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18. July 2023

Essential workshop equipment to boost productivity and promote LEAN working

At bott, we promote LEAN working principles and efficiency; through investments made into our own manufacturing processes, as well as our customer focused product offering.

A fully optimised workshop changes everything

The difference between a poorly managed space and a fully optimised workshop changes everything. Not only does a well-oiled workspace reduce frustrations in your day-to-day, but it also increases productivity for you and your team. Simplifying workflows with storage and organisation hacks will make your life a whole lot easier.

At bott, we promote LEAN working principles and efficiency; through investments made into our own manufacturing processes, as well as our customer focused product offering. By reducing waste and continually improving, we create real value for our customers. You can read more about LEAN working here.

There are countless ways to level up your workspace with cleverly engineered work equipment and innovative storage solutions. In this blog we’ve focused on 7 time-saving, small-part gamechangers to help you keep things tidy and accessible.

Flexible & adaptable

Some of our best-selling products are workplace cabinets. These highly versatile, modular cabinets provide real flexibility within the workplace. Customisable, bott tool storage cabinets can be adapted and tailored to adjust what is stored within them. Multiple drawers allow for categorisation of contents, making it easy to find what you need quickly. This supports LEAN working processes, as well as helping you and your team to feel proud of your work environment.

Mobile workplace cabinets can be conveniently rolled closer to desks or workstations, eliminating the need for long walks to fixed working areas. This saves time, increases productivity, and promotes a more efficient workflow. Plus, they’re lockable, giving you peace of mind, especially in shared working areas.

1. bott tool storage cabinets

Man using large bott cubio drawer cabinet

Categorise small parts

It’s pretty easy for drawer space to become disorganised when you don’t have an appropriate system in place. With the bott drawer organisers, you can keep all small parts in their rightful section. Small compartments allow you to separate and categorise different parts, maximising your drawer space. 

There are several options available, from modular boxes and troughs to adjustable metal dividers, meaning that you can pick the exact solution for the items in your storage space. You can also explore custom solutions with our expert team. Every business is different and many workspaces require bespoke solutions. Simply get in touch to find out how to get started.

2. bott drawer organisers

Tools organised in bott drawer cabinet

The ultimate space-saving solution

perfo panels provide an accessible way to see and retrieve items when you need them. With wall mounted, freestanding and mobile variations available, they are the ultimate space-saving solution for your professional workplace. By customising the look and feel of your perfo storage, you can store items in a visually appealing way, without sacrificing space. Many of our customers use their perfo system in garages and workshops - given their simple, robust and adaptable nature.

3. bott perfo storage panels

bott perfo tool storage panel

A solution for every storage requirement

perfo hook kits and other accessories help you to optimise your perfo panels to ensure every storage requirement can be achieved. Customers comment that they love to be able to reconfigure the arrangement of accessories on their perfo storage system as their needs change. These kits enable you to keep evergreen tools and items handy - which is important when you’re working to improve efficiencies.

4. bott hook kits & accessories

bott perfo accessories.jpg

Move the essentials from place-to-place

Generally, things aren’t static in the workplace. Rather, you and your team are likely to be moving tools and workshop equipment around at pace to get the job done. The bott mobile tool trolleys are designed with LEAN working in mind. These dedicated storage solutions keep tools in place during transportation to prevent loss or damage along the way. They are particularly helpful in larger workspaces, where you can wheel your essentials from place-to-place.

5. bott mobile tool trolleys

mobile tool box in car workshop

Portable, space-efficient storage

Compact and secure, bott case systems are designed to help you store items in a space-efficient manner, and enable you to transfer items from the workshop to your vehicle. The cases have been engineered to provide enhanced protection, safeguarding your items from dust, moisture, sunlight and other potential hazards.

6. bott case systems

Systainer³ case system for tools, machines and consumables

Modular, stackable & lightweight

Our award-winning bottBoxes and bins are modular, stackable and lightweight. As such, they are easy to carry around your workshop, as well as to and from your vehicle. 

They are also synonymous with scalability. This cost-effective solution is available in various sizes and shapes, so as your storage needs grow you can simply add more containers to accommodate the increasing number of items in your possession. They are great for easy stock taking, as they provide a clear organisational structure - you can quickly see what’s inside and what you may be running low on.

Additionally, you can level up your bottBoxes and bins further with accessories, including partitions and labels to help categorise further. 

7. bottBoxes & bins

Small parts boxes for a Kanban shelf

With so many ways to optimise your workspace, small parts and components are the perfect place to start. When all those items are organised, it’ll make a world of difference, providing an easy and accessible way to manage your workshop.

To find out more about bott workshop equipment, including custom options, get in touch with our team. From dream layouts to specific quotes, we can help you to build the workplace you need to help boost productivity and activate LEAN working.

Looking to improve productivity in your workspace?

Get in touch with our team today!