The engineered wall. (National Partitions and Interior Inc.'s HI-WALL prefabricated wall panels) (Mastery of Manufacturing Space)

Plant Engineering, February, 1992

Until recently, there were essentially two options to reconfiguring manufacturing space: conventional construction for a relatively permanent change or several types of prefabricated panels which had the advantages of easier, cleaner and faster installation and flexibility, but were perceived as insubstantial for the plant environment. National Partitions 'HI-WALL system is engineered to provide the stability and strength inherent in conventional construction, while offering the benefits of quick, easy installation and maximum flexibility. Unlike systems that employ stacked panels to achieve the desired height, each HI-WALL panel is an independent building component. They are built to be movable, interchangeable, reusable and Class A" fire rated. Despite these...

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