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Heavy Duty Industrial Storage Solutions for Warrick Pathways and Career Center – Boonville, IN

Strong Hold products in the WPCC lab

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Equipping the Next Generation of Skilled Workers with Strong Hold

Overview

The Warrick Pathways and Career Center (WPCC) is a state-of-the-art technical school focused on preparing juniors and seniors for careers in high-demand industries. From pre-nursing and emergency medical technician training to advanced manufacturing programs in welding, machining, and industrial maintenance, WPCC provides hands-on education that builds the foundation for the future workforce.

Warrick Pathways and Career Center (WPCC) exterior

Before opening its doors, WPCC partnered with STAC Material Handling, a trusted leader in the material handling industry, to outfit the new facility with durable, long-lasting equipment. STAC knew that when it came to heavy-duty storage and workstations that could withstand years of student use, Strong Hold was the right choice.

Challenge

With hundreds of students learning in diverse programs across healthcare and advanced manufacturing, WPCC needed a variety of storage and workspace solutions that could meet different demands:

  • Health Sciences programs required secure, well-organized storage for medical supplies.
  • Advanced Manufacturing programs needed extra-rugged solutions to withstand the abuse of tools, welding gear, and heavy components.
  • Equipment had to be durable enough for long-term use, capable of handling the wear-and-tear from daily student interaction.
  • Solutions had to be versatile, secure, and ergonomic to create an optimal learning environment.

Solution

STAC and Strong Hold partnered to deliver a facility-wide solution that balanced durability with usability across different disciplines. A semi-truck of Strong Hold products was delivered, equipping classrooms and labs with the right storage and workstations for their needs.

Key installations included:

  • Health Sciences Classrooms: Outfitted with Strong Hold Heavy Duty 18-gauge 36-243-P cabinets, each capable of 4,000 lbs of storage. These cabinets, secured with keyed locks, were loaded with medical supplies students need daily, ensuring neat, organized, and secure storage.
    WPCC Health Sciences Classroom with Strong Hold cabinet
  • Welding Classroom: Equipped with Extreme Duty 12-gauge Forty Six Series wardrobe cabinets (46-W-245) to store welding gear and tools, plus custom 7-gauge steel shop tables with predrilled holes for mounting vises.
    WPCC Welding Classroom with Strong Hold Extreme Duty 12-gauge Forty Six Series wardrobe cabinet (46-W-245)
    WPCC Welding Classroom with ustom 7-gauge steel shop tables with predrilled holes for mounting vises
  • Machine Tooling Classroom: Outfitted with multiple Extreme Duty 12-gauge Forty Six Series and Sixty Six Series cabinets for tooling storage. Additionally, the room included custom workbenches with maple tops, 400 lb-capacity drawers, and center lockable storage, giving students secure and ergonomic workstations.
    WPCC Machine Tooling Classroom Strong Hold Sixty Six Series cabinet
    WPCC Welding Classroom with ustom 7-gauge steel shop tables with predrilled holes for mounting vises

Results

The investment in Strong Hold products gave WPCC a facility that is built to last for generations of students.

Benefits included:

  • Durability – Extreme Duty and Heavy Duty products stand up to daily use by students across programs.
  • Security – Lockable cabinets and drawer storage ensure supplies, tools, and personal items are protected.
  • Functionality – Tailored solutions, from medical supply cabinets to welding shop tables, matched each program’s unique needs.
  • Confidence – Backed by Strong Hold’s warranty, WPCC can focus on student success, knowing their storage and workspace solutions are covered.

WPCC Machine Tooling Classroom with Strong Hold work tables

Principal Gerth emphasized the peace of mind Strong Hold provides:

“We’re happy we went with the industry leader in storage and workspace solutions. Knowing your products are built to last—and that Strong Hold stands behind them—gives us confidence for our students’ future.”

 

Key Takeaways

By partnering with STAC Material Handling and Strong Hold, WPCC created a modern technical school equipped with trusted, heavy-duty storage and workspace solutions that will serve students for years to come. From healthcare to advanced manufacturing, every program now benefits from the security, organization, and durability that Strong Hold delivers.

Looking to create a custom solution built for your needs? Get a quote today and see how Strong Hold can engineer heavy-duty storage and workspace solutions tailored to your environment.