Markets for Vehicle Shade and Protection Structures
Hail and UV Protection for a Wide Range of Industries
Airport Parking
Airport operators are always looking for opportunities to improve property aesthetics and create new income streams. VPS products offer both, providing revenue-generating covered parking solutions for airports and transportation facilities, as well as structures to cover ingress/egress areas, walkways, rental car/CONRAC lots, and more.
Auto Assembly Plants
As the pioneer and leader in the vehicle and asset protection market, the VPS name is renowned within the hail protection industry. VPS has been a valued partner to some of the world's most recognized auto manufacturers, to date providing over 125 acres of hail protection at auto assembly plants and manufacturing facilities.
Auto Dealerships
More than two decades ago, VPS began manufacturing and installing hail protection and shade structures for auto dealerships throughout the “hail belt” of the United States. Many of our clients are long-standing VPS partners and were the world's earliest adopters of automotive hail protection and auto dealership shade solutions.
Corporate Parking
In today’s competitive commercial market, covered parking is one of the premium amenities companies seek to provide their executives and employees. Property owners and managers are also offering covered parking solutions to give their properties a competitive edge, particularly in sunbaked regions of the country.
Distribution Centers
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight and heat may damage goods and take a toll on dock workers, reducing their productivity. Distribution center shade structures from VPS can improve these operating conditions by lowering ambient air temperatures by as much as 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Industrial Applications
Many products manufactured today are susceptible to the harmful effects of UV radiation, but are utilized in industries that don’t allow them to be coated or formulated with UV stabilizers. Products that are stored or used outdoors must be protected from UV rays to perform as intended and serve their useful life.
Rooftop Parking
VPS leads the market in another increasingly popular parking application-covered rooftop parking. Architects, builders, and parking structure designers have found that fabric shade structures provide a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to concrete-enclosed rooftops. A growing number of North American municipalities are now requiring shade to be include
Car Rental Facilities
More than two decades ago, VPS began manufacturing and installing hail protection and shade structures for car rental facilities throughout the “hail belt” of the United States. Many of our clients are long-standing VPS partners and were the world's earliest adopters of automotive hail protection and car rental facility shade solutions.