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Published: 28 January 2014

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Categories: Bleacher seating

Season after season, your bleachers are ready to take it. With people stomping up, down, and all around, they have to be ready to offer a comfortable, safe spot to see the action. Because they get so much use and abuse, though, there are times when inspection, and possibly part replacement, becomes absolutely necessary. In situations like those, there’s no better place to turn than Carroll Seating Company.

A Long History of Service

Formed in 1952 by Patrick Carroll, Sr, this amazing company got its start with church pews in a basement. Carroll later began to sell furniture to private schools, then eventually public schools. These days, our company has expanded to do nearly $29 million each year in sales, and a big part of our commitment to customers isn’t just the products we stock, but the support to make it all work day after day.

Bleachers And More

Bleachers are an important part of many settings, but as with any seating solution, they can be dangerous if they’re not properly maintained. That’s why Carroll Seating is available both for bleacher inspections and repair. We stock hundreds of the most common replacement parts for all bleacher systems manufactured after 1980, and if you have a special request, we can fill that too. We even keep replacement parts for fixed auditorium and stadium seating on hand.

You want your patrons to be as safe as possible, so when it’s time to do that annual inspectio, it’s time to contact us. We’ll inspect for safety, code compliance, or even operational issues to make certain that you have the best seating solution to meet your needs.

Time to replace your bleacher system? We can help there, too. A turnkey solution, Carroll Seating Company will be here to help your space do a bit more with every event or game.

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Published: 21 January 2014

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

The best casework is as beautiful as it is functional, and nowhere does that need to be more true than in the world of student housing. Student housing these days is changing fast. What was once a fairly simple concept gets more intricate every year as colleges and universities try to attract students to their housing facilities. Students are often used to living in their own rooms with direct access to their own kitchens, so moving into a dorm environment where there may be up to four people to a room with little access to options like kitchens is a tough sell. As a result, more higher education institutions are working to make those dorms seem just a bit more like home, providing even single person rooms and kitchen areas for just a few people at a time. It helps to make students feel a little more at home and keeps them on campus longer.

The Casework

A big part of this shift on the part of colleges, though, is creating the right atmosphere and environment, and good casework is part of that. Often it demands a beautiful, customized solution, not an off-the-shelf product that’s available just anywhere. Students typically need a durable work surface, among other things. They typically need closet spaces, vanities, and desk areas. In some cases, a kitchen counter is a must, as is cabinetry to hold kitchen gear. The best dorms also come with security desks, mail rooms, and more.

Choosing the first cut-rate product available, though, simply won’t do for today’s generation of students. Instead, aesthetics must combine with functionality. After all, with so many different housing choices on the market for today’s very mobile students, creating an attractive living space is as important as creating a convenient one is.

Today’s colleges and universities must think about that beauty in conjunction with durability that will hold up month after month, year after year, student after student. Working with the right company has to be part of the equation. The ideal company will not only provide solutions from some of the best known casework brands out there today, but they’ll also provide the level of turnkey support that most institutions find so necessary. From the early design stages to the actual installation and service phase, finding that one company who can handle everything is typically the best way to save time and money when it comes to casework in the world of student housing.

Student housing certainly isn’t what it once was, and it’s not headed back into that territory any time soon. Beautiful casework can help provide a better dorm environment that will prove attractive for students in the years to come.

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Published: 14 January 2014

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Categories: School seating

There are lots of great brands when it comes to cafeteria and folding tables, but few could be as dynamic as Mitchell. With the phenomenal ability to offer more seating in areas you previously thought limited, Mitchell is the way to move forward.

The Mitchell Advantage

One of the best aspects about Mitchell is that the company is wholly focused on designing solutions to real situations. Their designs are nothing short of ingenious in most cases, and the craftsmanship is certainly completed with durability alone in mind. Mitchell initially got its start in 1896 in the world of dairy equipment, but with the World War II efforts, they patented a folding table design that has long since enhanced and improved cafeterias like yours everywhere.

Your Options with Mitchell

If you’re thinking Mitchell, get ready for some real options. If you’re just interested in the tables themselves, you can choose from a number of shapes and sizes, all of which fold to give you the flexibility you need throughout your facility. Want tables with attached seating? That’s an option as well. Like their non-seating counterparts, they come in the perfect configurations to meet your needs, but they’re just as durable as any other choice on the market. Their full line of ConverTable benches offer movement from a table with seating to a bench in an instant. The classic folding leg tables work well anywhere, not just in your cafeteria. The wall mounted systems they have come with a Sur-Lock system that help to increase security in a multi-purpose room.

Lots of Choices

No matter which line you choose to move forward with, you’re going to get the choices that will make your selection perfect. Choose sizes, laminate color, edge treatments, and even table and bench top material choices.

If you’re in the market to change the face of your cafeteria, Mitchell is easily one of the best brands to consider.

Published: 7 January 2014

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Categories: Bleacher seating

Traveling bleachers can be the perfect way to make sure more fans can see your games on every possible occasion, but getting the right set to meet your needs isn’t always as easy as you may think. It involves a fairly complex process, but this quick guide can help.

