Building Management Software

TAC Vista is a LONWORKS-based, open-system building management software from TAC, a supplier of building automation, security systems and energy solutions. The product features an open architecture that allows interoperability with third-party systems. It also combines environmental controls with facility and energy management features into a single, seamlessly interoperable solution.


The software uses the Windows 2000 or XP operating system and runs on TCP/IP and standard network equipment. The modular, client/server design allows users to customize the program to specific needs.

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Metal Panel Ceiling System

A new horizontal span bar enables Chicago Metallic’s Planostile 2′ x 2′ snap-in metal panel system to meet the requirements of exterior commercial ceiling projects. Architects and designers now have the option to incorporate Planostile into exterior applications by extending an interior application through to the outside for a clean, unbroken look.


The ceiling solution is recommended for exterior soffits, open walkways, porticoes or breezeways.

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Hand Cleaners

GOJO offers a family of products that meet the new EcoLogo (Environmental Choice) and Green Seal certifications (CCD-104/GS-41) for hand cleaners and hand soaps. The products include a foam hand cleaner and a lotion hand cleaner. To attain CCD-104 certification for hand cleaners, the manufacturer must demonstrate environmental control throughout the product’s life cycle.

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Safety Flooring

Altro Maxis Suprema, a slip-resistant sheet floor, has the safety and hygiene benefits of the company’s other products without the all-over sparkle usually associated with safety flooring. The product has a transparent finish, creating an impression of depth.


The flooring comes in 12 contemporary colors based on natural tones. The product is also formulated with an integral bacteriostat that helps prevent the spread of bacteria. It is designed for high traffic areas where safety and appearance is important, including corridors, classrooms and long-term care facilities.

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Sensor Technology

Radal Technology Limited designs, manufactures and distributes risk management products. The company provides sensor technology, including speech messaging units, flame and cigarette smoke detectors and alarms specifically aimed at reducing facility risks associated with cigarette smoking, slip-and-fall accidents and hygiene.


The company’s innovative speech messaging unit can be programmed to verbally alert occupants of wet or slippery floors, or remind employees or children to wash their hands, for example.

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Power Management Software

MGE UPS Systems, a provider of power protection solutions for PCs, networks, data centers, telecommunications, medical and industrial operations, has released an enhanced version of its Enterprise Power Manager software that provides detailed control and monitoring for critical power infrastructure.

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Portable Anteroom System

Mintie Technologies’ new IcoRoom Portable Anteroom System is designed to help hospitals protect their patients and staff members against the spread of airborne TB bacteria from infected patients, as well as other airborne infectious diseases. The system consists of a lightweight, collapsible anteroom and a high-volume, high-efficiency HEPA filtration negative air machine.


The anteroom is designed to replicate permanent negative-pressure anterooms, which the CDC has identified as effective in containing airborne infectious droplet nuclei, such as TB.

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Ice Makers

Hoshizaki’s AM-50-BAE-AD Cuber produces up to 55 pounds of ice per 24 hours. It features an undercounter design, less than 32 inches tall, which complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It has a stainless steel exterior and is UL-approved. The airflow system allows the unit to be built into cabinetry without additional ventilation, and it is easily disassembled for cleaning.


The company is also introducing the KM-320M H Modular Crescent Cube Ice Machine, producing up to 352 pounds of ice per 24 hours.

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Water Vapor Removers

Perma Pure’s MD-Series and MDH-Series dryers remove excess water vapor to keep TOC analyzers in laboratory, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, water and industrial applications free from damage and inaccurate results. Using patented Nafion membrane technology, the dryers selectively remove only water vapor from gas samples, leaving the carbon dioxide concentration intact for TOC measurement.


With this one- step drying solution there is no need for a drip leg, peltier cooler, or desiccant canister. Without moving parts, the dryers are reliable and require no routine maintenance.

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Food Grinding Disposers

InSinkErator announces the Evolution PRO Series disposers that incorporate MultiGrind and SoundSeal technology, allowing users to grind more and hear less. The five new disposers in the line grind virtually any food waste with significantly reduced noise.


The series features new technologies developed by the manufacturer. MultiGrind offers two stages of grinding while MultiGrind Plus offers a third. In the grinding process, food is first ground into small particles along the surface of a grinder.

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