Z Lockers

Z Lockers at Paddington Square, London

Z Lockers at Paddington Square, London

Project Details

Client: Lucas Ltd
Location: Paddington Square, London
Project Type: Z Lockers
Project Value (approx): £85k
Year Completed: 2022

Z Lockers

Paddington Square is a brand new working, shopping and dining quarter opening in 2023. The impressive transparent, glass building, also known as Paddington Cube, provides up to 50,000sqm of floor space with offices, retail units, a café, a bar and restaurants. The area underneath the building features the Bakerloo Line Underground Entrance and ticket hall.

Following their work on a marketing suite at Paddington Square, Lucas Ltd were invited back to provide a full back of house painting and fit-out service across the basement, ground and first floor levels. Helmsman were delighted to assist them with the lockers in the project.

The client requested laminate Z Lockers for two sets of changing rooms at Paddington Square. Between the male and female changing rooms we supplied and installed 268 Z Lockers, for 536 people. Z Lockers are a fantastic space optimising locker design, with a small footprint and maximised internal space. As one of the UK’s leading locker manufacturers, we specialise in bespoke locker design. The locker sizes requested were not our standard sizes, so a bespoke Z Locker design was created for the project at 1525 x 325 x 500mm.

As the Z Lockers were for a changing room environment, a wet spec was needed. The body was manufactured from aluminium and stainless steel and powder coated in colour Ice, with the doors manufactured from solid grade laminate from Abet Laminati in colour Sand. Our laminate lockers provide a modern, heavy-duty finish, perfect for changing rooms where the lockers are to be used on a regular basis. The lockers were finished with a Lowe and Fletcher Hasp lock and black laminate number plates, an aesthetically pleasing pairing.

As always, our installation team worked hard to provide the best finish to the project. We have enjoyed working alongside Lucas Ltd and look forward to seeing the Paddington Cube finished and open in 2023.

If you have a project that needs Z lockers, or a bespoke locker design, get in touch today. Call on 01284727626 or click here to get a quote.

Read more of our case studies here:

Bespoke Z Lockers at 10 Station Road

Laminate Heated Lockers at Circle Square

Heated Laminate Lockers at 8 Devonshire Square

Bespoke Laminate Z Lockers at Tensar, A Division of CMC

Heated Lockers

Production Park Innovation Hub Heated Lockers Project

Heated Lockers – Innovation Hub at Production Park

Project Details

Client: Triton Construction Ltd
Location: South Kirkby, Pontefract
Project Value (approx): £10k
Year Completed: 2022

Heated Lockers

Heated Lockers were the focus of Helmsman’s most recent project. We travelled up to South Kirby in Pontefract, Yorkshire to work alongside Triton Construction at the brand-new Innovation Hub at Production Park. Production Park is a unique support environment for the live events industry, uniting technology, creative spaces and education. Their newest venture is the brand-new Innovation Hub, with a large research studio with connected offices and teaching spaces. The new innovation hub features specialist equipment designed to support the live events industry as well as a business support programme focusing on assisting SMEs.

In an area off the main entrance lobby, Helmsman installed a set of Wet Specification Heated Lockers. With a mix of 1, 2 and 4 compartments, these lockers are designed with a single or twin tube heater at the bottom of the locker, hidden within the locker stand, and perforations throughout to allow warm and/or damp air to circulate and escape the locker.

Triton Construction requested a modern, heavy-duty laminate finish for these heated lockers. The body of the lockers was manufactured from aluminium and powder coated in colour Ice, whilst we used Biocarbon’s Solid Grade Laminate in colour Elegant Grey for the locker doors, end panels and cladding. This laminate is a great choice as it is carbon neutral as well as being moisture resistant and easy to clean, perfect for a semi-public area such as this project. Our heated lockers can either come with a standard 3-pin power plug or can be available with a spur to wire into a fused switch. Triton construction requested a plug which was positioned on the end panel of the bank of lockers.

We paired stainless steel numbers recessed into the doors with Lowe and Fletcher camlocks for a seamless finish to the lockers. This option of lock is simple and cost-effective, whilst also safe and secure.

It was great to work with Triton Construction on this project and we look forward to hearing about the success of the Innovation Hub at Production Park in the future. If you have a similar project or want to know more about our Heated Lockers, contact us today on 01284727626 or click here to Get a Quote.

Read more of our case studies here:

Bespoke Z Lockers at 10 Station Road

Laminate Heated Lockers at Circle Square

Heated Laminate Lockers at 8 Devonshire Square

Bespoke Laminate Z Lockers at Tensar, A Division of CMC

mccormick staff lockers

McCormick, Haddenham Staff Lockers & Benches

McCormick Haddenham, Staff Lockers and Bench Seating

Project Details

Client: McCormick UK Ltd
Location: Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Project Type: Staff
Project Value (approx): £20k
Year Completed: 2022

McCormick Haddenham

Project Overview

Helmsman’s most recent project was for a company we have enjoyed working with in the past. McCormick are a global leader in flavour, with Schwartz, Franks RedHot and French’s just a selection of their globally well known brands. Back in 2021, we were asked to manufacture and install a variety of lockers in their new Cambridge facilities, from garment collectors, garment dispensers through to office and visitor lockers. Take a read of that project’s case study.

