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RDM: Keeping Up With Its Tradition of Excellence

June 8, 2015

For decades, RDM Industrial Products Inc. has been providing clients with exemplary products and services—and we intend to continue that tradition.

Ever since the inception of our company, our aim has always been about delivering on what our customers need. As it is, we continue to strive to provide furniture solutions that actually bring results.

Curious?

Here are some of the things you can expect when you work with us:

High Quality Furniture Solutions

When it comes to industrial and lab furniture, RDM is the name to call…

All our furniture pieces have been specifically designed to bring durability and high quality into the picture. Each has been made under very strict manufacturing standards and procedures, in order to ensure that our clients are able to get the furniture attributes and features that they truly need and want.

Affordable Rates

Despite our stringent efforts to bring quality lab and industrial furniture to our clients, you can reasonably expect our rates to be as reasonable as they should be. Our main focus has always been to help people, and we will do what it takes to continue that tradition.

From our flow hoods to our adjustable tables, you can rest assured that you will get furniture pieces that will not only fit with your preferences and needs—but your budget as well.

Customer Service

Our customers are very important to us. Hence, we always strive to ensure that all their needs are met accordingly. After all, without our customers, we wouldn’t have reached this far.

Do you need customized furniture for your special needs? Are you looking for something that can bring greater efficiency to your workplace? If so, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be more than glad to give you what you need.

Our Reputation

For over 37 years, RDM has enjoyed the reputation of being an excellent provider of high quality furniture options. Our experience has made us even better at what we do, and we intend to continue bring people the quality furniture pieces that they truly deserve.

Yes—we are here to help you out. We have the skills and expertise to help bring you the required furniture solutions—at the right price. More importantly, we are always willing to take that extra step to ensure that you get furniture pieces that actually deliver results and benefits.

Looking for Lab Furniture? Here Are Some Common Mistakes to Avoid…

May 22, 2015

Purchasing good furniture for your laboratory can be a very good move, as it can actually lead to greater efficiency.

It is worthy to note, however, that a lot of people seem to commit certain mistakes when buying furniture. Unfortunately, that will not only lead to a wasted investment—but can also lead to safety risks as well.

So, what are the common mistakes to avoid when buying lab furniture? Please continue reading…

Mistake #1: Not Doing Your Research

If you really want to have the right furniture—then you need to make sure that you’re actually using the right one.

Study your lab. What items or furniture pieces does it really need? What specific features do you think can help make it more efficient? By knowing these details, you get to ensure that you’ll be making the right choice. Accordingly, this can help you save on time and effort—and money as well.

Mistake #2: Not Setting a Budget

Let’s face it: Buying lab furniture—whether it may be a laminar flow hood, lab cabinet or any other furniture type will mean having to spend some serious money. And if you are not careful, chances are it could mean a lot of wasted dollars on your part.

As much as possible, you should have a set budget in mind. This will give you a certain “spending limit,” which can help prevent you from overspending. Moreover, knowing your budget can help you pick the specific furniture types that will suit your preferences and your finances.

Mistake #3: Not Being Specific

Your laboratory has different needs and requirements—that specific lab furniture pieces can help resolve.

With that in mind, you should make your search more specific. Doing a mere “general” search for furniture will do you no good. Again, look for specific furniture pieces that will help solve specific problems. The more specific you are with your search, the easier for you to find the appropriate furniture pieces that you actually need.

Mistake #4: Dealing With Just Any Manufacturer

Fact of the matter is: Your furniture manufacturer will play a huge role on the efficiency, feasibility and quality of your lab furniture. As it is, you should always make sure that you are dealing with people that have the required expertise and skills.

Remember that laboratory furniture is a special type of furniture. Hence, you should make it a point to seek help from the right people. After all, you deserve furniture pieces that can actually bring you the required solutions.

Check for the manufacturer’s experience. How many years has it been in service? Does it have good customer feedbacks? By knowing which is which, you get to ensure that you’re getting real furniture solutions (at the proper rates)—and services worthy of every penny of your furniture investment.

Stainless Steel Work Tables: Features and Advantages You Need to Know

May 13, 2015

Are you planning to get a stainless steel work table for your workplace?

If your answer is “yes” then congrats! This table type actually has a lot of benefits for users. However, if you want to maximize its advantages—you will obviously need to pick the right choice.

