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Linen-less Meeting Room Tables: Reveal multi-purpose tables save money through versatility

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Mity-Lite answers: "How can I use my meeting rooms more efficiently without sacrificing style?"

The new Reveal Linen-less Table line from Mity-Lite helps facility managers, food and beverage directors, as well as those in the architecture and design community uncover the possibilities of meeting room layout and design. Through a wide variety of sizes, surfaces, and frame finishes, Reveal Fixed-width and Reveal Duo tables add an upscale statement to any meeting space while reducing costs by eliminating the need for linens.

Reveal multi-purpose tables can transition a room from classroom to boardroom or even banquet in just minutes. Used together or separately, Reveal Fixed-width and Reveal Duo tables provide the greatest degree of performance, customization, and value when compared against other linen-less table options.

Made in the USA and GREENGUARD Certified®, Reveal Linen-less tables contribute to LEED® credits and help facilities achieve their conservation objectives. View the video below for an example of the many possibilities now available with Reveal Tables.

For purchasing information, please visit our website.

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Need a temporary dance floor? What to look for in portable dance floors…

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Let’s get the party started. An important factor for any venue is the opportunity for increased revenue generation through safe and successful events. A portable dance floor is a key ingredient and one that maximizes facility offerings and income, while minimizing maintenance over a long period of time. To achieve the best return on your investment you need to evaluate portable dance floor alternatives in the following key areas:

Durability
Ease of Setup / Takedown
Safety

Durability

Among the most popular temporary dance floors are those with either a wood or laminate surface. While a wood parquet floor might achieve a design preference, this surface is susceptible to indentations and punctures from high heels and is more often damaged and scratched. Wood surfaces also typically require periodic maintenance, such as sanding and refinishing. Today’s commercial laminate product achieves superior durability and can be easily customized.

Panel attachment design also greatly impacts a floor’s overall durability. Panel systems using cam-locks or set screws have moving parts that are more prone to breakage, slow down assembly and are difficult to keep track of. A magnetic wedge lock system presents a safer design and simpler assembly as there are no moving parts and absolutely nothing to break or lose.

Aluminum dance floor construction with magnetic wedge locks & commercial-grade laminate surface

Ease of Setup / Takedown

One of the most important issues to consider is whether the floor can be installed or disassembled easily. The industry standard for ease of use and speed of setup is the Magnattach Portable Dance Floor. A 20’ x 20’ Magnattach floor can be setup or taken down in less than seven minutes! Installation of a portable dance floor with magnetic locks can be up to 90 percent faster than a dance floor of the same size requiring set screws.

A 20’ x 20’ Magnattach floor can be setup or taken down in less than seven minutes

Safety

Edge ramp design is a key safety factor. Look for edge ramps that are made from heavy-duty extruded aluminum and span across seams to lock adjacent panels to each other. Temporary dance floors with edge ramps that do not span seams fail to provide the additional security needed to prevent floor separation. The best designed edge ramp corners are welded together for a true one-piece design. By wrapping around the panel and attaching on adjacent sides, one-piece welded corners eliminate the open gap (common to other dance floors) that can act as a pinch point and potential tripping hazard.

One-piece welded corner seams

Edge ramps that span across
lock adjacent panels to each other

Summary

The right portable dance floor is built to last, allows facilities to turn rooms quickly, and promotes safe use. There are many portable dance floor alternatives on the market today that supply various claims, but none can match the ease and speed at which a Magnattach Portable Dance Floor can be installed.

Seven minutes in and seven minutes out, Magnattach’s patented design makes it easy for you to turn successful events and maximize ROI. Though the upfront costs of some floors may be less, the labor savings from using Magnattach generate a lower cost of ownership after just one year, saving you more than $20,000 after just five years.

Click here to visit our website to learn more about portable dance floors and to watch a video demonstration.

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Mity-Lite Launches New Interactive Product Catalog

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Click Here Now to Shop Our Newest Catalog!

Have you ever wished you could shop the Mity-Lite website using our print catalog? Now you can! We invite you to check out Mity-Lite’s new interactive catalog.

Browse over 36 full-color pages and use handy features such as:

• an easy to reference footer page view
• thumbnail view to see multiple pages at a glance
• two-page spread magazine view
• quick page zoom-in and drag to easily see product details
• and the ability to print for later reference

Among the many products featured is Mity-Lite’s feature-rich line of Comfort Seating banquet chairs. Four distinct chair collections—Access, Classic, Essential, and Prestige—reflect several different designs, product options, and speed of product delivery. Each stacking and nesting chair line also continues to offer customers Mity-Lite’s hallmark durable yet lightweight construction, unsurpassed comfort, dedicated customer support, and market-leading product warranties.

Choosing the best folding table for your application – Folding Table 101

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How to choose a folding table

“Quality” is often cited by customers as the most important factor when choosing their table supplier and typically encompasses durability, lightweight, ease of handling, and ease of maintenance. Of late, many customers stress that purchasing tables are capital decisions so the motivation is ROI. “We want to buy products that will last a long time and whose manufacturers are accountable and will be there if there is a problem or a need to replicate or replace,” states a hospitality purchaser of Mity-Lite tables and chairs.

As such, it is important to understand that many advances in materials and manufacturing processes have increased a customer’s folding table purchasing options. Among the varied tables lines available today are: plywood, laminate, plastic, and aluminum. The customer’s overall experience and cost of ownership have much to do with the type of folding table they select.

