Heavy-Duty Mobile Racking: The Smarter Way to Store More in Less Space
Warehouses, military facilities, distribution centers, and public safety departments face growing pressure to maximize their storage capacity without expanding their physical footprint. That’s where heavy-duty mobile racking systems come into play. At Bradford Systems, we specialize in high-density storage solutions designed to increase efficiency, protect valuable equipment, and free up floor space. One of our most powerful tools […]
Bradford Systems Breathes New Life Into Grant Thornton Offices
“An instinct for growth.” Grant Thornton epitomizes its slogan. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations in independent audit, tax, and advisory firms. Today, the company boasts more than 50 offices across the nation, with more than 500 […]
Modular Casework Creates Space for Follett Publishing
Stretch limousines aren’t for everybody. Neither are Smart cars. Generally, the perfect fit is somewhere in between. The same is true in design. As your business grows, so too should your office space. No two companies are exactly alike, so designing the perfect space can be a challenge. Thankfully, Bradford Systems has a solution designed […]
The Abe Lincoln Presidential Library: A Library of and for the Future
Sure, you’ve got your local library, and maybe you’ve visited it often enough to realize it’s real value to your local community. We’ve talked about the re-purposing of these public spaces enough to know they evolve and change to accommodate the needs of their patrons. But what about the presidential library? Turns out, the idea […]
Designing the Inpatient Pharmacy for Patient Outcomes
When you think pharmacy, you undoubtedly think of your local outpatient pharmacy with it’s simple layout, drop-off and pick-up counters and rows of open shelving, neatly organizing hundreds of medications. In reality, inpatient pharmacies share many of the same characteristics. There are points of check-in and checkout, rows of medication storage, and a technician counting […]
St. Louis Central Public Library: A Library Repurposing Showcase
When a library as famous and well visited as the St. Louis Central Library (St Louis, MO) undergoes a massive renovation, great care and consideration must go into the planning process. The iconic building was constructed in 1912 based on the Italian Renaissance style and was frequently visited by people from all over the world. […]
Project of the Month: O’Fallon Police Department
We covered all the bases, using storage solutions ranging from employee and evidence lockers to mobile record shelving and armory storage. Background: Client: O’Fallon, Missouri PDMarket: Public SafetyCompletion: December 2017 When the O’Fallon, Missouri Police Department began planning for a new Justice Center, one which would house and facilitate all police and court functions, they knew they had […]
Innovative Ways to Enhance Student Spaces
Students don’t just enjoy imagination. They thrive on it. Whether it’s a kindergartner drawing pictures of nature or a college student exploring world history, imagination leads to creativity and critical thinking. At Bradford Systems, we’re in the business of imagination. Let us transform your overburdened and underused areas into enriching spaces that foster – not force […]
Chemistry Lab Storage for Truman College
Smarter Storage for Academic Institutions Truman College Chemistry Lab combined two storage rooms into one using high-density mobile storage. The chemistry department at Truman College in Chicago was losing one of its two storage rooms, and needed to combine all its supplies and materials into one space. The items being stored required access by students. […]
Project of the Month: Custom Workstations for Morton Arboretum
Improved botany specimen intake workflow, from processing to long-term storage. Background: Client: Morton ArboretumMarkets: Botany, Collection StorageCompletion: October 2018 The Morton Arboretum’s 1,700 acres hold more than 222,000 live plants representing nearly 4,300 taxa from around the world. The Arboretum conducts leading scientific research on tree health and tree improvement, collects and displays trees for study and enjoyment on the […]