2015 Tour De PIF

This year, CSM’s Business Development Manager took part in the Tour De PIF Ride to Save a Life. The Tour De PIF is an annual fundraising event for people involved in the property and construction industry. It is strictly non-competitive with 2 courses catering to different levels of experience. Courses take cyclists through some of Sydney’s most picturesque scenery, with roads meandering through virgin bushland capturing some spectacular water views along the way. This year the ride’s principal sponsor, The GPT Group, was joined by supporting sponsors KPMG, HDR Rice Daubney, Taylor and Northrop, and was held on Sunday 13th September. Starting at Winnererremy Bay Foreshore Reserve in Pittwater, the event was followed by family activities and a BBQ at the Park. With approximately 300 riders, the total raised to date is $196,102.43, and still growing. Contributions from this fundraising event will support the Property Industry Foundation’s charity building project which will provide much needed accommodation for desperate young people who are living on our streets and have nowhere to go. Every night across Australia there are 44,000 young homeless people roaming the streets in search of food, clothing and safety; they need rehabilitation, an education and an opportunity to participate in a positive and healthy life. The charity building projects are approved by the PIF Board, and managed by a dedicated committee to ensure donations are well spent. Congratulations to all the participants who took part in the challenging courses, and thank you to all those who donated. Any amount, large or small, makes a difference to the lives of Australian homeless, youths. Special mentions also go to Brookefield Multiplex and Charter Hall for their amazing fundraising efforts, earning top spots in the fundraising ranks for this great cause. It’s not too late to donate, click here, and you too can make a difference. CSM Office Furniture Sydney - Tour De PIF Ride CSM Office Furniture Sydney - Tour De PIF Ride [2] CSM Office Furniture Sydney - Tour De PIF Ride [3]

Locking Down Design for the Future

From nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, beauty products and household care items, Unilever’s portfolio is diverse. For this global company, it was critical to create a space where innovation and creativity could thrive, yet local products and brands would still be at the fore. Part of the redesign involved Unilever’s shift from fixed allocated seating to an agile working environment. Allocated personal CSM lockers were designed to provide staff with personal storage within their neighbourhoods. Additional free lockers have also been provided for visitor use, future growth and new staff. For broader storage requirements, ODCM reviewed and audited the existing storage. All staff are provided with the global standard of 1 lineal metre of storage, with CSM static metal flipper door cabinets and flipper planter boxes provided to accommodate this design. Additional storage was provided in either rolling storage or static storage in dedicated store rooms. Kiri Johnson, ODCM’s Director of Design and Strategy says, “CSM was able to offer the best outcome in terms of cost for quality against the brief. We knew CSM were able to deliver to the quality required and within the tight timeframes. CSM’s delivery and installation teams were particularly impressive, accommodating some last minute client changes with professionalism and ease. CSM also worked directly with Unilever’s Procurement team to answer and address any queries in a timely manner.” Click here to view the full newsletter, or to see the project and products featured on Indesignlive.com Photography by Josh Hill Photography CSM Office Storage Solutions - Personal Storage - Lockers CSM Office Furniture Solutions - Infinity Planter Boxes

One of CSM’s Founding Directors Still Working at Age 97

Clive Letton, one of CSM’s founding directors and current shareholder, was recently featured on channel 9 News as one of Australia’s oldest workers at age 97. Mr Letton opened his other business, Ryder and Bell, almost 70 years ago, and still goes to work every day. The company makes tools, letter boxes, fishing gear and is the only manufacturer of whistles in Australia. While most people retire between the ages of 60 and 70, Mr Letton says he has no plans to quit his job any time soon. “Never, never,” he said. “What for? I still got two hands, I can still move around.” Mr Letton’s son, one of CSM’s two current directors Peter, says his father has had his fair share of health problems, but still wants to keep working. “He’s had a heart attack, he’s had prostate cancer, he’s had a couple of strokes,” he said. Mr Letton also suffers from macular degeneration which results in a gradual loss of vision. Despite his health set-backs Mr Letton works hard and apparently, he’s a tough boss. Peter says he was fired by Mr Letton more than six times while working for him during his time at university. Mr Letton plans to keep working for as long as he’s able. http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/07/27/09/20/never-97-year-old-aussie-man-refuses-to-retire

