Published: 13 May 2016

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Seating Options Make a Difference

One things is true of every event and venue across the country – the seating makes the difference in many things. Whether the seating influences the ticket price, creates value for the event, enhances the experience or brands your event, it plays a critical role in how your venue is received. In many cases, seating can mean the difference between a great experience or one that a customer will not return to. Take these ideas into consideration and then take a fresh look at your space.

First, give some thought to the kinds of events that you will need seating for. Sports events have a different level of wear and tear on seating than auditorium events will. Are you looking to repair the seating at an existing venue, or are you trying to create a new space for new events? If you are trying to generate interest in a rarely used hall space, then portable solutions may be your best option. Identify two to three key uses for your space and then determine what seating options you will need.

This is especially important for getting multiple uses out of one space. Seating can often make the difference between being able to have a variety of events in one location or being a “one trick pony.” Gyms are a perfect example. Seating along with other sports solutions for a wide variety of choices can increase usability. By simply investing in some divider curtains, wall padding and scoreboards, your gym or rec center can become a multifunctional space with ease.

Make a statement with specialized interior designs. High paying clients at events expect to be treated differently than typical bleachers, so personalized boxes, where possible, not only bring additional revenue in the way of corporate sponsorships, etc., but create a feeling of exclusivity for your clients. Even if you are looking at high quality portable seats on a lower budget, think about creating “ VIP tables” with upholstery and logos that stand in opposition to basic folding metal chairs.

Is your seating ADA-friendly? Today’s modern venues should be ADA compliant, not only because it is the law, but because it gives the opportunity for a wide variety of audiences to enjoy the venue. Customized seating choices can make events more accessible for everyone – growing your revenue and increasing your goodwill in the process.

Brand your space through your seating choices. Think of the fan section at any major stadium. Branding happens in a variety of ways, and your seating choices can be among the best of them. Whether you go for custom colors, create a branded “fan section” or “elite black label” space, don’t overlook the opportunity to create a customized experience that promotes the brand, the franchise or the venue.

Take another look at your space. Where could seating make the difference?

Published: 3 May 2016

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What You Need to Know About Upholstered Portable Seating

When looking to upgrade your current old metal folding chairs, you may want to consider customized portable seating. Comfortable, flexible, and reliable, portable chairs are perfect for any space.

One of the quickest ways to turn a space into an event venue or meeting area is through the use of portable seating. If you have not considered the ways that portable seating can bring new revenue into existing spaces, then here are a few things you need to know about portable seating.

Adding upholstered seating creates more opportunities for existing space usage. Consider a public building with a large hall. Portable seating means more opportunities to hold awards banquets, to invite speakers for presentations and many other usages of the space. This is especially important if you are trying to build or revive an interest in the space.

Portable seating means options when it comes to the kinds of events you can hold in the space. The very nature of portable seating means you can design the setup as you wish with quite a bit of ease. Tear down will be quick and easy. Chairs in rows or semi-circles are easy to pull off and the designs are only limited by your creativity.

Customized portable seating is also an excellent branding opportunity. Specialized seating, for example, for VIPs and guests can be created with your business logo, team symbol or any other branded features you would like. What an exciting – and portable – way to promote your team!

Far from the old metal folding chairs of yesterday, modern portable seating is comfortable, a marketing opportunity and a great way to generate additional usage of larger spaces. While you can still order efficient folding all-metal chairs, today’s options include every sort of customization, from wider seats, tablet arms, cup holders, wood grain trim and your choice of upholstery.

Why not investigate how upholstered portable seating can change the way you use the spaces you are in?

Published: 11 November 2015

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In many environments, the folding chair is nothing short of required equipment. The ideal method of portable, store-able seating, the humble folding chair is perfect for arenas, schools, and offices no matter what the occasion. The simple reality, though, is that it’s not very comfortable. Instead, it’s exactly the opposite – hard, cold, and very, very uncomfortable for anything more than a five minute session. Is there a happy medium? A seating choice that can give your facility the flexibility of a folding chair with a bit more comfort? Absolutely – the upholstered folding chair.

Upholstered folding chairs offer you the same excellent options traditional folding chairs do. They’re incredibly light and portable, and they’re very easy to store. The added bonus with this eating choice, though, is that both the seat and the backrest are padded, offering a level of comfort hard, cold, metal folding chairs just can’t. They come with various cushioning options to help reduce the fatigue and restlessness that so often accompanies the long periods of sitting in standard folding chairs.

Fortunately, though, they’re just as tough and long lasting as any other choice on the market. What’s more, though, is that you can add a number of different options. Consider vinyl or fabric upholstery. You may also want to emboss the chair backs or even add options to help connect the chairs when you’re working to create a perfect layout for a larger grou p. No matter what you want to do with these chairs, we help make it possible.

Available in a number of different colors and styles, upholstered folding chairs are the ideal solution for your facility. Whether you cater to students, large groups who need to fill an arena, or something completely different, our upholstered folding chairs can help you find the best of both worlds. Contact us today to learn more.

Published: 1 May 2015

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Categories: Bleacher seating

You have a unique chance right now. You can make your facility a far better space than any other in your region. Not sure how to do it? There are many ways to achieve your goal, but one of the best is to invest in fantastic portable seating options that will help your facility seem as flexible as it is relevant.

Portable Seating Redefined

Portable seating has changed as much as everything else in today’s world. No longer is the idea of portable seating defined by ugly, uncomfortable folding chairs that make seating possible anywhere, but virtually guarantee that it will be uncomfortable no matter where you put it. If patrons will be attending an event that lasts for any length of time, the discomfort is sure to make your facility look bad. Fortunately, yesterday is not today. Now you have a number of other choices that can make portable seating just as comfortable as you other options. Take a look at three choice you can make to ensure your portable seating is beautiful, functional, and comfortable.

