Gartec scale new heights at Patagonia

International outdoor clothing company Patagonia selected Gartec to install a platform lift into their new flagship Covent Garden store which opened in September 2011.  

 The Covent Garden location provided several challenges for the Gartec team to overcome, including arranging access for the Hiab vehicle delivery, an inherently tricky basement installation, and a narrow available space of just 1405mm wide in which to fit the lift. Despite the challenges, Gartec was able to meet Patagonia's tight shop-fitting schedule, fitting a Prime 7000 platform lift, specified with the best footprint to make good use of the available space.

Patagonia worked with the Gartec design team to customise the Prime 7000 platform lift to complement the store concept. Glazing and a minimalist white frame, coupled with over-cladding designed by the retailer, ensured the lift tied in seamlessly with the design ethos of the central London store.

The installation of the platform lift has meant that the trading area of the store has been maximised to its fullest potential; now fully accessible to all shoppers; the basement area is no longer costly wasted space. The lift also ensures Patagonia meets the required legislation

Dean Robinson, from Gartec Ltd commented:

"This was indeed a challenging environment for an installation, however, we believe we obtained a very rewarding result. Design being of utmost importance to this client, they were impressed that we could tick all the boxes of style and functionality, yet could install the lift and allow them to be open for business on schedule. "