HVAC

Liquid Waste Solidifier

1 mins

The StoSet 9000 Waste Solidifier, made by Sto Corp., is a dry powder that can be added to liquid waste materials such as latex- or acrylic-based finishes, paints and coatings to solidify them for disposal. By solidifying the products, the risk of contamination is decreased. About 1 quart of the powder can solidify a 5-gallon pail of liquid within seconds, according to the company.


The powder offers an environmentally friendly way to eliminate any water-based product that could be thrown into a landfill if it were solid as well.

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Elevator Control Panels

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Janus Elevator Products offers Monitor Controls PEP Series of elevator fixtures for low-rise elevators. The line offers car-operating panels, lanterns, hall stations and digital position indicators that meet requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and other codes. Each monitor is customized based on an in-stock model to the customer’s specifications. They are available in elevators with up to 12 stops.


The car operating panels are available with or without a digital display, hands-free phone and fire service.

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Exit Signs

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Glo Brite Eco Exit is a safety sign that consumes no energy and requires no maintenance, according to Jessup Manufacturing Co. The sign has no wiring, bulbs or batteries and operates using photo luminescent technology. It is viewable from about 100 feet away from the sign.


A building with 100 photo luminescent signs will save about $3,500 annually in energy costs and about 500,000 pounds of CO2 emissions in a year, according to the company. The sign is non-toxic and there are no disposal issues as with other signs.

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Natural Cleaning Products

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Green Works is a line of cleaning products by Clorox that are made with natural and plant-based ingredients such as coconut and lemon oil. The products are sustainable, non-allergenic and biodegradable. None of the products are tested on animals and the packaging can be recycled.


Some products in the line meet Design for the Environment Program standards. The products are ideal for cleaning glass, kitchens, toilets, non-wood floors, counters, sinks, stoves, garbage cans and other areas, according to the company.

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Hand Dryer

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Cannon Hygiene USA released a new hygienic hand dryer. The Dyson Airblade dries hands in 12 seconds while using 80 percent less energy than conventional hand dryers, according to the company. It also delivers cost savings close to 98 percent compared to paper towels, and is HEPA filtered to remove bacteria from the air.


The dryer is endorsed by the British Skin Foundation and the Royal Institute of Public Health, and it is certified by NSF International.

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Compact Tractors

4 mins

Bobcat introduced a line of nine compact tractors, five are available now and four other models will be available before 2009. The tractors feature four-wheel drive, hydrostatic transmission and can be used with other Bobcat components such as an angle blade, finish mower, seeder and more. The design provides comfort and safety features including a spark arrestor muffler, steel panels and a rollover protective structure. Each model has different engine strengths, ranging from 20 horsepower to 34 horsepower.

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Bird Spikes

3 mins

Nixalite’s bird control strips are rows of spikes designed to keep birds and their droppings from facility signage, rooftops and ledges. Made from 316 stainless steel wire and strip, the physical barrier prevents birds from landing, nesting or roosting on all types of surfaces.


With up to 120 points per foot, the spikes can provide gap-free protection. A flexible base strip can be cut into custom lengths during installation and contoured with curved surfaces. The product features a mounting system that allows for removal and reinstallation.

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Lockable Laundry Cart

1 mins

The new 72S bulk linen cart from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co., features a lockable lid and frontal cover unit that closes tightly to help deter theft. Designed for transporting clean or soiled laundry and other goods, the cart can be used in hospitals, hotels and other facilities.


The unit comes standard with a weatherproof polyethylene cart and security cover unit set atop a full-perimeter, rotationally molded poly base with casters. Standard and custom colors and a variety of options, including brakes, tow hitches and molded-in graphics, are available.

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Waste Recepticals

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Medi-Can Step Cans, from Rubbermaid Commercial Products, are designed for waste control in hospitals, doctors’ offices and clinics. All models feature a step pedal to operate the self-closing lid, and are available in stainless steel, powder-coated white or red finishes. A molded plastic gasket helps minimize noise and odor.


A plastic base ring is attached to protect floors and a steel hinge serves as carrying handle. Available in 1.5-, 3.5- and 7-gallon capacities, receptacles comply with OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens for the safe containment of infectious waste.

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Laundry Cart

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The new 101P bulk linen cart from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co., is rotationally molded of polyethylene in a single piece to eliminate welds, fasteners and other components that can wear and weaken during operation. It can pack loads up to 800 pounds and comes standard with a powder-coated, full-perimeter steel base and industrial strength casters.


It features a hinged shelving system that allows one person to convert its two plastic shelves from its horizontal clean linen delivery position to its vertical soiled linen return position without removing the shelves.

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