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Notre Dame de Namur University

As a leading manufacturer of high-quality computer furniture for educational environments, it is only fitting that Versa Products, Inc. would be charged with the task of outfitting Notre Dame de Namur University rated one of the top fifty colleges in the nation for 2006 by U.S. News. The contract for NDNU, challenging Versa to design and manufacture all of the necessary computer furniture to accommodate a classroom for 22 students and one professor, makes Notre Dame de Namur Versa's twenty-third collegiate client.

The college, founded in 1851 and located in idyllic Belmont, California, caters to liberal arts majors, and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Starting with only an empty room, the staff at NDNU chose Versa Products, Inc.'s Adjustable Classroom Tables in black river frame and charcoal surfaces. The black-on-black is a popular color combination for classroom furniture, because even though the ultra-durable laminated surfaces resist scratches and ink marks, the rich, black color hides marks between cleanings. The 60" x 24" surfaces on the Adjustable Classroom Tables accommodate two adult students comfortably, taking up less space than 22 single-user computer desks.

Outfitting the tables with gliding, retractable keyboard trays, and Versa's unique matching black Enclosed CPU Holders, the buyers at Notre Dame de Namur were forward thinking. High grade CPU Holders, like the Enclosed CPU Holder from Versa, protect computers from accidental damage by keeping them off the floor, but also aid in the prevention of computer theft, and provide a much more comfortable workspace for the user by expanding leg room. The retractable keyboard arms extend the life of the keyboards, protecting them from dust, make the desks more aesthetically pleasing when the computer is not in use, and reduce user fatigue with their ergonomic design.

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In addition, NDNU finished off the room with a matching Adjustable Classroom Table for the professor, but choosing a slightly smaller desktop and the maple woodgrain finish on a black frame. The addition of the maple woodgrain was an attractive addition to the sleek, all-black tables and black task chairs. The added modesty panels on all of the students' desks as well as the professor's desk enhanced the look of the small room by allowing students a place to store purses and backpacks without visible clutter.

The unique design and durability of Versa's computer tables has made the company a favorite among educational institutions that desire high-quality, attractive furniture, but are still working within a limited budget like most schools and universities are. Versa Products Inc.'s design team consider the clients' needs, budget, and space restrictions before recommending the right table and desk combinations. "We want our clients to pat themselves on the back for choosing Versa for their computer furniture," says Christopher Stormer, Versa's Director of Marketing. "Repeat customers and word of mouth are the two best marketing strategies a company can plan for. And that's all in delivering a high quality product that meets the clients' needs."

Notre Dame de Namur also saved several hundred dollars by purchasing in quantity. As a matter of fact, the university saved over $800 due to Versa Products' generous price break at only eleven units. Coupled with free Fed-Ex shipping, the university was able to completely furnish the entire classroom desks, chairs, and all accessories for slightly over $10,000 including sales tax.

Versa Marketing Director Christopher Stormer handled this order personally. "We worked closely with NDNU to make sure they were ordering exactly what they needed classroom computer desks with just the right features and accessories. Not too few, not too many. In the end, that makes all the difference. When a student walks into a classroom that looks like Notre Dame de Namur's, he/she feels respected. The university took the effort to provide him/her with a comfortable, attractive environment in which to learn. In return, the student feels valued and will respect the education he/she is receiving. And if we've helped in accomplishing that, we're happy."

 

 Client:
Notre Dame de Namur University

Location:
Northern California

Product Range:
CTL Series & Accessories
Important Goals:
To furnish a computer lab for 22 students and one professor at Notre Dame de Namur University.
 
 
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