BSI Designs
BSI Designs is a Denver-based manufacturer that has set the gold standard for "front-of-house" food protection and presentation. Part of Food Service Holdings, BSI is a leader in high-end industrial design for the foodservice industry, focusing on the intersection of safety, aesthetics, and functionality.
What Makes Them Stand Out
BSI is unique because they treat food shields not as simple glass barriers, but as dynamic architectural elements.
- Unrivaled Adjustability: They pioneered the concept of "on-the-fly" reconfigurability. Many of their shields can be converted from self-service to full-service (vertical partition) in minutes without specialized tools.
- 3-Axis Control: While many brands offer height or angle adjustment, BSI’s advanced lines offer "three-axis" control, allowing the glass to move up/down, rotate, and even move forward/backward (recessive movement).
- "Nose-to-Toes" Integration: BSI doesn't just make the shield; they fabricate the entire custom counter, integrated stone surfaces (via sister company Colorado Custom Stone), and the internal plumbing/electrical systems.
- Aerospace-Level Modeling: They utilize high-level solids modeling and laser templating to ensure that their custom serpentine or curved counters fit perfectly in complex architectural spaces like universities or corporate headquarters.
Featured Equipment
ZGuard® & XGuard™ (Adjustable Food Shields)
Description: The industry's benchmark for high-end sneeze guards.
Key Features: ZGuard offers 360° rotation for quick conversion between service types. XGuard adds a third dimension, allowing the glass to move back and forth more than 10 inches to perfectly position the shield over specific food layouts.
Axces® Food Guards
Description: Their latest innovation in pivot-action food shields designed for high-frequency replenishment.
Key Features: Features a patented "soft-shut" closure. Staff can nudge the guard open to refill a pan, and it will close smoothly and silently on its own, ensuring the food remains protected without the clatter of glass.
Stealth™ Warmers & Lights
Description: Ultra-low-profile heating and lighting units designed to "disappear" under the food shield shelf.
Key Features: These units are roughly 70% smaller than traditional "box" warmers (only 2.5 inches high). Despite the small size, they deliver 20% more consistent heat and maintain a lower touch temperature to prevent accidental burns.
Contoura® Counter Technology
Description: A specialized fabrication method for creating custom-shaped serving counters.
Key Features: This technology allows for complex curves, serpentine shapes, and integrated utility "chaseways" for hidden electrical and plumbing. It eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site welding, reducing installation costs.