2011

Retro Showerhead

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Speakman Company announces the release of its Anystream Retro Showerhead. As a remake of the classic Speakman 4-inch, self-cleaning showerhead from the 1920s, Anystream features a solid brass shank, handle and ball coupled with its showering engine. The showerhead is only available in polished chrome. Its 360-degree rotation allows the user to make small adjustments to the type of spray and transition effortlessly through an infinite number of sprays, according to the company.

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LiftPod

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JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, introduces the LiftPod FS60, its latest addition to the LiftPod product line. With its portability and stability design, the FS60 model features a 30-inch base that can be transported through doorways and aisles fully assembled. It offers a 12-foot working height and a 6-foot standing height, as well as non-marking rear caster wheels for enhanced mobility. The personal lift also includes an enclosed carriage and a secure platform, providing hands-free 360-degree range of motion.

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Door Closer

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Norton Door Controls, a manufacturer of commercial door closers and the ASSA ABLOY Group company, offers its latest gadget, the 2800ST Series Cam Action Door Closer. The 2800ST Series is designed for durability and to allow doors to open and close easily. It features adjustable springs, available in sizes 1 to 6, and offers wear-resistance that is ideal for healthcare, office, and educational facilities. The non-handed closer series also includes standard slide tracks and provides a wide 110-degree opening range.

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Martek Lands $6.5 Million BPA With NARCO

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BETHESDA, Md. — Martek Global Services, a provider of strategic and tactical facilities and acquisition support solutions, was awarded a five-year, $6.5 million blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide staff and support to the U.S. Medical Department’s North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office (NARCO).

For more than 75 years, NARCO has specialized in procuring medical and non-medical supplies, equipment and services. Martek will work with NARCO to continue to accomplish these tasks in the most efficient way possible, Martek officials said.

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CMMS

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Smartware Group’s Bigfoot CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) is a web-based solution that helps hospital teams manage, analyze and report on all aspects of system maintenance. Capabilities include preventive maintenance scheduling, predictive maintenance, maintenance requests and work order processing, asset life cycle analysis and parts replacement inventory and history tracking. The system captures information on equipment repairs over time, helps maintenance teams analyze historical trends and costs, and identifies staff effectiveness.

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OR/Surgical Lighting

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Acuity Brands Inc., a manufacturer in energy-efficient lighting and control systems, introduces the Healthcare Lighting Surg5 to the firm’s Operational Room/Surgical Suite product line. The unit features 5 lamps that deliver the same consistent, high-quality lighting as a 6-lamp fluorescent, according to the company. The elimination of one lamp within the fixture also allows a design with more accessible placement of the ballast for faster and more cost-effective maintenance. The Surg5 lamps are designed to stay in place during ballast maintenance, reducing the risk of glass breakage.

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