Personal Storage Takes on a Whole New Dimension With Pop

As more and more workplaces shift to flexible, agile working and ABW – so too, their supporting facilities must be able to accommodate the same philosophy.  Personal storage takes on a whole new dimension with POP. Mobile and flexible, POP comes with a bang of features and optional accessories. POP IN YOUR WORK TOOLS Pen tray included because even paperless offices need to sign documents.  A4 files run left to right, foolscap files run front to back. A SAFE PLACE TO POP YOUR PERSONAL ITEMS Fully lockable, POP offers a safe place to store your Mont Blanc, personal items or hide your gym shoes. POP DOWN FOR A SEAT Designed for durability and flexibility, POP is made from a fully welded carcass and includes 70mm casters, you can drop and drag POP to where ever you need to be. MAKE YOUR IDEAS POP Need some inspiration? POP is available in an unlimited amount of colours to get your creative ideas flowing, you can even capture them on your personal white board strategically placed under the seat. See here for product information, and more reading on InDesign Live and CSM’s newsletter

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No Name Networking Drinks At Melbourne’s Go Go Bar

The No Name Networking Drinks were held on Wednesday 13th May 2015 at GoGo Bar on Melbourne’s Flinders Lane. Collaboratively organised by Arup, Studio 103, Projects Group, Biggin & Scott and CSM, the informal and exclusive evening provided the chance to mingle with industry counterparts, whilst relaxing with a cocktail or too after a hard days work. Guests included Mitchell Brandtman Quantity Surveyors, Australian Unity, Group GSA, WT Partnership, Pizag and Clarity Interiors. We would like to thank all those who braved the fresh Melbourne air to make the evening such a success, and we look forward to seeing you again at the next No Name event.

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As Seen On Indesign Live: Why Lockers Are Better With Steel

With lockers becoming a popular personal storage alternative in many Activity Based Workplaces, the need for an apt and flexible option is paramount. To achieve this, the ability for total customisation begins at the foundation – the choice between joinery and steel. Today’s work environment is a changing landscape and this needs to be reflected in workplace storage solutions. The modular features of steel lockers are an ideal option to correspond with the requirements of a modern workspace. Unlike joinery, steel made lockers can be moved, relocated, reconfigured and extended with minimal make good to the existing structure. This ultimately makes for easy update procedures to be carried out to the look of the lockers without having to replace them entirely, a much more cost efficient and sustainable option. With modularity comes scalability. As businesses grow, so should their personal storage solutions. Australian designed and manufactured in Sydney, CSM’s range of steel locker solutions can be matched years later to existing CSM products, which assures long-term product reliability, along with services and warranties. “The basis for moving towards steel manufactured lockers over joinery options was largely due to the modular system which would allow for easier and quicker installation,” reports Hayden Kegg, Project Manager at Brookfield Global Integrated Services. “The other deciding factor was the large choice of powder coating colours available which is captured in the photos. The amount of support offered by CSM was extraordinary. The level of detail captured during the design phase and the co-ordination that was offered during construction made dealing with CSM easy and straight forward.” Read the full article here CSM Office Storage Solutions - Lockers CSM Office Storage Solutions - Lockers - Sydney CSM Office Storage Solutions - Personal Storage - Lockers CSM Office - Products - Personal Storage - Lockers

Benefits Of Steel Lockers

CSM have seen an increase in the number of CSM Kache Lockers being specified on projects. Why could this be?

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Steel lockers are extremely sturdy and functional, offering an aesthetically pleasing product in a cost-effective way. The lockers can be used across a wide array of environments, predominantly for heavy duty use. However, they can also be used for more delicate projects, choosing from a range of  finishes including powder coat colours and graphics allowing for a more customised solution.

Here are a few benefits of using a metal locker on your next project.

Modular/ Reconfigurable

Should the team need to move or change offices, these types of lockers can be reconfigured, added to, removed or be changed without replacement of lock or electrical components. This is a huge cost saving during a new fit out.

Sustainable

Steel body lockers may be reused, resprayed and at end of life may be fully recycled.

No chemicals are used in the manufacturing process of steel lockers, including metal pre-treatment, and within our manufacturing facility, all storm water is recycled. This has all helped CSM gain both GECA and ISO9001 and ISO14001 approvals but more importantly, reduces our environmental footprint on this earth.

Durable

The steel body is very robust with smooth internal finishes. Compared to timber, it is also less flammable, which is important with the addition of cabling and other components.

Low Maintenance

The long term costs of maintaining metal lockers is very low. They can also be repainted.