Types of folding tables

Particle Board Tables:
Available since the mid-1900s, thick particleboard melamine tables continue to be the lowest cost folding table option, but the one-year limited warranty they typically carry speaks for itself. These tables are heavy, very susceptible to breakage, and don’t support much weight.

Plywood Tables:
A long-standing staple in the hotel banquet world, plywood tables are rigid and fairly strong, but are typically on the heavier end of the table spectrum. And, because they’re wood, many plywood tables are susceptible to cracking, warping, and splintering. Recently, Mity-Lite addressed these durability and handling issues through its Madera Plywood table line , which provides the industry design improvements such as high-end acrylic finishes (to the top and bottom of the table surface) and through the use of aluminum runners.

High Pressure Laminate Tables: These folding tables use a laminate sheet similar to those found on kitchen countertops for the tabletop surface which is adhered to a plywood sub-surface. This style of table has the rigidity and strength of plywood, while providing additional durability and customization options. Laminate folding table surfaces are stain-resistant, won’t crack or splinter, resist heat and water damage, and are easy to clean. Depending on the style and quality of the laminate, they can also be used without linens.

Plastic Tables:
There are generally two types of plastic folding tables: “blow-molded” polyethylene and “thermoformed” ABS. There are vast differences in performance and durability between these two types of plastic tables. Originally developed for the residential market, blow-molded tables gained increased use in limited commercial markets due to their cost and availability. Blow-molded plastic tables have a slightly textured surface, are typically easy to clean, and lightweight. However, due to the manufacturing process, blow-molded tables do not have an internal frame structure and are thus weaker, less durable, and more susceptible to having an uneven table surface.

A thermoformed ABS plastic table typically has an internal wooden frame with ABS plastic sheets vacuum-formed around it. This construction method adds strength, durability, and higher load bearing characteristics to the table without significantly adding weight. The ABS plastic surface is also considered superior for its hardness, gloss, and toughness. The best ABS plastic tables from Mity-Lite can support over 2,000 lbs., have a thin wood laminate sub-surface (that provides moderate heat shielding and keeps the table surface smooth and flat), and can be used for indoor and outdoor functions.

Aluminum Tables:
Newer to the market, these folding tables are among the lightest and strongest (some able to support over 3,000 lbs), but carry a higher cost. Aluminum table surfaces are maintenance-free and the seamless versions provide a more sanitary option, such as for kitchens or banquet areas. Despite the cost, aluminum tables can last a lifetime, don’t require linens, and are ideal for outdoor use as well.

Seating for Large Groups

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Comfort is key for every successful large group event.

Despite all of the efforts that go into making a special event successful, wise event planners know that when their guests are seated for extended periods of time, nothing affects their level of comfort more than the venue’s seating.

As such, large hospitality venues look for specific chair attributes when selecting their banquet seating. Among these factors is the chair’s cushion. A thick cushion doesn’t necessarily mean more comfort. Mity-Lite’s Comfort Seating banquet chairs use MDI-based polyurethane flexible foam that provides a superior longer-term quality and improved pressure redistribution.

A recline feature also enhances guest comfort. Mity-Lite’s patented flex-back features a fail-safe design that avoids pinch points and reclines up to 5.5 inches for maximum comfort.

Chair width and spacing are also important considerations. Look for manufacturers that offer seat widths of at least 18.5 inches. A few generous-width chairs on-hand also help to ensure guest comfort.

Lastly, hospitality venues stock large supplies of 60-inch round tables to accommodate large weddings and special events. A banquet chair with seat width of 18.5 inches provides comfortable seating for up to 10 guests around one of these round banquet tables.

Visit our gallery to see some examples of seating solutions for large group events.

Mity-Lite Sets New Durability Standard with Round ABS Folding Tables Featuring MITY-EDGE

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Mity-Lite, Inc. has introduced a new durability standard for its round ABS Folding Table line through the introduction of MITY-EDGE™. Representing a proprietary new edge construction and application process, Mity-Lite™ Round ABS Folding Tables with MITY-EDGE now offer customers marked durability improvements. When compared against leading competitors’ folding tables, Mity-Lite’s Round ABS Folding Tables with MITY-EDGE last three times longer.

Mity-Lite proves durability by simulating real-world use and measuring edge failure through a series of intense rolling and impact tests. The patented construction of Mity-Lite’s ABS Tables ensures edge and corner durability as well as a level table surface that provides moderate heat shielding. The durable yet lightweight table structure supports more than 2,000 lbs. and provides for easy installation and takedown that reduces labor costs and increases facility output.

Mity-Lite has also taken measures to enhance its entire line of ABS Folding Tables through new streamlined styling and by using more recycled content and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Also new to the line, Mity-Lite now provides an unbeatable 15-year warranty for its ABS Folding Tables, giving customers years of reliable service. The ABS Folding Table line is also supported with a broad cart selection, including flat, upright, edge, and stacking carts.

Mity-Lite’s market standard for lightweight durability was set with its ABS Folding Table line more than 20 years ago. Mity-Lite has since taken advantage of advances in materials and manufacturing processes to increase its folding table purchasing options for customers. Ideal for large event settings, Mity-Lite ABS Folding Tables—available in a multitude of sizes, shapes, and finishes—give customers a lower overall cost of ownership, including greater durability assurances. For more information, call 1.800.327.1692 or visit www.mitylite.com.

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