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Published: 25 March 2014

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Categories: Gym and Sports Equipment

Volleyball, in almost any form, offers a grace an intensity few other sports can match. From the excitement of beach volleyball to the camaraderie of team volleyball in an arena setting, it’s a sport that makes a meaningful contribution to many lives. As with any other sport, though, the right equipment is absolutely essential. Whether you’re trying to outfit a school team, a health club, or something more pressing, understanding exactly what to get right off the bat is important. Before you can even order what you want, though, you have a few decisions to make.

Indoor or Outdoor: While the basic equipment needed to play the game doesn’t vary from location to location, there are some specifics about each game that do vary. Decide whether you’re going with an indoor or outdoor court first. If it’s outdoor, will players be engaging in sand volleyball? If it’s an indoor court, you need some other information too. Is it going to be possible to anchor the net to the floor or walls? If not, there are still options available, but you can’t place an order until you know for sure.

Recreation or League Play: You may also want to know whether you have players who will be competing for recreational purposes or for professional ones. Those who will be competing at the professional level likely need very specific equipment to make their wins and losses valid ones. Those who are just looking for a fun Friday night event, though, won’t need the specifics the pros or semi-pros often do.

Once you’ve made your choices, you can start looking at required equipment. At the very basic level, you need a net and boundary markers. There are lots of options within those two choices, though, as well as a few accessories. For example, some nets come with an optional referee stand that attaches to the side of the net. You could also order stand padding or even tape to run down the sides of the net with your team’s name on it. If you’re building an outdoor court, you can get weatherproof options that will stand up to the toughest conditions.

Not sure where to begin? You may not be the best person to be ordering the equipment. Instead, sit down with the coach, league officials, or even players to help you carefully plan the court and the needed equipment before you place any orders. After all, if you intend to host bigger fish, you’ll need official status for your court, and you can only get that with the right equipment!

Published: 21 March 2014

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Categories: Bleacher seating

Choosing the right bleachers for any area is never an easy task. It can be difficult to decide what might work best in the area, what’s ideal for fans, and what’s going to look amazing. In certain spots, though, reverse fold bleachers might be perfect.

When They Shine . . .

Most venues are looking for more recoverable space, and this is the ideal setting for reverse fold bleachers. There are some settings when you need the space behind bleachers for other events and activities. For example, in a school gym, you might be able to use that mezzanine space for batting cages, gymnastics equipment, or even other sports practices. During a game, though, you need that added seating for your patrons. With reverse fold bleachers, both are absolutely possible. Instead of just getting seating or just getting added space, you can have both without the hassle of having to choose between these two important factors.

Special Considerations

It’s important to note that reverse fold bleachers aren’t always going to be the answer. For example, you can typically only have between 18 and 22 rows if you’re going with the reverse fold choice. As they get higher, the floor mounts tend to get a bit more unstable, so you don’t want them too high for safety reasons. They also may not be the right choice in some venues, so talk to a professional before you make any final decisions.

If you’re thinking about reverse fold bleachers, take the time to give us a call today. We’ll be happy to make an on-site inspection to see if reverse fold bleachers might be the right choice in your situation. We can not only match you up with the right product to meet your needs, but also handle the installation! Contact us today to learn more

Published: 18 March 2014

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Categories: Furnishing a Library

If you recently walked into a library and thought, “This isn’t quite what I remember,” you’re not alone. Many of today’s libraries are designed to be open environments, perfect to support diverse needs, including those of individuals and groups. It’s a popular idea, and with good reason. Libraries aren’t what they used to be. Demographics are changing fast, and so too are the needs of libraries. They’re often as much about community collaboration as they are about individuals spending time with reference materials. As a result, the physical landscape of libraries has to shift at the same time, and much of the responsibility of that shift lies in the right furniture.

Tables and Chairs Defining Libraries?

