Mobile Shelving Specialist

Long-term evidence storage has never been made more efficient. Spacesaver's new patent-pending ActivRAC mobilized storage system is able to eliminate space-wasting aisles and “compress” (or compact) the stored evidence into a much smaller footprint when compared with a stationary storage systems.

Spacesaver® recently introduced ActivRAC™ Mobilized Storage, a full line of space-saving storage systems that gives property and evidence personnel with long-term evidence storage responsibilities the ability to increase their capacity for meeting organizational and chain of custody objectives without having to expand their existing facilities – and at the same time – uncover new opportunities to improve security of the items being stored and productivity of those storing and distributing the items.

With ActivRAC Mobilized Storage, otherwise stationary (or fixed) rows of pallet racking are mounted on carriages and mobilized. The carriages, which can also be equipped with shelving and cabinets, travel on wheels mated to a rail system. By moving side to side, the patent-pending system is able to eliminate space-wasting aisles and “compress” (or compact) the stored materials into a much smaller footprint when compared with a stationary system – yet provide 100 percent access whenever needed.

The Spacesaver line of mobilized storage systems includes motorized, electric push button and
mechanical-assist manual operation systems customized to each application. The line consists of the ActivRAC 7 and patent-pending ActivRAC 16 and ActivRAC 30 models with 7,000, 16,000, and 30,000 pound per carriage section capacity, respectively.

An ActivRAC mobilized storage system requires just one moving aisle that opens and closes to provide fast, easy access to property and evidence storage. The system can replace an existing stationary racking/shelving system altogether, or be equipped with existing racking/shelving. When compared with a conventional stationary system, ActivRAC systems can give users up to 100 percent more capacity within the same footprint of the Property Room. Or, users can maintain current storage levels, but occupy up to 50 percent less floor space. With an ActivRAC system, users can:

A. Free up space and essentially transform otherwise dead storage space into useful space.

B. Place materials closer to the point of use as part of a de-centralized storage scheme for streamlined processes and improved productivity.

C. Better organized storage since they can be easily housed in a centralized spot for more efficient processes.

D. Effectively manage the continued trend toward storing more and more items in the Property Room.

E. Reduce the need for expansions and building of additional facilities.

Fast-aisle opening cycle times help to maintain or improve productivity – which is in addition to the inherent productivity gains of using a system to store items closer to the point of use. The systems also are equipped with a host of robust safety features. Additionally, ActivRAC Mobilized Storage supports sustainability initiatives given its ability to minimize the need for facility expansions or new construction. The system’s carriages are also manufactured from recycled steel.

ActivRAC systems are sold through an independent network of handpicked and highly trained distributors who are experienced in space planning and storage processes of property and evidence.

Local distributors work in tandem with end-users, architects and local building authorities to properly evaluate each application and recommend the most appropriate long-term evidence storage solution.

About Spacesaver
Spacesaver Corporation has been a leading provider of high-density compact mobile storage systems and an array of other storage solutions (including short-term evidence lockers, gear lockers, wardrobe lockers and weapon racks) and accessories since 1972. The company has successfully installed more than 100,000 storage systems across North America. Spacesaver Corporation, a division of KI, Green Bay, Wis., employs nearly 600 at its manufacturing facility in Fort Atkinson, Wis. The manufacturing plant, which has earned ISO 9001:2008, encompasses 358,000 square feet. From the manufacturing floor to the front office, Spacesaver has extensive experience in designing and manufacturing solutions exclusively for use in law enforcement operations.

Spacesaver Provides Healthcare Storage Solutions through Attainia

2011-05-24T17:34:00.000-07:00

Spacesaver Provides Healthcare Storage Solutions through Attainia

Spacesaver partners with Attainia to offer healthcare storage systems to planners and decision-makers at healthcare facilities across the U.S.

Spacesaver's healthcare product solutions are specifically designed to help you optimize access to healthcare supplies.

