Posted by Nancy McDonald on Fri, May 11, 2012
In today’s precarious economic state, it is more important than ever to be mindful of budget constraints. While nearly all of us are feeling the tightening of our belts, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and municipalities need to be especially careful as long gone are the days of entitlement funding. The competition for financial investment is daunting to say the least. Finding room in a budget for basic operational expenses can be a challenge. What to do when you’re out of financial resources AND space? That’s where Spacesaver can help.
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| Spacesaver pullout art racks displayed in the Luce Center of American Art - Visible Storage & Study Center, Brooklyn, NY |
Spacesaver will help you identify your unique storage needs and offer a variety of solutions to fit any size budget. All Spacesaver storage solutions are customized to meet the customer’s needs and while offering the flexibility for future modification, making your investment today mean something tomorrow.
From collection storage and preservation to retrieval, Spacesaver is your partner in getting and keeping you organized, freeing up your time and space for the next chapter of your story.
Some helpful places to explore for financial investments to support your unique storage needs include the following:
Institute of Museum and Library Sciences - Funding solutions for libraries and museums. Several grant programs include archival and collection management. http://www.imls.gov/applicants/detail.aspx?GrantId=11
National Trust For Historic Preservation - Opportunities for preservation of historic buildings and collections can be found here. www.preservationnation.org
Grants.gov - A portal for all grant opportunities and announcements, it includes all federal departments of government. Site offers ability to search for funding by agency, category or date. www.grants.gov
Funds Net Services - Searchable fund development database, offering a variety of grant funding for multiple purposes. www.fundsnetservices.com
The Foundation Center’s Philanthropy News Digest – Request for Proposals
New funding opportunities as well as a searchable funding database by category.http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp
To learn more about the storage solutions available through Spacesaver's Museum Collection Care click here for a downloadable brochure.
Seeing is believing. Click here to see how Spacesaver is protecting and preserving the world's history.
Nancy McDonald - Museum Storage Specialist
Posted by Kacia Gillette on Wed, May 09, 2012
When David Bowie sang about Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes in 1971, I doubt this is what he had in mind. Nevertheless, it is hard to deny that the FrameWRX storage system was built for change. The unique design of FrameWRX easily adapts to meet your changing storage needs — from today to well into the future. Here are six reasons why you might choose FrameWRX for your next storage challenge:
It’s Modular – The FrameWRX storage system can be configured in an infinite number of ways — to give you the most space efficient storage.
It’s Adjustable – FrameWRX is simple to install, simple to adjust, simple to take down and move, and requires no modifications to the walls. Components can all be rearranged as needed — without tools or fasteners — to meet your specific storage requirements.
It’s Accessible – Everything stored in the FrameWRX system in easy to access, easy to see and easy to inventory — to leave you more time for more important tasks.
It’s Easy – Built around the innovative EZ Rail Element, the FrameWRX storage system can accommodate a variety of storage accessories, including hanging plastic bins, wire bins, shelves, work surfaces, peg-board hooks and slat-wall accessories — to allow you to configure it any way you like.
It’s Mobile – FrameWRX can be installed on a high density mobile storage system, or give FrameWRX HD a try. Similar to a bi-file, FrameWRX HD (high density) compresses two rows of storage into one deeper space; thereby, “saving an aisle.” Either option will give you more storage in less space.
It’s a Lean Management Solution -- FrameWRX in combination with the StockBox provides an RFID lean inventory management solution for low cost supplies in hospitals.
Those are just some of the ways FrameWRX can help you turn and face the strain of an unwieldy storage situation. For more information, visit our Bin Shelving FrameWRX page or call us today at 1.800.255.8170.
To learn more on the FrameWRX storage solution download this brochure.
Originally posted by Robert Ferguson - Storage Expert
Posted by Kacia Gillette on Thu, Apr 26, 2012
Greetings!
Mobile Shelving has been around for a long time. Actually, Spacesaver has been manufacturing it since 1972, and (as you can imagine) after 40 years, the features of mobile shelving have evolved considerably. What have continued to remain unchanged are the benefits of compact shelving. Which is why we feel compelled to discuss the top 10 reasons for you to GO MOBILE!...reasons that go beyond the obvious space savings!
