Published: 6 January 2015

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Categories: School seating, Seating Solutions

Palmer-Hamilton Cafeteria Solutions: The Right Choice

School cafeterias must serve many roles these days. They’re no longer simply spaces for eating and socializing in the middle of the day. Now they often serve additional purposes outside of lunchroom meals. In some cases, they must be storage space. In others, they serve as additional classroom space. With so many different roles to play, the right solutions for storage, seating, and more are a must, and when you need the perfect cafeteria solution, there’s only one name we recommend – Palmer Hamilton.

Innovative Beauty
Even in cases where cafeterias are just used to serve food, setting the right tone for students is essential, and good furnishings can do just that. Palmer Hamilton has a unique corner on the market there. Their tables and food court style seating isn’t just useful for the multi-functional needs of today’s cafeterias, but it’s also absolutely gorgeous. Eye catching and durable, it’s all completely customizable, so adding logos to the tables that feature mascots and motivational quotes is never a problem.

A Variety of Options
The other real benefit of Palmer Hamilton is the number of options available to schools. The traditional cafeteria tables are certainly a choice, and there are a range of possibilities there. From standard bench tables to a variety of shapes and those that come with stools, standard cafeteria tables don’t have to look quite like they once did. If you need something a bit different like food court style seating, Palmer Hamilton can help there too with booths, free standing tables, and even comfortable lounge furniture for a corner area of your cafeteria.

What’s going to work for your school cafeteria? We can help you find the right solution. With our design services and Palmer Hamilton’s catalog of options at your fingertips, we’ll create the perfect space to reflect the needs of your school.

Published: 30 December 2014

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Categories: School seating

When you think back to your school days, whether sitting on a carpet to listen to your kindergarten teacher read a story or trudging through the halls in high school, which words come to mind? We’re sure you have a long list – and that “comfort” is not high on it. Research shows, however, that the environment in which students learn has a significant impact on their learning. A comfortable, well-planned classroom is a critical component of education. So how do you choose the best K-12 desks and chairs?
A few considerations to keep in mind when choosing classroom desks and chairs:

Soft padding on chairs. There isn’t any empirical evidence that sitting on a hard chair improves IQs or test scores! Padding can make students much more comfortable – and stop some of the fidgeting and moving around that is so common in classrooms.
Height. Choosing desks and chairs with appropriate heights is critical for both function and comfort. A kindergartner for instance, will be quite content with a 12-inch chair. For a high school senior, that small chair will quickly become a torture device. Carroll Seating Company can help you achieve the right fit for students from kindergarten through high school.
Durability. Schools never have unlimited budgets, so you need to choose products that stand up to continuous use year after year. We use only the best materials from respected manufacturers to ensure you get the high quality your school and students deserve. And it helps when they remain just as comfortable on Day 1000 as they were on Day 1.
Purpose. The days of endless rows of desks are over in many schools. Classrooms are much more dynamic, and teachers need to provide space and furniture to accommodate activity centers, collaborative work, computer work stations, space for individual and quiet work, and more. Think about what students need at different ages. Which desks and chairs will meet those requirements and help them learn? At the same time, which offer the flexibility teachers need to regroup, rearrange, and reenergize their classrooms?
Versatility. Today’s designs are intended to be configured and reconfigured so educators can accomplish different goals. One day, class might center around collaborative group work. The next, students work independently on writing projects. The next…well, the options are endless. Some chair designs, too, accommodate different levels of activity. So if students need to twist, turn, get up, and get down for active learning, their chairs can keep up while keeping children comfortable.
Technology integration. Solutions can also help teachers integrate technology, from grounded power plugs to connectivity aids, to different areas of the classroom without snaking dangerous power cords all over the floor.

When students have a well-equipped, well-planned classroom, they’re more prepared to learn. Desks and chairs are essential tools for education. Ensuring greater comfort can facilitate better academic and social results. That’s asking a lot of your furniture – but Carroll Seating will help you deliver.