This year we had the pleasure of working with McCormick again for their UK HQ in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. The client requested lockers for their staff members and so Helmsman supplied and installed 164 mild steel, 1 compartment lockers with sloping tops and stands. The colour scheme was kept bright but professional, with a selection of colours including standard “Ice” coloured body with blue, red and yellow doors.

Helmsman’s Essential Metal Lockers are manufactured from mild steel, and powder coated in our factory with our new paint booth. There are a variety of colour options, with those chosen by McCormick being Royale (blue), Cherry (red) and Yellow. The lockers were finished with Lowe and Fletcher Camlocks, a simple, secure and easy to use option, perfect for the staff lockers required by McCormick.

In addition to the lockers, Helmsman also supplied bench seating for McCormick’s Haddenham HQ. We produced 10 double sided benches, with coat hooks and Ash Hardwood seating slats.

The lockers and benches really do look fantastic at McCormick’s Haddenham HQ. It was great to work with McCormick again and we hope to help them with any locker, cubicle or bench seating requirements they have in the future.

Ipswich Town Football Club

Ipswich Town Football Club

Ipswich Town Football Club Project

Project Details

Client: Mixbrow Construction Ltd
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Project Type: Sport and Leisure
Project Value (approx): £15k
Year Completed: 2022

Ipswich Town Football Club

Project Overview

Ipswich Town Football Club is constantly evolving and has recently been undergoing many stadium improvements. Including brand new hugely anticipated LED digital perimeter advertising and two-camera footage on iFollow Ipswich for fans to watch live streams of the games should they not be able to attend. Part of the fantastic stadium improvements also included a brand-new coaches’ changing rooms, which Helmsman had the opportunity to manufacture and install.

We were excited to get to work with not only an important Suffolk club, but also to be working with a local team, as many of our recent projects have been a large distance from our Bury St Edmunds factory from the North of Scotland, all the way down to Exeter.

This project consisted of many Helmsman products, with lockers, cubicles, vanity units and IPS panels being supplied. Alongside the team at Mixbrow Construction and Ipswich Town FC, we designed, manufactured and installed 8 bespoke 1 compartment laminate lockers, 1775mm high x 400mm wide x 500mm deep on a cantilevered seat stand. The theme of the changing rooms was kept slick and professional, with See Group’s Biocarbon Laminate used in colour Gabbro. This fantastic carbon neutral laminate is strong, moisture resistant, easy to clean and has antibacterial protection, perfect for a changing room project. The locks chosen for the lockers were Lowe and Fletcher 2800 combination locks, also a great choice for the coaches’ changing rooms.

Whilst we offer a wide range of cubicle options, we worked with the team at Mixbrow Construction to design a bespoke floor to ceiling cubicle to fit their needs. The changing room design featured 2 Bespoke Floor to Ceiling shower cubicles and 1 Bespoke Floor to Ceiling Toilet Cubicle. Also included in the project were 4 sets of IPS (Integrated Plumbing System) Panels and a Solid Grade Laminate Vanity unit, all in matching Solid Grade BioCarbon Laminate in colour Gabbro.

It was great to work alongside Mixbrow Construction on this project and look forward to working on more local projects in the future.

Need bespoke options for your project? Or maybe you love the sound of Carbon Neutral materials being used in your changing room refurbishment? Contact us today for more information and a quote for your project. Call 01284727626 or email us at enquiries@helmsman.co.uk.

Laminate Lockers with Matching Benches

Bombardier Services Laminate Lockers with Matching Benches

Bombardier Services UK Laminate Lockers with Matching Benches

Project Details

Client: Bombardier Services UK
Contractor: Pure Office Solutions Ltd
Location: Kent
Project Type: Industrial
Project Value (approx): 50K
Year Completed: 2022

Laminate Lockers with Matching Benches

Project Overview

The Bombardier office and airport in Kent provide aircraft services such as manufacturing of business jets, service and repairs and general aircraft expertise. This modern office and manufacturing space aligns with the high-quality business jets they produce.

Helmsman manufactured, delivered and installed 172 two compartment heavy-duty laminate lockers with welled locker doors. The locker specifications are standard 1775 high, 300 wide and 450 deep, and the locker body is mild steel painted in Helmsman classic ‘ice’ colour.

The client chose the neutral Greenlam Primeval Oak solid grade laminate door colour to match the light aesthetics of the room. Sloped top panels, end panels and bench seating are all manufactured from the same laminate to create a nice flow throughout the room. Each bank of laminate lockers has an integrated cantilever bench running across it, which is a great space-saving solution.

Simple white number disks decorate each locker door, keeping it in line with the neutral look. L&F Camlocks sit just underneath each number disk. These locks are easy to use, and each staff member can have their own allocated locker and key to keep their items secure.

This locker room is an ideal space for staff and visitors. The bright area and durable lockers work well together. We are pleased with the overall result and look forward to working with Pure Office Solutions soon.