This tool will help Spacesaver effectively reach and engage more planners and decision-makers during some of the most critical planning phases of their healthcare facility projects, said Jason Freeman, VP of Commercial Markets at Spacesaver.

Fort Atkinson, WI (PRWEB) May 24, 2011

Spacesaver Corporation, an innovative manufacturer of healthcare storage solutions in the United States, has partnered with Attainia, the world’s most widely used equipment planning, budgeting, and tracking system for healthcare equipment. Spacesaver has listed several healthcare storage systems and products in Attainia, with an emphasis on Point-of-Need™ Storage Solutions, including:

Shelving
Wire racks
FrameWRX® Storage System
WRXWheels Transport System
CoreSTOR™ Patient Server
High Density Mobile Storage for Supplies, Pharmaceuticals, and Equipment

Spacesaver’s healthcare storage line allows for supplies and materials to be at the point of need, so that healthcare practitioners can spend less time hunting and gathering supplies and information, and spend more time caring for patients. Spacesaver’s systems are highly modular and adaptable, deliver unprecedented levels of flexibility for efficient storage, and allow practitioners to more intelligently store everyday supplies.

And now, through this new relationship with Attainia, Spacesaver’s healthcare product line’s technical data, product configurations, pricing and contract information will be easily accessible by planners and decision-makers at healthcare facilities across the country.

“For decades, Spacesaver has been an industry leader in providing unique storage solutions for healthcare environments,” says Jason Freeman, Vice President of Commercial Markets. “This tool will help us effectively reach and engage more planners and decision-makers during some of the most critical planning phases of their healthcare projects.”

Spacesaver products can be found in various departments throughout the hospital, from ambulatory care facilities, to ancillary services, to in-patient care, and with Attainia our products are easily accessed by designers.

“From my past experience in the commercial interior design industry, I have come to understand the benefits of planning software and of partnering with organizations like Attainia,” says Julie Weber, A&D and Environmental Marketing Specialist with Spacesaver. “This partnership will make it easier for designers and equipment planners to specify storage solutions early on in the budgeting phase of the project.”

Attainia
Founded in 2001, Attainia's is the world's most widely used equipment planning, budgeting, and tracking system for healthcare equipment. Customers include some of the largest healthcare capital equipment firms; hospital purchasing groups; integrated delivery networks; and individual hospitals. For more information, visit http://www.attainia.com.

About Spacesaver
Time is money, space is limited, security is paramount and storage solutions affect all three. Storage decisions aren't value neutral – they can move you forward, or hold you back. Spacesaver® Corporation (Fort Atkinson, Wis.) is the innovator in storage – from high-density mobile storage, to secure storage for military applications, government and public safety, to new ideas that can streamline education, business, industrial and healthcare operations. Spacesaver® Corporation has over 275,000 storage installations worldwide. Visit http://www.spacesaver.com to learn more about Spacesaver products and solutions.

About KI
Spacesaver Corporation is a division of KI (Green Bay, Wis.). KI manufactures innovative furniture and movable wall system solutions for education, healthcare, government and corporate markets. KI tailors products and service solutions to the specific needs of each customer through its unique design and manufacturing philosophy. For more information, visit http://www.ki.com.

Preventing Infectious Disease with the CoreSTOR™ Patient Server

2011-05-12T11:46:00.000-07:00

I recently took a field trip to Appleton Wisconsin to see our CoreSTOR™ Patient Server in action!

The visit was prompted by a presentation I had recently given to a local design firm, during which I was asked how a hospital could store supplies in a patient room without actually contaminating the room or infecting the next patient to stay in that room. Not being familiar with these aspects of Healthcare facility design, I was totally stumped.

So I headed north to see why and how this product has been so successful for the Appleton Medical Center and their Collaborative Care Model.

After my tour and discussions with the Appleton Medical Center’s staff I have a much clearer understanding of how the CoreSTOR units can be used even when a patient is seriously ill and there is a threat of spreading infection.

First and foremost, the patient server was designed to sit outside of the four-foot radius that houses droplets and airborne contaminants (according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines).

