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The Importance of Aesthetics in Retail Settings

February 15th, 2012

Sometimes, the aesthetics of your retail environment has just as much (if not more) to do with your success as the quality of the product you are selling. Packaging, or in this case, the environment can greatly influence a buyers emotions and can be the difference between a making and losing a sale. And with 40% of all Americans admitting to be impulse buyers, retail aesthetics can play a major role in the profitability of your business.

So when designing your store’s interior, take the following aesthetic elements into account and help maximize your ability to turn a profit:

  • Wall colors
  • Aisle widths
  • Display-rack heights
  • Merchandised focal points
  • Ambient lighting
  • Artistic arrangement of products
  • Checkout counters
  • Signage

The right retail aesthetics can take your store from ordinary to extraordinary!

Displaying products in a retail environment takes creativity and customization – two areas where A.S.S.T. shines. We’ve worked with the biggest retailers in the world, and their vendors, to create attractive retail displays that entertain and influence customers to make a purchase.

Our on-site workshop allows us to integrate metal, plastic, glass, veneer and more into a display. So what you want is what you get, and that’s what entices customers to buy.

Don’t forget that we’re also experts at providing solutions for “behind the scenes” of any retail establishment, this include bathroom partitions, cabinets and workspaces and modular vanity systems.

Make your products produce sales – contact A.S.S.T. today for displays that dazzle.

For more information on our Retail Design please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

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How to Design Retail Space

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The Benefits of Modular Vanities in Public Buildings

February 9th, 2012

Through constant use, heavy traffic and people’s general disregard for public restrooms, modular vanities receive a great deal of wear and tear throughout the years. If only there was a better solution…

Wait, there is!

A.S.S.T. custom made modular vanities are created using durable Corian and are designed so that they don’t touch the floor, which saves on wear and tear. This also allows cleaning crews to do their job quickly and efficiently. A.S.S.T. modular vanities are perfect for universities, offices, schools, and other high-traffic areas.

A.S.S.T. vanities are shipped directly from our location in Pennsylvania, and arrive at your facility ready to be hooked up to the room’s water supply. The bowls integrally mounted in each vanity are resistant to damage and stand up to constant use.

Advantages of Modular Vanities from A.S.S.T.

  • A.S.S.T. modular vanities are aesthetically pleasing
  • All vanities are ADA compliant
  • Constructed of a stout polyethylene frame
  • Covered with tough, durable Corian
  • Available in a variety of colors
  • Hygienic
  • Discourages the growth of mold, mildew and fungus.
  • The front cover of each vanity is removable, providing easy access for plumbing repairs.

For more information on our Modular Vanities please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

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Improving Office Aesthetics With Custom Wall Panels from A.S.S.T.

February 1st, 2012

We have already told you about the importance of office aesthetics for both customer satisfaction and employee motivation. But how can you beautify your office? Well, there are several ways to do this, but only one allows you to increase office aesthetics while also improving durability… A.S.S.T. Custom Wall Panels.

The benefits of wall panels include:

  • Walls in high traffic areas like office buildings tend to get scuffed, scratched and damaged. And that just does not look good. A.S.S.T. custom wall paneling can protect your walls.
  • Plus, A.S.S.T. wall paneling is easy to clean and maintain, giving your building a cleaner look and feel.
  • A.S.S.T. wall panels can be made to blend in, accent, or add to any existing office décor.
  • A.S.S.T. can fabricate your custom wall panels to fit your office style.
  • Custom wall paneling is a cost-effective way to add aesthetic value to your building while protecting it at the same time.

The protection you will receive with custom wall paneling is unparalleled. Wall paneling helps protect against typical bumps, knocks and scrapes as well as from larger accidental physical contact. Wall panels also make the cleaning process a breeze.

So if your office building needs some added protection in a high-traffic area, A.S.S.T.’s wall panels are the answer.

Hallways, wainscoting and other areas that require wall panels are no problem for A.S.S.T. Our on-site workshop can produce the right panel in virtually any color or size.

For more information on A.S.S.T. Custom Wall Panels please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

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The Advantages of Corian

January 25th, 2012

Corian and A.S.S.T. have teamed up to create numerous interior architectural features for diverse markets, including retail, education, entertainment, corporate, and even healthcare. You name it; A.S.S.T. can make it out of Corian – from modular vanities and wall panels to bathroom partitioning systemssculptures, and countertops.

Benefits of Corian

  • More than 100 tones and patterns
  • Versatile
  • Color and patterns run all the way through the material
  • Easy to clean
  • Scratch resistant
  • Completely renewable
  • Heat resistant

 

 

  • Durable
  • Intricate patterns and textures can be carved into Corian
  • Non-porous
  • Hygenic
  • Does not promote mold/mildew growth
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Non-toxic

Corian solid surface made by DuPont™ is one of the most versatile materials on the market. This blend of natural materials and pure acrylic polymers provides a product that is not only durable, but attractive, as well. Corian was first introduced to the public in 1967 and, because of its unique nature, became an instant success.

