Innovativelaboratory solutions

Supplying laboratory furniture forEducation, Healthcare and Research& Development applications.

We offer bespoke and off-the-shelf systems to suit all our customer needs

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Lab SystemsFurniture Ltd

As Lab Systems Furniture approaches its fifth decade inbusiness, we continue to be successful for oneconsistent reason; our clients in Education, Healthcareand Research and Development recognise that wesupply superior products that are designed,manufactured and installed to exacting standards.“Lab Systems provided me with a servicethat surpassed my expectations.”TONY STEADMAN, MARRIOTT CONSTRUCTION

“Excellent service and value for money.”SIMON ALDWORTH, FACILITIES MANAGER, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

With our wealth of specialist knowledge and experience,Lab Systems Furniture has the flexibility to offer bespokeand off-the shelf systems to suit any project, no matterhow large or small.“The refurbishment of our laboratories was first class.”PAT LAMBERT, BUSINESS MANAGER, BEVERLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

After years of experience working with bothconventional and specialised material, our designteam is acknowledged across the industry as expertsin their field.Supported by the latest techniques and state of the arttechnology, our manufacturing team prides itself on itstraditional craftsmanship and attention to detail.Lab Systems Furniture is committed to protectingthe environment by using materials from asustainable source.• Initial consultation service• CAD drawing service• Full cost analysis• Working to CDM regulations• Site staff CSCS, CSSS & CSMSC card holders• NICEIC Electrical Engineers• Gas Safety registered Mechanical Engineers• All work carried out to current British Standards

We are leaders in the design, manufacture and installationof laboratory furniture in the UK and overseas. We provideexcellent service and unrivalled quality combined withultimate value for money.

• Bespoke and off-the shelf systems• Expertise in both conventional and specialist materials• High quality craftsmanship• Working to environmental and Health & Safety standards

serving the procurement professional

A wide spectrum of system typesand finishes available for generalpurpose installations and highlyspecialised requirements.

Total co-ordination across our Fixed, Cantilever & Legframe Systems

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FurnitureSystems

All systems can be freely mixed, thereby offering bothmobile and fixed storage where required.The benches can be installed with ancillary specialisedstorage items such as fumecupboards, giving anintegrated appearance. In addition there is a full range ofrelated storage and ancillary items to equip yourlaboratory completely.Our laboratory furniture offers total co-ordination acrossour Fixed, Cantilever and Legframe Systems allowinginterchange and permitting the user to mix and match.The materials and components we use are ofthe best quality with specific finishes available forgeneral purpose installations and highlyspecialised requirements.

• Wall & Island benching• Reagent shelving• All types of storage units• Balance benches• Bench electrical services• Bench water and gas services• Fumecupboards & related services• DDA compliant furniture

• Solid grade laminates (Trespa, Formica)• Cast epoxy resin • Solid surfaces (Corian, Velstone)• Ceramic • 316q stainless steel • Vulcathene waste systems• Medium density fibre board• Epoxy powder coated metalwork

A full range of furniture systems is available allowing co-ordination between all system types to create atotally flexible approach to furniture, storage andspecialised laboratory needs.

• Mobile and fixed storage available• Integrated fumecupboards• Fixed, Cantilever & Legframe Systems

All our products meet COSH, BSI & DIN standards

We create furniture designs & achieve highly efficient workingsystems to complement anyindustrial or educational organisations’needs in their new laboratory.

Planning &ProjectManagement

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Lab Systems Furniture is a long established companywith experience of working with architects and projectplanners and has managed to complement traditionalcraftsmanship with the latest techniques and state of theart technology.In this technological era in which the word ‘Quality’dominates the requirements of managers and technicalstaff and ‘Value for money’ dominates the requirementsof the buyer, here at Lab Systems Furniture we canprovide quality service to suit the budget of the buyerand the quality product demanded by the end user.Lab Systems Furniture has created furniture designs andhighly efficient working systems to meet the laboratoryneeds of any industrial or educational organisation.

We find that visitors to our company are very impressedby the amount of effort our design team puts intocreating individual touches of flair to create properlyfitted furniture systems to a high technical and visualstandard and giving the client an individual design ofhigh capability and quality build.Lab Systems Furniture is one of the fastest growingcompanies in its sector with numerous laboratoryprojects completed and many highly satisfied clients.The company’s success is in large part due to qualitypersonnel, single point responsibility on projects andadaptation to varying types of client requirements, fromrefurbishments to new build.

