NEWS AND AWARDS
Case Systems Announced the Purchase of the Assets of CIF Lab Casework Solutions, Inc. of Ontario, Canada
MIDLAND, MI (November 7, 2011) – Case Systems Inc., a nationally recognized leading manufacturer of laminate casework and steel height-adjustable workstations for the educational, healthcare and laboratory markets, has announced that CIF Lab Solutions, L.P. has purchased the assets of CIF Lab Casework Solutions, Inc. and will maintain operations in Vaughan Ontario, Canada. The purchase is a joint venture between Case Systems Inc. and Northeast Interior Systems Inc.
CiF is a manufacturer of the highest quality wood casework for the university, college, research, government and healthcare laboratory environment, as well as, the K-12 institutional market segment; in the United States and Canada. Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS INTRODUCES ADDITIONS TO STAFF - JULY 19, 2011
MIDLAND, MI (July 19, 2011) – Case Systems Solutions, an industry provider of casework and height-adjustable workstations, strengthened their team with the additions of a new Project Coordinator and Draftsman.
Jeff Coates joined Case Systems Solutions, as Project Coordinator. Before joining the team in 2011, Jeff provided clerical and office support at Faulkner Construction and also worked as a CAD draftsman. Jeff received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan. Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, CASE SYSTEMS MICHIGAN DEALER, EQUIPS TWO DETROIT MEDICAL CLINICS WITH ÆGIS MICROBE SHIELD® TECHNOLOGY TREATED CASEWORK - APRIL 11, 2011
Case Systems Solutions, a supplier of laminate furniture and casework for the educational, healthcare and laboratory markets, recently installed extensive ÆGIS Microbe Shield® technology treated casework projects for two medical clinics in Detroit.
Case Systems Solutions - Case Systems' Michigan direct-sales team - worked with Hamilton Anderson Associates in Detroit to supply, project manage and install base and wall cabinets for Eastside Medical Clinics (4,470ft sq.) and Bruce Douglas Medical Clinic (3,284 ft sq.). Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS HIRES INSTALLATION MANAGER - MARCH 15, 2011
MIDLAND, MI (March 15, 2011) - Case Systems Solutions, an industry-leading provider of casework and adaptable workstations, expanded its staff with the addition of an Installation Manager, Nate Darland.
Darland comes to Case Systems Solutions from Wyoming, Mich.-based D&D Building, where he was a General Trades Foreman for the specialty contractor that serves commercial, industrial and community clients. Prior to working at D&D Building, he was Lead Carpenter at MJM Builders in Rockford, Mich., and was an Owner of D&D Exterior Maintenance in Lake, Mich. Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS HIRES DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING - FEBRUARY 24, 2011
MIDLAND, MI (February 24, 2011) - Case Systems, a nationally recognized leading manufacturer of laminate casework and steel height-adjustable workstations for the educational, healthcare and laboratory markets, has hired Jeff Schultz as Director of Sales and Marketing.
Schultz comes to Case Systems from StageRight Corporation, a leading manufacturer of portable staging and seating products based in Clare, where he was General Manager of the events division. He also held other positions at StageRight including Regional Sales Director and Director of Project Management. Prior to working at StageRight, he was Director of Project Management at MGC, a Case Systems dealer based in Texas. Read full article.
BOSTONTEC HIRES SALES ENGINEER - FEBRUARY 18, 2011
MIDLAND, MI (February 18, 2011) - BOSTONtec, a nationally recognized manufacturer of commercial-grade, height-adjustable furniture for the assembly, fulfillment, healthcare, laboratory and technology/office markets, has hired Robert Doucette Jr. as Sales Engineer.
Doucette comes to BOSTONtec with over twelve years of experience in technical sales. His experience includes positions such as Retail Sales Manager, Technical Service Representative and Account Executive at companies including At&t Mobility, Cingular Wireless and Robert Half International. Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS SELECTS LEONARD PETERSON'S WOOD CASEWORK - FEBRUARY 7, 2011
MIDLAND, MI (February 7, 2011) - Case Systems Solutions, an industry leading provider of casework and adaptable workstations, strengthened their product line today with the addition of wood casework manufactured by Leonard Peterson & Co., Inc.
