Weber Knapp Blog

Unlike most offices, a bustling hotel has to keep the safety and comfort of both its employees and guests in mind during the design phase. You'll need to be as cognizant of hospitality ergonomics behind the front desk and in the laundry room as you are in the guest rooms.

A heavy door can put a lot of faith in a couple of hinges. Put those hinges too close together, and you may be asking them to work a lot harder than they need to.

Sitting at a desk for eight hours a day can wear on employees. Having the freedom to stand up and change positions throughout the workday can make a difference in how comfortable they feel.

Today’s hinges make life much easier and more comfortable. We have progressed so far from just a plain, 'ol door hinge to advanced solutions for kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies. 

Managing multiple manufacturing suppliers can feel like a job all its own. One vendor is waiting on another, timelines start shifting, and suddenly you’re spending far too much time figuring out who has your part.

Anywhere human hands are involved, there’s risk.

A folding countertop can look pretty simple on paper. Add a surface, pick a hinge, and call it a day. Gravity may have a few notes.

A hinged countertop has long been a staple in bars and restaurant kitchens. It gives employees a convenient pass-through while keeping the countertop usable when the opening isn’t needed. But once you start working with heavier countertop materials, lifting that section all day can become a pain. Literally.