Vinyl vs Fabric For Lab Chairs - Which Is Best?

By Albert Cappello |   Dec 31, 2018 2:00:00 PM

I often get asked whether it is better to get fabric or vinyl chairs for workers in a lab.  The short answer is…it depends!

It depends on what you are doing in your lab, whether you are using liquids or chemicals, if you have clean room or ESD requirements and how often the worker gets in and out of the chair.

Modern Lab Design Using Modular Laboratory Furniture

By Albert Cappello |   Nov 29, 2018 4:40:00 PM

Being tasked with running a laboratory comes with many challenges. At some point, every lab manager will be forced to deal with one or more of the following concerns.

Go Beyond Price When Purchasing Laboratory Furniture

By Albert Cappello |   Nov 27, 2018 11:00:00 AM

In today's market, many businesses are tempted to buy less expensive imported laboratory furniture. But, is this always a good investment?

If you only look at the price on your quote, then the answer is probably no.

Why It's Important To Use UL Listed Products

By Albert Cappello |   Oct 29, 2018 4:00:00 PM

Setting up or refurbishing an industrial or laboratory facility requires thousands of choices.  For busy laboratory or facilities mangers tasked with outfitting a workspace with new industrial or laboratory furniture, many times the buying decision for these workhorses comes down to cost.

Ducted Fume Hoods vs Ductless Fume Hoods

By Albert Cappello |   Sep 27, 2018 10:00:00 AM

Businesses use laboratories in a multitude of ways these days. And, with tight budgets, limited square footage, changing business dynamics and safety considerations involved, businesses sometimes struggle when it comes to purchasing lab furniture.

Fume Hood Safety: Steps to Take In The Event Of An Accident

By Albert Cappello |   May 29, 2018 11:00:00 AM

The importance of the fume hood in the laboratory environment cannot be underestimated. Neither can following fume hood safety guidelines when it comes to protecting employees who work with toxic or volatile chemicals and compounds.

Basic Fume Hood Design for Lab Safety

By Albert Cappello |   May 17, 2018 11:00:00 AM

Fume hood safety should be one of the top considerations when looking for a new fume hood for your lab. Some techniques for ensuring fume hood safety in a lab are obvious, but some are less obvious, especially when the lab designer is not familiar with fume hood design and protocols.

Selecting The Right Material For Your Lab Casework 

By Albert Cappello |   Jan 30, 2018 6:39:51 PM

Gone are the days where labs were built with wood casework and black epoxy resin countertops. Advancements in materials, equipment and processes have made it more important than ever for businesses to purchase the right laboratory furniture among the options available today.

Top 6 Things To Look For In Industrial Lab Furniture

By Albert Cappello |   Jan 23, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Whether you are building a new laboratory or retrofitting an existing one, the investment in industrial lab furniture is usually significant, so it has to last long term.  

6 Things to Look For When Evaluating Lab Casework Manufacturers

By Albert Cappello |   Nov 27, 2017 3:36:56 PM

Your company is looking to build a new lab, so you go to the internet to look for a manufacturer to provide your lab casework. When you start your search, you see that there are quite a few lab casework manufacturers to choose from. So, how do you decide which one to use?