Flexibility – it’s important in business. You have to be able to pivot when necessary to keep your company on the right track when changes in the industry, the economy, or the world market create new challenges. At WHP Trainingtowers™, we are good at being flexible. It’s one of the things that has kept us successful for over 40 years in a global market. Throughout the years, we have made many changes for many reasons, but one of our favorite reasons for change is growth! Due to higher sales volume, we have been scaling up our MODx™ fire training tower production.
MODx™ Production Scales Up
With the success of our MODx™ series fire training towers, we had to scale up our production to keep up with demand. This required reconfiguring our shop to make more space for building our MODx™ series. We created space for assembly by moving production of another product (Padgenite Interlock™ burn panels) to a brand new facility down the road. The photo shows the additional space created in our shop.
What Makes the MODx So Popular?
At WHP, our products are what set us apart. From hot-dipped galvanized steel panels to our secondary framing system of 12-gauge steel columns, we use the highest quality materials to ensure our towers stand the test of time. When we created our MODx™ fire training tower, this fully galvanized structural steel frame allowed for open floor plans without interior structural walls.
Flexible Design for Variable Training Scenarios
Because the walls are independent of the unit, all walls, doors, and windows can be easily moved, removed, or reconfigured allowing for a wider variety of training exercises within the system. This flexibility in design has made the MODx™ extremely popular. Add to the equation that the MODx™ can be easily expanded in the future and has a life expectancy that outlasts any other comparable product on the market today, and you can see why they are in high demand. There’s nothing else like them on the market.
Innovation Keeps Us Growing
It may sound counterintuitive to say that the MODx™ is both the strongest and the most flexible fire training tower on the market, but that is exactly the case. It’s this kind of innovative thinking that has kept WHP Trainingtowers™ at the forefront of the fire training tower industry for over four decades. Constant improvement of training tower design and accessories makes our products the best. Here are some of the innovations we have brought to the market:
Innovation and Improvements in Fire Training Towers
- 2002 – Introduced concrete floors throughout the entire structure for increased durability and longevity.
- 2004 – Redesigned shutters doubling the thickness of the steel and adding a hardware package operable from the inside and out.
- 2004 – Hot-dipped galvanized standard on all stairs, railing, ladders, and other fabricated components lowering maintenance and increasing longevity.
- 2006 – Upgraded rappelling anchors to forged hot-dipped galvanized swivel-style anchors for increased safety and capacity.
- 2007 – Upgraded maze system to function without ceiling tracks increasing the usable maze area to the entire structure.
- 2009 – Designed the first fully integrated HAZMAT training facility for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Manufactures HAZMAT props for training needs.
- 2016 – Introduced MODx™ towers featuring walls that are independent of the unit, this structure allows all walls, doors, and windows to be easily moved, removed, or reconfigured.2016 – Upgraded hollow metal doors to plate steel doors and continuous hinges increasing the durability and reducing maintenance.
- 2017 – Added permanent waterproofing component to concrete floor decks reducing maintenance and increasing the lifespan of the structure.
- 2020 – Introduced Padgenite Interlock™ burn room liner system which combines more durable tiles that are less dense (lower thermal transfer) with a grid system that offers a flexible air gap that protects the walls and ceiling behind the grid.
Every improvement and upgrade is designed not only to enhance training and keep firefighters safe but also to create more durable buildings that will last for decades making the investment more valuable and ultimately more affordable. This dedication to quality and innovation has allowed us to become a global leader in fire training tower construction.
Fire Training Flexibility
As they say, the only constant is change. Luckily, we are as flexible as our MODx™ towers. We are part of the firefighter community and we don’t just make products to make a profit. We are proud to serve our family of firefighters and help them achieve better, safer, and more effective training by providing the most durable, flexible, and innovative products on the market. Change is necessary…flexibility just makes it easier.
Our training towers are designed by firefighters and engineers specifically for fire training. To learn more, call 1-800-351-2525 or contact us online today!