This is the main reason a patient server can still sit within a patient’s room, and yet not become contaminated.

These additional steps were also implemented to prevent the spread of any infectious disease when using the patient server:

- No entry is allowed into the patient server while wearing the same gloves used to treat the patient.

- Gel, sinks and glove disposal have all become part of a visual queuing system to remind nurses to dispose of gloves and wash hands before entry into the CoreSTOR.

Download >> e-Book CoreSTOR Patient Server: Rethink design to reduce your steps and enhance outcomes. Give your facility a built-in advantage.

Download >> Case Study ThedaCare: Real-life example of how CoreSTOR™ Patient Server and ThedaCare's Collaborative Care model creates streamlined process that results in a comfortable work environment and improved patient outcomes.

Video CoreSTOR Patient Server

Not only are patients recovering quicker at the Appleton Medical Center, but staff says:

- 92% of the items are now in the patient room
- There are rules the staff must follow with the server
- Tag what needs to be re-stocked.

- Materials management orders today for what they need tomorrow and now stocks on a seven-day rotation instead of five.

- Nurses site less fatigue (from running all day) as the biggest win of the new system

- Materials Management staff sites feeling like a part of the patient care team as the biggest win of the new system.

< READ MORE ABOUT CORESTOR ON SPACESAVERS WEBSITE >

To learn more call us: 1-800-342-8994

~Julie Weber, Storage Enthusiast

Orignal Post:Storage Solved by Spacesaver
http://blog.spacesaver.com
Posted by Julie Weber @ Spacesaver on Thu, May 12, 2011

Reopening of the National Library of Haiti

2011-03-11T16:18:00.000-08:00

According to the coordinator of the organization Claire Wollenschneider Bibliothèque Sans Frontières (BSF) (Library Without Borders) during the last twelve months has worked for the reopening of the National Library of Haiti, closed since the earthquake of January 12, has opened libraries in refugee camps in Port-au-Prince and allowed the formation in Haiti and in France of staff to manage the libraries and supported various projects of community libraries.

The library of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, destroyed in the earthquake of January 2010, has just reopened with the participation of BSF.

"Bibliothèque Sans Frontières has provided some of the library furniture, library shelving and the majority of the collections by donating over 4,000 books specializing in law and international relations. In addition to the 3,000 books rescued from the rubble, BSF has bought one thousand of books of Haitian and regional authors for this library" Patrick Weil, director of BSF.

He recalled that in addition, BSF was working to the construction of a large central library for the State University. Recalling that his organization had permitted the creation of the first digital library for the State University of Haiti in cooperation with the University of West Indies and French Guiana.

Marie-Hermine de Montagon, Chief of Mission of BSF said that "This digital library, which will be inaugurated in March, to the Faculty of Sciences of the University, will be equipped of 70 computers with access to international databases and scientific journals.

Spacesaver Launches Rock UR Athletic Storage Contest For U.S. Elementary, Middle and High Schools

2011-02-14T15:07:00.000-08:00

Spacesaver Launches Rock UR Athletic Storage Contest For U.S. Elementary, Middle and High Schools

...using the Blogger Android App!!!

2011-02-05T22:09:00.001-08:00

...now I can post all things McMurray Stern from my Android!!

A Year After Quake, Haitian Libraries Rebuild

2011-01-26T15:57:00.000-08:00

READ THE ORIGINAL STORY HEAR: A Year After Quake, Haitian Libraries Rebuild

By Van Sias Jan 26, 2011

The devastating earthquake in Haiti that occurred just over one year ago severely damaged the island nation's library system, but ongoing international aid efforts are helping Haitian librarians rebuild.

"Because of the exceptional situation, the reconstruction of libraries in Haiti takes a long time, despite the will and desire of librarians in Haiti," Danielle Mincio, a governing board member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), told LJ.

"Nevertheless, great progress has been made," said Mincio, who is also head of manuscript collections for the Bibliothèque Cantonale et Universitaire in Lausanne, Switzerland.

