide x 2,495mm deep, with a free head height of 2,100mm. The base module can be added to - to create a cycle shelter as wide as required, by using standard ‘add-on’ units. The steelwork and roof are hot dip galvanised to BS EN 1461 as standard with an option to polyester powder coat on top of this substrate if required. The popular cycle shelter design has been used across the country with recent installations at Loughborough and Reading Universities. For more information about the scheme shown here at Manchester Airport, or how Falco can assist your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

cycle hub
22-07-2021
NHS Grampian Hospitals Receive Trio of Cycle Hubs

These are the latest Falco cycle hubs and cycle parking infrastructure installed this month for five sites across the NHS Grampian Health Board of regional hospitals in Aberdeen. Adopting the traditional FalcoHub design, the new 8m x 3m trio of cycle hubs are coupled with the Falco Toaster cycle rack, providing up to twenty simple and practical cycle parking spaces for staff, patient and visitor use. Each cycle hub is clad in an eye-catching and powder coated, pierced steel in RAL 6017 Turquoise Green and fitted with a mechanical code lock at each entrance providing secure access to all three hubs. In addition to the trio of cycle hubs, Falco also supplied a popular 4m powder coated FalcoQuarter cycle shelter with Toaster cycle rack providing up to ten cycle parking spaces and a FalcoVert-Pro semi-vertical cycle rack for up to six bikes. In addition to the NHS Grampian hospitals shown here, Falco has also recently supplied cycle parking infrastructure for NHS Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline, Newham University NHS Hospital, Royal Berkshire NHS Hospital in Reading, Salford Royal NHS Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Heatherwood NHS Hospital in Ascot. The FalcoHubs as shown here at NHS Grampian, are contemporary cycle stores manufactured from a combination of a galvanised steel frame and powder coated pierced steel, designed to be sympathetic to the surrounding area. The FalcoHub was developed by Falco’s in house design team to ensure it met the client’s specification including structural calculations so that the whole design meets the UK/European CPR regulations EN1090 and is CE marked as per UK law. Falco has supplied the following cycle parking infrastructure at each hospital: Hospital Facility Aberdeen Royal Infirmary 8m x 3m powder coated FalcoHub with Toast cycle racks to accommodate 20 bikes. Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen, Ashgrove House and East End Two lots of 8m x 3m powder coated FalcoHub with Toast cycle racks to accommodate 20 bikes. Glen O' Dee Hospital 4m powder coated FalcoQuarter cycle shelter with five stand Toast rack to accommodate ten bikes. Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen FalcoVert-Pro cycle rack to accommodate six bikes. For more information about the scheme here at NHS Grampian or how Falco can assist your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Cycle Compound
22-07-2021
Leiden University in the Netherlands Receives Bespoke Cycle Compound

This is the striking new bespoke cycle compound designed, manufactured, supplied and installed by Falco for Leiden University in the Netherlands! Adopting the popular FalcoRail design, two runs of 14m single-sided cycle canopy were positioned face to face with a central walkway cover, creating a lockable, yet airy and spacious cycle compound. Surrounding the cycle compound, an ingenious and distinctive fencing structure was erected, with two sides consisting of powder coated steel mesh and two sides of reinforced safety glass, all mounted onto a powder coated steel frame. All steelwork was powder coated in an anthracite grey RAL colour to enhance durability. Inside the cycle compound, a series of 132 spaces of the FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle rack were installed, providing students with twice as many cycle spaces within the space envelope available, in comparison to using traditional cycle stands or racks. Pictured here in the middle of a July heatwave, is the impressive new cycle compound located outside the Van Steenis Building to the North West of the campus. Leiden University is Holland’s oldest university and consistently ranks amongst the top 100 public research universities in the world by prominent international ranking tables. In addition to Leiden University shown here, Falco has also installed the popular FalcoRail and FalcoLevel two-tier cycle parking system to many other universities across the UK including the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Brighton and Leeds Beckett University. Two key products of the scheme are the tried and tested FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle parking system and the EN 1090 accredited FalcoRail cycle canopy, which have both been used for universities and education establishments throughout Europe. When combined together, the Falco facilities create the ultimate cycle park - providing cyclists with high levels of cycle security in a spacious contemporary canopy design. For more information about the scheme shown here at Leiden University or how Falco can assist your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

cycle lockers
22-07-2021
Leigh-on-Sea Station Adds Falco Cycle Lockers to Existing Fleet of Cycle Parking

