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Many people think of air pollution as a concern only when outdoors. But indoor air can be polluted too. In fact, the air we breathe indoors is typically two to five times more toxic than the air outside due to poor ventilation and off-gassing of toxic chemicals from products ranging from flooring to paint to furniture and cleaners.
“Sustainable manufacturing” is a phrase that gets mentioned often these days. But what exactly does it mean?
According to the United Nations, sustainable manufacturing is “a form of manufacturing development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
“Books The Office” is an office centre and co-working space in Hasselt, Belgium. It’s more than a nice place for people to meet and work; it’s a place of inspiration. Clients include young, highly innovative start-ups, communications experts, and locals who enjoy having meetings in a different environment to usual. “Books The Office” provides clients with lunch, internet, printers and projectors. One room has an interactive TV. And of course, they have whiteboards from Polyvision.
At High Point School, part of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a major renovation provided the opportunity to reimagine learning for the school’s K-12 special needs students.
Color theory is a series of rules and guidelines that designers use to communicate through color schemes applied to visual interfaces. The science is centered around how color impacts the human mind and psychology – in other words, how a particular color, or juxtaposition of colors, affects our moods.
Polyvision Corp., a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of CeramicSteel, collaborative writing products and architectural panels for cladding, is partnering with Voka, a Belgium-based network of companies, to broaden its sustainability-focused business practices under the guidance of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Program.
“I am thrilled to join Polyvision during this exciting period of company growth,” said Michael Allen, sales manager for Polyvision Ohio.
Polyvision Corp., a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of CeramicSteel, collaborative writing products and architectural panels for cladding, today announced the appointment of Kevin McCoy as Chief Executive Officer.
Two surface materials can be better than one. See how pairing writing surfaces of different materials can make stylish, functional additions to a range of settings.
Returning to the workplace post-pandemic has become a flurry of space changes and flex-time negotiations amid the knowledge that in-office presence is no longer needed for day-to-day tasks. But why is a return to the office important, and how could a hybrid workplace become a viable solution?
Polyvision’s new General Manager Kevin Taney brings more than 20 years of experience to the team. Please join us in welcoming him.
What surprises are around us on our most boring days? You may realize that the walls you walk past every day are working hard to keep you healthy.
Pantone chose two Colors of the Year for 2021: Illuminating and Ultimate Gray, two seemingly opposing colors, each with their own effectual qualities in color psychology.
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, but it has made us even more grateful for our team members.
The ongoing pandemic has created the need for social distancing, face masks, and constant, thorough cleaning of highly touchable surfaces at all healthcare facilities.
As we settle into an altered state of business-as-usual, what should employers consider for the post-COVID-19 future?
As standard school breaks come to a close and education systems prepare for a new school year, returning to school safely has become a major topic of discussion.
As we look to the new ways we’ll have to plan for teams, experts are discovering how we can blend safe and hygienic space design with effective and comfortable decor, furniture, and layouts.
In a time with viruses like COVID-19, it’s just as important to disinfect surfaces to reduce the spread of infection.
Polyvision partnered with iDA Workplace and Steelcase to create a new learning space at the Sir Horace Kadoorie Youth Development Centre in Shanghai, China.
With recent events pushing many employees to their homes to work while “real life” happens around them, these expectations have been challenged and people have been forced to find new meaning in the term “work-life balance.”
How do coworkers maintain productivity and effective teamwork from their individual locations? We’ve put together a few tips to pave the way to positive, productive collaboration for remote work.
In the thick of cold and flu season, it’s important to disinfect the surfaces you may not typically think of.
Polyvision announces its acquisition by Industrial Opportunity Partners (“IOP”), an Illinois-based private equity firm. Effective February 21, IOP assumed ownership of Polyvision from Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCS).
Productivity may mean different things to different individuals, companies and industries, but it always hinges on the effective work of people to bring about a favorable result.
Organizations aiming to instill a sense of stability and faith in their customers have integrated blue tones in their spaces with a variety of methods, but what if there was a functional way to incorporate it for daily use?
As the beginning of a new year is ramping up, we’re looking back at our five favorite projects from the decade we left behind.