Published: 23 December 2014

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Categories: Lecture and Theater Seating

When people file into auditoriums, it’s the shows they are excited to see: the plays, the musicals, the concerts, the performances. Whether they are there to cheer on a family member dance or watch a world-renowned composer lead a full orchestra, the last thing they are thinking about is the seats. But if they are old and uncomfortable, it will be all they can think about during the show. You can update an old auditorium – and ensure patrons come back again and again – with new seating.

Give Old Buildings New Charm, Beauty, and Comfort with New Seating

We’ve all been to theaters and auditoriums that have clearly seen better days. Dingy, worn, uncomfortable. Even if we’re seeing the same show, it casts a pall over the whole event. Old auditoriums, though, often have wonderful architectural features and charm that new buildings can’t match.

You can have your theater and your popcorn too! Updating the seating is arguably the most effective way to bring new light to old buildings. It significantly enhances the aesthetic quality of the space and provides every patron with “the best seat in the house” – no matter where they’re sitting.

If your auditorium features lectures, demonstrations, workshops, presentations, and other interactive performances, your new seating can also encompass data and power. Participants can power up and connect to the information they need. This not only keeps them engaged, it reflects well on your establishment.

You needs may be more simple: comfortable seating that looks great. We can help you with that too. Whether you need to coordinate with your brand or décor colors, want to incorporate your logo, or would like special detailing, Carroll Seating Company can deliver the look and feel you want. More importantly, we can help you deliver the look and feel your customers want.

Published: 16 December 2014

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Categories: School seating

Think back to your school days, from sitting on hard chairs for reading time to walking along the halls in high school. Which words come to mind? We’re guessing “comfort” isn’t one of them! But research shows that the environment in which students are educated has a major impact on learning. A well-planned, comfortable classroom is critical. What kind of K-12 desks and chairs will help kids get comfy – and well-educated!
Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when selecting classroom desks and chairs:

Soft padding. It’s a basic, but it can keep students from fidgeting throughout classes.
Height. It seems obvious, but choosing appropriate heights is critical. A kindergarten student, for instance, will be comfortable with a seat that measures 12 inches in height. For a high school senior, that chair will turn into a torture device quickly! We can help you select the right fit for kindergarten students through to those much taller seniors.
Durability. Unfortunately, schools do not have unlimited budgets. You need to choose products that will stand up to continuous use year after year. Carroll Seating Company uses only the highest-quality materials from respected manufacturers, ensuring you receive desks and chairs that will last.
Purpose. The days of straight rows are (in many schools) over. Today’s classrooms are more dynamic: there are different activity stations, areas for collaborative work, work stations for computers, and space for individual or quiet work. What do students in first grade need? How about those in 10th grade? Think about which models will meet those requirements, but at the same time, offer the flexibility educators need to rearrange, regroup, and reenergize their classes.

While desks and chairs often get pushed to the bottom of the budget list, they are essential tools for education. Ensuring greater comfort can facilitate better academic and social results. That’s asking a lot of your furniture – but Carroll Seating will help you deliver.

Published: 2 December 2014

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

What to Consider When Deciding on University Student Housing Security Desks

While parents may be worried about academics and students more concerned with parties or friends, one thing that everyone can agree on is this: security is paramount on university campuses. Onsite housing has to be secure; operating fully-equipped security desks is a must to ensure safety and give both parents and students more peace-of-mind. What should you consider when choosing your security desks?
Keep the following questions in mind when selecting university student housing security desks:

What type of functionality do you need? Security desks can be equipped with a number of features, depending on your particular needs. These include: work spaces (for computers), locked drawers and/or boxes, transaction counter for people to sign in and out, casters for portability, and locked alert boxes so students and others can leave messages in the event that someone needs help. Carroll Seating Company specializes in creating customized solutions for your work spaces. When you identify a need, we will make sure it is filled with our products.
What size will work best for your residential building? Security desks can come in a variety of sizes, as well as custom sizes. Are space concerns a primary factor? Do you need room for more than one employee at the desk?
Do you want university branding and customization? Security desks perform an important function, but they can also pull double duty. Why not brand them with your school’s colors, mascot, and slogan, or the name of the particular residence. This can help create a cohesive appearance among campus housing and a sense of community.

