Fire Alarm Unit
The Universal Stopper from STI Inc. is a polycarbonate fire alarm unit with a strengthened continuous hinge. It offers excellent protection against physical damage, both accidental and intentional, according the company. The STI-13000 series protects indoor devices such as dual action pull stations, keypads for entry systems, intercom stations, emergency buttons, electrical light switches, duplex plugs, etc., without restricting legitimate operation.
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Goelst, by Dwyer Products Corp., is a new line of modular medical cabinetry designed for durability and reusability. Certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute, Goelst offers a unique modular design that is easy to reconfigure, according to the company. The cabinets meets occupational safety requirements for healthcare construction and installation and they are certified by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
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Tubelite Inc. introduces the Therml=Block 300ES curtainwall, made with Ecoluminum, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition. The product contains a minimum of 80 percent reclaimed aluminum. The system can be installed from the building’s interior or exterior. It features a 1.5-inch thermal strut and accommodates one-inch-thick insulating glass.
LEED Calculator
Building product manufacturer Georgia-Pacific Gypsum released an online LEED Calculator that is designed to help architects, contractors and suppliers determine the potential contribution of GP products toward LEED credits.
The calculator provides access to LEED data after construction professionals type in the project name, zip code and their Georgia-Pacific Gypsum product choices. The calculator provides a report and printable letter outlining the relevant LEED credit documentation.
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Underhill International’s WaterDex is a palm-sized remote that adjusts sprinkler run-times without reprogramming the irrigation controller, according to the company. The product uses a mini-transmitter with a 200-foot, line-of-sight range and a micro-receiver that hard wires into the irrigation controller. It can immediately increase or decrease sprinkler run-times without affecting programming cycles.
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Wallcovering
Versa Wallcovering introduces Sequence, a low-VOC wallcovering made of 20 percent recycled content. Sequence can be repeatedly recycled via Versa’s Second-Look reclamation program, according to the company. The textile-like wallcovering uses soft sateen undertones to create the look of fine linen in 18 unique colors, ranging from silver-blue to punchy rust-red.
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Gutter Protection
The Leaf Defier family of gutter protection products from Monzi, LLC provides storm-water management and building durability. Designed with high-performance urethane polymers, the product is inserted into gutters to ensure leaves, twigs, pine needles and other possible obstructions are kept from entering and clogging gutter systems.
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Spray Cleaner
TFC 400 from Clarke was designed to blast away grit and grime from surfaces with a 20-gallon spray tank, vacuum and 13-gallon recovery tank. The product uses a 400-PSI spray, and was manufactured for easy set up and breakdown. When combined with the optional Vac-Wand extractor attachment, the TFC 400 transitions to soft surfaces, saving time and eliminating the need for costly additional equipment.
Read More Recycling Receptacles
The new Element indoor recycling station from Rubbermaid provides a centralized collection area for multi-stream waste and recycling. Product is available in up to four waste-stream configurations that meet or exceed EPA guidelines for post-consumer recycled content.
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The MOD 17P bulk linen cart from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co., based in Ohio, features dimensions based on the size of most service elevators. The cart features a compact foot print and an elevated height that is 12 percent higher than most standard carts, according to the company. The cart is rotationally molded from 100 percent waterproof polyethylene that sits on top of a powder-coated steel bas on industrial-strength casters. The product is available in 16 colors and molded-in graphics.
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