The United States Postal Service (USPS) selected Smarter Interiors to furnish its new 750,000 square foot mail processing and distribution center. Located off Technology Boulevard on 60+ acres in the East End of Richmond, Virginia, the new Processing and Distribution Center is in line with the USPS’s continuing effort to increase efficiency and productivity. Smarter Interiors supplied and installed furniture for the new facility which includes offices, conference rooms, employee lounges, the cafeteria and outside spaces, customer service, and operations. Illinois headquartered Korte was the design build firm for this project. The new facility is a green as possible, which fits perfectly into today’s trends to create sustainable spaces and facilities wherever possible.

According to Smarter Interiors principal, Randy Alderson, his firm was selected to provide furniture solutions, in part, because he and his design team lead by Nancy Powell could provide value very cost effectively.

“The Postal Service wanted a stylish, contemporary look that would last over time,” stated Alderson. “The Concensys® line from Allsteel fit the bill. It helps accommodate different interior styles, work styles, and personal preferences. And Allsteel offers the kind of style and durability that lasts through interior trends and frequent reconfiguration. Plus all products are backed by a lifetime warranty.”

According to Nancy Powell, senior director for design with Smarter Interiors, what made Concensys stand out from the competition was its overall value. “With welded steel frames, high-pressure laminate work surfaces, and metal panel connectors, top caps and kick plates, Concensys is tough enough to withstand years of use, reconfiguration, and re-use,” states Powell.

The Smarter Interiors’ team provided furniture specification services, project management, installation management and coordination.

“This was one of the smoothest projects I have ever had the pleasure to be part of,” said Alderson. “We developed a great relationship with the client and we thoroughly enjoyed working together.”

When it came time for installation, kudos went to Smarter Interiors’ installation team for on-time delivery.

Headed by Rodney Herbert, the installation team anticipated field problems that could hinder installation and they worked to resolve them in advance. Installation required more than 13 trailers of product over a period of three weeks for on-time, on budget delivery.

For more information, contact Smarter Interiors at 804.358.7979.

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