Carroll Seating, Author at Carroll Seating Company

Published: 1 January 2013

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High Quality Seating and More
Seating can be very important, just as other components can make a huge difference in how you view your workplace. Everything from casework in a medical setting to bleachers in a school can all transform those places from dull and everyday to strong and vibrant. Renovating an area to include brand new seating means finding comfortable and stylish seats. In any case, when you can customize what the seats, bleachers, and much more look like, then you are on the right track.

A seating company should be able to do all these things for you and still provide you with even more. Choosing the right seating company can make all the difference in the world when it comes to choosing, ordering, installing, and affording the things you need for your location. Knowledgeable staff that can provide you with the information you need as well as give you additional ideas are a key component to getting things done right the first time. Take some time to do your research on seating companies and find out what they are capable of, what they can offer you, and how long they have been in business. The longer they have been doing what they do and the more distinguished their client list is, the more confident you can be about choosing them for the job.

Additional Help
A seating company shouldn’t just be about seats, and nor should it just be about providing you with them. A high quality seating company brings in a staff that knows the business inside and out. It will seek out relations and partnerships with other providers as well as financial institutions in order to help you get your projects off the ground should you need assistance. There is a process involved when it comes to installing seating, bleachers, casework, and other large furnishings into any area. Working with staff can help you decide which pieces would work best in a space, and if you have any customization ideas that shouldn’t be a problem either.

All these connections with providers and institutions can give you an edge that you may not have had otherwise. This sort of help can really make the difference on whether or not you are finally able to put in telescopic bleachers into your gymnasium or brand new tables in your library.

The Best in Customer Service
Carroll Seating Company wants to be your first choice. That’s why we work so hard to please each and every client. From start to finish we are there to help. This includes having service and repair technicians for all of our products. After doing all the work, why simply abandon any client? We make sure to keep in touch with you long after the installation is finished to ensure that the product works smoothly, looks great, and fulfills your expectations.

For decades we have serviced many locations, from schools to medical facilities, and fully understand the industry in order to bring in the best products and the best services. Discover what makes us the right choice by contacting us today for a quote or for general information.

Published: 25 December 2012

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Casework Everywhere
A lot of locations call for casework. Laboratories, health professions, education, and more. Casework can include a lot of different pieces that you may or may not need. You should evaluate the area that the casework is intended for and discover what will be needed. In most cases you may find that all pieces should be installed. This may because the space is brand new or that the previous pieces were too old or simply needed updating.

The right casework can add a finalized finish to the area. They are modern with plenty of excellent designs that you can choose from. They can also be made from a variety of materials, from wood to metal to plastic laminate composites. Choose from cabinets, desks, counter tops, and more.

What Is It For?

Casework meant for laboratories can include shelving units, workstations, and much more. Carroll Seating Company also recognizes that pieces for laboratories may need to be fashioned so they are in compliance with LEED and SEFA 8, so that won’t be a concern since we’ll have it all taken care of.

When you need casework for educational areas, you’ll find a lot of different options available to you. It doesn’t matter if it is for an elementary school or for a university. Pieces are built ready to be used over and over so you can expect excellent durability from them. Casework can be placed in administrative offices, libraries, and classrooms.

If it’s a major hospital or just a smaller administrative building nearby, the medical casework we can offer is always ready for a tough day at work. You can find it fashioned in 3 types of antimicrobial surfaces to help keep areas cleaner and the location more sterile. Equipment comes as stainless steel and you can also enjoy electronically adjustable work stations.

So Much More
This is only a small sampling of what Carroll Seating can offer you for your business. There are so many different potential pieces that can be included in casework, you may feel overwhelmed at first, but there is no need to worry. Our teams are ready to assist you in all areas so you can get exactly what you need for your space. You can even request architectural woodwork for a space and we can do additional customizing for you.

From labs to classrooms, libraries to medical rooms, we stand behind all of our casework and will make sure that you are completely satisfied with everything we do.