So, are you ready? Here some of the main features and advantages of stainless steel tables that you might want to know:

Durability

As you may have already guessed, stainless steel tables are made of stainless steel. Obviously, that means they can be quite durable.

Steel is arguably one of the strongest components today. Hence, using its strength and durability can be a pretty good way of making your table even more durable and usable. And is that a good thing? Of course it is…

Aesthetics

If you’re thinking that this table type can only bring durability and not aesthetics—think again.

Remember that steel is a lot more flexible compared to wood…

So, what does that imply?

It simply means it is easier to bend and design. Accordingly, that will make it simpler to introduce more interesting concepts, which in turn, can increase aesthetics and beauty to your workplace. If you have a more interesting or unique design in mind, don’t fret. You can always go for customized stainless steel work tables for a more personalized approach for your table.

Usability

In light of its durability and aesthetics, this table can be used for many other purposes and tasks.

Steel tables can be used in different working environments, ranging from contemporary workplaces, offices, laboratories and in some cases, even homes. It can also be added with certain features, like adjustable tables as an example. The key here is to find those specific tables that have the designs and “effect” that you want.

Cost Efficiency

Think about it: If you are using a table that’s made of high-grade materials and are designed to last—then you can reasonably expect to save a lot of money later on.

Maintenance and repair expenses can be quite costly if you aren’t careful. As it is, you should make sure that you are using tables that can bring durability into the forefront. The better your tables are—the more feasible things will be for you.

These are just some of the things you need to know about stainless steel work tables and why they can be good investment. It’s now up to you if you want to take advantage of what it has to offer or not.

Is It Time to Spruce Up Your Workplace?

May 7, 2015

Do you love your workplace? You should. After all, this is an area where you probably spend a lot of time in.

So, the question now is: When do we know if it’s time to spruce up our workplace? What specific signs will tell us that it’s time for a change?

Here are some details that you might want to take into account:

There’s Too Much Clutter Lying Around

When you have too many unnecessary objects lying around your work area, it might be high time to fix things up. After all, if you want to be more productive at work, you need to make it as conducive for work as possible. Unfortunately, leaving things too messy won’t help at all.

Solution: Get an industrial cabinet to store those items that you won’t be using. This will help clear up space, and will likewise make your work area a little bit easy on the eyes.

You’re Not Motivated to Work

If work seems a bit too tiring for you, and you just don’t seem to have the needed motivation—your environment might have something to do with it. As it is, you might want to consider improving your workplace, to increase your motivational “juice.”

Solutions:

– Move things around. Sometimes, a little moving here and there can have a significant impact on your work area. Let your creative juices flowing to make your workplace more interesting.

– Invest in important equipment. Do you need new lab or industrial furniture? Are your tools and equipment still working fine? Assess your workplace and see what it needs—the problem just might be there.

You’re Always Stressed

If stress seems to be a common occurrence when you’re at work, you might want to consider doing some important modifications to resolve the problem. Stress, as we all know, can be a pretty serious problem. Fortunately, it is a manageable one.

Solutions:

– Create an area in your workplace where you can do some much needed exercises. Exercising actually helps release some of the feel-good hormones in the body, ultimately helping you control stress and its ill-effects.

– Again, make sure that your workplace tools and equipment are working the way they should. Sometimes, stress is caused by frustratingly bad tools. Have them repaired or modified if possible. At best, invest in new equipment to ensure that your tasks are finished efficiently.

– Get new paintings or decorations for your workplace. These can help make your workplace more relaxing, which in turn, can help relieve stress. Plus, they can make your work area a lot more beautiful as well.

These are just some of the signs that your workplace just might need some sprucing up.

Take note though: In the end, only you will know what specific aspects of your workplace needs improvements. As it is, you should take the time to assess and inspect your area, in order to reap the benefits that you truly need and want.

RDM: Why We Focus on High Quality—and Nothing Less

April 30, 2015

We at RDM have always taken pride in how we have always delivered top notch furniture solutions to our beloved clients.

Now, you might be wondering: Why do we do that? Why do we exert extra effort in ensuring that our industrial and lab furniture actually provide the required benefits?

The answer is actually quite simple: Because we value our clients…

Our goal has and will always be about helping people. Accordingly, that is one of the main reasons why we always focus on the quality of our products and services.

