End Customer: Pickerington Local Schools
Location: Pickerington, OH
Date: Fall 2022
Project Overview
Pickerington Central reached out to Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) to provide some solutions for their existing bleachers on the southside of their gymnasium. The current bleachers were not only worn-down, but there was a media platform at the top that posed safety concerns. FEC visited the school and through several conversations, provided an alternative with brand new bleachers. These new bleachers aimed to alleviate the safety concerns, as well as provide adequate clearance for safety guardrails. FEC offered to handle both the removal and disposal of the existing seating prior to the installation of the new seating. The school was able to work efficiently by utilizing Sourcewell to work directly with FEC on this project. The athletic director at the time specified the need to have these bleachers installed prior to the summer rush of school sports, while wanting to maintain a continuity with the other bank of seating that the district was not ready to replace quite yet.
This project came together quickly due to FEC’s product knowledge and Pickerington Central utilizing the national purchasing contract through Sourcewell. The installation crew worked quickly and efficiently to remove the existing seating and install the new bleachers within the narrow window ahead of the school’s summer schedule.
Key Project Features
1. Telescoping Bleachers: Hussey Seating Company
The project features new telescopic bleachers from Hussey Seating Company, delivered and installed by FEC’s installation crews. This includes (2) banks of seating, all on the south side of the gymnasium that includes:
- Free standing telescopic bleachers with 22” row spacing
- Auto-rotating aisle rails
- (2) 4’x8’ semi-permanent media platforms
- Full bleed vinyl end curtains with team logos
- Balcony barrier rails
- Courtside seats, 268 Purple
- Over 1,000 seats for spectators
- Custom frames, stabilizers, top deck rail extensions and steps
- Bank extensions