Spot landing - How control centre chairs support focused work at airports

With around 4.2 billion passengers and more than 66 million metric tonnes of goods per year, airports are among the most important hubs we have in our globalised world. Air travel and freight are considered particularly safe. Accidents are extremely rare. To keep it that way, more and more airports in Germany and around the world are opting for 24-hour chairs. These are special control centre chairs designed for long-term use under particularly demanding conditions. The 24-hour chairs are produced by the company StolComfort in Lemgo, Westphalia, which has been doing so for over 15 years.

Sitting for hours: a safety risk

Teams working at airport terminals, control centres and security gates have to work in a highly concentrated manner for long periods of time. Even small oversights or mistakes can have fatal consequences. So, sitting for hours on end can become a genuine safety risk.

24-hour chairs for airport use

24-hour chairs are already being used by many police stations, fire and rescue services, and companies in various other sectors. Examples of users include Deutsche Bahn, the chemical company BASF and the German armed forces. Airports such as the Franz-Josef-Straß Airport in Munich and those of operator Fraport AG also rely on special 24-hour chairs from StolComfort because they offer numerous advantages over classic office chairs.

Developed for special conditions

24-hour chairs are in use around the clock. Such situations put a lot of strain on users but also on the chairs themselves. A control centre chair therefore needs to be 5-7 times more stable than a conventional office chair. This is why only components specifically designed for long-term use are chosen for the manufacture of Svenstol’s 24- hour chairs, including a six-spoke base and cushioning through to a comfortable headrest.

Active sitting to prevent early fatigue

A specially developed activePlus mechanism also ensures that the user regularly changes their sitting position without conscious effort. This stimulates circulation, relieves the intervertebral discs and promotes blood flow to the brain. Active sitting can also effectively prevent typical office-related complaints such as tension, chronic headaches, and slipped discs as well as concentration problems and early fatigue.

Svenstol®: the 24-hour chair for airports

Models like the Svenstol® combine the advantages of a 24-hour chair with aesthetic appeal, which can be a significant detail, especially in customer-facing roles. Different versions of the Svenstol® are available and each comes with a 5-year warranty. An extensive maintenance service in the DACH region and other countries ensures that the 24-hour chairs continue to function perfectly, even after years of intensive use, and lose none of their benefits.

Sustainable and eco-conscious

StolComfort, the only German manufacturer of 24-hour chairs to date, is certified to use the prestigious Blue Angel label for its chairs. The eco label guarantees that products are produced in a particularly environmentally friendly way whilst retaining the same level of quality and usability. For many airports, this is another argument in favour of 24-hour chairs from StolComfort, as sustainability and environmental protection are aspects that are becoming ever more important in the fields of logistics and air transport.

Guidance for airport operators and air freight companies

Every airport and company is different. Concepts for the use of 24-hour chairs therefore have to be just as individual. Off-the-shelf solutions are not an option. With this in mind, StolComfort offers airport operators and logistics companies personal advice that focuses on their specific requirements.