Creating Custom Solutions with HOWE
A Mekrapid product is the result of patented inventions and constant improvement.
Our innovations often come directly from customer requests—special designs or unique functions that weren't readily available in the market.
A prime example is our work with HOWE, where our close collaboration led to developing a unique swivel solution for their AS100 chair.
"Since 1928, HOWE has been a pioneer in creating original stackable, foldable, and rollable furniture. Moving simplicity and functionality to the furthest lengths and taking every detail into account, HOWE's design optimizes interior spaces wherever people work, study, and communicate. From the innovative work of the late David Rowland to the contemporary designs of Pearson Lloyd, HOWE carefully selects designers who keep the unique HOWE design philosophy alive and vibrant."
Why did you choose Mekrapid Products?
"At HOWE, our technicians were looking for the lowest possible rotating column to fit our new AS100 chair base. After extensive research, we discovered that Mekrapid Products offered a column with the perfect dimensions. However, it initially lacked the four-stop locking option we required. Mekrapid Products were eager to collaborate, and together with our technical team at HOWE, they developed a custom version that precisely met the AS100 chair's specifications."
HOWE's Experience with Mekrapid
"The collaboration between HOWE and Mekrapid Products proceeded very smoothly and without complications. All prototypes were delivered on time and were exceptionally precise. Throughout the process, the know-how of Mekrapid Products proved invaluable, helping us create exactly the product we needed at HOWE.
Mekrapid Products went to great lengths to create a product that met our precise needs. The expertise of the specialists at Mekrapid Products was invaluable, helping us avoid errors and optimize the process. Moreover, the company adhered to all agreements and operated efficiently without unnecessary delays, allowing the development of the AS100 chair base to progress seamlessly."
Izabela Woźniak
Marketing Manager
Delivering Solutions Through Customer Collaboration
At Mekrapid, each project is an opportunity to create solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Many of our innovations arise from customer requests, with designs adapted to meet specific needs. Our work with HOWE on the 4Stop swivel is just one example of how our commitment to tailor-made solutions adds value for our customers.
About the 4Stop Swivel
The 4Stop swivel keeps the seat aligned perfectly with the chair base, making it ideal for chairs with four casters or symmetric legs.
Easily integrated into a standard base with a 50mm center hole, the 4Stop adds only 15mm to the chair height.