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Understanding the difference between Laminate Lockers vs Metal Lockers

Hollman is the world’s largest and premier manufacturer of non-metal lockers for team sports, fitness, and workspace lockers. The reason we specialize in non-metal lockers is not only for aesthetics but for the many solutions they provide.

Read the reasons why we love laminate over metal below!

Laminate LockersMetal Lockers
Durable and does not easily dent or scratchEasily dented, scratched, and damaged
Does not rust even in high-moisture or outdoor environmentsEasily rusts and corrodes in damp or outdoor environments
Various lock options availableRestricted lock capabilities
Moisture resistant materials availableCan warp, making it less secure
LEED, FSC, fire-rated Not LEED
Soft-close hinges allow for quiet useLoud
Long-lasting, low maintenance, and easily repairableRequire frequent replacement, high maintenance, and difficult to repair
Highly customizable – various design and color options Not very customizable
Easy to clean, antimicrobial laminate availableDifficult to clean

Explore Hollman’s Laminate Options

Laminate

Our laminate lockers expertly blend form and function so you get superior craftsmanship with trending colors and surfaces that convey quality — and help you stick to your budget.

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Smooth Laminate

Our smooth laminate finishes add a clean, modern look and can be incorporated into various settings.

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Textured Laminate

Our realistic wood, textured laminate offers the natural elegance of wood with the benefits of laminate.

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Nanolam

Our antimicrobial, Nanolam material looks and feels soft and luxurious, but it’s powerful. This high-tech laminate resists scratches, abrasions, rubbing, and dry heat. In the event that it does scratch, it can be easily buffed back to a flawless finish.

The velvety smooth surface also resists fingerprints, smudges, and streaks, and keeps mold and bacteria from growing. In fact, it reduces the incidence of staph bacteria by 99.79 percent.

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Phenolic

Phenolic lockers are designed and built to withstand wet environments, heavy use and tough conditions. The waterproof and moisture repellent qualities of phenolic material make it the ideal choice for wet and humid settings, such as those found in pool houses and spas.

Our phenolic lockers are a smart choice when you want lasting quality.

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Project Insights: Siemens Headquarters’ Workspace Storage Solutions

Siemens New Way of Working, with Hollman Workspace Lockers

INTRODUCTION

The team at Siemens was interested in creating a modern office for their employees. Siemens headquarters chose Hollman Lockers to create workspace storage solutions for their new office. They worked together with Hollman’s sales and design teams to develop a functional and flexible workspace.

Siemens has been adapting to the open-concept workspace throughout the years. In an article from 2012 about their new Orlando office, Siemens branded the term, NewWOW. Short for “New Way of Working,” the design allowed the company to trade the traditional office culture for added collaboration as it downsized its quarters. Based on the “hotel concept,” which lets employees move among desks equipped with phones and computers, the New Way of Working goes further by providing both computing power and phone service via portable laptops. It also includes workspace lockers. The lockers allow employees to stash their belongings when they’re not using them.

CHALLENGE

Siemens headquarters’ team laid out their goals for their new workspace. Firstly, they wanted their lockers to have a few pops of color. Secondly, to allow employees to move around freely. Thirdly, to offer a lock system that wouldn’t require a key or code.

SOLUTION + BENEFIT

Siemens headquarters got a high-quality product with all of the features they wanted with Hollman’s workspace lockers’ help. Hollman assembled lockers with multi-colored laminate doors. Popular colors such as red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and more add a tasteful hint of color to the white lockers. The team went with a laminate interior for a clean finishing touch.

There is a mix of two-tier and four-tier lockers. Both are the same dimensions of 15W x 24D x 72H, which provides employees with plenty of space to store their belongings. In turn, the lockers allow employees to move around freely throughout the office.

Hollman also installed a Vecos lock system on the lockers. Vecos is a smart lock that allows users to access their locker through an app on their phones. Most importantly, no keys or combination codes are required to get into their lockers. As a result, the smart locks are extremely user-friendly.

RESULTS

In conclusion, Hollman’s workspace lockers were the perfect solution to fit Siemens headquarters office needs. Siemens headquarters workspace lockers feature a touchless security solution provided by Vecos and a flexible storage solution provided by Hollman.

Product Breakdown

LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA
MATERIALS: Laminate – Formica Stop Red, Formica Chrome Yellow, Wilsonart Lapis Blue, Wilsonart Orange Grove, Wilsonart Island, Wilsonart Ocean, Wilsonart Antique White
FEATURES: Multi-colored laminates + smart locks

Source: Star Tribune

Project Details

Explore Workspace

When a workspace needs to put in overtime, Hollman leverages 40+ years of manufacturing expertise to transform traditional spaces into innovative environments with lockers that add agility.

    Discover Laminate

    Our laminate lockers expertly blend form and function so you get superior craftsmanship with trending colors and surfaces that convey quality — and help you stick to your budget.