Laminate Z Lockers and benches

Hays Galleria Laminate Z Style Lockers

Hays Galleria Laminate Z Style Lockers Project

Project Details

Client: Hays Galleria
Contractor: Plus Interiors Limited
Architect: HLW
Location: London
Project Type: Commercial
Project Value (approx): 2m
Year Completed: 2021

Hays Galleria in London

Project Overview

The grade II listed structure, once a warehouse, is now a mixed-use building. The building accommodates office space, restaurants, shops and flats for Londoners. Situated on the south bank of the River Thames, this unique building took on a refurbishment over six floors across all three buildings and the basement.

Helmsman had the luxury to manufacture, deliver and install around 180 Z lockers and several benches to commuter washrooms and changing rooms. The client requested wet area Z type lockers, which we provided in heavy-duty aluminium and stainless steel powder-coated bodies and solid grade laminate Z doors. The client choice of colour for the body was the standard ‘ice’ and, the laminate door was Grey Maple (619) from our Abet Laminati collection. Z locker sizes were bespoke to comply with the space. The sizes are 1800H x 378W x 450D + 1mm rivets and 1800H x 298W x 450D + 2mm rivets and end panels to match the lockers.

The majority of the lockers are with standard cam locks, and 44 of the Z lockers are with a keyless operation of the Ojmar OCS Pro locks for security and sleek design. These locks have a digital keypad with an integrated handle. In these uncertain times, these locks are hygienic and easy to upkeep.

Bespoke bench seating with shoe tray underneath, manufactured from hardwood slats, complement the lockers. The client specifically requested to have these made from hardwood which matches the laminate locker colour.

We have a dedicated and experienced in-house design team supported by its on-site factory. From the outset, we bring a combination of skills and creativity to influence our clients’ decision-making to ensure that concepts are turned into reality. From start to finish we are committed to provide high standards and exceed your expectations.

Wood like Laminate Z Lockers

Station Road Z Lockers and Cubicles Project

Station Road Lockers and Cubicles

Project Details

Client: Station Road Office Building
Contractor: Coel
Location: Cambridge
Project Type: Office
Project Value (approx): 40k – 60k
Year Completed: 2020

Inline Cubicles and Z Lockers Project
4 Compartment Heavy Duty Lockers

Project Overview

Helmsman Z Lockers, 4 compartments Heavy Duty Laminate Lockers and Inline Cubicles were supplied, delivered and installed by Helmsman professionals in an office building in Cambridge. Our new range of cubicles went into both male and female shower rooms with seat stands attached to bespoke slopping top Z Lockers suitable for wet environments. Bespoke privacy panels and benches were supplied in each cubicle to keep the bench clear of the water. The bespoke 4 compartment Heavy Duty Lockers were used in the drying room, they were all perforated to allow ventilation. Natural Ash laminate was used across all of our Lockers and Inline Cubicles. Overall this Z lockers and cubicles project was a success as our client was extremely happy with the finished result. This project allowed us to showcase our bespoke manufacturing skills and our Z lockers and our new range of cubicles.

Eos Interiors Glass Lockers Project

Eos Interiors Glass Lockers

Project Details

Client: Eos Interiors Ltd
Location: Birmingham
Project Type: Office
Project Value (approx): 20k – 21k
Year Completed: 2020

Glossy Glass Luxury Lockers
3 compartment luxury glass locker

Project Overview 

Glass Lockers can give a luxury and modern feel to any type of space; this is exactly what it has done for Eos Interiors Ltd office corridors. As a result, we used the space wisely to install the lockers in the office corridors to give the imbedded look.

Helmsman has manufactured and supplied three-compartment luxury Glass Lockers that have been installed in Birmingham. The Formica storm colour against the white interior walls and Ojmar OCS combination locks give a modern finish. Special numbering plates were used to match the modern style. The Glass Lockers are floating in the middle of the wall thanks to our locker stands and cladding. This Glass Lockers project was a great success.

The corridor has curved walls, but this did not frighten us. Helmsman can deal with any type of space and requirements for any type of project.

Bespoke Size Twin Lockers

Staff Lockers for Reach Printing

Staff Lockers for Reach Printing Services

Project Details

Client: Reach Printing Services Ltd
Location: Birmingham
Project Type: Commercial
Year Completed: 2018

bespoke lockers

Project Overview

When staff lockers were needed for Reach Printing we provided a range of solutions. We provided their night shift employees with a locker system to meets their needs. Reach Printing Services are best known for publishing one of the regional titles of the Daily Mirror. They also work with independent publishers and businesses offering design, print and distribution services.

So, whether it’s printing magazines or tabloid newspapers, stitching or trimming we are pleased to have put our stamp on this. Our lockers at Reach Printing are now supporting the process of publications making their way onto shelves across the country. This is something we are extremely proud of.

Working from a blank canvas our technical team provided a bespoke locker solution that met their needs. Each employee can operate a unit of 4 compartments with one key giving them access to a twin locker for storing their clothing on one side and collecting clean workwear from the other side. Two further locker compartments above this provide storage for footwear and lunch boxes. The sloping tops keep the room clutter-free and reflect the light around the room. At each end the design includes lockers for crash helmets; these bespoke lockers match the colour scheme and merge with the others to provide a unique managed system.