Creating individual touches of flair to create properly fitted furniture systems to a high technical& visual standard.

• Innovative design & planning• Experienced project design engineers• CAD planning & design• From refurbishment to new build project planning

Providing school furniture ‘Private Finance Initiative’ projects

Everything required in a modern21st century teaching environmentfrom fixed furniture in generalteaching areas to ICT suites,Design and Technology Areas& Laboratories.

School &AcademyFurniture

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With experience of supplying school furniture andequipment to recent ‘Private Finance Initiative’ projectsacross the UK, Lab Systems Furniture can providequality, service and value for money in the design,manufacture and installation of school furniture.We can supply everything required in a modern 21stcentury teaching environment from fixed furniture ingeneral teaching areas to ICT suites, Design andTechnology areas and laboratories.

• Science & Technology rooms• Computer work stations• Fixed and loose furniture• Under bench, pedestals & wall storage• Library and Resource areas• General and mobile storage• Tray storage• Tables & desking• Seating• Woodwork & metalwork benches• Food technology• Bag store units• Full turnkey projects• Renewal and refurbishment projects

We can supply robust yet stylish furnitureaffordable within your school budget.

• New and refurbished furniture projects to suit all budgets• Successful school & academy PFI’s completed• Service and value for money• BS EN 1729 Standards for furniture in schools

Creating an environment in which students will want to learn

We can design, manufacture& install everything to create amodern functional and highlydurable laboratory.

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HigherEducation

Lab Systems Furniture has installed furniture projects inUniversities, Colleges and Academies over aconsiderable period of time and has developed anexpertise that is second to none.We can design, manufacture and install everythingrequired to create a modern functional and highlydurable laboratory.With the means to develop a complete scheme fromconception through to advice on materials & finishes,we can create an environment in which students willwant to learn.

• Teaching Laboratories• Research Laboratories• Fumecupboards • Ancillary services• Full turnkey projects• Planning & design• Full project management• CAD drawings• Project cost analysis

Over a considerable period of time we have developedan expertise that is second to none.

• Advice on materials & finishes• Co-ordination with other trades• Quality service from concept to completion

Designed with both functionality & ergonomics at the forefront

A wide spectrum of systemtypes and finishes availablefor every project from generalpurpose installations to highlyspecialised requirements.

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Workingwith Industry

We believe that the stringent health and safety regimedemanded in modern chemical and pharmaceuticalindustries is easier to implement in an environment thatis designed with these demands in mind. Therefore, allof our laboratory furniture is carefully designed onergonomic principles to ensure functionality, durabilityand reliability. We are expert at matching the appropriate materialsto the predominant chemicals needed in a laboratoryand we have a wide selection of system types andfinishes available.Once the potential environment is known, we pay acuteattention to materials selection to ensure fitness forpurpose, with durability and reliability being ofparamount importance.

• Clean rooms• R&D Laboratories• Research Laboratories• Quality Control Laboratories

• Full Turnkey Installations• Fumecupboards & extraction• DDA compliant furniture• Safety Stations• Solvent storage• Mechanical & Electrical installations

All our laboratory furniture is carefully designedwith functionality, durability, reliability & ergonomicsat the forefront.

• Vast knowledge of materials & components• A wide spectrum of system types & finishes• Durability & reliability being of paramount importance

Highly specialisedrequirements are needed tocope with a fast moving andhigh pressure environment.

Many different high specification materials are available

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Meeting thedemands ofHealthcare

The Healthcare sector is a high pressure environmentwith very specialised requirements. Fixtures and fittingsneed to have the high specifications of a commerciallaboratory but also need to look welcoming to, oftenanxious, patients.We can offer creative design based on ergonomicprinciples to produce an attractive yet robust anddurable finish.Many different high specification materials are available.Let our design team help you to choose the mostappropriate products to suit your requirements.

• Systems TypesHTM 63 - PedestalHTM 64 - SanitaryHTM 67 - Spine HungHTM 71 - Storage

• WorktopsSolid LaminateLinoleumCorianStainless Steel

• Nurse Stations• Safety Stations• Reception areas

Highly specialised requirements are needed to cope with afast moving and high pressure environment.

• HTM design standards• High specification materials• Easy to maintain and clean

We can design, manufacture& install a full range of studentfurniture for Halls of Residenceand Teaching Rooms.