Corian is the perfect material for every room, from the kitchen to the bathroom and everywhere in between.

For more information on Corian please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

A.S.S.T.’s  state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication, A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.

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Aesthetics and Education: The Importance of an Aesthetically Pleasing Educational Environment

January 19th, 2012

Research has shown that a positive physical environment has a positive effect on learning. In fact, the educational environment can sometimes have an even more profound effect on students than the material and even the teacher.

  • Poor physical conditions – broken windows, leaking roofs, and even dull/boring colors – send strong signals that children aren’t worth it and that education is a dead end. 
  • Positive and nurturing environments, when used in conjunction with effective teaching methods, can promote learning and actually improve recall and attention by up to 80%.

Aesthetic comes from the Greek word: Aistehesis, which means recognition via senses. Aesthetics have a positive effect on learning. Yet, countless schools ignore the need for aesthetically pleasing and nurturing environments. Educational facilities are ill-kempt and classrooms are overcrowded. And we wonder why American education seems to be on the decline.

While we at A.S.S.T. cannot do anything for the overcrowded classrooms, we can address the physical educational environment.

A.S.S.T.’s products and services are the perfect fit for educational buildings and locations that require wall panels, solid surface counters, shower surrounds, bathroom partitions and more. In addition, we’re capable of producing high-quality casework for everything from the reception room to the science laboratory. The materials we use are durable and easy to clean and come in a variety of colors and patterns.

For more information on our Education Surfaces please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

We realize that every school and building is different, and that’s why we’re able to provide customized work to fit your teaching environment. Our on-site facilities and experienced craftsmen enable us to provide quick turnaround time and budget-conscious solutions.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

A.S.S.T.’s  state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication, A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.

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The Benefits of A.S.S.T. Bathroom Partitions

January 11th, 2012

A.S.S.T. bathroom partitioning systems are designed to provide more than just privacy in your public restroom. Other benefits of our bathroom partitions include:

  • Our commercial bathroom partitions are custom made to your specifications and design.
  • You can choose from floor braced, ceiling hung, overhead braced, and floor to ceiling bathroom partitions.
  • A.S.S.T.’s solid surface toilet partitions are covered with a renewable finish that’s resistant to most graffiti, and hard to scratch, nick and cut.
  • A bathroom partition from A.S.S.T is also resistant to rust and corrosion.
  • Our antimicrobial material discourages bacteria and germs, so bathrooms remain sanitary and pleasant for your customers to use.
  • A.S.S.T. restroom partitions are easy to clean.

Traditional bathroom partitions receive a great deal or use and abuse. And it shows. They are scratched, littered with curse words, dirty, and less than hygienic. A.S.S.T. restroom partitioning systems, on the other hand, are designed to hold up in even the toughest bathroom conditions. So your bathroom will always look its best.

The design and cleanliness of your company’s bathrooms says a lot about your business. It tells your customers whether or not you care about them and their needs. Like it or not, your clients will judge you based on the conditions of your bathroom.

So what does your bathroom say about your business?

For more information on A.S.S.T. Bathroom Partitions please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

A.S.S.T.’s  state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication, A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.

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The Importance of Aesthetics in the Food Industry

January 4th, 2012

In the food industry, image is everything. This is especially true when it comes to running your own restaurant, which not only needs to be fully functional, but also appealing to the eye, as well. Even if you cook the best food known to man, your business will struggle without an aesthetically pleasing area in which to serve your customers.

An effective Restaurant Décor can accomplish a lot, including:

Sets the Mood: Interior restaurant design allows you to dictate the mood and setting of your establishment. Will it be a quite, romantic restaurant? Will it be a modern, trendy place to eat? The choice is your. And it all begins with your décor.

Key Demographic: Similar to setting the mood, targeting a key demographic is first done through design. How your building’s exterior and interior look will dictate your clientele. So whom do you want to cater to?

Keeps Customers Coming Back: The right food combined with the right restaurant design will keep your customers coming back for more!

This is where A.S.S.T. can help.

Our knowledge and extensive background working with clients in the restaurant industry has taught us how to work with designers and architects to create a venue that goes above and beyond our client’s expectations. A.S.S.T. can create decorative, attention getting walls, floors, wall panels, wood veneer casework and custom trim for your restaurant’s dining room.

You can count on A.S.S.T. to provide premium decorative finishes to make your Restaurant look its best. We’re also experts at building and installing bars and other service areas.

For more information on Aesthetically Pleasing Restaurant Design, please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

A.S.S.T.’s  state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.

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Office Aesthetics: How Important Are They?

December 29th, 2011

The simple answer to the question posed in the title is that aesthetics are very important in any business setting. The way you furnish a workspace can both define company culture and help motivate employees.

