Company News
07. November 2018

Reinvention of a Bott classic at the National Railway Museum

We have been manufacturing the classic bott perfo storage panel in our UK factory for more than 40 years now, so it’s always interesting for us to see new and innovative ideas for its use.

 

 

 

 

bott perfo is used to create an imaginative exhibition display at the National Railway Museum.

Simple and adaptable, bott perfo is a space-saving storage solution for tools, small parts and consumables. Based around steel panels, its diverse range of accessories make bott perfo storage exceptionally versatile with unlimited creative applications.

A prime example of its versatility is currently on show in the Testing gallery at the National Railway Museum in York. This exhibition (running until April 2019) explores innovation and engineering in the rail industry and invites people to step inside the laboratories and test stations where new ideas and technologies are put through their paces.

196 bott perfo and louvre panels were commissioned by the museum to construct a visually stunning and imaginative display area, reflecting the modern sheds, factories & workshops where today's big ideas come from. The multi-functional panels have been arranged to form apex roofs covering the exhibits, as well as vertical information boards.

Jamie Taylor from the National Railway Museum, said: “Our challenge for the design was to find a product that not only complimented the aesthetics of the museum, but provided a solution for harnessing information, such as; TV monitors, signage and large pictures. The bott perfo hook kits for the panels were perfect for displaying object showcases, giving us endless possibilities for re-positioning. The Testing exhibition is all about experimentation and engineering brilliance and the Bott panels integrate perfectly.”

bott perfo is still helping to build the world of tomorrow and is living proof that it is truly a 'Built to Last' product.

All photos courtesy of © Scott Wigglesworth 

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The Testing exhibition runs from 12 Oct – 28 April 2019 and is part of the Government’s ‘Year of Engineering’ Campaign – to reach and inspire people to develop an interest in science and engineering.