EverBlock Systems, LLC. is a modular construction materials company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a subsidiary of Versare Systems LLC. EverBlock develops and produces oversized building blocks, modular wall systems, and buildable furniture.[2]
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| Industry | Building Materials Manufacturing |
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| Founder | Arnon Rosan[1] |
| Website | www |
EverBlock is primarily known for its oversized polypropylene building blocks.[3] The blocks are similar in structure and utility to the toy bricks manufactured by The Lego Group, although there is no official connection between the two.[4] All EverBlocks are modular.[5]
EverBlock was listed within the Forbes list "Survivors and Thrivers" in 2020, which referenced EverBlocks being used to build temporary hospitals and converting gymnasiums into socially distanced classrooms.[6]
Applications
editEverBlocks can be assembled in various ways, including both children's play and professional, building-related applications.[7] The company provides some templates which would allow the builders to create household furniture such as shelving units, tables, desks, catering stations, and bars.[8] Some commercial applications have included using the blocks to construct interior building partitions, where larger spaces can be divided into multiple workspaces, cubicles, and entire offices.[9] EverBlocks have also been recommended for dividing up smaller rooms, including studio apartments.[10]
STEM Education
editAccording to the EverBlock website, EverBlock has been used as part of STEM curriculums across the world, including at NASA's Space Camp.[11]
Disaster Relief
editEverBlocks have been used as a way to establish disaster relief shelters which can be quickly created and later dis-assembled for reuse in another ___location. In an interview with Wired Magazine, company founder Arnon Rosan stated "You could drop two pallets of these by helicopter and the next thing you know you have a solid, rigid structure."[12]
Giant Menorah
editIn 2015, Ohev Sholom Congregation installed an oversized menorah in advance of Hanukkah. EverBlock built and installed the menorah.[13]
Ownership
editEverBlock Systems is owned by Versare Solutions, LLC, a manufacturer of room dividers and cubicles. Versare Solutions purchased EverBlock Systems in November, 2020.[14] WILsquare Capital had previously acquired Versare in 2019.[15]
References
edit- ^ Farquhar, Peter (September 4, 2015). "People are doing amazing things with these giant Lego-style blocks - and they'll soon be available in Australia". Business Insider Australia. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
- ^ "EverBlock Systems".
- ^ Spector, Nicole. "Legos for adults? These giant blocks can be used to build real things". Today. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
- ^ Bishop, Rollin. "These Giant Blocks Let You Build LEGO-Like Furniture". Popular Mechanics.
- ^ Laurinavičius, Rokas. "Real-Life Lego Bricks For Adults". Bored Panda.
- ^ Feldman, Amy. "Survivors and Thrivers: 25 Small-Business Standouts". Forbes.
- ^ Jinman, Richard. "EverBlock: Arnon Rosan talks about his Lego-like giant bricks which could become a serious alternative building material". The Independent.
- ^ Oakes, Sarah. "Lego furniture is now officially a thing". Stuff.
- ^ Skelly, Katie. "The EverBlock system is giant lego for your home". realestate.com.au.
- ^ Hernandez, Arlyn. "These Giant "LEGOS" Might Be a Studio Apartment's Best Friend". Apartment Therapy.
- ^ "STEM Learning & Education". EverBlock Systems.
- ^ Stinson, Liz. "A Dream Come True: Huge Lego Bricks for Building Real Stuff". WIRED. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
- ^ Ghert-Zand, Renee. "Menorahs: Does size matter?". The Times of Israel.
- ^ "WILsquare Capital Expands Space Efficiency Platform Through Acquisition of EverBlock Systems". BusinessWire.
- ^ "WILsquare Capital Acquires Versare Solutions, LLC". BusinessWire.