Flexible

Metal lockers can have a variety of locking systems, ranging from the basic key lock to incorporating the  more advanced RFID card swipe technology.

Metal also allows for various colour options to be applied and different surface finishes including graphics, chalk board, whiteboard and mirror type finishes to the doors.

Guarantee

 CSM stand behind the quality and longevity of its lockers. CSM Lockers also have a manufacturers warranty of 5 years and can be extended to 10 years or even lifetime.*

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Should you require any information in regards to CSM Lockers, please do not hesitate to give one of our team members a call.

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CSM Storage For University Of NSW Electrical Engineering

CSM were proud to provide the storage solutions on the University of NSW Electrical Engineering project

(see recent news item on CSM Talks with Hassell).

Stage 1 was completed in March 2018 with Stage 2 completed in February 2019.

Designer: Hassell

Contractor: AW Edwards

Description: Two stage complete refurbishment and modernisation of the existing six-storey Electrical Engineering building located in the centre of the UNSW Kensington Campus.

The building, which is home to the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications (EEandT), Learning Environments (CATS) and Nura Gili, is equipped with new learning, teaching and research spaces to continue the world-class innovation and discovery that UNSW is known for.

“The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is the largest school in Australia, with the widest range of disciplines, and is ranked in the top 50 worldwide. This $104M project has created a landmark facility for generations of future research breakthroughs and innovations in learning and teaching.” Eliathamby Ambikairajah, Head of School Professor.

CSM supplied a wide range of storage solutions for this project including:

CSM Self-Based Mechanically Assisted Rolling Storage

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CSM Systems Shelving with decorative end panels and adjustable shelves

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Tambour Door Caddy’s with draws

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Work Station Towers with planter boxes on top (with a weave perforation)

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Kache Lockers- with CSM mechanical combination lock

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Other products include: CSM Open Book Cases, Long Span Shelving and Infinity Door Book Cabinets with a joinery top panel and slotted shelving

Photo: Courtesy of Robert Walsh

Should you have a project that requires either standard or customised storage solutions, please contact CSM today on 02 9540 2111 or email sales@csm-office.com.au.

Csm Design Talk With Hassell

Built in 1963, the University of NSW Electrical Engineering Building is located on one of the main thoroughfares on the Randwick campus and was included in the masterplan strategy to improve the pedestrian links throughout the campus. The building is home to the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications (EEandT), which holds its own against the facilities of the most esteemed Electrical Engineering schools in the world.

Hassell Design Studio was engaged to offer  a contemporary facelift to the six level south block and five level north block buildings, ensuring a world-class teaching, learning and research facility. As the head contractor, AW Edwards completed this $104m refurbishment, which included new façade elements, an accessible roof for the students, replacement of all services and a new modern interior fit-out, offering improved access and usability of the spaces.

CSM’s Renee Opperman spoke with Hassell’s design lead on this project, Nathan Humphries, about the design considerations for this project.

How did you incorporate the original elements of the building into the Contemporary design?

It was a really unique challenge as the building itself dates back to the 1960s and was largely in its original condition. The first walks were quite inspiring and we really tried to work with the original features, including timber floors, beautiful fluted glass administration areas, articulated angled concrete soffits and the building itself having a variegated blonde brick facade.  These features are quite iconic and nostalgic.

The project itself was very technical. We tried to keep and retain a lot of the original building fabric and we tried to do that where possible, so the palette of materials that we worked with is empathetic with the base building palette. Anything connected to the facade or the outside building was retained. We then treated lift cores and key circulation points with a black textured cladding as a way finding device, to orientate yourself through the building and then all of the informal spaces, lab spaces, teaching spaces and workplaces were treated as a new insertion.

Due to the linear nature of the building, we wanted users of the building to experience a journey through Electrical Engineering and we conceptualised this arcade of ‘discovery’. So a user to the building could come and see robotics experiments or electrical engineering 101, each discipline has its own character or its own articulation. We tried to keep the language consistent with sympathetic materials and not to compete with the original base build. It is a paired back aesthetic that really reflects engineering, rubber plywood, expanded metal mesh and raw materials to maintain its authenticity.

What were the main drivers for the project in regards to meeting the clients brief?

The brief by the School of Electrical Engineering was very clear. Firstly, they wanted to increase the connectivity both within the university and also to industry, which is a very important part of the way universities are changing. The School has a very strong engineering reputation and is well recognised internationally. So the building then became a mechanism to start to attract and really enhance their offer, as well. Engineering traditionally is a very male driven discipline and they want to open it up.