(Françoise Thybulle, Director of the National Library of Haïti, and Elisabeth Pierre-Louis, Library Programme Director of FOKAL, described the damage in a blog post last summer.)

Progress being made
Mincio noted that in the past year a center for the rescue and treatment of books and archival material had been set up under the auspices of the International Blue Shield (a cultural equivalent to the Red Cross).

"Despite very difficult conditions ... Haitians have showed an unwavering commitment to do everything to put their libraries [back] as soon as possible in public service," Mincio said. "The creation of the National Committee of the Blue Shield of Haiti in 2010 is an encouraging sign."

In addition, a number of Swiss libraries, along with Libraries Without Borders, have sent two containers of mobile shelving and books to the National Library of Haiti, the Library of Saint Louis de Gonzague, and other smaller public libraries.

The recovery of important records is crucial, and the Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development is working to secure collections still buried in the rubble. The group, in collaboration with Blue Shield and other organizations, has donated more than $380,000 to assist with that project.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has been helpful as well. "Fortunately, for its part, UNESCO has organized awareness campaigns and coordination of actions in Haiti," Mincio said. "Our construction of the processing center receives assistance from UNESCO, in particular for securing the ground where it will be installed."

Two mobile libraries are being provided as part of an effort sponsored by the Stichting IFLA Foundation. According to the IFLA, SIF is cofinancing the first of the mobile libraries with matching funds slated to be raised in a campaign directed toward Nordic and other European countries. SIF is also sponsoring training for emergency treatment of documents.

"We hope that other projects, like the purchase of the first mobile library with Internet access, the training of school librarians and librarians for the mobile libraries will be in place [in 2011]. For these projects, we have some of the funding and will launch fundraising campaigns," Mincio said.

ALA focuses on reconstruction
The American Library Association, through its Haiti Library Relief Fund, is focusing its efforts on the reconstruction of three facilities: the Centre Culturel Pyepoudre Community Library, Bibliothèque haïtienne des Pères du Saint-Esprit, and the Petit Goave Public Library. According to ALA's website, workers from these libraries are still providing services throughout those communities, despite having no buildings.

So far, ALA says the money it has raised and sent over to the country-more than $35,000-has gone toward clearing the land and new designs for the sites. However, the organization also notes that the estimated cost to rebuild one library is $350,000.

Michael Dowling, international relations director for ALA, said that the group's fundraising efforts are primarily tied to reconstruction.

"We are focusing on getting the buildings back up," he said, and that results are already being seen. "Reconstruction has recently started on the Bibliothèque haïtienne des Pères du Saint-Esprit."

Optimistic about support
Despite concerns about the nation's infrastructure post-January 12, 2010-the day of the earthquake-Mincio is optimistic about the support the libraries will receive.

"Libraries are no exception," she said. "Haitian political structures must be strengthened. Fortunately, in the field of culture and cultural heritage, there is a broad consensus among Haitian professionals. The culture has a special meaning for the Haitian people, and is fundamental to rebuilding the country-and the educational system, in particular."

She said that IFLA plays an important coordinating role.

"International aid for libraries also involves nongovernmental organizations of goodwill, but they do not always have specific expertise in the field," she said. "In this sense, the IFLA, as a professional organization, can contribute very effectively to the reconstruction of libraries in the countries affected by serious disasters by supporting and complementing activities of NGOs or other associations working in the field, like Digital Library of the Caribbean or the American Library Association.

Some library systems in the United States are taking it upon themselves to join the cause as well. For instance, the Orange County (CA) Library Association is raising money for the Centre Culturel Pyepoudre Library, according to a report in the Orange County Register. The association is being joined by the Anaheim Public Library, the Orange Public Library and the Nealley Library at Santa Ana College in the "Linking Libraries to Help Haiti" initiative.