Safety is a major concern for students and universities; opting for customized security desks will help your school provide the safe environment on-campus residents need and depend on as they walk to classes in the morning and to and from the library (or a party!) at night.

Published: 25 November 2014

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

What kind of space best suits your needs? If you are an educator, what do you need to help your students learn best? If you are a medical professional or technician, what type of space do you require for testing, experiments, and storage? If you manage an office and want to work efficiently and create the right image for clients/visitors, what will help you do that? For professionals all over the country, the answer to all of these questions – and more – is Case Systems casework.
Case Systems is a premier provider of quality casework. You may be unfamiliar with the term, but think about your bookcases, display cases, desks, and kitchen cabinets. These are all examples of casework: they can contain shelves, drawers, doors, covers, and other features to add to their functionality and aesthetics.
Why choose Case Systems? A few of the many benefits:

Meticulous attention to detail. A professional team gathers all pertinent details about your needs, taking care to listen to what you really require for optimal workspaces, whether a lab, a classroom, or a business office. Then, they can create systems that work as hard as you do.
Form and function. These pieces allow you to work seamlessly – everything you need is there; the design is intuitive and comfortable. But they also look great. If you are customer-facing, Case Systems can help convey a professional, sophisticated image to your visitors.
On-time delivery. Your order is filled in a timely manner, so you are never waiting on us.
Warranty. Case Systems stands behind the quality and durability of their work. Casework is backed by a five-year guarantee and limited warranty.

Carroll Seating specializes in education, laboratory, medical, and architectural casework, offering top-of-the-line solutions with Case Systems. When you need work space that is efficient, attractive, durable, and of the highest quality, count on Carrol Seating Company and Case Systems for the right help.

Published: 18 November 2014

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Whether you’re building a new lab or simply redesigning an old one, one of the names you’re going to come across again and again is Institutional Casework. There’s a good reason for that. They’re the only company to consider when you’re looking for lab casework.

The Institutional Casework Difference
There’s an industry standard when it comes to lab furniture. Institutional Casework is well aware of that standard, and they work hard to exceed it with every single product they sell. Highly rated for chemical resistance and performance, they offer the best options on the market. With that level of quality, though, you’d expect very little in the way of aesthetically pleasing designs, but even there, they’ve got the market cornered. Their options are as beautiful as they are functional, and they’re perfect for K-12 classrooms, higher education, and even prestigious commercial laboratories. They’re the single best way to create the perfect environment for study. What’s more, though, is that Institutional Casework stands carefully behind every product they sell. From the concept itself to the final installation, Institutional Casework is right there to stand behind their work. Perhaps that’s why they’re chosen again and again for to provide lab casework across the globe.

The Product Line
Even if you’re a phenomenal company like Institutional Casework, though, you still have to have a pretty amazing product line to back up your claims, and this company certainly does. From their Magnetar work centers that offer both lecture and lab space for up to four to their Quantum Command Center that will redefine the way you teach and store lab equipment, they have exactly what’s needed in today’s labs in the styles and finishes you want most. Cubbies, research tables, base cabinets, wall cabinets, fume hoods, it’s all right here in one place, and it all comes with the durability today’s labs in any setting demand. They specialize in great work surfaces like granite to ensure acid and chemical resistance and bacteria resistance. All of their options are low maintenance, and they look better than anything else on the market and are likely to last longer, too. The simple reality is that all of their products are made for the toughest lab settings, and that’s why this company has been continually chosen to provide great casework and lab furniture.

Outfitting Your New Lab
If you’re shopping to replace one lab or ten, Institutional Casework is the only way to move forward. Work with an authorized dealer today to fulfill your needs.

Published: 14 November 2014

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Categories: Bleacher seating

What sets your gym apart from every other one in the nation? What makes your games so much better to attend? Besides the teams on the floor, the single best thing that can distinguish your gym from every other is the quality of your seating, and if you’re like most facilities these days, you simply can’t invest in a fixed seating solution. It wastes far too much valuable space that you could be using routinely for other things when there isn’t a game. Is there a better solution? Absolutely. Our custom telescoping gym bleachers are the only way to go.

