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Thursday, May 31st, 2012
You have finally settled into your new home, career is booming, glowing newlywed, and you are expecting. Everything is going smoothly, until it comes time to make room for baby in your new home. Didn’t plan on expecting so suddenly? Now is the time for shopping for the perfect crib, the safest car seat and stroller bundle, plugging in safety plugs and pulling all other safety measures. What else is there to be done? Finding the perfect bathing tub or products for making sure baby is nice and clean.
The pediatrician decides to add in extra pressure to the preparations with a list of precautions, especially when it comes to hygiene for baby. There can be any precautions from the tub you use to the soap you use. For the first few days, baby gets a sponge bath. How do you expect to give baby a sponge bath? Well I say that you use a baby bathing bowl!
The benefits of the baby bowl are the unique design to comfort your little one during that first at home bath, making the experience enjoyable for both parent and infant.
It was designed custom by A.S.S.T. and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Towson, MD Birthing Center. This is the perfect solution to making new mothers comfortable with birthing their babies for the first time.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
Phone number 717.630.1251 or Website http://asst.com/
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Friday, November 11th, 2011
Public restrooms take a beating over the years. The constant use, heavy traffic and people’s general disregard for public restrooms, mean that your facilities need to be tough. But while your facility needs to be durable, it also still has to be aesthetically pleasing. This is not always an easy combination to find.
So what should you do?
A.S.S.T. has the perfect solution for high-traffic lavatories in universities, offices, schools and other public buildings. Our custom made modular vanities are designed so that they don’t touch the floor, which saves on wear and tear, and also allows cleaning crews to do their job quickly and efficiently. Oh yea, and they look good too! Other benefits include:
• Each of our modular vanities are ADA compliant
• Each is constructed of a stout polyethylene frame
• Each is covered with tough, durable Corian
• Each is available in a variety of colors
• Each is hygienic, discouraging the growth of mold, mildew and fungus.
• The front cover of each vanity is removable to provide access for plumbing repairs and also discourages vandalism
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.
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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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
The learning environment comprises three components:
1. The human environment, including teacher and child,
2. The resource materials, and
3. The built environment.
In certain cases, the built environment can actually have more of an effect on learning than the material or 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. A bad indoor climate can have an extremely negative effect on learning.
Conversely, a positive and nurturing environment, when used in conjunction with effective teaching methods, can promote learning and actually improve recall and attention by up to 80%. If you feel good in an educational situation, you are more likely to absorb the material. Research has shown that a positive indoor environment has a positive effect on learning.
To perform any job correctly, you need to have an environment that’s not only good-looking, but also functional. This is especially true in the world of academia. Aesthetically pleasing surroundings stimulate the senses and thus promote learning.
We always hear the saying that the children are our future. Isn’t it time we invest in our future?
A.S.S.T.’s products and services are the perfect fit for educational buildings and locations that require 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!
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Learning Environment for Effective Education
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011
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?
One of the biggest problem areas of most bathrooms is the partitions separating each and every toilet. These bathroom partitions are often littered with curse words, witty remarks, and crude drawings, not to mention dirt, grime, and germs.
Bathroom partitioning systems receive a great deal of abuse. And since most are made of cheap plastic, they are easy to damage, but are extremely hard to clean.
A.S.S.T.’s solid surface toilet partitions, on the other hand, are covered with a renewable finish that’s resistant to most graffiti, and hard to scratch, nick and cut. Rust and corrosion won’t rear their ugly heads, either.
What’s more, our antimicrobial material discourages bacteria and germs, so your bathrooms remain sanitary and pleasant for your customers to use.
For more information on our 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!
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Friday, October 21st, 2011
We have already explained what thermoforming is in a previous blog post. But we are sure you want to know more. What are the benefits of thermoforming? What types of plastics can be thermoformed? What kinds of thermoforming molds are there? These are just a few of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) that we will cover today. So let’s dive right in.
What are the benefits of thermoforming?
Thermoforming is a cost-effective and efficient way to produce many plastic products. Common products made by thermoforming include bathtubs, shower stalls and boat hulls.
What sort of features can be accomplished with thermoforming?
There are numerous cosmetic features that can be achieved with thermoforming, including:
• Undercuts
• Formed-in texture
• Formed-in logos
• Formed-in Hardware
• Custom colors
In Thermoforming, why can only one side of the plastic be manipulated?
Only the side against the mold can be controlled with close tolerances. Tolerance requirements on the side away from the mold are addressed by trimming, fabrication and assembly.
What type of plastics can be thermoformed?
The plastics that work best with thermoforming are:
• acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS)
• high-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
• high density polyethylene (HDPE)
• high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE)
• polypropylene (PP)
• polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
• polymethyl methacrylate (or “acrylic”) (PMMA)
• polyethylene terephthalate modified with CHDM (PETG)
What types of molds are there?
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Composite: These molds, which have a limited life, are for vacuum forming only and are not temperature controlled.
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!
