Designing bleachers in a pre-engineered metal building requires knowledge of the type of structure, free-standing or wall-attached configuration, the location of section breaks and the columns, and the depth the bleacher sits along the wall. When it comes to designing a gymnasium space, more and more architects and customers are Read more…
This article is meant to inform customers of the advantages of a seat replacement of a bleacher system without the expense of an entire bleacher replacement. A Popular Upgrade Many customers often face the dilemma of what to do with bleachers that have been worn down and have lasted decades Read more…
End Customer: Pickerington Local SchoolsLocation: Pickerington, OHDate: 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 Read more…
End Customer: Joseph Gallagher K-8Location: Cleveland, OHCompletion Date: May 2025 Project Overview As district improvements continue throughout Cleveland Metro Schools, Greenspace Construction Services and AVG Architects collaborated to construct the new Joseph Gallagher K-8 school. Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) received contract awards for multiple scopes of work, including plastic laminate Read more…
End Customer: Delaware Christian SchoolLocation: Delaware, OHDate: 2023 Project Overview Delaware Christian School looked at its gymnasium and knew an upgrade was necessary. The school was on the verge of an overall when it came to school branding, while the gymnasium seats continued to get broken and damaged from ongoing Read more…
End Customer: Daniel Morgan K-8 SchoolLocation: Cleveland, OHDate: Early 2025 Project Overview Daniel Morgan K-8 School had existing gymnasium bleachers that had recently been inspected by Farnham Equipment Company (FEC). Among the items in the inspection report, one of the most glaring upgrades was replacement seating. Many of the existing Read more…
End Customer: Leslie Public SchoolsLocation: Leslie, MIDate: Spring 2025 Project Overview Leslie High School needed to upgrade the existing high school bleachers to meet code compliance. Specifically, the school contacted Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) to upgrade the aisleways and handrails on the bleachers. The existing seating came from Hussey Seating Read more…
The Importance of Regular Inspections This article is meant to inform customers of what benefits come from having annual maintenance inspections performed by certified personnel. Required, Not Recommended Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) is proud to say that it performs over 1,000 annual inspections each year. However, that is quite conservative Read more…
End Customer: Albion CollegeLocation: Albion, OHDate: Spring 2025 Project Overview Albion College was looking to replace the old, worn-out gymnasium bleachers at their Kresge Gym ahead of the 2025 summer. Built in 1925, this gymnasium is the largest in Michigan for intercollegiate sports within the state and has served the Read more…
End Customer: Northridge AcademyLocation: Flint, MIDate: Spring 2025 Project Overview Northridge Academy had required some gymnasium bleachers to create seating for their school. While looking into options with a limited budget and tight deadline, the school contacted David DeCan, the Michigan Service Solutions Consultant for Farnham Equipment Company (FEC). Through Read more…