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Why we choose Corian :: The Benefits of Corian :: The History of Corian

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

At A.S.S.T., we use Corian for everything from our modular vanities and custom wall panels to our bathroom partitioning systems and even our custom sculptures.

The History of Corian

More than 30 years ago, DuPont came up with a revolutionary way to blend natural materials and acrylic resin. The result: Corian, a unique solid surface product. With the help of thermoforming, Corian can be molded and formed into almost any form that you can imagine.

The Benefits of Corian

Corian is Durable: Since colors and patterns run all the way through Corian, you do not have to worry about them fading or wearing away.
Corian is Easy to Clean: Since Corian is non-porous, it is resistant to stains.
Corian is Hygienic: Since Corian is non-pours, it is resistant to the growth of mold and mildew.
Corian is Scratch Resistant: Not only is Corian scratch resistant, but is damage does occur, it is easily repairable.
Corian is Completely Renewable: Corian is environmentally friendly.
Corian is Non-Toxic: Corian is one of the least toxic materials around.
Corian is Heat Resistant: You don’t have to worry about Corian burning when exposed to heat. This is why Corian is often utilized as a countertop material.

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 our 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.

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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Does Your Right Hand Know What Your Left Hand is Doing?

Friday, April 27th, 2012

Did you ever hear the saying…”your right hand doesn’t know what your left hand is doing”? People tend to use that saying to describe a state of confusion. Many times I use it to describe the construction industry. Don’t get me wrong, I live and breathe the construction industry and am positive about the industry’s condition today and in the future.

Here’s a right hand/left hand example. We are working on a project where the design called for the ceiling to be filled with HVAC equipment leaving no room for the lighting fixtures. Not a good situation. How the conflict arose might never be known. What is certain is that the complexities of design changes to please an owner and mechanical requirements to provide a climate controlled building created a conflict. Everyone was working with the best of intentions, yet the design remained in conflict with reality. With more collaboration, I think these types of events can be discovered and resolved in the preconstruction and budgeting phase of projects.

At A.S.S.T., we help our customers deal with problems like this all the time. Not just to solve the existing problem but to prevent problems from happening in the future.

The only way we can be real problem solvers though is if our customers bring us into the project earlier rather than later. That way, we may foresee a problem and suggest the use of 3D software. Or, we may suggest an innovative product like Sculptcor, made from Corian. A.S.S.T. is the only manufacturer of Sculptcor where we use a unique process to apply heat and pressure to the Corian to give it a 3 dimensional surface. The result is an exciting, textured and durable surface that will endure for many years. If we are brought in early, we can let the right hand know what the left hand is planning so that both hands can work together.

If you know other right hand/left hand examples from the construction industry, please let me know at russberry@asst.com.

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

Russ Berry is President of A.S.S.T. and ISFA – International Surface Fabricators Association.

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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Modular Vanities by A.S.S.T.

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Due to constant use and heavy traffic, even the cleanest and best kept bathrooms take a beating over the years. Luckily, A.S.S.T. has an aesthetically pleasing, yet durable solution for those high-traffic public bathrooms – our custom made Modular Vanities. Our modular vanities are designed so that they do not touch the floor. This cuts down on wear and tear and allows cleaning crews to do their job quickly and efficiently. Plus, the bowls integrally mounted in each vanity are resistant to damage and stand up to constant use.

Other Benefits of Modular Vanities by A.S.S.T.

• ADA compliant

• Polyethylene Frame

• Covered with Tough, Durable Corian

• Available in a Variety of Colors

• Discourages the Growth of Mold, Mildew and Fungus

• The Front Cover of each Vanity is Removable for Easy Access

• Oh yea, and they look good too!

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. 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.

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

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The Benefits of Modular Vanities in Public Buildings

Thursday, 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.

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

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The Advantages of Corian

Wednesday, 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 systems, sculptures, 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.

Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn!

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Customer Testimonial: South Shore Millwork Custom Baptismal Font

Friday, September 9th, 2011

Bill & The ASST team,

I have the Font, and I must say it is far more impressive now that I have my hands on it.

Absolutely beautiful, Hats off to you and your craftsmen who put it together, above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. Simply a work of art. – Michael Chase, South Shore Millwork project manager

The Project

South Shore Millwork in Norton Massachusetts had a project at Christ the King Church in Mashpee, Maine on Cape Cod that required a corian baptismal font. They employed A.S.S.T. to create the custom font.

South Shore Millwork provided the drawings that A.S.S.T. worked from.

A.S.S.T. made the font from corian venaro white and cameo white. The thermoformed bowl portion of the font was cameo white while everything else was made from corian venaro white.

A.S.S.T. had to custom make a mold to thermoform the bowl while South Shore supplied the mahogany that was used to inlay the crosses in the faces of the font. The final product is pictured below…

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.

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?

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Many companies seem to avoid high-pressure situations because they don’t have faith in their employees and equipment. Meanwhile, A.S.S.T. is willing to do what others avoid.

We’ve been in the business for more than a decade, and working with diverse clients is one of our favorite things to do. Difficult jobs with short timelines allow us to roll up our sleeves and get down to work. From decorative wall panels to bathroom partitions and modular vanities A.S.S.T. gets the job done right.

We utilizes only the best materials available to provide you, the customer, with some of the highest quality and most unique designs around. One of these products we love to use is Corian®.

Corian is the brand name for a solid surface material created by DuPont, composed of acrylic polymer and alumina trihydrate. With the help of thermoforming, Corian conforms to your imagination and your designs. It makes undulating curves, waves, and free-form organic patterns possible.

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

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 in all of our custom wall projects.

Corian is the ideal choice for commercial walls and partitions. 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.

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. Contact us to see what we can provide for you by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!

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Posts Tagged ‘Corian’

Why we choose Corian :: The Benefits of Corian :: The History of Corian

Does Your Right Hand Know What Your Left Hand is Doing?

Modular Vanities by A.S.S.T.

The Benefits of Modular Vanities in Public Buildings

The Advantages of Corian

Customer Testimonial: South Shore Millwork Custom Baptismal Font

What is a Corian Wall?