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Creating safe, secure and accessible cycle parking is an essential part of encouraging active travel within schools. With increasing focus on pupil wellbeing, sustainability and reducing congestion at peak times, providing high-quality cycle and scooter parking has never been more important. Falco fully supports schools across the UK with a complete range of cycle and scooter parking solutions, designed to suit a variety of environments, age groups and capacity requirements. From simple cycle stands to covered shelters and scooter parking systems, our products are built to be durable, secure and easy to use, helping schools promote cycling and scooting as safe, everyday travel options. We offer a complete, end-to-end service tailored specifically for educational settings. This includes free UK-wide site surveys to...
Falco was proud to see two of our team members once again take part in this year’s Pretty Muddy 5k charity event in Stoke-on-Trent in support of Cancer Research UK. Our long-standing Finance Manager, Netty Barlow – who has championed this cause for several years – was joined this time by Apprentice Ruby Owen, as the duo tackled the fun-yet-challenging 5k obstacle course through Central Forest Park in Hanley on Sunday 27th July. Together, the pair raised an incredible £1,100 for Cancer Research UK, helping to support vital research into cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. From crawling through muddy tunnels to scrambling over inflatable obstacles, Netty and Ruby completed the course with big smiles and an even bigger sense of achievement. Commenting on...
The Falco Group is proud to announce it has boosted its environmental credentials and become a group FSC® certified organisation, making use of sustainable hardwood throughout its entire product range. The accreditation comes at an important time for Falco, as the company continues to grow its business and invest in long term manufacturing and developing home grown quality within it’s European OEM production plant. This means that all Falco products utilising hardwood will now be manufactured from 100% sustainalbe hardwood as standard – this includes all our shelters and stores, seating and general street furniture. Jeremy Green, Managing Director at Falco UK added “This is fantastic news, for us and for our clients. Quality is becoming more and more of an issue as...
Cities around the world are increasingly embracing cycling as a key part of their transportation infrastructure, and this shift is bringing about significant environmental, economic, and social changes. As urban populations grow and cities become more congested, cycling is proving to be a sustainable, cost-effective, and inclusive mode of transportation. In this article, we’ll explore the many benefits of cycling and how it’s reshaping the way we live in cities. 1. Environmental Benefits of Cycling Cities are facing significant environmental challenges, from rising pollution levels to climate change. Cycling offers a simple, efficient, and eco-friendly solution to reduce the carbon footprint of urban areas. Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Cycling produces zero emissions, helping to lower the overall carbon footprint of cities. By...
Falco is proud to announce that it has been recognised as the runner-up at a local Apprenticeship Week Awards, an event hosted by Buxton and Leek College to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its apprenticeship scheme. Falco’s own apprentice, Ruby Owen, was nominated for the award by her tutor in recognition of the outstanding support Falco provided to the apprenticeship scheme and to the college. To honour this achievement, Falco’s Account Manager, Jeanette Barlow, who also mentors Ruby, was invited to a special celebration meal at Buxton College. This event provided an opportunity for employers of apprentices to connect, share experiences, and celebrate the positive impact of the Buxton and Leek College apprenticeship programme. Amongst three finalists, Falco was awarded the runner-up...
The UK Government, in collaboration with Active Travel England (ATE), has recently announced a significant new initiative designed to make walking and cycling more accessible across England. The £291m fund aims to improve infrastructure and provide better facilities for those who choose greener, healthier modes of transport. This funding will primarily be directed towards local councils, providing them with the resources needed to enhance cycling and walking facilities in communities nationwide. The purpose of the new funding is to assist local authorities to implement measures to create a safer environment for everybody, by reducing vehicular traffic and encouraging the use of cycling and walking as an alternative mode of transport. The longer term aim of the funding is to provide significant...
Falco, the leading provider of innovative cycle storage solutions, has taken a significant step forward in its delivery capabilities, with the introduction of a new Renault E-Tech Widebody electric lorry. This state-of-the-art vehicle represents a major upgrade to Falco's delivery fleet, ushering in a new era of eco-friendly and efficient transportation for their range of premium cycle shelters, cycle hangars, canopies and street furniture products. The Renault E-Tech Widebody boasts an impressive all-electric powertrain, allowing Falco to transport their complete range of cycle parking products to customers across the country with minimal environmental impact. The new Renault D 18-tonne Wide Body E-Tech comes with zero tailpipe emissions and significantly reduced noise levels. The vehicle has a range of up to 560km and can be fully charged...
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.