The second driver for the school was that they wanted a building which would enable them to respond to 21st century research and also to teaching. The teaching of electrical engineering itself hasn’t really changed much since the 1960s but they now want to incorporate a digital overlay to enhance how the subjects are taught. There are about four or five spaces at different ends of the building, which can all be interconnected digitally, so up to can be 150 students can be participating in the same lecture simultaneously but in different locations.

Using technology, they can then connect with Partnering Universities in other countries and certainly nationally, as well. So you can have these super cohorts of say 300 students all online, which is a really unique offer.

Finally, they wanted more visibility on the university campus. Apart from the sign at the front of the building, it didn’t really communicate what ‘Electrical Engineering’ is about. So it was important that the fit-out was driving the architecture and it gave Electrical Engineering its own identity on campus.

So what Innovative Design elements were you proud of in this project?

As an interior designer, I was really proud about the holistic way the design was conceived. So the interior design actually drove a lot of the architectural functions. In terms of innovation, we took a 1960s building and provided an upgrade to the building fabric, to provide a 40-year building life. Sustainable compliance is really quite tricky, especially to retrofitting an existing building. So getting natural light in, getting the thermal performance right, and getting energy right. There are some really great full-height punched bay windows on the south facade that they do two things:

They allow the user internally to actually physically be protruded and cantilevered out over the University Mall, which gives a different dialogue into the public realm. The engineering on those is actually quite cool; it’s a 20mm aluminium plate and a really complex construction methodology. From a building systems point of view as well, the building didn’t have any mechanical ventilation. It required a huge new plant on the top so getting all of the services to work in an extremely low floor to floor space (only 2.9 metres), was incredibly challenging. Co-ordination of the mechanical data, power and other infrastructure was also really challenging.

As the building was dating back to the 1960s, it obviously wasn’t earthquake proof either and since this time, the building codes have changed. So upgrading the building to meet those standards was difficult as it required large reinforcement and structural strengthening.

New innovative ways of approaching teaching were incorporated into the project design, aswell. One of the course requirements is to spend a certain amount of hours working outside timetabled fundamental courses. We were able to unlock this concept with a skills lab, which can be accessed outside of  these hours. This allows students to work on projects, develop skills, come to the classes and actually apply a skill base in class.

From a storage point of view, what were the main factors of consideration when allocating storage for this project and how did CSM products respond to these considerations?

The school has been storing items since the 1960s so we were going into professors’ labs which were full of motherboard circuit boards, old computers and these guys hadn’t actually changed the way they work since this time. So the project presented a great challenge in understanding firstly what they needed to store and how they were going to store it.

The project was, however, a real enabler bsince they had to move out during occupation, which forced them to think about storage in a different way, possibly with a more flexible and agile mindset.

We looked at a number of storage products from CSM, which gave us flexibility including mobile solutions for the lab spaces, where the technical staff could wheel in and out experiments. Students could also wheel tools during classes, which gave them the flexibility and mobility to move and reconfigure things around as required. There were also various custom storage solutions in the workplace, integrating planters and greenspace to help soften the hard space, with CSM products key to allowing this to happen.

There’s also a hierarchy in the academic circles in terms of the level of privacy, so customised CSM products to provide semi-private acoustic and screening, as well, including higher storage units that allow privacy when you’re sitting down and also when you stand up but still feel connected.

The offices themselves were designed with a very modular approach. We used CSM’s standardised shelving units, which could be interchangeable, so they can adapt from a single person office to a dual office.  So apart from offering flexibility, it also supports a move to sustainability, using products that meet the sustainability requirements of the project.

Photos: Courtesy of Brett Boardman

Riding For The Kids

Once again the team at CSM will be taking part in this years Tour de PIF Ride in Ku-ring-gai National Park. Supported by members of the property and construction industry, each year teams of people come together to raise vital funds for the PIF House Program. The program aims to build homes and provide  vital care for at-risk and homeless young people.

CSM is a proud supporter of the Property Industry Foundation and on Friday 19th October, Director of client engagement Renee Opperman will be riding 56kms in the Tour de PIF through the challenging hills of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to help raise much needed funds for this worthy charity.