Your Choices, Your Style
There are lots of telescoping gym seating options on the market today, but the biggest problem is that many of them are prefabricated. Essentially, they’ve been built to someone else’s specs. The builders don’t know your gym. They don’t know what you need. In most cases, they’ve never even heard of your facility. Custom options, though, mean a much better choice. They can be customized to fit your gym, no matter what the size. What’s more, though, is that you can even go with easily configurable options like Flex-Row that can provide ADA solutions for your entire audience. You could even create integrated team seating, customize it with your school colors or lettering, or even add a media platform if necessary. The options with customization are endless, but your choices stop at one place – Carroll Seating Company.

Why Move Forward With Us?
For generations, Carroll Seating Company has been working with facilities just like yours on custom-tailored solutions that truly reflect your needs. When you choose us, you get a dedicated project manager who will work with you from that first time you contact us through to the end of installation. When it’s time for a bit of maintenance, you simply call us again. We’re right here for you now, and we plan to be well into the future.

You have the chance to make your gym shine like no other with custom telescoping gym seating, and we can help. Give us a call today to learn how.

Published: 11 November 2014

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Categories: Gym and Sports Equipment

The sounds around you may be all about football at the moment, but the simple reality is that the court that dominates winter isn’t far away, and if your team is already practicing, you’ve likely noticed at least some equipment problems already. The solution? Carroll Seating Company and the professional basketball equipment you need now.

How We Can Help
No matter what kind of team you’re trying to get off the team this season, Carroll Seating Company can help. Teams need the perfect equipment both for practice and play, and from rec league teams to school teams, we offer a complete supply that means the products you need right now. We not only offer some of the best quality materials, but also those that fit within your limited budget as well, which means outfitting your team with the right gear for far less.

Just Starting Out?
If you’ve just started thinking about getting a team off the ground, we can help there too. We’ve worked with teams at every level of play in the past, so we know exactly what you need to get started. We even offer a dedicated project manager on every account, so from that initial planning to order delivery, you’ll have a single point of contact to make sure your team is ready to go for that first game of the season.

Carroll Seating Company has been working to provide top-level sports equipment to teams of all sizes for decades, and we’d be happy to help you find just what you need, too. Getting started is as simple as placing a call to us, and we’ll be happy to discuss your options, your needs, and just what we can do to help. Getting the right equipment for your team has never been easier. Give us a call today to learn more!

Published: 4 November 2014

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Categories: School seating

Building the perfect cafeteria setting is never easy. After all, just the word cafeteria evokes all sorts of odd memories in people, and most of them aren’t very positive. Setting the right mood, though, can help change that perception, and often that starts with great seating options. At Carroll Seating Company, we’re proud to carry a complete line of Mitchell Furniture Systems, ideal for your office or school cafeteria.

The Mitchell Name
Mitchell has been one of the top brands in cafeteria seating for some time, and it’s completely understandable. They not only have some of the best products at great prices, but all of their options are designed to create real-life solutions in the difficult cafeteria environment. The company’s commitment to better seating options began in the 1940s with their Victory Tables, and today, they’ve continue to innovate and create tables with the ideas of storage and better use of space at the forefront.

Great Options
Schools have so many different spaces they use as cafeterias, and Mitchell understands that and creates products to fit. From wall mounted choices that fold up against wall in anything from single to triple depth to help better utilize the space to creative cafeteria tables that fold and store as necessary, they offer durable products made to withstand even the toughest users – kids!

Let Us Help
Not sure where to even begin as you search for the right cafeteria tables? We can help. With design services, dedicated project managers, and a team who knows how to create the ideal cafeteria, no matter what the setting, we have the experience, knowledge, and skills that are perfect for you. Contact us today to learn more about your Mitchell cafeteria seating options and to begin building the best possible cafeteria you can!