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1. Greater Space Efficiency!
Use your space more efficiently! Gain 100% greater storage capacity or reduce your storage footprint by 50%!
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2. A cost-effective solution to accommodate growth!
Mobile storage offers long-term benefits. This is especially true with programmable electric systems, which offer the highest storage density (sometimes more than 50% of static storage systems) and allow any business to plan for short or long-term expansion in existing spaces.
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3. Improved Productivity!
Staff will be able to find stored materials quickly, therefore freeing up more time to complete daily tasks.
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4. Customizable storage for virtually any material!
From small supplies or bulky boxes, to files and printed materials - all the way to industrial pallet storage, let us configure a system that fits your individual storage needs! We don't just store files, we store stuff! Customization is a key benefit of mobile storage. Deep shelves and heavy-duty carriages can handle large boxes and heavy loads, accomodating through customization to satisfy ANY storage need.
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5. Increased security of stored material!
Although locking devices are available on any of our mobile products, programmable systems provide the ultimate in system security - electronic or remote access. This guarantees that aisles can be opened only by someone who has the proper authority.
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6. Stored items are more readily accessible!
Mobile systems can improve accessibility in countless ways. This goes back to the idea of customization. Increased density allows stored materials to be found in the most appropriate location for staff needs.
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7. Provide a safe employee environment!
Improved density eliminates dangerous practices such as in-aisle precarious overhead storage. Use of narrower shelves makes items easier to reach. Programmable systems safely move heavy loads with the touch of a button. Features to look for: passive safety systems, anti-tip protection and in-aisle lighting.
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8. Going mobile is less expensive than purchasing NEW stationary shelving!
We've done the comparisons time and time again for our clients. When considering new mobile shelving vs. new stationary shelving, it's actually less expensive to go mobile! *This comparison proves true when considering all of the 'stuff' you have to store - in the space you have available or planned.
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9. The ability to plan for future growth!
Imagine never having to consider or worry about your business' storage needs again! Our Spacesaver specialists will conduct a completely cost-free analysis of your stored materials, while allowing for your future growth expectancies.
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10. Organization is key!
Whatever you're storing, our team of storage specialists will help organize your 'stuff', all with the goal of fast retrieval, cost savings, and ultimately - peace of mind!
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Learn more about mobile storage and how it can
benefit your time and space
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For additional information, call us today at 1.800.255.8170, OR download our Mobile Shelving brochure today to compare mobile shelving features!
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Original post by Shannon Melrose - Storage Expert
Posted by Kacy Hack on Tue, Apr 10, 2012
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend the 36th Annual Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Clinic in Middleton, Wisconsin. Over 3,000
coaches, athletic directors and equipment managers from around the state attended the three-day event, which included guest speakers, seminars, an exhibit hall, a nightly “WFCA Bash” and the “Hall of Fame” Inductee ceremony.
I must admit I was a little overwhelmed with the high ratio of men, but got over it quickly when I realized they were interested in what I had to say “Do you have issues with your current equipment storage?”
Everyone had similar storage challenges, small space, shared space or no space. What they didn’t realize is that Spacesaver mobile storage systems are designed to store bulky items like shoulder pads, helmets, uniforms or equipment for any unique storage space.
I also had the opportunity to talk about Spacesaver's "Rock UR Athletic Storage” $30,000 equipment storage makeover. When I told them all you had to do is visit www.rockurstorage.com, submit a photo of their school’s current equipment storage and tell us why their school was in need of an equipment storage makeover - they were all over that.
Overall the clinic brought awareness and insight to who Spacesaver® is and the storage challenges we can solve.
For images, videos and case studies of Spacesaver athletic equipment storage visit: organizedsports.spacesaver.com.
Posted by Kacy Schiefelbein on Mon, Feb 20, 2012
Last year, Spacesaver launched its first annual
“Rock UR Athletic Storage" makeover contest. The contest was a hit. A number of U.S. schools nationwide participated and over 250,000 votes were submitted to the contest website www.rockurstorage.com. Unfortunately, there could only be one winning school.