A variety of materials and colours are available

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StudentFurniture

We can design, manufacture and install a full rangeof student accommodation and office furniture eitherfrom our existing ranges or made to order to suit aparticular project.We can supply and install bedroom, study and kitchenfurniture and appliances all constructed to a quality andstyle to meet the demands of the modern environment.Halls of residence, whether new build or refurbished, canbe furnished from our selection of quality furniture toinclude storage, study areas, bedrooms, utility andkitchen areas.

• Writing Bureaus• Beds• Wardrobes• Sofas• Chairs• Tables• Bookcases• Cabinets

A robust finish, ergonomic & well thought out designbeing the main priority.

• Halls of Residence • Teaching rooms• Bedrooms, study & kitchen furniture

Case Studies

“Throughout the project Lab Systems Furniture have beenhelpful and resourceful in offering solutions to the clientand have worked closely with Kier North West in achieving3 phased completion dates. This approach is apparentthrough the company, from directors, technical staff andoperatives on site.”

RICHARD ROBINSON, SENIOR PROJECT SURVEYOR, KNW

“The refurbishment of our laboratories was first class. Thework was of a high standard with all our requirementsbeing fulfilled. The job was well co-ordinated andcompleted on time. I would have no hesitation in usingLab Systems Furniture in the future.”

PAT LAMBERT, BUSINESS MANAGER, BEVERLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

“ I am not in the habit of recommending sub contractors.However, Lab Systems Furniture provided me with aservice that surpassed my expectations and I amtherefore happy to recommend them on the basis of myexperience.”

TONY STEADMAN, SITE MANAGER, MARRIOTT CONSTRUCTION

“Trying to identify a professional company that offers bothan excellent service and value for money is not very easy,but I am happy to say Lab Systems Furniture exceeded allof my expectations.”

SIMON ALDWORTH, FACILITIES MANAGER, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

“The quality and workmanship of the furniture is to anexcellent standard and we are all delighted with the endresult. I have no hesitation in recommending Lab SystemsFurniture as a suitable partner for anyone contemplating asimilar project.”

MALCOLM PARKES, PROJECT MANAGER,ESTATES AND FACILITIES, PARK LANE COLLEGE LEEDS

Why use Lab Systems Furniture Limited?

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UniversitiesUniversity of BirminghamUniversity of BradfordUniversity of CambridgeUniversity of CoventryUniversity of DurhamUniversity of East AngliaUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of EssexUniversity of HuddersfieldUniversity of HullUniversity of LeedsUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of NottinghamUniversity of OxfordUniversity of PortsmouthUniversity of SurreyUniversity of SussexUniversity of WorcesterUniversity of York

CollegesBirbeck CollegeBishop Burton Agricultural CollegeChelmsford CollegeChrist CollegeImperial CollegeKing’s CollegeOrkney CollegePark Lane CollegeSandwell College

School/AcademiesBeverley Grammar SchoolElm Court SchoolEvelyn Grace AcademyHull Trinity House SchoolKelvin Hall SchoolKing Solomon AcademyKing’s College SchoolMeadowhead SchoolMilton Keynes AcademyOpen Academy NorwichQ3 Academy (Birmingham)Samworth AcademySt Mary Magdalene AcademySt Georges Medical School

Science/IndustryApplied BiosystemsAkzo Nobel Packaging Coatings LtdArizona ChemicalsAstraZenecaBall Packaging Europe UK LtdBPConocoPhillips LtdDunlop Oil & Marine LtdEggborough Power StationFenner PLCFerrybridge Power StationForestry CommissionGlaxoSmithKline PLCJotun Paints LtdReckitt Benckiser LtdSmith & NephewVWR International Ltd

HealthcareHull Royal InfirmaryManchester Royal InfirmaryNational Blood ServiceNottingham HospitalOld Royal Infirmary Liverpool(University)St George’s HospitalSt James’ Hospital

BAM Construction UKBirse Group Services LtdClean Modules LtdCleanroom Design & Construction LtdGalliford Try Construction LtdInterserve PLCKier GroupLaing O'Rourke GroupLeadbitter GroupMace Plus LimitedMansell Construction Services LtdMcLaren Construction LtdMorgan Sindal GroupR G Carter LtdSimons GroupSir Robert McAlpine LtdTotty ConstructionVinci Construction UK LtdWillmott Dixon Construction LtdMSS Clean Technology Ltd

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