December 2009 Church Furniture & Accessories Product Spotlight

Teaching Carrel by Smith Carrel
These unique, patented-design workstations add an attractive and functional element to any setting.  The carrels may be used alone or connected in as many ways as users need for labs, training rooms, or work groups. It is available with 36-inch wide or 42-inch wide work surfaces.  Optional equipment includes Plexiglas back panels and 18-gauge steel CPU holders. The 42-inch-high side panels reduce distractions and provide a sense of personal space, while allowing the user to remain open to others. Desks feature one-inch laminate panels with rounded edges and corners with powder-coated steel cable management systems. 
www.smithcarrel.com

Southern Aluminum¡¯s Alulite Table
Tired of replacing your school¡¯s old, broken, wooden, or plastic tables? Southern Aluminum¡¯s Alulite table is the last table you will ever have to buy. The aircraft grade aluminum construction prevents Alulite tables from cracking, rusting, or warping after extended usage exposure to heat, moisture, or sunlight. The durable finishes give this table a heavy-duty surface that is easy to clean and maintain. The Alulite table is offered with a ¡°Remarkable¡± finish that is comparable to a white dry erase board.
www.southernaluminum.com

Sagus Horizon Collection
The Sagus Horizon Collection was engineered to address the need for flexible learning environments. This collection offers a wide range of modular casework that doesn¡¯t require contractor installation. Built-in casters allow individual modules to roll wherever you need them. Easy to access, integral leveling devices and unit-to-unit couplings allow the user to install casegoods as if it were furniture. The Sagus Horizon Teaching Wall creates efficient storage space and may be ordered with interactive teaching technology.
www.sagusinternational.com

eno from Touchboards
Without cords, cables or costly installation, the Polyvision eno board combines the simplicity and ease of a traditional ceramicsteel surface with interactive performance. Go from markers to multimedia, from ink to Internet, on a virtually indestructible ceramicsteel surface. Project your computer screen onto the whiteboard. Navigate through documents, presentations, or Web sites right from the board. Make notes with a regular dry-erase marker or interactive stylus. And, in one simple click, save all the interactive notes to post to a server, print, or e-mail.
www.touchboards.com

Expanded Whiteboard Options from EverWhite
EverWhite¡¯s lifetime guaranteed whiteboards are now available with more framing options. EverWhite¡¯s Classic Aluminum and Classic Wood framed whiteboards offer a sleek, clean look that accommodates any classroom look and style. EverWhite¡¯s Classic Aluminum framed boards are manufactured with a satin, chemically etched and clear anodized finish. EverWhite¡¯s Classic Wood framed boards are made of 100 percent solid wood and offer an ultra-sophisticated look. Backed a lifetime guarantee, EverWhite whiteboards are guaranteed never to ghost and stain.
www.everwhiteboards.com

HorizonLine Computer and Laptop Tables by CBT/SMARTdesks
Offline or online, HorizonLine by CBT/SMARTdesks puts computers and laptops in their place, with wire management, power distribution, connectivity ports, CPU storage, and mobility options. Compact, yet comfortable, flipIT¡¯s low profile keeps sight lines open in the classroom. The flipIT Laptop Safe lets laptop remain connected to power and data when safe is locked. Standard and widescreen versions are available. Not sure how many students you can put in your classroom? Use the Design Request online and find out.
www.smartdesks.com

Virco¡¯s TEXT
With elegant elliptical tubing, arched feet, swooping top-support yokes ¨C and the proven durability of Virco construction ¨C TEXT tables are great for classrooms and seminar environments. Dozens of adjustable-height and fixed-height models offer an array of top sizes and accessory choices. Special technology-ready TEXT tables combine post-formed tops with two large grommets, two wire-management trays, and a perforated steel modesty panel. TEXT tilt-top tables on casters are ideal for multi-purpose rooms requiring variable furniture set-ups. All TEXT models are Greenguard certified.
www.virco.com

Safeco¡¯s AlphaBetter Desk
The height-adjustable AlphaBetter student desk is a new student desk concept. Not because it¡¯s height adjustable, but because the Pendulum footrest gives students the opportunity to fidget while sitting or standing. This exclusive feature provides the classroom unique benefits not offered by traditional desks. Improvements in posture, circulation, focus, energy expenditure, time on task and classroom etiquette are just a few of the benefits attributed to the sit/stand/move concept desk. The AlphaBetter desk easily adjusts to properly fit students grades 3 to 12. All parts are replaceable, and a 25-year limited warranty assures affordability.
www.StandUpForLearning.com