READ THE ORIGINAL STORY HEAR: A Year After Quake, Haitian Libraries Rebuild

A BRILLIANT STORAGE IDEA: Staircase Drawers

2011-01-25T13:02:00.000-08:00

Here’s a brilliant idea that leaves us wondering – why didn’t we think of this first? Despite our penchant for 2-in-1 furniture, we’ve never seen anything quite like this before. Regardless of attempts to be organized in the modern world, most of us continue to be ashamed of one (or eight, in my case) junk drawers around the house- black holes filled with old receipts, pens, and random trinkets. But now you can flaunt your junk drawer with Unicraft Joinery’s simple yet brilliant under-the-staircase drawer solution.

What a great way to utilize a generally overlooked space! Step and store in style, using each step as storage for a different item- everything from socks and shoes to books and, well, junk. The Australia-based company unfortunately does not have a website, but contact info can be found here, with more details in Vogue Living Australia’s Autumn/Winter 2007 issue.

...Win a $30,000 High-Density Mobile System for your High School's athletic storage area! ~

2011-01-19T08:44:00.000-08:00

From football and baseball to cheerleading and dance every high school sport is covered. Spacesaver High Density Mobile Shelving is your answer to athletic storage problems. Spacesaver has high quality, affordable, and customizable systems for any size school and team!

<< ENTER TO WIN YOUR SPACESAVER ATHLETIC MOBILE STORAGE SYSTEM >>

- Tons of equipment can be contained with one room for accessing, meeting, and moving around

- Organize and protect your huge equipment investment

- Sanitation and the health of your players

- Organization and time savings for your staff and players

- Improves inventory management

- Safety and well-being of your players

- Winning teams take pride in their equipment and the rooms that store their equipment

Steel Solutions products are now GREENGUARD Indoor Clean Air Certified!

2011-01-14T10:20:00.000-08:00

Steel Solutions products are now GREENGUARD Indoor Clean Air Certified!

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute certifies products and materials for low chemical emissions and provides a resource for choosing healthier products and materials for indoor environments. Our products have meet stringent chemical emissions standards based on established criteria from key public health agencies. GREENGUARD Certification is broadly recognized and accepted by sustainable building programs and building codes worldwide.

<< Watch The GREENGUARD Video Here >>

<< See SSUSA Certificates Here >>

Just one more step in building sustainable healthy environments with Steel Solutions USA!

<< Visit Steel Solutions USA Website Here >>

Spacesaver has launched 'Mobilized Industrial Storage Systems'...a section dedicated entirely to manufacturers!

2011-01-13T11:45:00.000-08:00

Spacesaver Industrial develops mobilized storage systems that address the unique industrial storage and space problems faced by manufacturers.

Our innovative mobilized system boosts productivity by allowing manufacturers to easily convert multiple aisles of static storage racks into a compact, single moving aisle that easily opens and closes to afford access.

<< VISIT THEIR SITE FOR DETAILS HERE >>

With more than 100,000 successful commercial and compact shelving installations under our belts, Spacesaver Industrial boasts:

•A Who’s Who of clientele, including scores of Fortune 500 companies
•ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facility encompassing 358,000 square feet
•Lean manufacturing principles
•Over 600 employees strong Spacesaver Industrial was launched by Spacesaver Corporation, a firm with a 40-year history of leadership in warehouse storage.

Spacesaver Industrial’s ActivRAC system can mobilize any existing industrial storage rack to free up value-added space. Except for the most extreme loads, it can typically be installed on an existing concrete slab without the need for a second concrete pour or the addition of structural footings.

Savvy process engineers choose ActivRAC to:

- Increase storage capacity up to 100% without adding more square footage
- Free up as much as 50% of existing storage space for revenue-generating or other value-add activities
- Centralize storage to better control and organize raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods and essential support materials
-Decentralize storage to strategically store and organize key supplies and materials closer to employees to reduce unnecessary motion and enhance safety

Designer Chic High-Density Mobile Shelving

2011-01-12T10:11:00.000-08:00

In my former life as an interior designer, I rarely thought about high-density mobile shelving solutions for my clients. Why, you ask? Turns out, I had several misconceptions about the product:

I thought high-density units were too expensive

I thought high-density shelving was just for records and files

I thought high-density mobile units were pretty ugly

I thought any room above the first floor wasn’t structurally sound enough for high-density mobile to be installed.