Interested?

Here are some additional reasons why we always focus on high quality—and nothing less:

Durability

High quality lab or industrial furniture pieces are bound to bring durability into the picture. There’s no denying that.

Through our top grade industrial materials, you can rest assured that your industrial table, chair or custom cabinets will be able to withstand heavy duty use. Moreover, you can be confident that you’re using furniture pieces that have been designed to last.

Usability

High quality furniture also means pieces that are even more usable.

RDM’s furniture pieces have undergone stringent procedures and methods, in order to ensure that they will have the required features that will make them as usable as they should be. We have applied this principle to all our furniture pieces, ranging from our fume hoods, flow hoods, adjustable tables—and even to our custom furniture pieces. And take note: We have no plans of stopping.

Our Tradition of Excellence

For over 37 years, RDM has continuously delivered furniture pieces that have met or even exceeded clients’ expectations. Accordingly, this is in line with our tradition, which is to provide people with furniture solutions that actually solve problems.

(Besides, if we weren’t able to provide clients with furniture pieces that had the required features and characteristics—we wouldn’t have reached the same level of experience that we’re enjoying now. And you know what? We plan to continue the same level of excellence that we have become known for. You can be assured of that).

Customer Satisfaction

As mentioned, our clients are among the major reasons as to why we have always included quality in our operations.

We know how important furniture pieces are to the workplace—and that is why we are always coming up with more ways to make our products and services even better.

Through our decades of experience, we have gained the knowledge and expertise to determine what particular furniture pieces your workplace needs—and we will gladly communicate them with you.

For RDM, our relationship with clients does not end by just providing high quality furniture pieces. To us, quality service is more than that.

Our communication lines are always open to our clients. And that means if you need unique custom industrial furniture pieces that are designed specifically for you or simply want ready-to-use pieces that can help keep your lab safe and efficient, we’ll be more than glad to help you out.

Yes—we at RDM will provide clients with high quality furniture pieces that they need and want…

…That’s our guarantee.

Workplace Essentials You Should Always Keep In Mind

April 20, 2015

We all know this: Our workplace is very important to the productivity and efficiency of our business or company as the case may be. If your workplace isn’t well taken care of—chances are it won’t able to bring about the required benefits.

So, how do we ensure that our workplace runs as smoothly as it should? What specific features or characteristics must it have?

Here are some suggestions for you:

Durability

Durability will play a major role on how safe your workplace will be. It can also have a huge impact on the efficiency of your work operations.

Make sure you’re using the required amenities and facilities. Always opt for high-quality furniture (e.g. industrial furniture) or equipment as they are bound to last you for a longer time, and will most likely help decrease your operational costs. In short: It’s a win-win combination.

Stress Management

Let’s face it: Stress will always be part of working. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t do anything about it.

Introduce stress management programs to your workplace, in order to make it less stressful. Invest in an office gym that employees can use for fitness purposes (and to reduce stress). Remember: Stress can be a potentially dangerous problem. With the proper programs however, it can be managed properly.

Employee Motivation

Motivated employees are bound to make your work operations and your workplace run a lot more smoothly. As it is, you should try to ensure that they are always willing and motivated to do their respective tasks.

Have regular discussions with your employees. Listen to what they have to say. Building an open relationship with co-workers can be an effective way of ensuring efficiency and productivity.

Tip: Another mode of motivating your employees would be to provide them with the appropriate facilities and equipment.

Do they need new industrial tables? Computers? How about new office chairs? By providing them with the things they need, you are actually giving the impression that you will do what it takes to make them happy. Accordingly, that will motivate them to work harder as well. Obviously, that can only mean well for your business.

Cost Efficiency

Budget is another important aspect for business. Incidentally, your workplace can help you out on that matter as well.

By having a well-running workplace, you get to avoid having to spend on exorbitant repairs and other costly expenses. In effect, you get to enjoy efficiency—plus feasibility. And honestly, that’s not bad at all.

Tip: Assess your workplace regularly. What specific items or tools do you think it needs? Once you decide to invest on important add-ons, again make sure that they’ll be of high-quality. This will help prevent untoward problems—and will likewise keep costs to a minimum as well.

These are just some of the workplace essentials that you should keep in mind for a better, more efficient and more productive workplace. In the end, however, the decision lies in your hands.

