ADVANCED EQUIPMENT, INC.
TAMPA, FLORIDA

Advanced Equipment Corporation began its journey back in 1957 in Bellevue, Washington as a go-to name for designing, making, and installing Operable Walls. It officially became part of Washington's business landscape the following year. Fast forward to today, it's now calling Tampa, Florida home and stands out as a top player in the industry. Initially, they crafted walls with an eye on manual or electric operation, using materials like stressed-skin laminated wood combined with unique interior components such as resin-impregnated honeycomb, fiberglass, and various sound-dampening steel sheets. As times changed, during the energetic '60s and '70s, Advanced Equipment broadened its reach into bustling markets like hotels and conference centers. This was when they launched the Advanced Alpha® series, using sturdy all-welded, all-steel designs that came with a solid Ten-Year Limited Warranty for some of their track systems. The year 1981 brought another hit product, the Supertrack®, designed specifically to support high-rise panels beyond 40 feet, making it a standout choice in durability and design. The '80s were all about innovation at Advanced Equipment. They introduced things like the VISION® system for those who needed cutting-edge computer-aided rear projection screen shields and curved steel operable walls that added style to functionality. A growing trend during this time was their push towards Field Sound Testing, setting high standards in noise reduction. In recent years, they've taken things a step further by ensuring their products can withstand earthquake pressures, addressing major safety concerns architects and engineers face globally-a crucial feature for any modern structure's design. Now, with 100 expert professionals on board utilizing the latest electronic tech, Advanced Equipment is all about providing personalized advice to refine both product design and user experience. Sited at 3650 W Spruce St, Tampa, FL, they maintain a strong online presence via their website: advancedequipment.com. The leadership team-Marilyn G. Polk, Gregg W. Polk, and Tony Polk-is dedicated to crafting operable walls that don't just work-they elevate clients' architectural visions across diverse settings.