Office design needs to be functional, yet aesthetically appealing. An office should feel warm and welcoming to visitors and potential clients/customers while also inspiring employees to do their best work. And trust us, this is not always an easy balance to achieve. While it is easy to type and describe this aesthetically pleasing yet functional office, it is not always an easy design to pull off.

This is where A.S.S.T. comes in.

Your place of business needs to present a professional, clean look that’s also attractive and modern.

A.S.S.T. has your entire building’s premium decorative services covered. From custom woodwork to plastic laminate casework, wainscoting in the boardroom to the partitions and vanity systems in each public restroom. We can design, furnish and install all of these items.

The materials we use are of the highest caliber, but durable enough to withstand daily use. We specialize in engineered materials manufactured by the finest companies in the world.

Our trained craftsmen can turn out virtually anything you want, thanks to our modern facilities and workshops. We can design and build the right solution in the right amount of time. So if it’s time to upgrade your office space, so the business world knows you’re for real, contact us.

For more information on aesthetically pleasing office design, please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

A.S.S.T.’s  state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.

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The Importance of Office Aesthetics

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Thermoforming: Description and Benefits

December 21st, 2011

What is thermoforming?

What are the benefits of thermoforming?

What can thermoforming be used for?

There are so many frequently asked questions about thermoforming, because the general public really has no idea what thermoforming even is. So we at A.S.S.T. have decided to shed a little light on this often-confusing topic.

First of all, what is thermoforming?

Well, it is the overarching term used for the manufacturing process of producing plastic forms by manipulating a rigid, flat sheet of plastic under temperature and pressure. These sheets, known as thermoplastics, come in varying gauges depending on their intended purposes. Thermoforming also utilizes several different types of molds, including:

Machined Aluminum: Typically built for shallow molds with small draw ratios, these molds are mounted on a temperature control base to control temperature during the forming process.

Cast Aluminum: These molds are formed at a foundry, with the temperature controls cast into the back and sides of the mold. These are typically used for parts with large draw ratios.

Composite: These molds, which have a limited life, are for vacuum forming only and are not temperature controlled.

Next, what are the benefits of thermoforming?

Thermoforming is a cost-effective and efficient way to produce many plastic products.

Finally, what products can be made using thermoforming?

Thin-gauge thermoforming is the primary manufacturing process used to create disposable plastic cups, containers, lids, trays, etc. Thick-gauge thermoforming is used to make parts as diverse as vehicle doors and dashboards, refrigerator liners, and plastic pallets.

Thermoforming can be utilized to make almost anything, from baby bathing bowls and modular vanities to bathroom partitioning systems, custom wall panels, and everything in between!

When you combine skilled craftsmen with technology and tools that are state of the art, the results are impressive.

For more information on thermoforming, please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

A.S.S.T.’s  state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts. We employ several techniques that we feel give us that competitive edge over other companies. One of those techniques is thermoforming

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The Facts on Thermoforming

Answers to Your Questions about Thermoforming Parts and the Thermoforming Process

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Aesthetics, Healing, and Healthcare Facilities

December 15th, 2011

Hospitals and other healthcare centers were once cold, colorless institutions. That was then, and this is now. Over the past decade, researchers have finally begun to realize the connection aesthetics plays in the healing process. Currently, more than 1,000 research studies suggest healthcare design can improve patient care and medical outcomes while decreasing medical errors and waste.

Thus, hospitals have changed there ways, becoming more…well, hospitable! This change has first and foremost affected hospital design and space planning and has led to the creation of a many more patient-centered facilities. And the biggest trend in healthcare design is the use of evidence-based design (EBD), which the Center for Health Design defines as “the process of basing decisions about the built environment on credible research to achieve the best possible outcomes.” This means creating a healthcare facility that is not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing.

But presenting patients and clients with a healthcare environment that feels caring and hospitable, while remaining professional, is a serious challenge for healthcare professionals. Luckily, A.S.S.T. can help you meet those challenges by providing architectural millwork, plastic laminate casework, or whatever fixtures your healthcare facility requires.

Here are a few of the solutions we offer our healthcare clients. All of our projects are insured and bonded.

Plastic Laminate Casework

•      Cabinets

•      Kitchenettes

•      Nurse’s stations

•      Workspaces

Baby Bathing Bowl

•      Delivery rooms

•      Nursery

Modular Vanity System

•      Patient and public restrooms

A.S.S.T.™ Bathroom Partition System

•      Public restrooms

Sculptcor

•      Textured wall cladding

•      Reception areas

•      Elevator cladding

•      Low wall wainscoting

•      Corridors

Architectural Millwork

•      Allegheny Millwork

•      AWI Quality Certification

•      FSC Compliance

•      LEED Knowledgable

Please take a moment to review some of our completed projects.

For more information on A.S.S.T.’s Healthcare Services please visit our website or give us a call.  A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.

If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.

You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

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The Healing Process of Design

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