Future-Proofing The Past

No matter if the collection your client is displaying is temporary or permanent, the goal is to maximize visibility and security through the solutions you provide. In the case of Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum, Gene Reilley of Patterson Pope did just that with the help of some custom engineering from the in-house team at The Fort.

Focusing on the museum’s collection of south Asian artwork ranging back to the 17th century, Gene worked with university staff to provide engineered-to-order flat file cabinets that increased visibility and access for patrons. Incorporating locking drawers punched for custom handles and outfitted with locking glass tops, Gene provided added security, visibility, and capacity for artifacts, in addition to secure access for staff, researchers, and patrons while preserving these priceless artifacts for generations to come.

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Powering Innovation, Excellence, and Possibilities

As the only experimental base in the US, Edwards Air Force Base champions furthering advancements in flight. The base hosts pilots and manufacturers from around the world, each looking for confirmation that their ideas are clear for takeoff.

Among this environment of next-level improvement, there was a clear laggard within the base’s facilities – their pilot lockers. Lacking the dimensions to adequately support its pilots’ sophisticated gear and personal belongings, base commanders reached out to Keith Michael of McMurray Stern, their local Spacesaver rep, for ground support.

Despite having to wait several years for funding to be allocated toward the project, Keith kept in touch with each person who took command in the interim to ensure he’d be ready for action when called upon. When that time came, he worked with Spacesaver’s design and engineering teams to deliver 309 innovative lockers that fit the exact needs of the base’s visitors and provided much needed power to fuel the innovation of these dedicated aeronautical experts.

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Bottling Up Effective Evaluation

Like anything sold for public consumption, bottled water must be highly regulated to ensure the health and safety of those consuming it. Knowing this, Niagara Bottling Company – a leading bottled water provider – searched for a storage provider that could help securely store samples of their products should an issue arise with a specific batch and the FDA need to trace its origin.

Reaching out to Keith Michael of McMurray Stern for support, the company stated they needed a solution that could maximize storage capacity while keeping the system’s footprint to a minimum. What Keith delivered was a complete solution from end to end, including single-faced fixed shelving on one side and locking doors on the opposite side and bin fronts; leaving materials within the system locked up until ready for review.

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Efficient Handling of Materials Storage

While a bright and shiny new building may be aesthetically pleasing, it may not be fiscally necessary. Such was the case for the Bakersfield Police Department when they faced a demand for increased storage for its growing collection of evidence.

Upon Digging into the case, Keith Michael of McMurray Stern was able to deduce that the culprit was the inefficient systems being utilized in the department’s existing facility. See how he was able to preserve and protect existing and future materials as well as the department’s budget with ActivRAC Mobilized Storage Systems.

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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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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.

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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.  

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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.  

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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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.

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.

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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.

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

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