Published: 18 December 2012

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The Right Library Equipment
In order to have a proper library it needs to be furnished with the proper materials. Libraries need desks and chairs in order to give people young and old a place to study and read. They also need bookshelves in order to house all the wonderful titles that await readers. Equipment installed should look stylish but still match your school’s tone even as it helps to save space and provide the best in functionality.

When you have the right equipment for your library, it can feel more open, more inviting, and will be more likely to attract students and teachers alike for more than just the occasional study session.

What Do You Need?
Some schools, whether they are elementary or universities, require every single furnishing type. Others may only need one or two things. Give your library a thorough examination in order to determine what you need the most and what is affordable on your budget. Remember, with Carroll Seating we can help you get the financing you need in order to get all the products you hoped for.

Bookcases are a must for any library. If you discover that your shelves are bowing after years of holding the weight of books, then you may want to look into getting new ones. This goes double for shelves that are bigger than they need to be, or simply too old and outdated. There are a lot of innovative new styles that take up less space and are able to hold more, both in volume and in weight.

Library chairs give everybody a place to sit, whether they are students or teachers. In the past, library chairs may have been hard and not very comfortable, but today you can obtain many different chair types, all of which are ultra comfortable, tasteful, and wonderfully chic.

Desks for libraries are needed for multiple functions. These are the locations in which students will do their studying, professors will do research or conduct classes, or where computers will sit awaiting use. There are even levels of customization when it comes to desks so you can choose the right desks for your library. Function and form come together with all the options available so you can find desks that look perfect in your library and offer exactly what you need.

Watch Your Library Transform
It can be amazing to see your library looking like its old self one day and then looking like brand new the next. You can pick out what you believe will work best for your library in all three areas. If you need help during the process at any time, you can contact us. Carroll Seating Company has been working with schools for decades and keep up with the industry in order to provide you with the best in library furnishings. It’s about high quality, excellent service, and of course, amazing results that you will love. Talk to your school today about giving your library new life and let us know if there is anything we can do to help make that dream come true.

Published: 11 December 2012

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Categories: Bleacher seating, Locker Solutions

Atmosphere Can Make a Difference
If you have wandered into your school gymnasium lately and looked at your bleachers, it can be a little disheartening to see them looking worn down, broken, faded, or otherwise in poor shape. The same can be said when walking through the halls where lockers are scratched and bent, or simply older than though ought to be. Old installations in your school can make it feel tired and kids may not have the respect or pride they should for their place of learning.

However, a change in pace can really boost your school in all sorts of ways. People will feel proud to walk in and see the bleachers in excellent shape. Kids will be excited to have a brand new bright locker to store their books and belongings in.

New Life for Your School
That’s where Carroll Seating Company comes in. We’ve worked with hundreds of schools since the 1950s, providing them with everything they need. This includes strong lockers and sturdy bleachers. The possibilities don’t just stop at student lockers or indoor bleachers. We can also provide you with metal storage lockers for teacher break rooms and outside stadium seating for all of the school’s sports games.

Customization is the best part! We can provide lockers, bleachers, and more, and make sure that they fit within the proper architectural design, are the right color, or in the case of bleachers, showcase your school’s mascot or initials! Bleachers can also be retractable so you save space when necessary.

Supplies for All Your Needs
We also make sure to keep all the parts on hand if you ever face a problem. This way it will be solved quickly and efficiently. We provide you with service every step of the way. If you aren’t sure how to go about making a purchase for your school simply contact us and we can walk you through the process to make it smooth and simple. You will get quotes that you can take to your administration or other body in charge, and we also offer financing plans to help you get your projects on track.

Once the project is finished, don’t forget to take some time to look at the student’s faces when they walk into the updated areas for the first time. Their faces will light up at how cool their school looks and they’ll be proud to open their new locker or cheer on their teams on the new bleachers.

Published: 7 December 2012

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Just for a Short While…
There are times when installing seating isn’t necessary. You may have a location that requires temporary seating that can be held onto and put out at a moment’s notice. Perhaps you have a location that needs seating, but no place to install it. There are a lot of reasons why you may need temporary seating – the question now is where to get it.