"Leonard Peterson produces the highest quality wood casework products in the marketplace and continues to be recognized for their construction, workmanship, beauty and longevity. After careful review of the industry, we made our decision to represent Leonard Peterson & Co., Inc. in the state of Michigan," says Brad Laackman, General Manager of Case Systems Solutions. Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES TREATED CASEWORK - JULY 27, 2010
MIDLAND, MI (July 27, 2010) - Case Systems today announced it is exclusively offering casework treated with the ÆGIS Microbe Shield® technology. The innovative technology treatment protects your casework and work surface from bacteria and other microbes that can cause staining, deterioration and odors. Durable over the lifetime of the casework, the surface treatment is an ideal option for education, healthcare and laboratory environments, where an additional means of protection can be used in conjunction with a standard cleaning protocol.
"We're excited to exclusively provide this technology as a treatment option for our casework," said Rick Vander Weele, President and CEO of Case Systems. "Offering an additional means of protection to our customers that does not leach or migrate into the environment and does not support adaptive organisms is an exciting opportunity for our dealers, customers and employees. While regular cleaning procedures are paramount in all hygiene sensitive environments, surfaces treated with the ÆGIS Microbe Shield® technology can control microbial growth without the use of heavy metals, silver or poisons." Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS HIRES GENERAL MANAGER FOR NEW DIVISION - JULY 13, 2010
MIDLAND, MI - Case Systems, a nationally recognized leading manufacturer of laminate furniture and casework for the educational, healthcare and laboratory market, has hired Brad Laackman as General Manager for Case Systems Solutions, a new direct-contracting division serving Michigan.
Laackman comes to Case Systems from the CSM Group, a construction management firm based in Kalamazoo, where he was a Project Director and Associate Partner. Prior to that, he worked as a Health and Safety Consultant for a Grand Rapids firm and served eight years in the United States Navy, based in Japan. Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS UNVEILS DIRECT-SALES APPROACH FOR MICHIGAN CUSTOMERS - JULY 13, 2010
MIDLAND, MI - Case Systems, a nationally recognized leading manufacturer of laminate furniture and casework for the educational, healthcare and laboratory market, today announced the launch of Case Systems Solutions, a direct-sales, full-systems approach for Michigan customers.
Through its Michigan direct-sales team, Case Systems Solutions will work with clients, architects and general contractors to offer a comprehensive, cost-effective and customer-focused experience. Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW LOGO AND BRAND IDENTITY - JUNE 29, 2010
MIDLAND, MI - Case Systems, a nationally recognized leading manufacturer of laminate furniture and casework for the educational, healthcare and laboratory market, today unveiled a new brand identity. The new branding system unifies Case System's identity across all product lines and better communicates the company's value to clients.
"As Case Systems continues to grow and evolve, we recognize the need for a new branding system that succinctly communicates our important characteristics to our customers," said Rick Vander Weele, President and CEO of Case Systems. "Our new platform is built on three key attributes - Customer-Focused, Competitively Priced and Committed to Quality. These attributes describe the foundation of how we have built our business and represent the manner in which we will continue to strive to meet and exceed our customers' expectations." Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF RICK VANDER WEELE TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - DECEMBER 21, 2009
MIDLAND, MI - Case Systems, Inc., an industry leader in the manufacture and development of casework and adaptable work environment equipment, announced today that its Board of Directors has named Rick Vander Weele to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
Vander Weele has served since November 2005 as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Case Systems. Through his innovation and leadership, Vander Weele has helped Case Systems grow its business and post record profits. He succeeds Bob Bowden, who is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after 16 years of leadership of the company. Bowden will retain his role as Chairman of Case Systems' Board of Directors. Read full article.