Indoor or Outdoor? Traveling bleachers can work well in a number of different settings, but not all of them are all weather choices. As a result, you may need to choose exactly how you might be using yours to get a better understanding of exactly what you need.

Check the Codes. Local code requirements for traveling bleachers vary greatly from state to state and municipality to municipality. You may want to check or have the company you’re working with do some checking before you make any orders. Safety is a must with systems like these, and complying with codes is a big part of keeping things a little safer for fans and players alike.

Size Matters. Understanding both how much seating capacity you need and how much space you have to work with is the single most important task on your list as you work to find portable bleacher systems that fit your needs. Remember that the lifespan on a product like this is more than three decades, so the last thing you want to do is get something your facility will outgrow in a matter of years.

As you search for the right portable bleachers to meet your needs, be sure to include Carroll Seating Company in the process. The leader in bleachers, portable seating, and more, we’ll help you take a close look at every aspect of the process to ensure you get something that meets your needs now and in the years to come. Contact us today for more information.

Published: 2 January 2014

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Categories: Gym and Sports Equipment

Basketball is easily one of the most beautiful games out there, but getting everything right from the beginning is an absolute must. Nowhere is that more true than in the equipment department. What do you need? How do you get it? This quick guide can help.

Make a List

Your team is going to need a lot more than the right shoes and a couple of towels to become competitive, so you may want to start by taking inventory of what you already have and what you need to get started with practices, then a second list for what you might need to actually become a competitive team. Those two lists may not look so different, but they can help you keep your thoughts organized as you work to get off the ground. The list should certainly include basics like balls, uniforms, shoes (if your players won’t be buying them on their own), and backboards and hoops. It may also include pads and a variety of other equipment. If possible, you may want to reference any previously created lists or talk to previous coaches and team managers to get some idea of where to start.

Talk to Your League

One of the most important steps you can take is to consult with league officials to see exactly what you need to have on hand to play. Remember that every league is different, so understanding the rules and regulations before you get started is important. You don’t want to get disqualified because you chose the wrong equipment.

Shop Around

Don’t forget to look around for the best deals on equipment. Not every team is going to have an unlimited budget, so as long as time is on your side, look for the best quality at the best price.

Need some help finding the right equipment for your team? We can help. Give us a call today to learn more about finding the perfect basketball equipment to get your season off on the right foot.

Published: 26 December 2013

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Whether you’re designing a new space or renovating an old one with a new purpose in mind, your lab’s casework is always going to be central to what you’re trying to do. There’s a good reason for that. The right casework can mean the ideal work surfaces, great storage, and the ability to move seamlessly through your environment, no matter what the task ahead. The wrong casework is always going to stand in your way as you try to get things done. The answer? Jamestown Metal Products. With a variety of amazing choices, you’ll find comprehensive offerings that are ideal in a number of settings.

Shelving

In most settings, shelving has to be incredibly flexible to help fit the ongoing needs of your lab’s current projects. All of Jamestown’s shelving options are made with thick steel for added durability. From those that work well as stand alone units to those that are ideal above back to back workspaces, the choices from Jamestown are ideal for inexpensive, flexible storage. You can even design custom-fit solutions that ship far quicker than you may have imagined.

Cabinetry

Jamestown’s cabinets are all made from heavy gauge steel and fully welded so performance into the future of your lab will never be a problem. All of the base units can hold 500 pounds per linear foot, and they also come in a variety of color choices to help create the feel you really want. They also include added features like fully enclosed toe spaces, structurally sound doors and drawers for sound deadening, and easy cleaning features. Shelves are fully adjustable, and some include a cut out for service access. There are also unique options like corner cabinets that can help work dead space out of your lab’s plan.

Work Surfaces

Jamestown offers both custom and in stock work surfaces to meet your needs. They come in both black epoxy and phenolic resin, both of which are chemical resistant. They’re a full inch thick, and the front edges are finished. With a sink cut out, without, or even for corner cabinet work surfaces, Jamestown can find the right product to meet your needs.

Additional Options

The product line from Jamestown Metal hardly stops there, though. They also have fume hoods, faucets, electrical pedestals, gas fittings, and all of the safety equipment your lab needs as well.

The difference with a company like Jamestown Metal Products is clear. With the inventory you need in stock for your lab now as well as turnkey services to help you design an amazing workspace, turning to this company as you redesign (or initially design) your lab is an absolute must.

Published: 19 December 2013

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Categories: Lecture and Theater Seating

Trying to design the perfect lecture room to meet your needs? The standard design may not work any longer. Today’s students and professionals alike are all a savvier brand, and they don’t like what’s come before them. Engaging them, then, is going to mean much more than yesterday’s lecture room. These tips can help you design the ideal room to meet your needs.

Collaboration, Anyone? A lecture room may be for lectures, but collaboration is a must in many different settings these days, and that’s as true in a lecture room as it is anywhere else. Making that possible through the right seating choices is certainly possible, but you may have to do a little searching to find the perfect table and chairs to meet your needs.
Lots of Seating! Lecture rooms aren’t always going to be in use by the same group of people. In some cases, you may need to house much more than your standard capacity, and if that’s a possibility, you want to go with comfortable seating for anyone who might appear in your lecture room for a given occasion. You’ll need flexible seating choices that give all participants a great view.
Comfort Is a Must! You can’t simply stick with the traditional uncomfortable lecture seats in every setting. Instead, you may want unique, form fitting choices, like many of the best office chairs on the market today. How might that be possible in a lecture room? Just go with the fixed table choice instead of the attached chairs. It means ADA compliance and every participant gets the most comfortable seat in the house.