On April 30, 2011, the “ Rock UR Athletic Storage” winner was announced and Dunlap High School in Dunlap, Illinois walked away with the grand prize - a $30,000 athletic storage makeover from Spacesaver.
Today, Dunlap High School uses their winning 
Spacesaver mobile storage system to store equipment for seven of their athletic sport teams. “It has allowed us to move teams out of storage areas where more than one team shared a space,” said Athletic Director of Dunlap High School, Duane Peterson. “Boys and girls swimming, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball and athletic director supplies are all currently being housed in the system.”
This year, Spacesaver has launched its second annual “Rock UR Athletic Storage” makeover contest, but this time they're giving one U.S. college and one U.S. K-12 school a chance to win a $30,000 equipment storage makeover. The contest runs through May 1, 2012, so you still have time to enter.
If you’ve had enough with your current storage situation then it’s time to submit your mess. Visit www.rockurstorage.com
In the meantime, if you're interested in learning Spacesaver’s Athletic Storage products and solutions click here.
Posted by Kacy Schiefelbein on Wed, Dec 28, 2011
This past year, the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) acquired a rare collection of 16th century Japanese and Korean painted screen and bold ink paintings for their Luminous: The Art of Asia exhibit currently on display.
From a collection care manager’s perspective, a collection of this magnitude has specific preservation needs in storage. Due to their scale and construction, storage and handling can be a challenge. Plus, the materials of the Asian screens are highly susceptible to deterioration and damage from environmental conditions and mechanical impact. Despite the museum staff’s diligent care for its collections, the necessity to upgrade the storage furniture for these precious screens had become an urgent priority.
With special funding from a Conservation Project Support (CPS) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Seattle Art Museum turned to Spacesaver Northwest, a local dealer of the Spacesaver Group.
Together with Spacesaver and Delta Designs Ltd., 16 environmentally controlled cabinets were designed to ensure safe preservation and storage compatibility for the Asian artifacts.
With the help of IMLS funding and Spacesaver’s state-of the art storage solution, SAM will continue to preserve these treasures for generations to come.
To learn more about the Spacesaver Museum Collection Care storage solutions click here for a downloadable brochure.
Seeing is believing. See how Spacesaver can protect and preserve
your collections. Click here for the full image gallery.
Re-published with permission.
Posted by Julie Weber on Thu, Oct 27, 2011
I am thrilled to finally reveal the much anticipated Spacesaver Sustainability website. After many months of hard work we have launched a comprehensive site to demonstrate our commitment to corporate sustainability.
http://sustainablestorage.spacesaver.com will host new collateral that Spacesaver has developed to meet YOUR needs:
You can check it out now by clicking here. Or by visiting www.spacesaver.com and clicking on "Sustainability" on the top navigation.
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On a personal level, I strive to make a positive impact on the environment in some small way everyday. Spacesaver is doing the same thing and this new website is our way of sharing those actions and our passion for sustainablity with you. |
Cheers and stay green, my friends!
~Julie Weber, Green Queen
Posted by Julie Weber on Tue, Oct 04, 2011
Close your eyes and picture this: gleaming new shelves with custom end panels designed specifically to house all your vendor binders, Carpet books and fabric samples. Yes, my Canadian friends, this fantasy could become your reality.
Spacesaver® is giving away a custom shelving and storage solution for one lucky A&D firm in the Canadian market worth up to $20,000.
| We launched this fantastic contest at IIDEX 2011 in Toronto, and if you visited our booth there, you already have one entry! |
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There are many ways to win…
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Each professional who attends a lunch and learn pre-scheduled at IIDEX 2011 = one point per person per firm. *Example: 10 people attend = 10 points earned for your firm. Didn’t schedule a lunch and learn while @ IIDEX? Call your local storage specialist today to do so and earn 1 point for your firm! |
| Bring Spacesaver in on a project = 10 points per firm per project! |
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Follow @Spacesaver on Twitter and tweet us with “@Spacesaver, (firm name and city) needs a storage makeover!” = one point per twitter user per firm. |
| Like Spacesaver on Facebook and post on our wall: “Spacesaver, (firm name and city) needs a storage makeover!” = one point per Facebook user per firm. |
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For the official rules and regulations of this contest click here.
Good luck!
