Federal APD unveils new parking control system portfolio
Flexible, turn-key solutions establish new standards for business value and customer service
"Parking operators face many challenges and are increasingly savvy about identifying and seizing business opportunities," said Joe Wilson, Vice President and General Manager of Federal Signal's Industrial and Commercial Systems. "We've responded with innovative and comprehensive tools that offer flexibility to enhance revenue growth, operational efficiency and customer service to help operators meet their objectives."
Backed by the industry's most extensive and responsive distributor partner network, Federal APD's parking control systems are engineered to sustain the highest levels of profitability and customer service. The platform includes a wide range of solutions, including broad product coverage, intelligent video, interoperable communications, more accessible employee training, customer loyalty and payment processing programs, and responsive factory and distributor support.
"Our national network is committed to supporting the unique needs of every operator, from sales, installation and employee training, to troubleshooting and maintenance, to helping operators expand their systems when the time is right," said Wilson.
Components of the new Federal APD parking control portfolio include:
- Access and Revenue Control Systems: the baseline tool for running a modern parking operation, Federal APD's flexible systems are the industry standard for function, simplified configuration, and expandability.
- Training: a customized training curriculum that is not only effective, but also readily accessible either online, on-site or in a classroom at Federal APD's factory.
- Intelligent Video: the deployment of intelligent video systems that go beyond license plate recognition—these "smart" video systems determine which events call for immediate action, then communicate that need to employees and/or management in real-time.
- Business Continuity: an interoperable SmartMsg communications platform that offers an efficient, economical, facility wide strategy that enables communication to anyone, anywhere, and on any device—from phones and radios to PCs, PDAs and more.
- Lifetime Turnkey Services: deliver operational value over the entire life of a system with professional installation, preventative maintenance, and expert technical assistance from the factory as well as the industry's best-trained, most knowledgeable distributor force.
- Transaction Services: a loyalty rewards program that increases revenue potential by building better relationships with customers… and credit card processing services to improve operational efficiency while also supporting opportunities for cost savings.
- Hospitality/Entertainment Facilities: the latest technology to cover virtually every aspect of valet parking operations—in addition to improvements in overall customer service, these systems can also help reduce claims, trim labor costs, and even reduce the incidence of missing keys.
"We're really excited about all these solutions from Federal," said Dan Floyd, president of Signature Controls Systems LLC, one of Federal APD's largest distributors. "Our customers are constantly looking for better ways to run their businesses, and these tools are going to help them do that."
About Federal APD, Inc.
Federal APD, Inc., the foremost North American manufacturer of parking control products, is leading the industry with automated solutions for parking facilities of all sizes; from surface lots and parking garages, to city-wide ground transportation networks. As a systems integrator, Federal APD focuses on supplying complete turnkey solutions that work together to deliver a true systems approach to parking. These reliable products have been field-tested throughout the world. The company develops and manufactures a wide range of products, including: ticket dispensers, barrier gates, count control systems, vehicle recognition systems, card access readers, manual and automated fee computers to collect parking revenues, and central management system software to program, track and report on all the activities in a parking facility.
About Federal Signal
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The Company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
http://www.federalsignal.com