There are plenty of folding chairs out there that you could buy, but most folding chairs are inexpensive for a reason. They don’t have a lot – if any – cushioning in them. They may bend or break easily. They simply aren’t the kind of chairs you want to present in your arena. From major events to big time sports games, you will need the right kind of chairs that can quickly be set up and taken down while being enjoyed by those sitting in them between those times.

It’s All About High Quality
To present the right image you need the right seats. Carroll Seating Company offers a wide variety of portable seats through Hussey Seating. Their folding chairs are the best of the best, and they are constantly working to improve upon their already amazing design. Their goal is to make folding chairs that last year after year. While they have already reached that goal with their current chairs, now they focus on extending that life even more so you always have comfortable, stylish chairs on standby.

These chairs can be customized any way you like. Do you need them to have cup holders? Wider seats? Do they need to include tablet arms? Are there any custom logos you need printed on the chairs? There are many other ways you can make these chairs uniquely yours, and Carroll Seating gets you the styles you want ready and shipped as soon as possible so you can start setting up any time you need to.

The Choices, Affordability, and More
There are so many great designs to choose from. Whether you need some exquisitely plush chairs or utilitarian steel styles, they’re waiting for you. There is something for everyone, so simply talk to us about the various Series available and discover what suits your location best.

Contact Carroll Seating to discover all you need about portable seating. We also offer financing assistance so you don’t have to worry about getting your chairs. We make it as easy as possible to get your seating to you.

Published: 4 December 2012

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Installation Done
Imagine for a moment that you have contact a company to install new bleachers in your school. Now imagine that several years in the future a part breaks on the bleachers. Who do you call in this scenario? If it isn’t essential, do you leave it broken? Do you contact the manufacturer of the bleachers? Or can you call the company that installed the bleachers?

A lot of people wouldn’t be sure of the answer to this question. Most would assume that the manufacturer is responsible – but how do you find their information? When it comes to Carroll Seating Company, the answer is actually quite simple: we installed the bleachers and we have the parts to help you.

Service – Always
Excellent customer service is important today. It is what can make working with a company so much more enjoyable. The people are polite, efficient, and get you what you need without any problems. That’s what we focus on in tandem with the high quality products we offer. This is also why we make sure to keep a large stock of various parts ready and waiting in the event that a client needs one. Things happen – preparing for them is what keeps everything running smoothly.

We stock several hundred common replacement parts in our warehouse and ship within 48 hours so that your bleachers, auditorium, or stadium seating can be in top shape once again as soon as possible. Other seating companies may only focus on installation and when you need a part for something, refer you elsewhere. This can be a huge hassle and inconvenience. You have other important things to do rather than remain on the phone for hours trying to speak to the right person and obtain the right part.

Call Right Away
Carroll Seating Company has a toll free number you can call to speak with someone about the part you need. They can quickly let you know if it is available in our warehouse or can get it straight from the factory. It won’t take long before you know what is happening with the part you want and when it might arrive for you. Of course, if you have any additional questions feel free to ask. If you like, you can also email us with your information or questions.

Carroll Seating is always dedicated to providing you with all the services and products that you need.

Published: 26 November 2012

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Creating a healing environment: Minimizing hospital infections
Hospital infections are an increasingly serious issue in the world of healthcare. Approximately 98,000 patients are infected by the hospital environment every year. This can severely cripple the healing environment the hospital creates for its patients.

If it is determined that the origin of the infection is from the hospital, insurance plans will not cover the cost. This can be considerable. The average cost to cure an infection is $13,700 and the average hospital operates at a 3 to 5 percent margin, so every penny counts! The effect on the patient can be far worse. When a patient incurs an infection from the hospital, the patient will spend on average, 6.5 more days in the hospital, is 5 times more likely to be readmitted, and sadly, 3 times more likely to die.