Libraries were once just about books, but that can’t be the case anymore. Sure, just a few decades ago the best way to study up on a concept was to look through past printed material, but people don’t work that way anymore. Instead, the best researchers consult printed material, digital material, and even other people to share information. As a result, libraries have to move from shelves of printed material to technology bases that allow as much space for equipment as they do for people. Getting the right book may be as simple as using the library’s wifi connection to download it from their site instead of consulting the card catalog to go back in the shelves and find it.

Enter furniture solutions. With comfortable chairs to sit in while you’re holding your tablet, spots to take a break and talk with other patrons, and bright, friendly story time areas for the smallest patrons, the idea of an open library quickly becomes a reality, even without other vast changes to the space itself. The simple addition of open and individualized study spaces in the same spot transforms what used to be a dark place with people going “Shhhh!” all of the time to a light, airy environment where grabbing what you need may mean plugging in or heading back to the stacks for a closer look at that book.

To learn more about our complete line of open library furniture, contact Carroll Seating Company today. From the initial design to the installation phase, we’re right here to help you develop the perfect space for all of your patrons.

Published: 11 March 2014

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Categories: Locker Solutions

Lockers. Sure, they mean storage, but often they can mean so much more than that. While the term itself may evoke memories of junior high school, the simple reality is that lockers have moved beyond the halls of education. You’ll find them in every police and fire station around the country. You find them on military bases, in sports and rec centers, in the dressing rooms of many healthcare facilities, and yes, even in schools. Not just one locker can possibility fit all of those needs, right? So where’s the innovation? Everywhere you turn.

Materials

Metal. L ockers are all made of metal, right? Nope. Plastic, metal, steel, wood. . .Is there a material out there that lockers aren’t made of? Probably not. What’s more, though, is that we’ll help you find both the ideal material and the perfect look to help meet your needs.

Sizes

Small. Big. Medium. Tiny. Lockers these days come in all shapes and sizes. If you need a spot for patrons to store their shoes while they go ice skating, we can help. If you need the right size to hold firearms while your officers are off-duty, we can help there too. No matter what the size, there’s a right fit for anything your patrons, employees, or students need to store.

Storage Ability

Books. Backpacks. Wet Gear. Dangerous Materials. Not every locker will store the same stuff. They’re made to hold all sorts of things, so finding the ideal choice to store yours can be tough. Let us help with our start to finish services.

Design

Attached. Unattached. Flexible. Electronic. Mobile. All of them describe today’s lockers. Design is perhaps the most innovative feature in the world of lockers today, so from recharging stations for employee PCs to secure evidence lockers with a pass-through spot for law enforcement, our designs are some of the hottest new choices in the industry.

To find the right lockers to meet your needs, please take contact Carroll Seating Company today. From start to finish, we’ll help you design, install, and even service the right storage systems to meet your needs.

Published: 4 March 2014

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

A lab is only as good as the equipment inside. So much of the world of science today relies on the best available technology, and that means top-of-the-line equipment for every theorized application. We’re proud to offer you the equipment and solutions you need with the help of two essential partners: Jamestown Metal Products and CampbellRhea.

Jamestown Metal

The single best known producer of steel and stainless steel casework and equipment often found in both lab and educational settings, Jamestown Metal Products has been building a name for itself for decades. With amazing designs and specialty choices, you won’t find better equipment choices than these, no matter what your lab needs. We’re proud to be able to serve you with this amazing catalog of options.

CampbellRhea

As soon as you enter the world of professional science, you know the name CampbellRhea as the go-to source for all things scientific. From phenomenal choices to effective, functional protection in any lab setting, this is one company you want standing behind you in the lab. Thanks to our work with them, we can offer you equipment and casework that looks as beautiful as it works.

The safety and usefulness of your lab and its projects depend on your ability to have better equipment at your fingertips all of the time. It spells progress. It spells safety for everyone involved. It also spells results, the one thing your lab is going to need to demonstrate again and again to continue.

Let us help. With the right partners, we have the equipment you need to move forward right now. Whether you’re just at the design phase or it’s time for a facelift, we’re here to help. Contact our team today to learn more about how Carroll Seating Company can help to fully equip your lab with all of the right components.

