19 Oct 2023

An element that is apparent in almost every workplace environment is a requirement for Trolleys. Be it an office, a classroom, a manufacturing plant, a warehouse or a retail outlet, the need to have a suitable, reliabe Trolley for moving or storing your workplace resources is an essential element - to avoid workers having to manually carry loads that are excessively heavy and could pose the risk of serious and costly injury to employees. There are numerous different Materials Handling/Trolley requirements in workplaces throughout the country, so to source a quality, affordable heavy duty Trolley for your specific needs you need to have access to the widest range of Trolleys possible. Office Products Online has just that range - with Trolley styles and functionalities to suit every workplace requirement.

20 Sep 2023

When school classroom furniiture also happens to facilitate effective learning, the value of the furniture item multiplies. This becomes apparent not only for the student, but also for the teacher, as well. Collaborative whiteboard tables are a perfect example of this, with several key features integrated to create a unique and highly efficient learning tool. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word collaborate means “to work jointly with others or to work jointly on an activity or project.” While any writing surface can be used for collaboration, a table designed with a whiteboard writing surface has specific elements that encourages thinking, sharing of ideas and enhances recall and memory - all essential elements of a positive learning environment.

14 Aug 2023

Whiteboards are an easy to use and a very effective communication tool in any office, classroom, training centre or warehouse. Whiteboards can be found in most offices, classrooms, or any learning centre around the world, but why is this and why should you purchase one, if you don't already have one? Since their invention by Martin Heit in the 1950s whiteboards have come a very long way and they have become very affordable. From single sided vinyl Whiteboards, Magnetic Whiteboards, Mobile Whiteboards (singe and double-sided) through to inter-active Whiteboards and more recently Whiteboard Wall Paper. Whiteboards are the most common and popular tools for presenting knowledge and information, generating interactive discussion, brain-storming, recording staff meeting minutes and much more.

27 Jun 2023

As the world population continues to increase, space is getting more limited by the day. Pigeonhole storage units are getting increasingly more popular due to many offices having limited floor space and the flexibility and capacity of these storage units. In order to better manage storage or distribution of various items especially in buildings and offices with large numbers of individuals, Pigeonhole units have become a very cost effective and efficient option.

10 May 2023

For corporates and large multi national organisations undertaking an office fit-out, a team of architects, designers, specialist engineers and builders are all generally employed to design and deliver the project. It is safe to assume that given the scale of these projects, the allocated budget will provide for the cost of the Project Team members. For small to medium enterprises (SMEs), access to this level of expertise is not always practical or affordable. This article provides some handy hints for SME managers on how to achive a successful office fit-out - without 'breaking the bank'. Planning, communication and setting an achievable budget are among the essential ingredients for executing and managing a successful commercial office fitout.

30 Mar 2023

If you want to purchase office furniture on a budget, then there are a few things you will need to consider. To start, you need to determine when to spend money and when to save money. There is a delicate balance involved in buying office furniture, especially when money is tight. Certain items may be cheaper, but may not last and need replacing and other items may seem expensive, but may help enhance your business in ways that will make the upfront cost worthwhile. Handy hint number one is to always check out the warranty on products purchased - this is generally a good indicator of the durability of the product

12 Jan 2023

We all strive to be more focused, productive and healthy at work. And we know that having the right ergonomic office chair helps achieve this. But what about the other aspects of your workstation? In this article we ask the expert, Ergonomist and Osteopath Andrew Wilson to help us break down the steps to set up your optimum working postures. Follow the 7 easy steps in this article for a safe healthy and ergonomic workstation set-up!

04 Nov 2022

An ergonomic chair is only ergonomic when the 'settings' of the chair are tuned to your specific requirements - seat height, back angle, seat angle, lumbar support and arm positioning (if the chair has arms). The article in the link below 'offers' some helpful videos and Handy Hints on how to make the adjustments that will ensure your chair is truly ergonomic