I thought that high-density mobile was not an efficient use of space unless you had a large central filling area.

Turns out that I was wrong about all of the above, and never even knew! Gasp!

High density is actually, most often, a less expensive option. Take the following example:

In this 18'X30' room we can fit 42 five drawer lateral files, providing 6,930 lateral filing inches in the space at $5 - $6 per inch.

Regardless of the mode of operation (mannual, mechanical assist or powered), you can store the same 6,930 lateral filing inches in just 32% of the space, or as shown here, you can increase your storage capacity by 316% percent for $2 - $3 per filing inch.

High-density shelving is definitely not just for records. It is for all kinds of “stuff.” Think dinosaur bones, football helmets, books, golf bags… it is a way to save space in any interior space. Had I only known…

High-density mobile units are totally customizable. Had I wanted to use metallic paint and 3form end panels I could have done that very thing! Look at this very sexy storage solution!

With Spacesaver T-rail, you can use high-density mobile units on any floor you need. The heavy-duty rail helps disperse weight.

Rule of thumb is that if you are using 5-7 lateral files in your work area, high-density mobile will save you more space and money (lateral files can be up to $800 a pop).

Julie Weber - Storage Enthusiast

Evidence Storage: Where does it go when CSI is done with it?

2010-09-24T17:01:00.000-07:00

There are few processes that are more important to civilization than solving crimes, both for the protection of the public from criminals as well as for the protection of the innocent from unjust punishment. Quite often, the muscle behind those in law enforcement rests with their ability to connect the accused with the victim by matching evidence from the crime scene (or victim) to evidence connected to the person accused.

As is dramatically portrayed on television by the CSI franchise (logo below), forensic investigators seek advice from a large group of experts (scientists) that examine crime scene evidence. Crime scene evidence collected is typically sealed in unique containers in order to prevent contamination or degradation. It is carefully catalogued in order to establish a documented “chain of custody” as the evidence is transported to a forensic laboratory and/or storage facility. For a piece of evidence to be admissible in court, it needs to be proven that someone was responsible for, and can testify to the security of the evidence from the time it was seized, until the time it is presented to the court.

This can be a challenge for those in law enforcement, who for decades have come up with various systems and processes in order to establish and maintain a tight “chain of custody.” The consequence of breaking that chain may result in the guilty going free, so this is serious stuff! These processes start at the crime scene where the evidence is collected, and move right on through the application of evidence “deposit”, “examination”, and ultimately “storage”; with the storage of evidence being the LARGEST part of the process. The timeframe between the actual crime and a court appearance of the evidence may take years! Subsequently, there is TONS of evidence that may rest in storage awaiting a court date!

The responsibility for storage of this evidence usually falls on the shoulders of Property and Evidence room supervisors of the various law enforcement agencies. These unsung heros manage the processes for storage of evidence. A recent posting on Evidence Storage and Room Planning offered up some “tips” directly from the lips of those in the “chain of custody” trade. Check it out if you wish to see how they go about their business!

Now, storage of evidence prior to a court date is the tip of the iceberg! In many court cases, evidence must be stored for extended periods of time (sometimes decades); just in case it needs to be revisited in appeals and/or other court proceedings. There can be literally “mountains” of evidence that requires storage! Another recent posting, provides some insight into the challenges surrounding these "Mountains of Evidence."

Your law enforcement professionals are looking out for your best interests; to learn for about their Property & Evidence practices visit the IAPE website for more information on the subject; And if you are in a Law Enforcement position of responsibility, and want to know more about Law Enforcement Storage and Evidence Storage and how you can get organized with your evidence.