Published: 25 February 2014

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Categories: Furnishing a Library

The idea of open concept library furniture is growing fast. Libraries simply aren’t closed, dark spaces full of shelves and silent tables anymore. They’re changing as fast as the way people obtain information is, and a big part of that change is a shift in the furniture. If you’re thinking of giving your library a facelift, but you’re not quite sure what’s available, this quick guide can help.

Shelving

Any great library has lots of shelving, but it does not have to look quite so traditional these days. There are so many different choices. Looking to make an area friendlier for littler hands? Why not try a cute shaped display shelf that’s just the right size for your pint sized patrons. Need to display the best selections in a given section? End panel shelving or even canopy topped shelving may be the ideal answer.

Often how you store your materials is just as important as what materials you have in your facility, so feel free to dream big. From decorative end panels that help further a theme to cute choices that incorporate flexible seating options, reviewing your shelving choices carefully is a must.

Seating

Comfy arm chairs. Stacking modular seats. Traditional sturdy wood chairs. Squishy soft bean bag chairs. Wondering what they have in common? They’re all often part of today’s library at the same time. Those cozy spots are ideal in the places where your patrons might spend a bit of time chatting about the latest best seller.

The modular seating is ideal for the larger community gatherings your library might play host to. The sturdy wooden chairs are a must when it’s time for a more serious look at things. No matter what look you’re going for, the key with today’s library seating options is to make certain you’re serving the needs of everyone at the same time.

Study Areas

As important as collaboration can be in a library, quiet study is just as essential, so putting some thought into those individualized study spaces is an absolute must. Fortunately, there’s still plenty of modern options there too. Incorporate a little technology with plug in spaces for laptops and tablets. Get more traditional with flexible study carrels that can reconfigure as needed. Go with tables that work just as well for one as they do for an entire group. It’s all in the flexibility these days.

Proper Planning

Open concept library furniture is a broad area. You can’t simply choose a few products out of a catalog and have the right look for your library. Instead, you need an entire planning team on your side to look at your current space, show you the right options for that space, then help you put it all together. So, before you start that order form, contact the qualified library planning team at Carroll Seating Company today, then get ready to build the library of your dreams.

Published: 19 February 2014

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Creating the perfect feel for a hospital is nothing short of complicated. You want to strike the ideal balance for soothing, calm, and healing for your patients and their families, but you need serious functionality for staff members. While much of this responsibility will lie within your overall décor choices, some of it will certainly rest with your casework choices, and that’s where we come in.

More Than Knowledge and Products . . .

At Carroll Seating Company, we have an amazing product catalog that’s packed full of choices for your hospital casework designs. We know that’s not enough to convince you to move forward with us, though. We can help you choose the perfect products in the perfect spots. We’ll be happy to discuss them with you until you’ve heard every possible feature. We know that’s not enough to convince you either, though.

In a healthcare facility like yours, one thing is going to really count, the experience to make yours the best possible facility. Working in a healthcare environment isn’t quite like working anywhere else in the world, is it? That’s why our solutions are designed specifically to meet the ongoing needs of your hospital, labs, or even your offices. We have a dedicated team that works only within the world of healthcare, so whether it’s the latest antimicrobial surfaces you’re looking for or a warm wood veneer that will help make a patient’s family feel at home, we can help.

Flexible, Functional, Focused

From start to finish, we’re the only stop you need to make in the world of casework for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Know what you want? Great, we can order it, install it, and even make repairs if necessary. Have no idea where to turn as you start planning a new wing? Let us help with design and suggested materials.

For all your healthcare casework needs, contact us today.

Published: 13 February 2014

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Categories: Bleacher seating

Looking to make a distinct impression in your arena? Team logos can help make a big impression, and with the right seating company on your side, you’ll get both the choices and the look you want. Carroll Seating Company can help.