      Discover Smart Locks

      Smart locks provide your company with efficiency and flexibility.

        [Press Release] Hollman Inc Expands Material Collection with New Colors and Textures

        Hollman locker’s collection of new Laminate, Wood Veneer, Nanolam, Glass, and Phenolic brings more color options for designs, and additional smart material options for durability, and antimicrobial surfaces.

        January 11, 2021 – Irving, Texas. Hollman, Inc., announces the launch of an update to their material collection giving customers and designers more options for on-trend colors and texture for a versatile environment that is perfect for workspace offices, fitness studios, country clubs, and athletic locker rooms. The launch includes 25 new colors and materials that meet the needs and trends in interior design this year.

        Hollman Inc’s in-house product design and development team partnered with material designers across the globe to identify the best locker/storage materials and textures. The curate selection meets the needs of designers looking for clean neutral colors or complementary pops of bold colors to enhance an environment. The new additions also add several different pricing options for you or your customer to obtain any look they are going for.

        The new materials and textures fall under each of our materials categories: Laminate, Nanolam, Phenolic, Veneer, and Glass. Hollman continues to offer custom Pantone matching services for all materials to fit the needs of your customer. With that on top of the new additional colors and textures, Hollman provides a robust offering for our designers and customers to select from.

        You can view all of our materials HERE or CONTACT US to request for samples.

        Download Press Release HERE

        About Hollman Inc.: Hollman lockers was founded in 1976 and is the industry leader in locker design and solutions. We have manufactured more than six million lockers for high-profile organizations, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, major American golf courses, corporate centers, country clubs, fitness studios and gyms, college campuses, museums, and hospitals. Our lockers are built to inspire teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and trust among the users. Learn more at www.hollman.com

        Press Inquiries: Tia Williams, Brand Development & PR Director tia@hollman.com or marketing@hollman.com

        Project Insights: Expedia – Seattle Campus’ Workspace Storage Solutions

        Expedia’s Office Of The Future with Hollman Workspace Lockers

        “Nature is in, but assigned seating is out. Archana Singh, Expedia’s chief people officer, said employees had dedicated desks at the old office. In the new space, workers are assigned what are known as neighborhoods and generally take a seat wherever.” workspace storage solution

        INTRODUCTION

        Expedia wanted their workspace to make a “cultural shift” from cluttered desks to open space for team collaboration. As a result, they partnered with Hollman lockers for a workspace storage solution.

        CHALLENGE

        The goal — for a travel company, after all — is to have consistency across its locations around the world. This way employees have the same tech and workspace experience in Seattle, Austin, London, India, and elsewhere.

        SOLUTION + BENEFIT

        With the help of Hollman’s workspace lockers, the team at Expedia was able to achieve their goals. Hollman assembled two-tier, model b lockers 18W x 18Dx 36H for their office. Further, they provided four-tier, model d lockers, 18W x 18D x 72H, for their fitness center.

        The team chose a premium high gloss laminate by Formica to finish the lockers and integrated Gantner RFID smart locks. The RFID locks are a simple solution for employees to access their locker with a badge that scans and opens their lockers.

        RESULTS

        The ZGF-designed Expedia Group corporate headquarters was featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article looking at the “office of the future”—Wi-Fi-equipped rocks, fire pits, and all.

        The team at Expedia wanted to make sure their change from traditional desk pods to the modern, hotel desk concept be easy for their employees. They also wanted to create a unified, consistent workspace for all of its locations around the world. Hollman’s workspace lockers met Expedia’s goals and expectations.

        “We found that initially, it is an adjustment for people, but once you’re used to the other benefits that you get from how you can collaborate and how you can go to a quiet space…we found that the challenges that people had gone away,” Burgess said.

        Their smart lockers make it easy for their employees to move about freely through the office. Thus allowing them to not have to worry about the safety of their personal belongings. The modern locker design also compliments all of their offices.

        Product Breakdown

        LOCATION: Seattle, WA
        MATERIALS: Laminate – Formica Folkstone, Formica Dove White, Wilsonart Slate Grey
        FEATURES: Smart locks + premium gloss finish laminate doors

        Sources: Wall Street Journal, ZGF, and GeekWire

        Project Details

        Explore Workspace

        Our lockers add agility, giving each employee a home for their backpack, handbag, wallet, jacket and more, so they’re free to move about the entire office. With their belongings secure, your employees have more time to collaborate and focus on the work that matters.

          Discover Laminate

          Our laminate lockers expertly blend form and function so you get superior craftsmanship with trending colors and surfaces that convey quality — and help you stick to your budget.

            Gantner RFID Locks

            With a RFID system your lockers become a centrally controllable unit that can be conveniently operated via data carrier (chip card, wristband, key tag, smartphone).

