Longo’s laboratory consultants are often asked about the “pros” and “cons” of the various counter top materials used in modern laboratory spaces. If you have any specific questions please feel free to comment on this blog post and we will assist you in your counter top selection efforts.

In addition, below is a helpful catalog if you have already made the decision to proceed with epoxy resin as your counter top material.

Longo is the dealer for Sheldon Laboratory Systems Furniture & Equipment – if you are located in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York (Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam Counties), New Jersey, and/or eastern Pennsylvania, please do hesitate to call our offices for assistance.

Please direct all inquiries with regards to laboratory planning, furniture and construction projects to the marketing department at Longo (info@longoinc.com).  To request a consultant & laboratory space evaluation, email Nat Longo (nlongo@longoinc.com).  Nat Longo has been building school science labs and commercial laboratories for over 25 years.  Project lists are available from Longo if you wish to see where we have worked in NY, NJ, PA, CT, MA & RI.

Nat recently has led the design and turnkey construction of Iona Prep’s Chemistry & Biology Labs in New Rochelle (NY), Academy of Holy Angels\’ Chemistry Classroom in Demarest (NJ), Union Catholic High School’s Chemistry and Physics labs in Scotch Plains (NJ), and in Bardonia (NY) the Chemistry Lab at Albertus Magnus High School.

In addition, Longo’s laboratory design team is involved with the space planning of science classrooms at John Hill Middle School in Booton (NJ), new chemistry classrooms for Blue Hills Regional Tech School in Canton (MA), and the Norfolk County Agricultural High School in Walpole (MA).

Downloadable Brochure:  Durcon Greenstone Laboratory Surface Information

Durcon Laboratory Tops has just introduced a new epoxy resin worksurfaced that incorporates recycled materials.  The top composition contains no less than 10% post consumer recycled content and may contribute to certain LEED credits. This pioneering nonporous laboratory product has heat and chemical resistance levels comparable to epoxy resin.

Some key points about Greenstone:

• Nonporous material
• High resistance to heat, chemicals and staining
• Homogenous composition – avoid the issue of delamination that can happen with plastic laminate tops.
• Can be used in laboratory areas for schools, healthcare, hospitality and science.

Greenstone worksurfaces, sinks and accessories are available in a variety of styles which can be configured to fit any casework system and layout. In addition, Greenstone is available in all sever standard Durcon colors (black onyx, white, graphite, gray, forest green, steel blue, tan). Custom colors are also available  – will require a square footage/quantity and be subject to upcharges.

Architects and interior designers looking to learn more about Durcon’s Greenstone product should contact Longo at 800-635-6646, info@longoinc.com.  Longo’s laboratory consultants are qualified to assist you with your laboratory planning, construction and furniture questions.