Personalize your Arena

There are arenas in almost every city you visit these days. From small cities with populations of less than 70,000 to huge places like New York and LA, everywhere you turn, there’s another arena for high school games, college games, professional sporting events, concerts, and other big shows.

With so many different arenas, though, it can be tough to make an impression on your patrons. One great choice? Consider team logos on all of your seating. Team logos are the one way to better brand your arena and further your team’s brand again and again. They’ll help to remind patrons why they come to your facility and help encourage all of your team’s marketing efforts.

Whether you put them on the portable seating options that sit on the side of the court or the fixed seating choices all around your space, you’re going to make the right decision when you go with personalization of this nature.

Enter Carroll Seating

If you’re ready to take the next step and personalize your entire arena, let Carroll Seating help. With more options for personalization than any other seating company in the world of arena seating choices today, we are your turnkey source for building your brand. From start to finish, we’ll work with you to get the right look. Even after you get your ideal seating installed, we’ll be right here to help with inspections and replacement parts down the road.

You want to make a strong impression on anyone who buys tickets to that next game or event, so go with a touch of personalization and team logos. Contact us to learn more.

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Published: 11 February 2014

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Categories: Locker Solutions

There are times when you simply need a locker for storage, then there are times when you need something quite a bit stronger. DeBourgh all-welded steel lockers are designed specifically for when you need something tough enough to stand up to the worst possible conditions. Designed specifically to offer the right storage solution no matter what the budget or circumstances, DeBourgh offers the ideal product for a variety of situations.

School Lockers – In an educational setting the goal is always to make certain students have access to the best possible storage solution. Unfortunately, that also comes with a need for solid durability, as students can be hard on lockers and other equipment. DeBourgh offers all-welded steel construction, so front to back, bottom to top, you get unbeatable strength. They’re available in one, two, and three tiered options, as well as twelve and fifteen inch widths and depths to better meet your existing layouts. Each locker is even pre-equipped with a polished aluminum number plate with etched black numbering to help ensure locker assignments are far easier to make.

Police and Fire Lockers – Good gear storage is a must for first responders like police and fire personnel, and nothing could be better than the line from DeBourgh. With an entire series designed to meet the unique storage needs of these everyday heroes, you’ll find serious security, storage, and durability in one package. From heavy-duty personnel lockers made to be spacious enough for all of your crew to turn out open front lockers that are ideal when speed is of the essence, this line comes with the construction and accessories necessary to make your job that much easier.

When you need real storage solutions, DeBourgh has the right answer. To learn more about how these amazing lockers can meet your facility’s needs, contact Carroll Seating today for a turnkey solution from design to installation and beyond.

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Published: 4 February 2014

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Categories: School seating

Almost every space in your school needs a good seating option. Take a moment to do a quick mental inventory. Despite the fact that every classroom in your building may have a different function, all of them need both a place to sit and a place to work. From traditional desks and chairs to lab tables to computer stations, students can’t learn without the proper seating spaces. Your gym also needs a safe seating space, likely in the form of telescopic bleachers. The lunchroom needs good seating options. The library needs both seating and work space options. Even your offices and boardroom need better choices. The better the seating, the more welcoming the atmosphere. Fortunately, Carroll Seating is here to help.

Lots of Seating, Just One Solution

Created more than half a century ago by Patrick Carroll, Sr., we’ve been serving school seating needs just like yours for generations. Whether you need the right bleachers in the gym or you’re looking to make your cafeteria feel a bit more like a café, we have the right solution. With lab casework for your science classrooms and shelving for your library, our services are so complete, you won’t need another company for help. We can even help outfit your basketball team with the right equipment to win the championship this season.

Carroll Seating finds serving the school market with the right products essential, but we also offer a complete line of service and repair that ensure you always find turnkey help with us. We’ll not only step in at the design phase of a project, making the right suggestions to create the ideal space, but we’ll be there past installation to help with all of your repair needs down the line.

Your school depends of great furnishings in every room, so let us help make that a reality. To learn more about our complete line of goods and services, please contact us today.

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