              Project Insights: WeWork SOMA Coworking Storage Solutions

              WeWork’s collaborative co-working space with Hollman Workspace Lockers

              Co-working spaces of WeWork have truly have changed the way employers and entrepreneurs manage their productivity. They are known to increase creativity, improve productivity, and create networking and collaborative opportunities. One of the difficulties of a shared and open workspace is the storage and security of personal belongings.

              Surrounded by the headquarters of Uber and Square and corporate offices of Twitter and Microsoft, the WeWork SOMA co-working space is in a perfect location to grow any business as it is compromised of art-filled lounges, private offices, and conference rooms. This shared workspace was set to be an ideal place for attracting talent and creating innovative projects but lacked designated storage for their variety of users. The design team at WeWork needed a storage solution that wouldn’t affect their flexible workspace environment but would give their customers a safe place to keep personal items.

              The storage solution Hollman Lockers provided was built for seamless integration with their walkways throughout the office space. Their workspace lockers included a combination of single-tier Model A and double-tier Model B lockers, both measuring 15″W x 20″D x 26″H. The WeWork design team chose an exterior laminate finish of Spectrum Blue from Formica paired with Gantner RFID network locks.

              WeWork’s workspace lockers provide the best solution for their customers to safely and conveniently store their personal belongings. The lockers were designed to be integrated with their open seating areas to maximize their space utilization. The high-tech Gantner locks provide a sleek appearance and enhanced user-experience for the WeWork members. In addition to increased functionality, these credenza-style lockers effortlessly fit with the aesthetic of the WeWork interior space.

              Project Breakdown:

              LOCATION: San Francisco, CA

              MATERIALS: Laminate – Formica Spectrum Blue Matte

              FEATURES: Gantner RFID network locks, Custom-matched edges

              Source: WeWork

              Project Details

              Explore Workspace

              Our lockers add agility, giving each employee a home for their backpack, handbag, wallet, jacket and more, so they’re free to move about the entire office. With their belongings secure, your employees have more time to collaborate and focus on the work that matters.

                Discover Laminate

                Our laminate lockers expertly blend form and function so you get superior craftsmanship with trending colors and surfaces that convey quality — and help you stick to your budget.

                  Gantner RFID Locks

                  With a RFID system your lockers become a centrally controllable unit that can be conveniently operated via data carrier (chip card, wristband, key tag, smartphone).

                    Project Insights: Equinox Fitness Locker Room

                    Discover Equinox, the ultimate, upscale fitness facility with Hollman Fitness Lockers

                    Equinox wanted their locker room to reflect the state-of-the-art amenities their studio provides.

                    San Franciscans will be able to see why Equinox takes top-billing as an upscale fitness and high performance lifestyle leader, when the company opens its 4th Northern California location today. The club is conveniently located on Union Street in the heart of the Cow Hollow neighborhood, in the landmarked Metro Theater built in 1929.

                    “There has been a huge demand for innovative, upscale fitness facilities in areas that are under-served,” says John Klein, SVP of Real Estate for Equinox. “We are particularly excited about this location’s adaptive re-use of the historic Metro Theater, which continues our tradition of developing locally inspired clubs within iconic properties.” Their first bay area location, Equinox Pine Street, occupies the former Pacific Stock Exchange. Klein continues, “For more than six years, we worked with the City Planning Department and local historic preservationists to transform this landmark into a welcome addition to the community.”

                    “Along with the award winning firm AvroKo, the Equinox design team worked to preserve a number of the original Art Deco elements of the historical building, including a restored “Metro” theater marquee and two grand Anthony Heinsbergenmurals which flank the new fitness floor,” says Aaron Richter, Equinox VP of Design. “A member lounge inspired by the theater’s history serves as the heart of the club, while a two story Group Fitness studio now occupies the former main stage.”

                    About Equinox
                    Equinox operates 66 upscale, full-service clubs in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Boston, Dallas and Washington, DC, as well as international locations in London and Toronto. The company offers an integrated selection of Equinox-branded programs, services and products, including strength and cardio training, studio classes, personal training, spa services and products, apparel and food/juice bars. Since its inception in 1991, Equinox has developed a lifestyle brand that represents service, value, quality, expertise, innovation, attention to detail, market leadership and results. 

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                    Project Details

                    Explore Fitness

                    Hollman has outfitted locker rooms for traditional weightlifting gyms, spin gyms, climbing gyms, pilates and more.  An updated locker room will turn heads and help you recruit and retain members.

                      Nanolam white lockers

                      Discover Laminate

                      Our laminate lockers expertly blend form and function so you get superior craftsmanship with trending colors and surfaces that convey quality — and help you stick to your budget.

                        Keyless1

                        Hollman’s most popular lock, the Keyless1 by Keyless.Co, LLC provides flexibility for your facility while giving your clients less to carry. The patented master key exchange system allows the master to be updated without removing the lock from a door.