Presuming the patient fully recovers, it’s an issue that is not over for the hospital. Under the new healthcare laws which will take fuller effect in 2014, customer satisfaction surveys are increasingly important for performance reviews, and payment is based on these reviews. York Chan, a member of the Advisory Board for “The Joint Commission” which accredits approximately 90% of the hospitals in the United States said in a conference to healthcare facility directors, “Environment has a lot to do with with hospital infections [and] everything to do with patient satisfaction surveys.”*

Creating a more healing environment for the patient
Many of these infections are caused by poor air exchange rates in operating rooms and complications from other medical procedures. However, your choice of plastic laminate casework can help minimize the risk of patient infection by reducing the ability of microbes to adhere or grow on hospital surfaces, much of which consists of casework, which virtually every room in a hospital has. Case Systems of Midland, Michigan and Carroll Seating have industry exclusive solutions that can cut down the the chances that a patient would become infected due to a visit to the hospital.

Anti-Microbial surfaces for use in healthcare is the answer!
Carroll Solutions works with Case Systems who has invested heavily in the science of creating a plastic laminate anti-microbial surface that will resist these organisms, and thus creating a more safe environment for both patient and caregiver. It’s all in the technology. The anti-microbial properties that coat the plastic laminate form a molecular covalent bond and therefore it cannot wear off. As long as the surface itself is not broken or compromised in any way, the anti-microbial surface remains fully effective. It is permanent.

Does this limit my choices of colors or sizes in my choice of case work?
Not at all! Despite the science that goes in to creating such a safe and effective anti-microbial surface, it does not limit the selection of colors, sizes, and design available in plastic laminate casework. Our casework remains AWI certified “premium grade”, a standard higher than most casework available in the industry.

Is it more expensive?
Choosing casework that creates less risk of infection has a slight up-charge (less than 5%). But this is a small price to pay to increase patient safety. Call us for a comparison.

* Statistics and information in this section taken from a conference by York Chan at the Healthcare Engineering Society of Northern Illinois (HESNI) on 8 November, 2012. Mr. Chan is Director of Facilities for Advocate Healthcare System and a nationally known speaker regarding issues of healthcare environments. He is a board member for the American Society for Healthcare Engineering and the Healthcare Engineering Society of Northern Illinois. He is a member of the Joint Commission Environment of Care Advisory Board and part of the faculty of “Joint Commission Resources” and a member of the editorial board of the “Environment of Care News”.

Published: 26 November 2012

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This year Patrick (Pat) J. Carroll, Jr. marks his 35th year with Carroll Seating Company. After graduating with a Business Major from the University of Kansas Pat was the first of Carroll Seating’s second generation to enter the business to follow what his Father had started.

Q: How have the ways of business evolved since your beginning years?

A: I first started working in the office tracking labor and assisting salesman on field work. The years I spent in the field are invaluable and allowed me to quickly understand how to work with GC’s to coordinate deliveries and installations efficiently as well as to see and understand first hand field conditions.

Q: How have the ways of business evolved since your beginning years?

A: When I first started there were no cell phones or computers. Work was done on adding machines and in phone booths. I use to have to read my entire bid off to the GC on bid day- that was until the invention of fax machines.

Q: How has the market changed within your 35 years?

A: Today, schools are still purchasing the same things there is just a lot more rules and regulations needed to succeed- i.e. bidder qualifications, banking and bonding requirements.

Q: What has been your proudest moment these past 35 years?

A: There have been many. Some specifically are CSC’s commitment to service, product knowledge and continue loyalty. Our reputation in the industry among factories and end users is very strong. The true partnership we preach daily has taken hold and being heard. I’m proud that the message is strong and enduring.

Q: What growth do you foresee for your company in the next 5 years?

A: I see healthcare, higher education, professional labs, police, fire and the service, repair and support of the products we sell as the keys to the success of our future. The continued expansion of our markets to the level of our work load will allow us to become more diverse. We need to bring our expertise into new markets. We need to continually sell ourselves and products we represent and not just job sell at low cost. The next generation of buyers and sellers need to be focused in on quality and not be driven by low cost and short term solutions.