RDM: Why When It Comes to Lab Furniture, We Are the Name to Trust

March 31, 2015

As you may have noticed, there are quite a number of industrial and lab furniture manufacturers that have been coming out recently. Unfortunately, not all are really as good as how they claim themselves to be. As it is, we need be careful in choosingwho to get our furniture from. Otherwise, we might end up with more problems, instead of solutions.

Now, as you may well already know, we at RDM are known for providing high quality furniture pieces. And we are quite proud of that. Besides, we wouldn’t have lasted this long if weren’t able to deliver on our claims.

So, why is RDM the name to trust when it comes to industrial or lab furniture? Here are some reasons that you might want to keep note of:

We’ve Been Here for Over 37 Years

Yes—RDM has been offering its products and services for over 37 years, and we have no plans of stopping anytime soon. We have always endeavoured to provide clients with high quality furniture, whether it may be a heavy duty utility cart, lab tables, adjustable tables or any other furniture pieces. Accordingly, you can expect us to continue providing the same level of excellence that we have become known for.

We Know What You Need

Taking into account our decades of experience, you can reasonably expect us to know what you truly need. We have a team of furniture experts and designers who have been especially trained to provide clients with the required support and help.

Are you looking for a new flow hood for your lab? Do you want an adjustable table to add comfort to your workplace? How about lab tables that can actually withstand the chemicals you are constantly handling? You can rest assured that we’ll have the furniture solutions that you require.

Customer Service

Aside from providing people our expertise and experience, our clients are also given the “RDM treatment” for customer service. We’re here to listen to people’s concerns regarding their furniture—and we are always willing to provide them with the appropriate solutions. After all, that’s what we’re here for.

These are just some of the reasons why when it comes to lab and industrial furniture, RDM is the name to call. In the end, however, the choice is all yours.

Just remember though: Whatever the furniture you need, make sure that you are dealing with the right manufacturer. Don’t commit the mistake of going just with anyone. Make sure that your manufacturer has the skills, experience and expertise to make things work. This will help you avoid unwanted hassles and issues—and will likewise help you reap the advantages you’re looking for.

Lab Maintenance: Why Every Aspect of Your Laboratory is Important

March 17, 2015

Time and time again we’ve heard about how important labs are. Unfortunately, many seem to take it for granted. Please do not commit that same mistake.

Take note that laboratories—regardless of what specific activities or operations you use it for—need to work effectively. Otherwise, you can expect to run into certain complications, including but not limited to safety issues or inaccurate tests.

And that’s the reason why lab maintenance is quite important…

Lab maintenance (whether you like it or not) is indispensable to your lab. This will help ensure that your lab works the way it should, without any unnecessary issues that may hamper your operations.

Here are some additional reasons why you should make sure that every aspect of your lab is well taken care of:

Efficiency

Let’s face it: If you’reworking ina lab that doesn’t have the needed amenities (ex: fume hoods or lab tables)—then you can’t expect it to work the way it should.

In order to ensure efficiency, you need to invest in efficiency. Make sure that you have the right equipment that can help make your lab operations more effective. Yes, this may mean having to spend some money at first—but later on it will make your lab better. Believe me.

Safety

Safety is and will always be something that you should keep in mind. If you’re working in a lab, all the more you should ensure that you and your co-workers will be safe.

Tip: Assess your lab. Make sure everything is fine. Is your laminar air flow hood working alright? Are your lab tables able to handle the chemicals it’s exposed to constantly? Are you using updated safety gear?

Undertake the needed strategies and use the proper equipment to ensure that you will be safe at all times. If there are any issues, please do resolve them immediately. Taking safety for granted is courting disaster.

Cost Efficiency

If your lab is not well maintained, chances are it will cost you more money in the long run. Why? Because there’s a big probability that you will have to spend a lot of money on equipment repairs.

Remember that maintenance is meant to prevent things from getting worse. It’s to ensure that things run as smoothly as they should. So, if you fail to follow that rule, you just might end up with more problems in your hands. In other words: If you want to save money, make sure your lab is well-maintained.

How to Motivate Your Employees

March 9, 2015

Employee motivation is an important aspect of a workplace—whatever it may be. After all, if you don’t have employees who are motivated for work, chances are you’ll be running into a lot of issues later on.

