Business Info - issue 138

How do you balance the storage demands of individual workers with the need for more flexible and collaborative working environments? Here we present a selection of mobile, customisable personal storage solutions that free facilities managers and office designers from the constraints of fixed storage and support more agile office designs with shared workspaces, clear desk policies and a choice of work settings. STORAGE 18 | P2P Magazine 01732 759725 A place to call your own Personal storage solutions for the modern office Workplace essentials Ideal for shared working environments, the Anywhere Case from Herman Miller gives office workers access to the papers, stationery and personal tools they need to do their job, while supporting activity-based working and aiding compliance with strict clear desk policies. Placed open on the desk, horizontally or vertically, the case provides easy access to paperwork, electronic devices and stationery items, which are kept securely in place by elastic straps in the lid.When closed, the case (with carrying strap) allows the user to take their personal belongings and workplace essentials with them. The compact Anywhere Case weighs less than 1kg and can hold up to 4kg in weight. www.hermanmiller.com/en_gb/ Find the balance Free-standing storage like the Steelcase Share It Collection helps define spaces within an open plan office and provides visual and acoustic privacy. Storage elements and cabinets can be combined with workstations to create defined boundaries and provide workers with a place to put their things. Units combining lockable storage and an open space for bags can double as seats and acoustical shields, creating space for the individual and teamwork. In this way, Share It Collection supports spontaneous interaction and provides privacy for focused work, bringing the benefits of the private office into the open plan. www.steelcase.com Stylish and stackable A step-up from standard cardboard or plastic boxes, Leitz MyBox is a stylish range of stackable plastic storage boxes for the home or office. The modular storage system is available in small and large sizes and can be used to keep belongings safely stored away or easily accessible for daily use. The MyBox range also features a number of inserts for customised storage, including the MyBox organiser long tray, useful for storing pens and other small utensils, and the MyBox organiser tray, which has a handle for easy retrieval. The Leitz MyBox has a high gloss white finish and accent colours in grey, pink, blue or green to match Leitz WOW desktop accessories. www.leitz.com/en-gb/ Secure charging The SWITCH locker system by Silverline combines secure storage of personal items with electronic charging. The lockers feature an integrated power bar, which can be accessorised with clip on/clip off USB connectors and three-pin plugs that enable staff to keep their electronic devices safe and fully charged. www.silverline-oe.com Practical pedestal The Bene CT Pedestal can be specified to suit individual customers’ requirements. It is available as a mobile or fixed unit, in a variety of sizes and a choice of materials and colours. An optional cushion seat pad can be added to support short interactions between colleagues. It is customisable on the inside too, with a choice of drawer dividers, index card trays, accessory trays and other elements. http://bene.com