URBACO OVERVIEW
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mobility made safe and easy Access Control High Security ICT Complements Emotion Urbaco Overview

Mobility made safe and easy Our humble beginnings stem back to the invention of our key product in 1984 - the retractable bollard. Founded in 1986, the Urbaco Company has developed, grown, and has been shaped around this key product, which lead to the development of a continuously evolving line of products and services related to the world of public areas: site and street furnishings, fixed and removable bollards, technical bollards for energy supply and access control systems. Where innovation is key, Urbaco is constantly developing new products. With the use of the latest technology and a...

The Vision As a leader and key player in its market, Urbaco must offer effective and innovative solutions to address the concerns of its customers before they even know they need us. With flexible solutions, both for access control management and high security, and by using the most advanced information and communication technologies, Urbaco must predict needs to build a safer world with a higher standard of living.

Urbaco designs the first pedestrian area system in the world with centralized technical management in Aix en Provence. Urbaco SARL becomes Urbaco SA with a capital of 3.100.000 FRF (472.590 €). Urbaco joins the “Leading World Exporters Club”. This is the acknowledgement of significant international development, excellent know-how and especially recognition of its status as the leading French company in its export market. Invention of the retractable bollard. TRADITION range. inventor of Retractable Bollards Development of the Generation 6 (G6) bollard and the MONOBLOC® concept Foundation of...

Urbaco is constantly innovating, and to date has designed six generations of retractable bollards. Urbaco has filed 12 international patents and has more than 160 models and four international brands. A renewal takes place in 2007. A new range of bollards is born: LUXOR. Creation of the first illuminated retractable bollard: NEON, the new concept of urban design. Launch of the electro-mechanical bollard. Urbaco widens the choice of technology for its G6 range with a new type of motorization. Electromechanics complements electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic methods. Urbaco develops a...

Conversion of Public Areas to High Security Today, Urbaco’s expertise is driven by five main focuses: SOLUTIONS ACCESS CONTROL Complete systems composed of retractable bollards, automation and electrical components, centralized control software, and control equipment. These systems are designed to organize traffic flow in community and commercial areas, semipedestrian areas where traffic is restricted, in parking lots, and in residential areas, by limiting access to authorized vehicular traffic only. SOLUTIONS ICT At the center of Urbaco’s development, ICT (Information and communications...

SOLUTIONS EMOTION Highlight the beauty of a historical monument or simply provide the visibility needed for a safe environment, ... The EMOTION Solutions range is aesthetically pleasing and adds to urban design, all the while, providing a secure environment. SOLUTIONS COMPLEMENTS The range COMPLEMENTS Solutions is the association of aesthetic markers in the forms of time and sense of place. Bollards, posts, and fences are some of many solutions we offer to protect the freedom of those who have to share space. In addition to an access control solution, COMPLEMENTS Solutions ensure the...

Research & Development, Driver of Innovation Urbaco strives for continuous dedication to innovation to offer the best products. Since the invention of the retractable bollard in 1984, Urbaco has been innovating in the field of access control using retractable bollards. To maintain its leading position, innovation is a determining factor in the Research and Development budget, which represents a significant part of the annual turnover. Since the company was founded, Urbaco has designed six generations of retractable bollards. A range of over 60 models of fixed, removable and retractable...

Quality in every detail... Quality control is ensured through strict inspection standards and evaluation of the product during the entire manufacturing process. Urbaco, between its engineering department and CameGroup, designs and creates most of its products. Quality begins in our foundry and continues all the way through the production process guaranteeing a high level of reliability. The Urbaco management system is ISO 9001-certified. With this process of ongoing improvement, Urbaco is committed to: proposing customised solutions for access control according to your needs and...

BORNES A,UTOMf\T\CiUt.S

Corporate citizenship Convinced that the company has a major role to play within society and that its business gives it a central place in urban development and social progress, Urbaco built its corporate culture on the values of Sustainable Development. ​​ Driven by values which combine profitability with respect for individuals and the planet, Urbaco has had ISO 9001 and ISO14001 certifications for several years. Resolutely turned towards the future, Urbaco wishes to pursue its actions to play a role in society that lives up to its convictions. Security is important to everyone,...

The entire world... In France, Urbaco is represented by a sales team and project managers, as well as through a network of distributors and installers. CUSTOM HOUSE Sydney - Australia BLUE PLAZA Beijing - China EMIRATES TOWER Dubai - UAE PEDESTRIAN AREA - Trieste, Italy CITY OF NICE - France

SOME REFERENCES EQUIPMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN AREAS Toulon, Lyon, Nice, Aix en Provence, Poitiers, Rennes, Angers - France | Shanghaï, Beijing - China | Coïmbra, Braga - Portugal | Tenerife, Canary | Stockholm - Sweden | Sydney, Australia PROTECTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan | Parliament, Canberra, Australia | City Hall, Sydney, Australia | Human Rights Palace, Strasbourg, France | Congress Center, Lyon and Paris, France | Forbidden City, Beijing, China | Space Center of Rabat, Morocco | UFJF, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil | Stadium of France, Sain- Denis,...