Archetype Collection by Artco-Bell
Artco-Bell has introduced The Archetype Collection by Artco-Bell, their newest series of student desks. This collection provides desking solutions for every application with a complete system of offerings. Based on an exclusive ¡°arch¡± tube design, this series blends strength with designer appeal. Offered in four-leg and twin cantilevered leg design, with a sturdy contoured trestle beam, this new desk series offers great looks across a wide range of sizes. Archetype Collection by Artco-Bell offers design, strength, continuity, and collaborative configuration for today¡¯s high-powered classrooms.
www.artcobell.com

Visual Edge Slant Board
As a child in school, I¡¯m sure most of you remember that your school desks were slanted. Pioneering experiments by Dr. Darrel Boyd Harmon and subsequent research by Drs. John Pierce and Steven Greenspan have positively proven there is an intimate relationship between posture, working distance, and desk surface. Their research has shown that this arrangement reduces the heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, induces a more regular and deeper breathing pattern, and reduces neck muscle and overall body tension. By placing your work at the proper angle, it puts more of the page in focus at one time, reducing the strain the on your eyes. Concurrently, by writing on a sloped work surface, you will reduce the fatigue experienced during writing and increase control.
www.visualedgesb.com

Downview Podium from VersaTables.com
The ingenious design of the Versa Downview Podium provides a lecturer with an easily accessible large monitor display without inhibiting the audience's view of the speaker. The podiums recessed laminated top surface allows up to a 23" LCD monitor to be conveniently and ergonomically mounted below a sheet of tempered, anti-glare glass, completely invisible from all audience members. A sturdy slide-out tray provides easy access a keyboard and mouse, while the enclosed storage compartment provides security for the CPU. Constructed from the highest quality materials, the Versa Downview Podium combines space saving versatility with an aesthetically pleasing design. 
www.VersaTables.com

Jonti-Craft¡¯s Five©\Section Locker with Doors
Jonti©\Craft has added the Five©\Section Locker with Doors to its expansive line©\up children¡¯s furniture. This design is based off Jonti©\Craft¡¯s popular Five©\Section locker with the addition of doors. Each locker space contains two shelves ¨C perfect for storing footwear on the bottom and items like lunch bags or hats on the upper shelf. Each locker also contains two double coat hooks, providing plenty of room for a backpack, a jacket, and more. The door features the trademarked KYDZHinges, which are full©\length piano hinges that reduce the likelihood of pinching fingers. The Five©\Section Locker with Doors also features KYDZStrong construction techniques and materials to ensure that it stands up the rigors of daily use.
www.jonti©\craft.com

Nystrom¡¯s CARE Service
Do you know how old your school¡¯s maps and globes are? Do you know if they¡¯re age-appropriate? If not, let trained professionals answer these important questions for you. Contact your local Nystrom representative for their exclusive CARE service. In the finished report, you will find recommendations, inventory, product distribution (per classroom), age of items, movement of products, school priority planner, and purchase history. This comprehensive report you will give you a crystal-clear picture of your classrooms¡¯ current materials and provide you with direction to move forward.
www.nystromnet.com/CARE

ErgoStack Classroom Chair by McCourt
For good seated posture, the S-shaped curve of the spine should be maintained in the sitting position. This is best accomplished by sitting all the way back in an ergonomic chair with built-in lumbar support and at a height that allows the feet to rest flat on the floor. The ErgoStack Classroom Chair is an ergonomically correct stacking chair manufactured by McCourt. The chair is available in heights from 12 inches to 18 inches in 2-inch increments, allowing the correct height chair to maintain proper foot resting position. It features a lumbar support to maintain proper back alignment while sitting and working at a variety of tasks.
www.mccourtmfg.com

Compass from VS
Compass features six heights and four seat shell sizes ¨C because not one size fits all! With its anatomically shaped double-walled seat shell, this 4-legged chair offers maximum sitting comfort thanks to its air-cushion effect. VS uses only highest quality material, such as 12-gauge steel and fully recyclable polypropylene. Keep one design throughout the building, but take different body sizes into consideration. This chair fits everywhere, from pre-K through K-12 and higher education.
www.vs-furniture.com