Go For Padding: Premium portable seating offers contour foam and suspension options that mean real comfort is just around the corner. It’s great for VIPs and others who need something more than a hard metal folding chair. Various levels and types of padding are available too, so no matter how soft you want your seats to be, you can certainly find a selection that will meet your needs.
Accessorize: Think portable seats all have to look the same? Think again. There are a number of different accessories you can add to your seats including arm rests, upholstered in the standard style or the waterfall style, cup holders, and even tablet arms to help with your facility’s flexibility. You could also go with ganging options to keep chairs together, and even frame trim to make sure your seats are more beautiful than you’d ever imagined.
Appearance Matters: Looking to ensure your chairs really shine? Consider adding a custom logo to the chairs. Whether you go with a team, the name of your company, or even sponsor names, custom logos are a great way to show off your facility’s loyalties and help enhance the overall look of the chairs.

Venues have to be increasingly savvy to attract the right visitors, and the portable seating of yesterday certainly isn’t going to be a selling point for your organization. Explore your portable seating options, then contact us to learn more about how we can make your facility shine with something as simple as great portable seating throughout.

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: 18 September 2013

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Event facilities like yours have to be as flexible as possible. While you may be booked through one month with games, another month may be solid with lectures. Still another month may demand space for job fairs. No matter what kinds of events you hold on a routine basis, though, your best bet is to have good temporary seating available, and Hussey has an amazing line to meet your needs.

Portable Seating 4000 Series

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If you’re looking for the perfect way to get that custom look that’s as flexible as your schedule is, this is certainly the way to go. There are lots of options within this line including padded backs, padded and foam seats, vinyl and embossed panels on the back of seats, logo choices, permanent armrests, detachable arms, and ganging capabilities. There are also a variety of add-on choices like weather fighter treatments for those outdoor events, K-Braces for seat storage, frame trims, slip covers for advertising, and even auto uplift features to help keep your rows clear. The entire line is made to give you the sophistication you need while still recognizing how essential portability can be.

Telescopic Seating

As great as portable seating is in many cases, telescopic seating often meets the needs of big event facilities too. When you think of telescopic seating, though, don’t just think of hard wooden bleachers in overcrowded high school gyms. Today’s choices are simply amazing. Whether you choose to go with metro style chairs, available both with and without upholstery, or classic, yet durable wood seating, the choices you find today can be contoured to fit your needs. What’s more, though, is that they give you recoverable space both in front of and behind the bleacher units, ideal for almost any activity. You can even add handrails, back rests, seat spacers, and media platforms. Need to take things to another level? Go with Power Glide choices to help you open and close your bleacher at the touch of a button. Perhaps one of the best options available is the ability to open and close a single row with some products, which means you only pull out the space you need.

Keeping your event facility as flexible as possible means more bookings every day, and the best way to do that is with great portable seating choices.

Published: 30 July 2013

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Categories: Seating Solutions

Durable, comfortable chairs that meet the needs of your space is an absolute must, and for many, steel portable seating fits that bill exactly. Finding the right choice, though, may seem a bit more complex. Here are a few tips that will help you find the ideal seating choice for your space.

Do You Need Durable Choices? Carefully evaluate your needs before you choose the best steel portable seating. While chairs that are simply going to be stored as a backup seating option may not see much use, those that will be courtside game after game certainly will. Understanding exactly how your seating might be used will help you select the ideal choice for your use and for your budget.
Do You Need Upholstered Choices? Depending on your facility, you may want to consider a plush foam or even an upholstered steel chair to help give you a professional look standard steel chairs simply can’t. Folding chairs don’t have to be quite so average these days. It’s easier than ever to dress up your facility simply with your chair choice.
Do You Need Accessories? There are a variety of accessory choices available in the world of portable seating. Whether you need something a bit bigger than the average seat or you want to go with a tablet arm, cup holders, or even custom logos, it’s all very available with Carroll Seating Company.

Portable steel seating is perfect when you’re looking for real flexibility in an environment, but making the perfect selection can be difficult at times. Make sure you examine all of your options before you settle on any seating choice for your facility. Carroll Seating Company can help. With a wide range of options designed for any facility, you’ll find exactly what you need for your visitors. Contact us today to learn more.

Published: 7 May 2013

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Categories: Bleacher seating

A facility like yours has so much potential. It can be tough to realize that potential, though, if you don’t have the right seating options. While you may have great fixed seating choices, deciding to add high quality portable seating can be a great way to increase the level of flexibility your facility has, leading to better options at every turn.

When Performance Counts
Whether you have a stadium, an arena, a theatre, or even a worship facility, portable seating may mean the ability to alter your seating arrangement, allow for additional guests, or simply host a larger variety of events. The key, though, no matter what your event is real comfort for all of your guests as well as durability.

As you shop, your choices will likely range from all steel choices to something like an upholstered folding chair. Naturally you’ll want a balance that not only meets your budget considerations, but also one that will help give your guests an unmatched level of comfort. There are even upgrades you can consider. For example, you may want to go with wider than average seats. You could also go with tablet style arms or even those that come complete with cup holders. It’s even possible to add your logo to every chair, which can make an amazing impression depending on your facility’s goals.

Making the Choice
No matter what your needs, Carroll Seating Company can help. With the high quality portable seating choices you need most, you’ll always find a turnkey solution that is perfect for your facility.

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.