Ronald F. Chisholm, P.E. - Spacesaver Storage Specialist

The virtues of compact shelving in just over one minute

2010-05-19T08:53:00.000-07:00

The real great promise of technology, in my opinion, is that it is supposed to save us time. All too often, however, it has the opposite effect. Take the smart phone for example. Now don't get me wrong, I love my Droid, but do you think I spend more or less time now checking e-mail, monitoring my Facebook and Twitter accounts, and texting than I did before the Droid? You guessed it...way more time. Add to that the time spent searching for and downloading the latest apps, playing silly games, and having virtual light saber duels with co-workers and I probably added an extra hour to my day...every day. It's fun. It's convenient. But save time? I don't think so.

One great exception to this contradiction seems to be...video. The YouTube revolution perfectly addresses the issue of the ever shrinking collective patience of modern society. Take this video for example...<<WATCH THE COOL VIDEO>>

Decades of mobile shelving applications condensed into one minute and eight seconds. You don't have to flip through pages of a product brochure or navigate through pages of a website to get the basic gist of what compact shelving can do for your business or your clients. Just kick back for a little over a minute, rock out to a cool tune and absorb. Then when you're done...e-mail the link to your friends and co-workers.

Now that's technology!

Matt Tourdot - Spacesaver Storage Specialist

FREE Green Building - LEED Webinar...

2009-10-30T11:00:00.000-07:00

One of our Facebook and Twitter friends is spreading the word about a FREE green building/LEED webinar < Read More Here >

Topics Include -

Building a Sustainable Future:
Progress & Trends Toward Improving the Environmental Footprint of Commercial Buildings

Featuring:
Presentation of the Green Building Market & Impact Report 2009 by Robert Watson,
GreenerBuildings.com Executive Editor

A Practical Perspective on the Role of Industry in Leading Positive Environmental Change in Today’s Commercial Facilities by Ed Lonergan, President & CEO, JohnsonDiversey

Moderated by:
Joel Makower, GreenBiz.com Executive Editor

November 5, 2009 at 12:30 PM EST

EVENT OVERVIEW:
Join this fast paced live 60 minute free webinar to hear a first-hand presentation and analysis of the second edition of the Green Building Market & Impact Report by the report’s author Robert Watson, GreenerBuildings.com Editor, industry leader and LEED “founding father.” This report is an integrated assessment of the land, water, energy, material and indoor environmental impacts of the LEED for New Construction (LEED NC), Core & Shell (LEED CS) and Existing Building (LEED EB) standards.

JohnsonDiversey President & CEO Ed Lonergan will also highlight the importance of sustainability in today’s business environment, offering insights and examples of the company’s work toward improving the sustainability of its customers’ facilities as well as its own. JohnsonDiversey continues to lead its industry in providing products and solutions that help its customers make their own facilities, cleaner, healthier and more sustainable. And, this presentation will detail JohnsonDiversey’s own focus on LEED certification for many of its facilities worldwide.

Our Recent Spacesaver Mobile Shelving Installations

2009-10-16T13:08:00.000-07:00

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High Density Storage. What Is It?

2009-10-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

Check out this You Tube video showing how High Density, mobile shelving works...

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Pretty Cool High-Density Storage Installations!

2009-10-15T10:33:00.000-07:00

Here are some recent installations for compact shelving, rotary systems, mobile shelving and other pretty cool applications we thought you might enjoy ~ or inspire you!!

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Boeing's Library & Learning Services Center Awards Storage Solution Contract to McMurray Stern

2009-10-14T07:51:00.000-07:00

The Library & Learning Services Center at Boeing's Cypress facility has awarded their storage solution contract to McMurray Stern, the exclusive Spacesaver Area Contractor for the Greater Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County and Central Coast Areas.

The challenge of meeting Boeing's storage needs was met by designing a Spacesaver high-density mobile system in a 65' x 24' footprint. This allots Boeing more than 6,500 lineal feet of document storage.

