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In yet another instance of a recurring issue faced by aging institutions, a local school board found itself at an impasse with its aging folding partition. The once-functional partition, responsible for dividing the school’s large gymnasium into separate areas, had reached a point of disrepair.

Years of constant use and wear and tear had taken their toll on the folding partition. Its once smooth operation had become a thing of the past, replaced by a frustrating series of jams and other malfunctions. The financial burden of maintaining and repairing the aging partition had finally come to a point where it made little sense to continue with the dated partition.

The prospect of replacing these types of  folding partitions can be almost as daunting as operating them in their old age. When it comes to replacing these large systems, the upfront cost of a new partition can often exceed available funds in annual budgets. 

This was exactly the case over at St. Paul Catholic High School in Ottawa’s west end. We were approached by the board regarding their failing partition and were asked to provide a couple of options with regards to replacement. As we stated above, the cost of replacing these bulky partitions can be sky-high while our selection of fast-moving and safe gym divider curtains are both more cost effective and aesthetically pleasing.

Looking for a quick fix to their growing problem of not being able to separate and maximize their space, our team was able to get them a detailed quotation within a couple of days for key stakeholders to review. 

The school wanted to continue to be able to divide their gymnasium so it could be used for multiple sports. They quickly selected our state-of-the-art center-fold gym divider curtain known for its legendary speed, simplistic design and low maintenance schedule. Once we had the new curtain quote approved, complete with custom school logo graphics, our team was quick to get the manufacturing process initiated.

Once we  have these curtains on hand, the installation process is one that we pride ourselves in doing as quickly and efficiently as possible. We understand the challenges that interruption in athletic programming can have on large high schools such as St. Paul’s and once our install team was on-site, the curtain was operational within a couple of days.

When it comes to quick fixes, we pride ourselves on being the most reliable name in Canada when it comes to upgrading gym equipment and designing bleachers. If you find yourself in a bind, be sure to lean on our 40+ years of experience to get your project off the ground in no time.