Q: What are you wishes for the third generation of Carroll Seating Company?

A: My wish is for the next generation to not lose sight of the importance of interpersonal relationships and not hide behind screens and smart phone but rather understand that people not machines make decisions. Relationships build on interactive contact of the ones that last. All too often emails are misunderstood, picking up the phone or getting in your car is the key to a successful relationship. Having said that; technology has made us capable of doing more, not necessarily more efficiently, but the sheer volume of what we can handle has grown because of technology. That is a reality that will continue but establishing a blend of technology and old fashion relationships is the key.

Published: 1 November 2012

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With the start of the New School year well underway Athletic facilities and bleachers are packed full with fall sports fans, now more than ever, it is imperative that your facility has safe bleachers. Bleacher safety is something that should be taken seriously and no inspection should ever be put off or ignored. Even if your state does not mandate inspections, responsible facilities should request an inspection from a reputable and experienced company in order to keep their spectators safe.

What is Examined?
Bleachers are inspected for various reasons. One of the primary reasons is for safety. Bleachers with problems or defects can be dangerous to students, teachers, and others. Checks for structural problems can reveal any issues that may require attention. Checks on the systems that move the bleachers (if they are the type that can expand and retract) can show any problems that may lead to bleacher damage. There are many stories of bleacher failure, and close inspections and maintenance are the keys to keeping these misfortunes from occurring.

They are also inspected to check for code compliance. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued guidelines that need to be followed when it comes to bleachers. Any bleachers that pose a hazard need to either be retrofitted or replaced to comply with these guidelines. These guidelines include such things as guardrails, maximum widths of open areas, nonskid surfaces, and recording of incidents, inspections, and other actions in regards to bleachers.

Who Does the Inspection?
Licensed professionals should inspect bleachers and report any hazards or issues that need to be corrected. Carroll Seating Company offers this service, and with decades of experience we know how to give each inspection the close examination it needs. Because we also install bleachers, we keep up with all the new additions, changes, and differences so nothing is ever too new for us to check. We are also extremely familiar with older bleachers and can make the right recommendations on how to retrofit bleachers so they are safer, and will know if the bleachers are too hazardous and should be replaced.

If the latter is true, Carroll Seating Company will be more than happy to help you install new bleachers. We have high quality products that your school will be proud to have during pep rallies, basketball games, and all of your school activities.

Published: 26 October 2012

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On the hunt for a great company? An important factor to keep in mind- Will this company do more for me than just sell and install? Whether it be telescopic bleachers, courtside seating, new lockers for your hall, Library furniture, casework or healthcare solutions. There is so much more to the product alone. Yes, you do want the finished results to be polished, secure, and worth every penny, but you don’t want a company that will do the job and then disappear, never to be heard from again. What if you discover a problem with your new product? What if, over time, a part breaks and you need something replaced? Or what if from the very beginning you find that you might need some help financing your project? Will the company you’ve been considering be able to help you with all of those scenarios? Or is there expertise selling and installing– and that’s it?

Multiple Services from One Location
That is why you need to take a little time and examine the various companies you might be considering. Carroll Seating Company understood right away that it never is such a simple matter of providing a product and then moving on to the next customer. Building rapport with clients and seeing to all of their needs is a part of what we do. From the moment we speak with you to a few years down the road when you have a question or an issue, we are there to help put your mind at ease and make sure all your product needs, questions, and ideas are addressed.

Flexible and considerate, the goal is to get you the product you need for your location or business. We also have a wide variety of product offerings made with the highest of quality so they last for years to come. Should anything ever happen after your installation occurs, simply contact us. We keep our warehouses stocked with hundreds of replacement parts from a huge date range so if you ever discover something amiss, it can be fixed. We ship quickly so you can get what you need as soon as possible.

Communication is the Key
You can contact us at any time through the use of email, or you can call or visit one of our locations. We’re always happy to hear from clients and will do everything possible solve any concerns you may have. That’s why we don’t just supply you with the product – we supply you with solutions.