Parkeon is a key global player in the urban mobility sector
Thanks to its unique integrated offer in terms of parking and transport management solutions, Parkeon is located in 40 countries. Parkeon’s strongly innovative approach has proved successful over its 35 years of experience. Parkeon’s systems and products ease congested streets and facilitate mobility in more than 3000 cities.
A leader in payment and ticketing solutions for parking and mass transit, Parkeon employs over 1100 people worldwide and generated revenues of €176 million in 2008. Based in Europe (Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and France - where the Company is headquartered), and the United States. Parkeon works with international partners to develop other markets.
From June 2007, Barclays Private Equity (France) became the major shareholder in Parkeon. The company developed a more modern and participatory management style and, since December 2007, 30% of Parkeon employees are now shareholders along with the key managers.
Parkeon was formed in November 2003 after the spin-off of the parking & ticketing division of Schlumberger. The Company has played a significant role in the development of Pay & Display technology since its beginning.
Integrated parking management services
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Parkeon deals with complex urban parking issues including business convergence, new payment schemes and the specifi c needs of citizens, local government and operators.
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Parkeon pays special attention to developing parking services accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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As a worldwide leader in on-street parking, Parkeon provides its customers with the very best equipment for successful parking management.
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Parkeon’s equipment is user-friendly, compact and modern. Its Strada® offer has been designed to facilitate not only transactions made by users but also maintenance procedures. Pioneering technical innovations, Parkeons’ city centre solutions are increasingly orientated towards control and management systems, such as its Parkfolio® offering.
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Varioflex® is Parkeon’s modular global off-street parking solution for cities, shopping centres and airports. Unique in its design and function, Varioflex® combines: personalised and reliable technical solutions, management modules, a wide range of methods of payment and innovative, open and scalable solutions.
A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH
Parkeon has been committed for many years to providing cities and operators with solutions that take into account concerns about sustainable development, especially in regard to parking.
This commitment is based upon three main objectives: protecting the environment, improving the living conditions of residents and developing a prosperous economy.
More than 90% of Parkeon’s equipment is recyclable. Stelio® and Strada® ranges are fully solar powered using photovoltaic panels.
Multi-modal transport ticketing solutions
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Parkeon covers the full spectrum of automated transport ticketing applications: ticketing sales infrastructure, back-office and specific inspection/validation solutions.
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This approach responds to local government's, as well as transport operator's needs.
Payment solutions for a cashless society
- Parkeon develops real-time payment solutions adapted to all sales channels – on/off-line applications, debit/credit card, private prepaid, e-purse schemes and contact/contactless card technology.
- Parkeon offers both integrated solutions with a server-based infrastructure and stand-alone terminals.
Modernisation, urbanisation and changing consumer habits are shaping new needs for urban mobility. Parkeon is ready to help planners build tomorrows’ cities thanks to:
- Unique integrated solutions for parking and urban transport management with a range of customised services, from development of systems to manufacturing of equipment.
- Capacity for continuous innovation throughout the years - 50 patents filed since 2003.
- Successful implementation track record - 30 years of partnership with Paris (France) and 10 years with New York (USA).
- Global yet local organisation delivering cost-effective solutions designed to each customer’s needs.
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