Spacesaver compact mobile shelving is designed specifically for customers with demanding storage environments where immediate access to records and materials is required. Boeing's project called for consolidation of documents which came from seven different Boeing facilities. The system that was designed and installed allows Boeing to house all of their documents in a much smaller footprint than they had anticipated.

“We have been a solution provider for almost three decades - addressing the storage and handling needs of thousands of customers over this time,” says Matt Denburg, President of McMurray Stern. “Our design consultants resolve storage dilemmas that help businesses protect their stored materials, and produce a solid return on workflow improvements.”

See why America's largest retailer of electronics and appliances chose Modular Millwork to improve work flow and distribution support.

2009-10-10T10:43:00.000-07:00

Best Buy, Inc. - Minneapolis, MN [World Headquarters]

Best Buy, America’s leading retailer of digital and electronics appliances outgrew their existing spaces and decided to construct a new, consolidated World Headquarters complex.

The site would consist of 5 distinct, multistory buildings and be interconnected via tunnels and access corridors in a “hub &spoke” configuration to enable easy mobility across the campus. They chose OPUS Architects of Minneapolis to design/build the new complex.

Best Buy’s objective was to construct a “world class” facility that would deliver superior service to its in-house staff and to their thousands of store locations across North America.

Jim Burkart, their local Modular Millwork agent, contacted Best Buy’s facilities and logistics departments and explained the applicability of Modular Millwork for their project vision.

Facilities and Logistics were impressed with the inherent flexibility of Modular Millwork and asked their architect to consider it as an alternative to the site-built millwork that had been planned for the service/support centers on all 26 floors and in the corporate distribution center.

On investigation, the architects discovered that Modular Millwork integrated easily with their client’s vision of premium support capability for customers. They were also pleasantly surprised that they could customize Modular Millwork’s accessorization, finishes and sizes to match Best Buy’s specific requirements and physical space.

Working closely with Burkart (their local agent), they specified dimensional requirements, colors and accessories for their floor “Oasises” (wherein they co-located break rooms, lounges, service kiosks, copy/fax, supplies, mail and express functions and recycling) and the corporate distribution center (which includes; shipping and receiving, print services, security, mail distribution, supply support and outgoing external stores support).

Jim provided local analysis and design support with technical drawings and specs and even had the Modular Millwork manufacturer build actual prototypes for examination and trial by Best Buy and the architects.

The clients were very pleased with Jim’s ability to configure the product to match their exact space and needs. They especially liked its built-in sustainability that lets them easily reconfigure and relocate Modular Millwork when unforeseen changes in their space or business occurs. They pointed out that this sustainability feature was not available with traditional site-built millwork or casework - even at a higher price! Exceptional flexibility and durability of the Modular Millwork…backed by a Lifetime Warranty convinced them this was their solution!

High Density Spacesaver Dealer McMurray Stern Achieves USGBC LEED Professional Accreditation

2009-10-10T10:17:00.000-07:00

28 Year Compact Shelving Provider Committed to Serving the Architect & Design Community

McMurray Stern, a leading provider of high density mobile filing systems, announced that their A&D Market Specialist, Dominique Smith, has achieved the esteemed USGBC LEED Professional Accreditation. Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, McMurray Stern is the exclusive Southern California provider of Spacesaver filing and storage systems. High density mobile storage systems dramatically increase efficiency for businesses and institutions by conserving space and improving productivity. They reduce the space required to store materials by 50%, allowing for a smaller building footprint.

“It’s an exciting time for McMurray Stern. With strong market growth and the increased adoption of sustainable building practices, we’ve positioned ourselves as a viable resource partner for the architect and design industry.” McMurray Stern President, Matt Denburg said.

By having a LEED AP on our staff, we are able to provide better service to our architectural and design partners, and communicate our commitment to promote sustainable building practices.
Dominique’s core responsibilities will be:

1. Conducting AIA accredited educational seminars on various topics related to storage solutions.
2. Assist our A/D partners in designing and specifying storage solutions for their clients that are safe, efficient and cost-effective.

LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. A LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) has demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System.