Take note: Although employee motivation may seem to be a simple strategy, in reality it’s really not. There are various facets that we will need look into, in order to ensure that your workers will actually perform as well as they should.

Curios? Here are some strategies for motivating your employees:

Be a Good Leader

Sometimes, motivation all boils down to leadership. If you just take the time to learn how you can make your employees and workers happier (and motivated work harder), there’s no reason you can’t make things work.

Find Ways to Excite Your Workers

Remember: A worker who’s excited to work—will most likely be more motivated for work. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to make that possible:

Tips:

– Give rewards to workers who’ve performed well with their tasks. This will make them more appreciative—and more motivated.

– Listen to what they have to say. Do you have some employees asking for a raise? Is somebody requesting for a new laminar air flow hood? Are there any employee suggestions on how to make the workplace more effective? Whatever your employee’s message is, again take the time to listen. This can surely lead to more benefits for you.

– Be fair. When the time comes you have to discipline employees, make sure that you’re as fair as possible. This will help prevent any mishaps along the way—and your employees will understand why they’ve been scolded or reprimanded (this will also prevent them from getting demotivated).

“Invest” in Your Employees

Remember: your workers are the backbone of your business or company. As it is, you should try to provide them with the necessary equipment and amenities, to enhance productivity and efficiency.

So, for example: Are your workers constantly working in heavy duty tasks? If so, then you might want to provide them with a heavy duty work bench to make things easier for them. Are there personality development seminars that you think your workers will have good use for? If so, then you might to invest in that as well.

Remember: The more you are able to help your employees out—the more they will be motivated to work for your company. Obviously, that can lead to increased productivity, better results and many other advantages. So, take the time to motivate your employees. You are bound reap benefits from it.

Looking for a Work Table? Here Are Some Good Options for You…

March 2, 2015

We all know how important work tables can be—most especially in the workplace. After all, our tables are our constant companions for doing reports or whatever task we need to accomplish on a daily basis.

It is important to note, however, that not all table types will work on your needs. In order to reap the most benefits—you will need to use the proper table that can actually make things easier for you.

Fortunately, there are many options out there. All you need to do is just take your pick…

Here are some good table options that you might want to take a look at:

Industrial tables – industrial work tables, as the name implies, are tables made of industrial components. These are usually made of steel, seasoned wood and other very strong components, thereby resulting to greater durability and longer use.

What You Need to Know: Although these tables are primarily used for industrial applications, they can actually be used for basic workplace needs as well. These tables actually come in different forms, sizes and styles—and if you just take the time to do some searching, you are bound to find something that will catch your interest.

Stainless Tables – if you are constantly performing heavy duty tasks, then a stainless steel table just might be what you need. This table type is made of stainless steel, which as you may already know, is one of the strongest components today.

What You Need to Know: Don’t think that this table is good for durability alone. Steel is actually very flexible, making it easier to design and style. In fact, steel is more flexible compared to wood—and that means finding interestingly-designed steel tables won’t be difficult at all.

Light Table – this table is best used by painters, architects, artists and other professionals who constantly work on drawings, paintings, sketches and other related works. It is usually designed with a subtle lighting underneath, making it easier to see important details—thereby resulting to even more intricate and better results. It also has a smoother surface, compared to traditional tables.

What You Need to Know: There are different types of light tables depending on your needs. As it is, you should make sure to look into what specific types of activities you’ll be using it for, in order to get the needed advantages.

Lab Tables – these are primarily used for laboratories. Science lab tables usually include different features, based on the particular lab tests or tasks being performed.

What You Need to Know: Again, know what you need. Do you need a chemical-resistant table? Do you need a larger sized table or is your work area only able to accommodate a smaller sized table? Is your prospective table really able to handle the chemicals or daily tasks that you usually handle? Remember: Lab operations can be quite sensitive. Hence, make sure that you’re picking a table that can actually help you out, and not the other way around.

Custom Tables – if you have special requirements, then opt for customized work tables. This will help ensure that you’re getting the specifications you need, and can actually help you work even better.

What You Need to Know: Only deal with reputable furniture manufacturers. As much as possible, only get your custom tables from furniture specialists, in order to ensure that every detail will be taken care of. This will significantly reduce unwanted risks, and will help you maximize potential benefits as well.