As you search for the right non-traditional solutions for your lecture room, let us help. With decades of experience in designing the perfect seating solutions to meet your needs, Carroll Seating is the only place to turn for all of your lecture hall needs. Contact us today to learn more.

Published: 12 December 2013

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Categories: School seating

School cafeterias haven’t always been pleasant places. From second rate food to uncomfortable seating choices, just the mere word cafeteria invokes all sorts of problem memories for most people. The world is changing fast, though, and with it, the school cafeteria is shifting too. Could yours actually be inviting? Absolutely, and these simple changes could help.

Cut Down On “Mass” Anything

From eliminating a single lunch choice for students to dumping the long tables where every single kid has to sit together day after day, get rid of the idea that cafeteria time at your school has to involve a singular, drone-like experience. Imagine going to your favorite fast food restaurant, standing in a very long line to receive a tray of food that looked just like every other patron’s, then being forced to sit next to every other person dining in the restaurant. You wouldn’t stay long, would you? As you redesign your school cafeteria, try to make it mimic the experience you might want while you’re eating. Put a couple of cashier stations out there. Add personal tables, booths, and other seating areas to give the students a chance to socialize with their friends.

Spice Things Up

One look at any school cafeteria menu, and you’ll see that things have changed over the last few decades. With choices like fajitas, pepperoni pizza, and even meatball subs. If a menu can have lots of dishes to please a variety of palates, can’t your décor be just as pleasing? Add student artwork to the picture. Throw in some creative portraits of your mascots. Choose a theme and throw in some 3D artwork to help really add to the feel of the cafeteria.

Don’t Overlook the Details

Sometimes it’s the tiny details that can change a cafeteria environment for the better. A new flooring choice may brighten things up. Helpful condiment stations may give students better access to what they need during a lunch period. Simple choices like planters can help divide up student seating and create a calmer atmosphere.

You want lunch time to be just as productive for your students as class time, and a few simple changes like these can help.

Published: 10 December 2013

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Often today’s office environments are defined by a culture of mobility and portability. Carrying that trend all the way through your office can have a huge impact on the feel of your space. You can’t neglect even the simplest design element, though, when you’re working to create a specific feel, and that includes your casework. Fortunately, the designs available with Case Systems are a perfect fit for the flexibility today’s office spaces demand.

The Case Systems Difference

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Think any casework can meet your needs? That’s just not true. You want an option that involves a solid design process, high quality materials, and better manufacturing standards, and nowhere are all these factors more involved than they are with Case Systems. Every piece of casework is designed to ensure you get more value for your investment, helping to enhance your office space in the years to come. All of their casework choices use engineered particleboard substrates, plastic laminate surfaces, superior edging, and institutional grade hardware, so outstanding performance is always the name of the game.

Better Options

You could find some of the highest quality casework in the world, but if it doesn’t match the tone you’re working to set, you still don’t have the right choice for you. Fortunately, Case Systems joins higher quality casework with the right options to meet your needs. You can select from a variety of color choices for both the laminate and edges to create selections that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are manageable. Whether you want a wood look, a gray, or even a white, Case Systems has it covered. Looking for something to go with that enhanced executive look in your boardroom? What about a nice cherry? Looking for something a little more modern? What about a bright white? No matter what the color and style, Case Systems has the options you need available now.

If you’re interested in taking your casework to a higher level, contact us today for a closer look at how Case Systems can help.

Published: 3 December 2013

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Categories: Seating Solutions

Folding chairs are one of the best ways to get high quality portable seating options, no matter what the venue. The problem? When you think of folding chairs, you think of hard metal seating options that offer little in the way of real comfort. Folding chairs don’t have to be hard hunks of metal no one looks forward to, though. Instead, you can get comfort and portability in one amazing package.

Premium

A better venue deserves better portable seating options, and we certainly have them. It’s the single best way to give customers and fans an experience they’ll remember. Go with contour foam, a suspension seat, wider seats, or even front and rear leg covers for a look that won’t invoke memories of hard metal chairs. Looking for arm rests? We can do that too. We can even customize it with your logo, a tablet arm, or ganging to help keep your chairs side by side. The bottom line is that you get better chairs and a more comfortable experience, no matter who is headed to your venue.

Simple, Yet Comfortable

Need something a bit more budget friendly? We can help there, too. The 3000 series has lots of choices, including wider seats to make sure all of your customers have enough personal space, a heavy duty model for those courtside seats, and molded foam options for a great level of comfort. You can even choose your upholstery to help support your team or school.

As you search for the right portable seating to meet your needs, let us help with turnkey services. With a quick look at your facility and the types of uses for which portable seating might be appropriate, we’ll help you select the ideal model for your gym, arena, or other facility. Contact us today to learn more.