‘I’m inspired by the work of Property Industry Foundation and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in Tour de PIF Sydney Ride.  I have walked the short course in previous years so this year it will definitely be a challenge jumping on a bike for the 56kms. I have seen first-hand the great work PIF do to help the homeless youth around Australia and your donations would be greatly appreciated.’ Renee Opperman

Meet Renee

A senior Executive specialising in Brand Management, Marketing  and Client Relations and the personality to match her impressive resume, Renee Opperman has joined CSM as the new Director of Client Engagement.

With direct experience in the Apparel, Finance and the Property and Construction Industries, Renee Opperman specialises in Client Relationship Management and New Business Development. Renee is creative, innovative and values relationship building and community, all ideal traits for her new position.  We asked her a few questions about her past experience and ambitions with CSM.

Renee Opperman CSM’s new Director of Client Engagement

What brought you to work for CSM? 

As soon as I met the Directors, Peter Letton and Mark Durrington and learnt about the history of the business and the plans for the future, I knew straight away I wanted to be part of something special. CSM has been around for over 65 years and have a great reputation in the marketplace for producing quality product here in Australia. The company is local to where I grew up so it immediately felt very familiar and was an easy transition when joining the CSM Team. I also thoroughly enjoy working within the Property and Construction Industry and I love working with great product, so it was a perfect fit.

How would you describe your position at CSM and what do you hope to achieve in the role?

My role at CSM is Director of Client Engagement.  As part of the Management Team my focus is to help develop and drive the strategy for business growth. This includes how we support our existing clients, how we connect to potential clients and how we communicate and market our brand to the industry. CSM is a very well known brand and has a solid reputation from which to work from. I see my role as building on these foundations further to ensure CSM are the preferred steel storage solutions supplier in the marketplace. It has been a steep learning curve, getting to know all of the products (over 3500) however with the new direction of the company, offering more bespoke solutions with a design focus, it is very exciting to enter the business at this time and be part of the change.

What past experiences do you think will be beneficial or that you can draw upon to bring your own unique vision to this position?

I am very lucky to have worked across various industry’s during my career. The experience and skills developed over this time has brought me to where I am today. After University, my very first job was in the fashion industry, as the on-road Quality Assurance representative for a swimwear company, checking the quality of garments made at the local manufacturers in Sydney. This was a great experience as it taught me the value of hard work and to treat everyone as equals. Often English was not the first language of the contractors so kindness, patience and empathy were very important traits to master. Later in this industry I also worked as a Brand Manager for an International company who are the leaders in Dance Apparel. This highlighted the importance of brand reputation and consistency of your brand when marketing on an international scale. When running my own marketing agency, I understood the importance of doing what you say, don’t over promise and always over deliver. Looking after your team, even if it is a simple thank you for their commitment and dedication to the business, this has such a huge impact and can create wonderful results for everyone.  So my unique vision for the business is to utilise all of my past experiences to ensure CSM continues to be a great place to work, offers a high quality product and CSM are the first choice when it comes to office storage solutions within the property industry.

Who inspires you in your daily life?

I am very lucky to be a mother to three wonderful children. They continually inspire me to be a better person and a role model in their lives. I do enjoy the challenge that work brings and it is a huge part of my life, however it is also wonderful to walk in the door each day to the smiling faces and hugs of those we love.

What trends do you see happening in workplace environments over the next 12 months?

Wellness has definitely been the buzz word in design this past year and I believe there is a continuing shift towards a more holistic approach to workplace design with a focus on employee  “wellbeing”. Companies already spend tens of billions of dollars each year on wellness programs but often receive mixed results if they fail to integrate wellness into their workplace design to support their considerable investment of these initiatives.

Studies have shown that a lack of wellness among employees can drive costs such as health care, and contribute to absenteeism as well as lack of motivation which lowers productivity, so I think its a logical conclusion that more companies will start integrating wellness into the design of their workplace environments. Sleep pods and air filtered green walls are already realities in some workplaces and through this kind of design, employees are provided with  an environment that supports their health and well-being.  At CSM we are working on helping our clients create workplace ecosystems designed to support all their efforts to enhance the “user experience” through human focused design.

Connect with Renee on LinkedIn

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Indesign Talks With Csm On Their 65Th Anniversary

Peter Letton and Mark Durrington at their factory in Caringbah

This year CSM is celebrating a significant milestone with 65 years in the business of providing integrated office storage solutions for clients nationwide. Indesign Live interviewed CSM about their journey from humble beginnings working in steel to how they became pioneers in customisable storage design.

