FAAC Group acquires ZEAG group,
a key international player in parking revenue management control

On February 28th 2011 FAAC SpA completed their acquisition of ZEAG Group, a Swiss-based leading international player active for more than 50 years in Parking Revenue Management Solutions.

“The ZEAG acquisition is for us very exciting, not only because it reinforces our competitive positioning in the international Parking arena, but also because ZEAG is undoubtedly and historically a premium brand in the market, whose values of product quality and uncompromising customer service we feel very familiar with. The ZEAG Group acquisition represents another step forward in FAAC’s strategic plan” says Andrea Marcellan, FAAC Group CEO.
“We are honoured to join the FAAC Group, and we believe that its international coverage, made up of 15 Sales and Post Sales offices in all key markets, will represent a booster for ZEAG and in combination will release additional business potential starting this very same year.” Says Bernard Lacoste ZEAG Group CEO
“Zeag's high end parking equipment and solution definitely extends FAAC's offer in the sector and positions our Group as a top player in the international Parking solutions arena.” says Jacopo Malacarne, Sales & Marketing Director at FAAC Group.

About ZEAG Group

With over 50 years of experience in parking solutions, ZEAG has been involved in providing Parking Systems and solutions for many of the world's leading companies and organisations.
Based in Switzerland, in the vicinity of Zürich (Spreitenbach), ZEAG has historically been committed to provide its customers with effective parking system solutions which afford an increased competitive edge, and an enhanced level of customer service.
ZEAG currently relies on four main international Sales and Post Sales offices outside Switzerland, strategically positioned in USA, Canada, UK and South Africa. For more information about Zeag South Africa please visit our website at www.zeag.co.za   

About FAAC Group

FAAC is a private Italian Group founded in 1965 and based in Bologna.
FAAC pioneered the Italian market in gates, garage doors and barrier automation through their in house expertise and competitive knowledge.
FAAC now represents an international industrial Group active in 4 main business lines. FAAC employs 860 staff (at Dec 31st 2010) at 11 manufacturing sites and 15 Sales and Post Sales offices in main international markets. FAAC's vision is to grow and expand its market coverage in all 4 business lines, sustained by both internal development and an active but selective acquisition policy. For more information on FAAC please visit our website at www.faac.co.uk or www.faac.it  

Zeag SA - New Projects

Zeag South Africa was recently awarded the parking equipment supply contract for Pretoria University. The university is in the final construction stages of their new high tech lecture facility which is combined with a multi storey parkade. Credit card functionality for student account payment was a key factor in the design of the system.
Other projects recently awarded include Bloemfontein Airport and Atterbury’s new upmarket Lynwood retail centre.     

Berthing Revenue - It's Plain Sailing with Zeag

Belfast Harbour's leisure craft facilities are situated at the head of Belfast Lough within a 10 minute walk of the City centre. The Abercorn Basin is located against the stunning backdrop of the new Arc apartments, and adjacent to Belfast Odyssey Arena, the new berths are centrally located within the vibrant Titanic Quarter of Belfast.
Electro Automation has installed a variation of the ZEAG OrionXR parking control revenue system to control the berthing revenue and help secure access to Belfast Harbour's leisure craft facilities. The pontoon area is secured using automatic gates powered by Electro's in ground automation system.
Once a visitor berths at the facility they take a berthing e on a validated (and current) ticket is accepted at the gates for entry and exit, thereby safeguarding the area. Electro Automation used Oris numeric sequence keypads as a connected part of the ZEAG OrionXR system. ticket and payment is made in advance at the ZEAG OrionXR fully automatic pay station.
A special feature allows the appropriate tariff (according to length of vessel and duration of stay) to be stepped though and selected. Payment is made by credit card, and the system logs these details.

Electric Vehicle Charge Points

With the introduction of Electric Vehicles, the car park provider is coming under more pressure to install charge points. By 2015 some 5% of all new vehicles will be powered by electricity.
Zeag offer a fully integrated solution of Electric Vehicle charge points linked to our Orion pay station equipment. Payment can be part of the parking charge or by separate methods including NFC (near field