Through our partnership with Teach for India, PolyVision donated another 155 writing boards to under-resourced classrooms this year.
Great spaces inspire people to do their best work with a 32% increase in productivity, when we get it right
Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of different writing surfaces in the classroom can create a more productive learning environment for your students.
While there are differences, there are just as many commonalities between the best features of CeramicSteel and glass.
As technology changes the way we create connections with our coworkers, it’s becoming more challenging to develop the necessary relationships for collaborative teamwork.
By offering accented edge colors on many of our whiteboards, we can add a more integrated and cohesive look to any space while providing the same collaborative canvas.
PolyVision Corporation and Gordon, Inc. today introduced PG CeramicSteel Walls and PG CeramicSteel Column Covers.
Material choice and scratch resistance can make all the difference in whiteboards – how does e3 CeramicSteel stack up?
At EDspaces booth #1352, visitors can experience firsthand a variety of writing surfaces currently on the market. Discover Polyvision’s e3 Ceramicsteel which provides a crisp contrast for clear visibility while offering unmatched durability.
As an accessory for writing boards, the design for Polyvision’s Collaborative ToolBar is completely unique in the market. We went to the Product Management and R+D team to find out more about how they developed the ToolBar.
We share the science behind eight of the top tests on the surface you see used in our chalkboards, whiteboards, and panel systems in classrooms, offices and architectural installations worldwide.
Without worktools providing the opportunity for collaboration, healthcare providers and staff cannot communicate as effectively – in turn heightening stress and lending to burnout.
For teams to produce their best work, collaborative workspaces need to be designed with the worktools to enhance communication, spark creativity and foster innovation.
PolyVision’s a3 CeramicSteel Mobile whiteboard was designed to meet the growing demand for moveable workstations and support how people work together regardless of place.
We discuss a shift in education and the difference in Gen Z’s perspective when it comes to information sharing.
Polyvision Corporation and Gordon, Inc. today announce plans to combine their expertise to provide highly durable architectural wall panels and systems for the North American market.
Students are transitioning from passive pupils who watch teachers demonstrate information into active participants who take learning into their own hands.
Experience a3 CeramicSteel at A’19 and discover why it is a key component for building better cities.
Discover four key office design trends we’ve been seeing in the industry and what we’ve been up to lately in response to them.
Chalkboards and whiteboards can fill similar roles in the modern office, but the differences between the two can lead to many different uses and needs in any setting.
Polyvision, a Steelcase Inc. company, today announced that its product Motif™ — a modular collaborative wall panel system — received the distinction for Product Design through the annual Red Dot Design Awards, an international communications and product design competition.
A longtime Polyvision employee shares his experience and insights on what made Polyvision the company it is today.
Just as frits creates a durable surface, small moments created PolyVision 65 years ago.
As digital printing continues to evolve, PolyVision has been mastering the printing process on CeramicSteel surfaces for more than 50 years through screen printing and now digital printing.
With the incredible influence of color on our lives, it’s interesting to take a step back and understand how exactly we perceive color in our environment.
From interior design to exterior building cladding, from workplace collaboration to large-scale public art projects, CeramicSteel provides a material that lends itself to any environment.
Atlanta — The prestigious Chicago Athenaeum has announced the winners of their annual Good Design Awards after months of deliberation. PolyVision’s Motif is one of the recipients of the 2018 Good Design Award for Office Products.
A place that transmits a message through color and art, has the power to make it a symbol that represents a community and its citizens.
Enter a quick web search and you will find an overwhelming selection of writing surfaces for use
in offices, classrooms and homes. For a decision that requires a significant investment, it’s
important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of each surface type.
PolyVision exhibited at EDspaces 2018 to educate leaders of education on the user-centric benefits of e3 CeramicSteel.
Follow these six tips and tricks to keep your board looking brand new or transform one that has seen better days back to its original shine.
PolyVision has a passion for investing in the trailblazers of tomorrow by bringing quality tools for education to classrooms around the world.
With three focus areas — Education + Community + Sustainability — PolyVision is prioritizing future leaders, stronger communities and sustainable choices.
