Author Archives: alex Burns

Vol. 365: Perforated Planks On Pallet Racking

Securing Protection with Ease

Museums display and store an incredible number of artifacts in their collections. Each with their own unique handling requirements. And, as only a fraction of these items is visible to the public at a given time, curators must create the space and conditions to house these items safely and accessibly.

To accomplish this, the museum reached out to their local Spacesaver representative for a more accessible way to store their wide array of priceless artifacts. Working with the museum’s staff and Spacesaver’s in-house team of design and engineering professionals, our rep developed a perforated plank that fit precisely into the facility’s existing pallet racking.

Since installation, the planks have increased productivity and accessibility, so much so that the rep has used this installation as a catalyst for completing installations at numerous locations with similar needs.

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364: Pharmacy Gravity Bins

Delivering An Efficient Design Diagnosis

Healthcare workers have an innumerable number of details to consider in their daily efforts to care for those in their charge. Unfortunately, accounting for efficient storage in the design phase of projects within their facility tends to not be one of those considerations.

In the case of a Utah State Hospital, an improvement project left staff without a clearly defined storage space for their pharmacological needs. Have no fear, Matt Thomas, Spacesaver’s local consultant at Spacesaver Intermountain, was ready to answer that office call and was soon on-site to conduct a thorough space examination. Working with direction from the hospital’s staff and the support of Spacesaver’s in-house design, engineering, and AC support teams, he was able to deserve a functional solution with a twist.

Knowing the pharmacy needed quick and easy access to its wide array of supplies, Matt took a cue from the way the local convenience store marketed their goods. With a photo of the potato chip display at-hand, he worked with our engineering team to create a shelving solution with dividers and a clear bin front that would keep supplies visible and ready for distribution.

Vol. 363: San Francisco Traffic and Crime Lab

Planning So Effective It Should Be Criminal

“The early bird gets the worm”. “If you ain’t first, you’re last”. There are hundreds of sayings to describe the value of being ahead of the curve, especially when related to its value in the business world. In the Product News linked below, you’ll learn how Matt Meyer of Systems & Space leveraged his relationship with several partners in and around the city and county of San Francisco to get in early on the design and planning of a new crime lab for this area. 

See how he was able to help develop the specifications for the project by providing vital insight to city administrators, the project’s architect, and the general contractor awarded the project. That insight allowed Matt to deliver customized evidence lockers paired with ControLoc Technology®, providing the facility to further strengthen its chain of custody.  

Vol. 362: Space: The Next Frontier

Putting Items Up, Up, & Away

Even if it’s going to be a long, long time ‘til touchdown brings them back around to find their gear, proper storage makes a world of difference for today’s rocket men and women. This fact was not lost in space for curators at the National Air and Space Museum, but opportunity was being lost in their space.  

White Spacesaver two door lockers installed in a locker room

The cabinets used to store their spacesuits only extended to fill 84” of the nearly 115” of vertical space between the floor and the lighting, leaving an unexplored frontier for a willing adventurer. Spacesaver’s local rep, Matt Potocko of Spacesaver Interiors, was up for the challenge.  

Working with the talented team at mission control in Fort Atkison, he was able to land a solution that would perfectly fit the museum’s needs and the air up there above the 84” cabinets. The end result was 40 engineered-to-order (ETO) 30” ‘mini’ cabinets, designed to allow for dedicated venting and secure storage of helmets and other accessories.   

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Vol. 361: Sam Centre Saddles

Preserving Seats for the Rodeo

Bust out your boots, this Halloween Trailblazer is all about what our local rep up north did for The Calgary Stampede’s Sam Centre – who was looking for a hazer to steer preservation of its storied history. Coming strong out the chute, Allan Hansen and the team at Heritage Business Interiors (HBI) were able to rope themselves a unique project with their best-in-class reputation.

Saddles being stored on Spacesaver Wheelhouse High-Density Mobile Shelving

See how HBI – in conjunction with our in-house designers – was able to deliver the first saddle storage systems mounted on 4-Post Shelving that are tough enough to handle the tools of the roughest riders, preserving them for visitors to experience for years to come.

Vol. 360: Vivo Rec Center

Keeping Steps On The Treadmill

While it may seem a bit ironic, the ability to take the fewest steps from the locker room to the training space is a valuable option for those looking to get a good workout in. This concept was a main driver for the Vivo Rec Center’s desire to install a bank of lockers within the center of its floorspace, allowing it to provide a closer option for patrons to get in, get ready, and get their wellness activity going.

Having seen Spacesaver’s Day Use Lockers in an awareness campaign executed by Heritage Business Interiors (HBI) – Spacesaver’s representative in Calgary, Alberta – the project’s architect knew they wanted to include this versatile solution in the Center’s update. Knowing the solutions would need to fit both the footprint and aesthetic of the space, HBI’s Allan Hansen worked with the Center’s team to maximize locker openings while adhering to the look and feel of the space.

Spacesaver Day Use Lockers built into wall

See how he was able to provide the Center with a high-performance solution to support its high-performing patrons.