Parking equipment manufacturers produce the hardware and systems used to manage, control, and monetize parking facilities. This category covers everything from single-lane barrier gates to full parking access and revenue control systems (PARCS).
Product Categories
- Barrier Gates — vehicle access control arms for parking lots, garages, and secure facilities
- Pay Stations — standalone payment kiosks accepting credit card, coin, and mobile payment
- PARCS — integrated Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems
- Ticket Dispensers — entry and exit ticketing hardware for gated parking
- LPR Systems — License Plate Recognition cameras and software for gateless parking
- Intercom & Help Points — parking facility communication and emergency systems
- Parking Guidance — sensor-based systems directing drivers to available spaces
Key Manufacturers
Parking equipment is manufactured by both large integrated companies and specialist hardware manufacturers. Notable North American manufacturers include companies producing equipment for airports, hospitals, universities, and municipal parking operations.
Buying Considerations
Parking equipment procurement typically involves evaluating system integration capabilities, software platform compatibility, parts availability, and manufacturer service network. Equipment designed for North American conditions (cold weather operation, vandal resistance) is an important specification for facilities in northern US states and Canada.