Complexia helps school team to save their legs
COMPLEXIA – a Derby business specialising in the manufacture of classroom and office tables and replacement tabletops – was delighted to be invited by Markeaton Primary School to supply 116 replacement tabletops and 54 complete tables in time for their new school year.
Hygiene and the quality of furniture in schools is more important than ever before and following an internal review, a number of tabletops at the school were identified as damaged through general wear and tear, although the frames were still perfectly serviceable.
By just replacing the tabletops, Complexia has revitalised the classrooms. Made to order, the tabletops were manufactured with a sprayed PU edge (a moulded cast PU edge is also available). The replacement tabletops were easily fitted on to the old legs by premises support staff.
The cost of replacing the tabletops was around half the cost of replacing complete tables. Furthermore, the order turnaround time was greatly reduced as the school did not have to wait for the frames to be manufactured.
Complexia director Tony Arnold said: “By ordering before the end of the summer term we were able to organise a schedule to fulfil Markeaton’s order during the holidays and have everything in place ready for their new school year.”
Ian Johnson, head teacher of Markeaton Primary School, said: “Our working relationship with Complexia has been positive for a number of reasons. Not only does this endeavour help the environment and reduce waste, it promotes a culture of re-use and recycle which has been discussed in the classroom and delivered a clear message to the school community. The finished products are stunning and we would wholeheartedly recommend them to neighbouring schools.”