Posted by Kacia Gillette on Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Spacesaver is excited to announce a partnership with LogiTag Systems, Inc., a company specializing in RFID technology for several industries including the healthcare market. The two companies are joining forces to assist healthcare facilities in North America with improving their business practices and patient care efforts. This partnership is the perfect marrying of technology and organizational products for improved healthcare asset tracking, inventory control, patient workflow, safety and security.
“Spacesaver is extremely excited to offer LogiTag products along side our Spacesaver storage solutions. Working together our solutions will free up healthcare staff so they can spend more time with patients and less time searching for supplies. Our distributors now have access to complimentary products, which will simplify their healthcare customers’ processes and make an immediate impact to their organizations,” said Jason Freeman, Vice President of Commercial Business at Spacesaver.
Featured in the product suite are LogiTag's StockBox, Smart Cabinet, LogiTrack, and Smart Sense.
LogiTag's StockBox is a generously adaptable inventory management product that can be integrated into existing Spacesaver shelving and numerous other areas. RFID technology allows the StockBox to manage its inventory, which increases productivity while decreasing cost. Counting is the most time consuming and expensive task associated with restocking (par replenishment). However, StockBox’s automation allows dispensable requests and off site monitoring results in an overall streamlined process.
The Smart Cabinet is a system designed to manage the storage, distribution, replenishment and usage of high-cost medical devices and products that require individual tracking through an automated process, designed to work in the operating room and interventional lab environment. The management of consigned items, automated billing and replenishment capabilities, and ability to track specific item usage to address regulatory and risk management issues, are only part of this product, which has been used successfully in dozens of hospitals worldwide.
LogiTrack is a powerful RTLS Active-RFID platform that includes a diversified set of tracking, tracing and monitoring applications. A unified platform enables tracking assets, tracking people, monitoring temperature and pressure and providing reliable location information to improve operational efficiencies across the healthcare spectrum. LogiTrack's tools and information are critical to any healthcare institution and their desire to ensure maximum operational efficiency while improving patient care.
“There are tremendous savings opportunities in the healthcare market for asset and supply management and tracking. In many cases, up to fifteen percent of a hospital’s inventory is written off each year because it can no longer be located. And, some hospital’s are losing as much as $1 million a year in medical equipment and supplies to thefts,” said Milissa Rick, Director of Marketing for Commercial Business at Spacesaver. “With our combined healthcare solutions for asset and supply management and tracking, Spacesaver and LogiTag offer healthcare organizations a fast return on investment.”
In addition to inventory and high-value asset tracking, LogiTag also has patient tracking solutions. Smart-Sense provides a uniquely high means of security for infants using state-of-the-art RFID technology. Newborn security is a serious issue and the safety and peace of mind that “Smart-Sense” brings to parents and administrators is an important tool to address any hospital's risk management concerns.
Through our partnership, hospitals that invest in Spacesaver’s and LogiTag’s solutions will have the right products, at the right place, at the right time, for the right patient! A winning combination for everyone.
Posted by Julie Weber on Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Spacesaver creates products that inspire smarter, more responsible uses of space. But sustainability encompasses more than just creating quality products. It is a commitment to protect and give back to our local and global community through environmentally friendly manufacturing practices and corporate stewardship.
| At Spacesaver Corporation we respect the environment and strive to preserve the availability of natural resources for future generations. We don’t just create space-saving solutions; we create space to breathe. |
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Not only can we help you create MORE space to breathe but, now we can help you create CLEANER space to breathe.
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To help protect human health and improve indoor air quality by reducing people’s exposure to chemicals and other pollutants Spacesaver went GREEN with GREENGUARD® Indoor Air Quality Certification |
To achieve GREENGUARD Certification, Spacesaver went through a series of demanding tests required by The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) that identified which products met low chemical emissions. GEI will monitor these products each quarter to maintain low emitting status.
GEI’s methodology for testing and certifying furniture was developed and validated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Technology Verification Program. Realistic, worst-case configurations of a product’s components and materials are developed and placed in the environmental testing chambers.
| Want more information on GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification? Click here to download the Certification Profile! |
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For a complete listing of Spacesaver certified products, visit www.greenguard.org