Working in healthcare can be a whirlwind, specifically in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) and pre/post op facilities. In centers where multiple patients are being brought in and out for crucial surgeries your space needs to keep up. Luckily, SHIELD Headwalls provide everything any facility could need for keeping patients safe and comfortable during their medical…
Kansas City, KS — September 3, 2024 — The nation’s leading locker design manufacturer, Shield Casework LLC, dba Shield Healthcare and Shield Lockers, is moving and expanding its manufacturing facility in the Fairfax District. Previously operating in multiple sites throughout North Kansas City, Shield has consolidated its production at 3150 Chrysler Road, Kansas City, Kansas. “We are…
When it comes to behavioral health patient spaces, your rooms can’t be just okay. They need to hit safety benchmarks, hold up to the demands of everyday use and look good doing it. We also know that behavioral health is a bit of the wild west. Standards are evolving, expectations are high and everyone’s trying…
When it comes to laboratory environments, the stakes for material performance are high. Every surface must support safety, durability, cleanability, and long-term lifecycle value – and lockers are no exception. Whether it’s a research lab, healthcare lab, teaching facility, or cleanroom-adjacent zone, personal storage plays a direct role in environmental hygiene and operational efficiency.Over the…
Kansas City, KS — October 13, 2025 — The architecture and Kansas City communities are mourning the loss of Stephen Hopkins, a highly regarded architect and entrepreneur, who passed away on Thursday, October 9. A founder of Shield Casework and Shield Lockers, he leaves behind a legacy of innovation, design excellence, and relentless dedication. Stephen’s career…
Shield Casework at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo 2025Last month, Shield Casework was proud to take part in the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo—hosted right here in our backyard of Kansas City. The annual event brought together thousands of healthcare design professionals, architects, and manufacturers to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of…
Danny Lewis has been named Vice President of Sales; Jason Aldrich has been promoted to Vice President of OperationsKansas City, KS — January 20, 2026 — Shield Casework is proud to announce the promotion of two long-term team members into executive leadership roles, reinforcing the company’s commitment to internal growth, continuity, and the values established…
FACILITY Indiana Behavioral Health Facility COMPLETION DATE 2026 SCOPE 16 Patient Room Furniture SuitesPROJECT RELEASE 2026 START DESIGNING
FACILITY Kansas Behavioral Health Facility COMPLETION DATE 2026 SCOPE 106 Acrylic Solid Surface Corridor Benches 115 Patient Room Furniture SuitesPROJECT RELEASE 2026 START DESIGNING
FACILITY Texas Behavioral Health Center | Dallas, TX DESIGNERS HKS Shield Casework MANUFACTURER Shield Casework CONTRACTOR Whiting-Turner COMPLETION DATE 2026 SCOPE 200 Solid Surface Adult Patient Room Suites 92 Solid Surface Pediatric Patient Room SuitesAbout this projectThe Texas Behavioral Health Center is rising in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District as a transformative, state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital developed through a partnership between UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Health and…
