Thanks to the resources of office design specialists at Custer, Inc., the tangled mess of a serious interstate highway accident has been converted into a remarkable makeover for the team at Lane Automotive in Watervliet.
A little over a year after an out of control semi tractor rig crashed into Lane Automotive, located at 8300 Lane Drive, the company unveiled its newly renovated office space today with the team from Custer.
James MacEachern is Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Lane Automotive. He says, “We used this renovation as an opportunity to make significant upgrades to our corporate offices, including technology updates and new workspaces.” He notes, “We worked with Custer to design a collaborative environment that offers flexibility for employees and captures our brand and culture. Our employees are excited to be back in this space.”
Lane Automotive, founded in 1964, is a worldwide supplier of parts and accessories for race cars, hot rods, classic cars, trucks and off-road vehicles. In June 2017, a semi crashed into Lane Automotive’s headquarters, causing flooding and significant damage to its workspace that houses 167 employees. Employees were relocated to other areas of Lane Automotive’s building, working at folding tables wherever they could find room, while building renovations were taking place.
Lane Automotive engaged Custer, Rockford Construction and Buist Electric to renovate four open office areas, 31 private offices and nine conference rooms. Custer provided custom design services, including glass painted whiteboards and a custom solution for privacy and modesty screens. Custer’s renovations also included the following furniture and technology upgrades:
- 31 Private offices
- Three executive offices with wood accents
- 132 open office cubicles with height adjustable desks
- Mobile tables and projectors in two training rooms
- Tables and chairs in the café and breakroom
- Soft seating to create comfortable collaboration spaces
- Seven conference room furniture and monitors
Tobi Anderson is Account Manager for Custer. Anderson says, “Custer was able to provide Lane Automotive with a blended solution that gives employees flexibility and comfort throughout the entire office,” and adds, “We wanted to help Lane Automotive design a workspace that helps employees do their best work, and is equipped with furniture and technology that supports employee engagement, teamwork and collaboration.”
The project began in July 2017 and was completed in June 2018. You can learn more about Lane Automotive by clicking this link: http://laneautomotive.com
You can also learn more about Custer’s design and technology services at this link: http://custerinc.com
For over 37 years, Custer has created exceptional workspaces that augment meaningful connections and empower people to do their best work. Custer designs and builds environments that maximize productivity and a sense of purpose, drawing on extensive research and established expertise. Providing full-service solutions including design, integrated technology, custom-tailored solutions and furniture, Custer delivers spaces that inspire and support great work.
