In the dynamic world of office furniture electrification, staying abreast of standards and regulations is paramount. At ABL, we take pride in not just meeting but exceeding industry benchmarks. One such standard, BS6396, governs electrical system specifications in furniture, ensuring safety and efficiency in workplace environments. With the latest revision of BS6396: 2022 we embarked […]
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The Power of Office Phone Booths: 5 Key factors for enhanced productivity and employee well-being
In today’s modern office landscape where office phone booths have become an integral part, the significance of these innovative workspaces has risen to the forefront, offering a multitude of benefits that surpass conventional workspace solutions. Let’s explore those key factors that make office phone booths invaluable for both companies and their employees. 1. Privacy […]
Current Office Furniture Trends
We have been witnessing how the design and features of office furniture have been changing due to various factors, from technological advancements, and cultural shifts, via evolving work trends to pandemics and political conditions that we have been experiencing in the last few years. Summarised, we have selected the top five current office furniture […]
ABL successfully participated in the Middle East’s largest interior design exhibition – INDEX Dubai
ABL successfully participated in the Middle East’s largest interior design exhibition – INDEX Dubai, held at the famous Dubai World Trade Centre from 23rd to 25th May. For over 30 years, the exhibition has grown into a global industry event. With more than 22,000 visitors and 650 exhibitors, the region’s main fair of this kind […]
Do you currently have your office’s new layout in development?
Power outlets that need to be installed from one corner to another are one of the elements that could influence the final design. If you are searching for cutting-edge and creative power solutions ABL has recently launched its Level-C, available now the in-desk power module is the perfect option for power and data distribution. It […]
Liam Donaghy Rejoins ABL
Our UK team today announced that Liam Donaghy has agreed to rejoin the office furniture accessories manufacturer and distributor ABL. Liam has been in the industry for the last decade, half of which was previously spent with ABL, scoring great client relationships and successful deals. Donaghy said: “I’m happy to be back with ABL, this […]
What is the difference between a USB charger and a USB for data transfer?
ABL manufactures a wide range of power modules with varieties of configurations that may include USB charging ports and/or an IMP system (Interchangeable Multimedia Plates) with a choice of USB couplers for data transfer. At first glance, USB chargers and USBs for data transfer might look like the same thing and can be easily mistaken. […]
Modularity in design
Modular design or modularity in design has found its use in the last decades of the twentieth century. In an Interdisciplinary History of an Ordering Concept, Andrew L. Russell describes how the 21st-century principles of modular design were proposed by housing reformers and electronics engineers in the first half of the 20th century. Experts in […]
BS 6396: 2022 Electrical systems in furniture
What is the BS 6396? The British Standards Institution has published a new revision of BS 6396, which specifies requirements for the provision and assembly of electrical power distribution systems in furniture, excluding special purpose workstations in laboratories or workshops. What are the specifications covered by BS 6396:2022? This British Standard covers requirements for […]
What is the BSI Kitemark™ and what value does it add to ABL’s customers?
The BSI Kitemark™ is one of the world’s first well-established trust marks and has been providing confidence to consumers and businesses for over 100 years. The BSI Kitemark certification confirms that a product or service’s claim has been independently and repeatedly tested by experts. As a highly trusted global assurance provider, BSI is helping ABL’s […]