January 27, 2025Glass tipping and breakage is inevitable in busy restaurant kitchens, bars, and event spaces. Acorn’s new line of stainless steel sinks are designed to reduce such accidents, helping prevent injuries, service disruptions, and financial losses.
November 16, 2023Hand washing stations do far more than provide a necessary convenience; they serve as cornerstones of workplace wellness, productivity, and professional reputation. Let’s delve into their benefits and underscore their importance in contemporary workspaces.
March 24, 2023Designers have struggled for decades with the problem of developing a genuinely inclusive restroom that makes all users feel safe and comfortable. A recent study by IA Interior Architects, which asked 1,500 U.S. workers their opinions on restroom space and comfort, has provided valuable new data.
December 16, 2022Sinks have an almost endless list of configurations: multi-station, trough, wall mounted, freestanding, etc. On top of that, there are many basin shapes and materials available. Given all these options, how do you choose the right commercial sink for your project?
August 4, 2022Stainless steel fixtures must be properly cared for in order to keep them looking as shiny and new as the day they were installed. Read on for our recommendations, as well as step-by-step instructions for removing rust stains and restoring the protective chromium oxide layer.
July 28, 2022Updated 10/31/2022! Need to know where to look for information about how ESSER funds have been used in your area?Educators continue to give this issue careful consideration. How can schools most effectively invest this temporary funding?
July 13, 2021Inclusive design creates an environment where all visitors feel welcome and valued as guests and customers, no matter their abilities. Read on to learn how you can better accommodate the 1 billion people currently living with disabilities.
February 16, 2021Inclusive design means making a space feel welcoming for all people. How is this different from, say, designing gender-neutral bathrooms? Inclusive design goes further. It improves bathroom efficiency and reduces wait times because each stall is available to any person looking to use it, regardless of age, gender, and ability.
February 12, 2021In Fall 2020, the Garden Grove Unified School District knew hand washing and hydration would be critical to re-opening for on-site classes. They called their ELMCO® Stewart rep to see how Acorn Engineering and Murdock Manufacturing could help.
December 2, 2020How do waterless urinals work? Urine flows down the bowl, then passes through a debris-catching strainer. From there it goes through a one-way duckbill diaphragm that lets the urine pass into the plumbing system while preventing odors from coming back out.
October 13, 2020We have always advocated for the importance of washing hands regularly with soap and water, but it has become an even more urgent matter in the wake of the pandemic. We’d like to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the discrepancies in the availability of basic hand washing facilities and materials worldwide.
September 23, 2020General guidance for all workers and employers is in line with CDC advice, but OSHA recommendations for specific industries, including construction sites, are more detailed.
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