Indesignlive spoke with Peter Letton and Mark Durrington, Directors of CSM to find out how CSM have sustained longevity over the decades through innovation to remain market leaders in an ever changing workplace.

Indesignlive: How have you seen workplaces changing in the 21st century?

The biggest impact we have seen on workplace design has been as a direct result of digital transformation. In particular digital imaging has really changed the way people store information in the workplace, gone are the days for the need of mass storage of paper copies and this transition from file indexes towards digital archiving has signalled a move towards paperless offices. This transformation also coincides with the current demand towards integrating more sustainable practices in offices today. We have more recently observed a shift in design from operational and structural efficiency in the workplace to a focus on a more holistic approach in workplace design centred around wellness of the individual.

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How does CSM continue to service an evolving workplace and office cultur

The digital age has enabled remote and flexible working, and as a result we have seen a huge shift in office culture. This is reflected in current workplace design through the increased trend towards agile and activity based working spaces. Many companies are now including collaborative spaces where employees no longer have a fixed desk or workstation. This in turn means the need for personal storage has changed. Personal item and centralised storage solutions have increased in demand, with lockers now being a key feature that are being integrated in to new workplace fit–outs. As a result, CSM has a developed a diverse range of custom lockers to meet this need.

Where previously CSM provided a standardised range of storage, we now find ourselves working directly with our clients to create individualised solutions. Different business units within a company will have vastly different storage requirements. Materials and equipment are now located in common areas for accessibility. The provision of security for both private belongings and sensitive documents is also considered in the solution, in order for companies to be compliant with legislation..

Our innovative and experienced team have developed a range of storage products that can adapt to meet individual client requirements considering the design intent, culture and wellbeing needs.

“Increased flexibility is fundamental when designing storage for the evolving workplace” 

Custom Mirror Finishes on Rolling Storage for SBS

 How important is local manufacturing to you, and to Australia?

We are vertically integrated, so our design, engineering and manufacture exist all under one roof. Having these services in-house along with a rapid prototyping facility allows a quicker response time.

One of the most important aspects of our operations being local is our ability to have our engineers meet face to face with clients. This allows us to offer more than a standardised off the shelf product, we can design and create customised storage solutions by developing new products specifically for our clients which we then build to specification.

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How has CSM maintained its position in storage in Australia for over 65 years?

With 65 years of experience we have built trust with government and corporate clients along with a demonstrated ability to deliver large scale projects within the property industry. We are contract suppliers for the government with over 25 years of successful delivery for the education and public sectors including the recent Service NSW rollout. Renowned for our work with steel, we have now moved towards specialised workplace storage design, integrating a range of materials to suit the client’s needs, design and budget.

Our success has been underpinned by our commitment to continuous improvement through innovation and technology.

What does sustainability mean for CSM?

Sustainability is at the core of our company ethos and we have ensured that its practice is integrated across all areas of our business. We were the first Australian storage manufacturer to be GECA certified and we removed chemical use from our manufacturing process over 20 years ago which had the added benefit of removing harmful VOC’s from our products. Our carbon footprint is minimal through our process right through to our delivery. We use transport cages and reusable protection instead of plastics and timber crates. 97% of our packaging is reused and 2% is recycled and all packaging is returned to CSM so we see less than 1% waste, this is largely enabled by the fact that we are local manufacturers. As a result of our efforts we are often specified for green star rated projects and this is something we are very proud of.

The construction methods used in the modular products allow for upcycle and refurbishment. We can take a product back and refurbish it, including the triage of doors as our metal base allows cosmetic changes without throwing out the original furniture which can be costly and contributes to landfill. 

What recent work has CSM completed that you’re particularly proud of?

We are proud of all our projects and have been fortunate to be specified for many award-winning fitouts. We enjoyed working on the CBA Darling Walk project – this was an iconic project being one of the first agile workplaces using entirely recyclable material for the supply of lockers.

We recently delivered storage for the KPMG national rollout. This large scale project included new offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Melbourne and Adelaide. It was a logistically complex project with a highly skilled team, working seamlessly to coordinate the delivery to meet time and budget restraints. Collaborating with the client and designers we were able to achieve a successful outcome meeting KPMG’s unique requirement.

What’s next for CSM?

We are always looking at ways to innovate and expand the scope of our product and services. Sustainability and wellness will always feature in our vision.

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