These are the latest FalcoSafe cycle lockers Falco manufactured, supplied and installed for Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station in Essex last month. Providing commuters with up to fifteen secure cycle parking spaces, all in a purpose-built individual cycle locker, the new facility provides complete peace of mind for cyclists, offering personal cycle security. Each FalcoSafe cycle locker door has been powder coated in an eye-catching Night Blue RAL colour as per the clients specification. Falco removed and disposed of the existing cycle parking facilities and installed the new cycle locker array in the short term car park at the North of the station. The compact design of the FalcoSafe enables it to provide mass cycle parking by connecting each unit side by side to create a run as long as required and when placed back to back, providing twice as many cycle spaces. The new cycle parking facility is now open to local users of the station and was welcomed by cyclists who are able to use their own padlock to secure their own bike. Complimenting the new cycle lockers shown here, back in 2010 (and still standing strong!) Falco previously supplied Leigh-on-Sea station with 112 FalcoLevel two-tier cycle racks coupled with a 22m FalcoSpan cycle canopy, providing commuters with mass sheltered cycle parking. Furthermore, Falco has previously supplied the FalcoSafe cycle locker to hundreds of travel hubs across the UK including neighbouring Chalkwell station, Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Dyce Station in Aberdeen and stations throughout the Transport for Greater Manchester Metrolink tram network. Leigh-on-Sea railway station is on the C2C London, Tilbury and Southend line, serving the town of Leigh-on-Sea with three platforms and is situated between Benfleet to the west and Chalkwell stations to the east. FalcoSafe Cycle Locker The FalcoSafe is a sleek and easy to use cycle locker offering cyclists with personal cycle security. There are two versions available, one designed for cycles and one designed for mopeds. The bicycle or moped is protected within the cycle locker from the destructive effects of vandals and weather. For more information about the FalcoSafe cycle locker or how Falco can assist your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Cycle Shelter
22-07-2021
Kirkella St. Andrews Community Primary School Encourage Cycling Uptake with New Falco Cycle Shelters

With the aim of encouraging cycling uptake to and from school, Kirk Ella St Andrews Community Primary School in Kirk Ella, commisioned a 10m cycle shelter run to provide students with up to 24 secure cycle parking spaces. Falco dismantled and disposed of the previous, tired, cycle shelter facility and installed two five metre FalcoQuarter cycle shelters coupled with twelve surface fix Sheffield Stands. The steelwork of the cycle shelter was powder coated in RAL 9005 Jet Black to enhance durability. The popular FalcoQuarter cycle shelter was chosen for its open and spacious design as well as its capability to provide mass cycle parking where cost is the main constrain. The image attached shows the two new cycle shelter additions, installed to the east of the school grounds, next to the playing fields, with a space-saving single central support post combining both cycle shelters together.   It’s been a busy year here at Falco and the scheme shown here for Kirk Ella St Andrews Primary School is only one of many cycle parking and shelter installations for schools and universities installed by Falco during the lockdown periods. Some other recent installations include a roll-out to sixteen primary schools for Hackney Council last month, bespoke shelters for Ada Lovelace High School in Ealing, cycle shelters for the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and shelters for Leeds Trinity & All Saints University College. FalcoQuarter Cycle Shelter The FalcoQuarter cycle shelter offers great flexibility and quality but for minimum cost. It is one of Falco’s best selling cycle shelter designs with thousands of installations across the UK. The FalcoQuarter is available in a wide range of options with bays in 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m variants enabling any size of shelter to be created. Like all Falco structures, the FalcoQuarter cycle shelter not only meets the UK EN1090 Construction Products Regulations but also comes hot dip galvanised to EN1461 as standard. All products can then be powder coated in any of the 192 RAL colours in our own production facility! For more information about the scheme shown here for Kirk Ella St Andrews or how Falco can assist your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Hackney Primary Schools Falco Cycle Parking
29-06-2021
Hackney Primary Schools Receive New Cycle Parking & Scooter Infrastructure

This month, sixteen Primary Schools across Hackney have taken delivery of Falco cycle parking and scooter infrastructure on behalf of the London Borough of Hackney Council. Two key products of the roll-out include the traditional FalcoQuarter cycle shelter combined with the Toaster cycle rack to offer pupils simple and effective cycle parking. Each cycle shelter has been powder coated in an eye-catching vibrant colour and also features a bespoke rack for the secure storage of scooters.   It’s been a busy year here at Falco and the scheme shown here for Hackney Council is only one of many cycle parking and shelter installations for schools and universities installed by Falco during the lockdown periods. Other recent installations including Ada Lovelace High School in Ealing, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Leeds Trinity & All Saints University College, University of St Andrews, Chelmsford College and other schools including Queens Manor Primary School in Fulham, Coppermill, and a number of schools in LB Waltham Forest. The Hackney primary schools which received the new cycle infrastructure across the borough include; Mandeville, Daubney, St Mary’s, Grazebrook, Berger, Cardinal Pole, Holy Trinity, Randal Cremer, Betty Layward and Our Lady and St Jospeh Primary schools. FalcoQuarter Cycle Shelter The FalcoQuarter cycle shelter offers great flexibility and quality but for minimum cost. It is one of Falco’s best selling cycle shelter designs with thousands of installations across the UK. The FalcoQuarter is available in a wide range of options with bays in 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m variants enabling any size of shelter to be created. Like all Falco structures, the FalcoQuarter cycle shelter not only meets the UK EN1090 Construction Products Regulations but also comes hot dip galvanised to EN1461 as standard. All products can then be powder coated in any of the 192 RAL colours in our own production facility! For more information about the flagship cycle shelter design please click here. For more information about the scheme show here at Hackney Primary Schools or how Falco can assist your cycle parking shcme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

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Falco has been a family company with its own production site for over 70 years. Sustainability was in our DNA from the very beginning and this is reflected within our complete range of modular cycle parking and shelter products, all designed with full circularity in mind.

All products ranges are contemporary and durable, typical of a Falco product. Falco has been at the forefront of the cycle parking and street furniture market and has built up a renowned reputation for manufacturing products that exceed in both design and durability.

Falco’s operations have supported the Circular Economy for many years, simply manufacturing products with environmentally friendly products, that can last for decades and at the end of the product life can be 100% recycled and manufactured back into a brand new product.

 

 
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