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Answers to Your Questions about Thermoforming Parts and the Thermoforming Process
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Friday, October 14th, 2011
Corian is the brand name of a solid surface material created by DuPont, composed of acrylic polymer and alumina trihydrate. But what makes Corian so special? Well, with the help of thermoforming, Corian conforms to your imagination and your designs. Intricate patterns and textures can be carved into Corian, allowing you to completely customize your next project.
As DuPont puts it, “The smooth seamlessness of Corian is a blank canvas that asks to be decorated.”
Because of its versatility and more than 100 tones and patterns, Corian is the perfect material for the inventive minds at A.S.S.T. That is why it is our preferred choice for many of our custom projects. Whether you’re designing a high-visibility area that needs that wow factor or a high-traffic area that needs to withstand heavy use and still look like new, Corian delivers the beauty and functionality you need.
The benefits of Corian include:
• Smooth seamless appearance
• Available in over 100 colors and unlimited custom
• Stain resistant
• NSF/ANSI Standard 51 Certified for food contact
• Class I(A) fire rated
• Heat-resistant
• Easy-to-clean and maintain
• No grout lines to catch dirt and bacteria
• Non-porous surface does not promote the growth of mold and mildew
• GREENGUARD Certified® as a low-emitting material
• Durable: Tough and long-lasting
Virtually seamless Corian and A.S.S.T. combine to create subtle, inviting backdrops for any environment, whether it is a retail, education, entertainment, corporate, or even a healthcare venue.
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are 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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What is a Corian Wall?
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Friday, October 7th, 2011
When a baby is first born, it is so tiny that traditional bathtubs are just not a viable option for bathing. In these instances, many parents turn to their sinks, turning them into makeshift baby bathtubs. But sinks are not designed for this purpose.
The solution: a custom baby bowl/bath.
A.S.S.T. and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Towson, MD worked together to design a baby bathing bowl that benefits both the child and the caregiver. Each of our bowls is custom created and integrated into the existing décor.
Other benefits of these Baby Bowls include:
• The bowl has an indentation for the child’s head and bottom to create a safe, secure environment.
• You won’t have to bend, kneel or hunch over when bathing the child. This prevents nagging aches and pains for caregiver.
• Since the child’s head and bottom are safely positioned, you can use both hands during the entire bathing procedure.
A.S.S.T.’s Baby Bathing Bowls ensure that everyone feels good at bath time.
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are 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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Bathing Your Baby – A Guide Medic8.com
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
If the walls in your building are continually scuffed, scratched and otherwise damaged, wall paneling might be the right solution for you. Wherever high foot traffic is expected – libraries, schools, office buildings, restaurants, etc. – damaged walls are not far behind. Like it or not, that is just the way it is.
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.
And if you are worried about the effect these wall panels may have on the aesthetics of your building, fear not. Custom wall panels can be made to any specifications, seamlessly blending in with your existing decor, while providing support and protection to the walls underneath.
Wall paneling is a cost-effective way to add aesthetic value to your building while protecting it at the same time.
So if your building needs protection in 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.
If you’re ready to spruce up your walls with high quality, custom panels call A.S.S.T.
For more information please visit our website or give us a call. We are 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 Key Benefits of Wall Paneling BelarusBaja.com
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Many classrooms and even dorm rooms are not only unattractive, but also uninspiring. Many of these rooms were built based on functional needs and budgetary restraints. They were poorly designed and, in many cases, have been poorly maintained. But students don’t need an aesthetically pleasing room in which to learn, right? Wrong.
One major aspect of education continues to go overlooked; aesthetics is not just about what is appealing to the eye, but also what is appealing to the senses. Aesthetic comes from the Greek word: Aistehesis, which means recognition via senses. Aesthetics have a positive effect on learning.
Studies show:
1. That pupils with plenty of daylight in the classroom learn up to 21 percent more than pupils with less daylight.
2. That noise has a negative impact on the behavior of the pupils
3. That a fuzzy physical environment with a lot of strong colors results in jumpy children
4. That senses are activated by diversity
5. That bullying is worse in sad asphalted schoolyards than in well ordered, challenging and varying outdoor areas.
But most importantly, studies have shown that there is a direct connection between feelings and learning. A good atmosphere in the classroom creates better learning.
To perform any job correctly, you need to have an environment that’s both durable and good looking.
A.S.S.T.’s products and services are the perfect fit for educational buildings and locations that require 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.
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.
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are 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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Power of Aesthetics to Improve Student Learning DesignShare.com
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Friday, September 16th, 2011
Numerous studies within the medical, healthcare and design communities have shown that there is a direct link between a soothing, peaceful environment and the healing process. Patients in aesthetically pleasing surroundings require less pain medication than those in sterile, unappealing environments. This proves that there is a distinct connection between patients’ physical environment and their ability to heal.
For that reason, many hospitals and healthcare centers have begun to incorporate art and other aesthetically pleasing accent pieces throughout their facilities, creating a calming experience for their patients.
A.S.S.T. can help you meet those challenges by providing architectural millwork, plastic laminate casework, or whatever fixtures your business 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
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Present your patients and clients with a warm, professional environment.
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are 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 Mind-Body-Environment Connection Wizzley.com
Design in Healing HealthSystem.Virginia.edu
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