by Shane Henson — November 18, 2011—Building owners needing to create the ideal work environment for employees across their entire facility or in just one room may find a number of solutions through Kimball Office’s Priority benching modular workstation furniture.
In an effort to help organizations maximize real estate efficiencies, Priority benching is offered in six-inch increments, without encroachment, similar to a panel system. The undersurface table support enables long spans, up to 15 feet between legs, eliminates redundant leg support, and connects back-to-back or with returns for added workspace. Priority also carries a robust electrical power/data system, which conceals wires and hook ups and has capacity to support plenty of technology. Dual frames can accommodate 24-, 30-, or 36-inch dual tops and 48- or 60-inch single tops, and back-to-back frames can accommodate privacy screens, shared shelving, and returns. Moveable privacy screens that adjust in one-inch increments from 12 to 16 inches are also available.
One of Priority benching’s unique elements is the optional center stanchion, which supports overhead storage and offers visual privacy with acoustical tackable or slat tiles. Although the stanchion allows workers to place materials overhead, the area under the work surfaces is open, allowing air to move freely, and effectively helping organizations with energy efficiency. The stanchion also can be used on 90- and 120-degree workstations.
The inclusion of height-adjustable tables addresses users’ needs for increased ergonomic comfort and workplace versatility. Five options are available to change the tables’ height—an incremental pin adjust, click, crank handle, or electric single- or dual-stage memory, with three to four settings.
According to Kimball Office, all Priority wood components are finished with Pura, Kimball Office’s proprietary UV finish. The line is Scientific Certification Systems Indoor Advantage Gold certified, contributes to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits, and is American National Standards Institute/Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (ANSI/BIFMA) “level” 3 certified.