CASE SYSTEMS AND BOSTONtec HOSTING 1ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER GOLF OUTING - SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
MIDLAND, MI - Case Systems, Inc. is a nationally recognized manufacturer of laminate furniture for the educational, healthcare and laboratory markets. Case Systems is known for its vast array of casework, custom product solutions, superior quality and on-time delivery. For five years, Case Systems has been a supporter of Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society activity.
In 2004 Case Systems, Inc. started Team Case, an employee community service group that creates awareness and goodwill among our community and employees. Throughout the year, Team Case holds bake sales, ice cream socials, taco and nacho luncheons, has silent auctions, raffles off vacation days, concert tickets, and much, much more. Read full article.
ACHIEVEMENT OF FSC CHAIN OF CUSTODY - JUNE 18, 2009
MIDLAND, Mich. - Case Systems, Inc. has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) who is accredited by the FSC to certify companies to their international standards. With the receipt of the FSC Chain of Custody Certification Code SCS-COC-002050, Case Systems, meets strict tracking requirements for ensuring they can provide FSC-certified cabinets and countertops.
Drawing on its more than 15 years' experience in creating solutions for schools, universities, hospitals and laboratories, Case Systems' combines functional and flexible design with practical engineering to create innovative space solutions for the customers it serves. All the while, maintaining the highest quality, beauty and value. Read full article.
NEW BIO/CHEM BENCH OFFERS QUICK REDESIGN OPTIONS - March 14, 2008
MIDLAND, Mich. - Case Systems, Inc., an industry leader in the development of adaptable work environment equipment, now offers a Bio/Chem Bench, which can be redesigned in minutes to meet ever-changing user needs.
The bench's suspended cabinets beneath the work surface are capable of side-to-side movement and can be quickly removed from the cart. Designed with high-pressure, wood-grained plastic laminate exteriors, the cabinets include M3-engineered core board and liner interiors. Additionally, doors and drawers are edged with 3-mm PVC edge banding for superior durability. Read full article.
CASECARE™ MEDICAL LINE ANNOUNCED AT ASHE PDC 2008 SHOW - March 8, 2008
MIDLAND, Mich. - Healthcare practitioners insist on the highest quality supplies and instrumentation when they carry out the responsibility of healing their patients. With the unveiling of the CASECARE™ line of medical furniture from Case Systems, they can be assured their healthcare furnishings will meet the same high standards.
Drawing on its more than 25 years' experience in creating solutions for hospitals and healthcare providers, Case Systems' CASECARE line combines functional and flexible design with practical engineering to create innovative space solutions for the customers it serves. All the while, CASECARE maintains the highest quality, beauty and value. Read full article.
TECH CENTER WORKSTATION ADJUSTS TO CHANGING USER NEEDS - February 29, 2008
MIDLAND, Mich. - Case Systems, Inc., an innovator in the development of efficient work environments, is now offering a cost-effective, easily adjustable workstation, which is modifiable to virtually any project need.
The Tech Center Workstation was created with a simple concept in mind: things change. With ever-evolving work area configurations, it simply makes sense to include workstations, which can quickly adjust and adapt to accommodate increased carrying loads, storage requirements and worker height. Read full article.
CABINET MINISTERS - February 22, 2008
When Bill Carpenter, manufacturing manager for Case Systems, attended a lean manufacturing seminar a few years ago, the topic seemed interesting, but he couldn't have known then how much it would change his company's operations. Today, the Midland, MI, manufacturer of plastic laminate furniture and casework has achieved impressive results after a concerted effort of continuous improvement using lean manufacturing. Read full article.
CASEWORK LEADER ANNOUNCES NEW FEATURES - February, 2008
MIDLAND, Mich. - Case Systems, Inc., long-time leader in school musical instrument storage furniture, has announced new features that make its cabinets even more functional, durable and versatile.
The most exciting innovation is the Caseliner™ shelf system. This polyurethane/polyurea elastomer lining is sprayed on. It offers exceptional protection and drainage grooves, and has superior impact resistance and durability. Read full article.