More durable than glass and just as beautiful, vitreous enamel, also known as porcelain enamel, offers a non-porous, glass-like finish.
PolyVision will be exhibiting at EDspaces 2018 in Tampa, FL November 7-9.
PolyVision spoke with four teachers from around the world to learn more about their perspective during this back-to-school season.
Active learning transforms traditional classrooms into environments where students take on an active role in their learning experience.
Hear from Bill Livengood, a director of surface sales for PolyVision, on why writing remains relevant.
Creativity at work is needed now more than ever. The complexity of a globally interconnected world linked by ever-evolving technology has shifted the nature of work from streamlined individual processes to creative and collaborative cross-functional innovation.
The importance of collaboration continues to grow as workplace dynamics face a global revolution. Dedicated to providing effective solutions for this shift, Polyvision remains hard at work creating innovative products to meet an entirely new need. Kim Allen, architectural product manager for Polyvision, sat down with us to discuss the launch of a new writable wall surface, Motif™. Previewed at NeoCon and AIA, Motif’s unique design and application is expected to meet the demand for aesthetically appealing collaborative surfaces.
7. 6 billion — the current number of people walking, riding, driving and flying around the Earth. With a current population growth rate of 83 million people per year, the world in 2018 has already witnessed 60 million births.
As the need for collaboration grows, teams need more functional spaces to work. Explore ways to personalize your vertical surface through Motif, a new high performance collaborative panel system
Fifty — the number of employees you’re likely to encounter over a four-day hospital stay, according to the handbook “Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses.”
Polyvision will attend the 2018 AIA Conference on Architecture with an exhibition highlighting one of the most durable and versatile products available.
It began in Scotland in 1801. A large piece of slate was hung on the wall, and the chalkboard was born, revolutionizing teaching and learning worldwide.
Quality performance and aesthetics make CeramicSteel a wise investment.
Take a subway ride through Singapore, and you’ll be surprised by what you see. Melted disco balls turned into raindrops, 3D sculptures, motif paintings stretching 10-meters long and maybe even a photograph of someone you know. In 1997, Singapore’s largest public art program launched in the most unlikely of places, metro stations.
Art has the power to connect us to places, to people and even to ourselves. Public art is a fascinating mix of political, sociopolitical and cultural dynamics that have a strong emotional effect, representing much more than surface beauty. We’d be wise to create more.
Are analog tools still relevant in the age of rapid technological advancement?
When children come through the doors of the new Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, they might be on crutches or in a wheelchair. That’s because Shriners expertly treats more than 13,000 children and teenagers a year with neuromuscular conditions, something it’s done since its founding in 1926, when it opened to care for those suffering from polio. Lexington Shriners Medical Center, which relocated in April of 2017, is just one of 22 Shriners Hospitals in the world, with the goal of providing innovative pediatric care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord inuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Chicago has “The Bean,” and Hong Kong has Tian Tan Buddha. Art installations on a large scale can become iconic symbols of communities and culture.
Jason Vanderground is brand manager for Polyvision, a Steelcase brand. His team worked with partners to outfit 200 classrooms in seven cities in India with new whiteboards or chalkboards. He sat down the 360 Real Time’s Katie Pace to discuss the transformation and the partnership that led to it.
India has been straining for years after an ambitious goal of educating all of its children, but is still struggling with low engagement in the classroom and a high dropout rate. Resources and ideas from countries with similar goals could help.
The leading CeramicSteel manufacturer conducted a pan India survey along with partners Whitemark and Teach for India to measure the impact on student learning depending on the quality of writing boards used.
Polyvision kicks-off a unique campaign to eliminate education inequality in India in partnership with Teach for India and Whitemark Limited, the company’s national distributor in India.
It’s the golden age for content display, with hi-def cameras and monitors, and touchscreen digital devices of every size. So why are traditional dry-erase whiteboards more popular than ever?
With the continued prevalence of technology in the classroom it is easy to presume that analog tools such as whiteboards are a thing of the past, but trends and research shows differently.
Polyvision partnered with Bautrade and Front Engineering to provide smooth, durable wall panels for the main road tunnel of the new traffic corridor built for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.