RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Trend Control Systems has been named Overall Winner of the prestigious 2007 Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards. The building management systems manufacturer showed “an outstanding record in product innovation, process innovation, customer focus and business development,” according to the judges’ summary.

Electromedical test instrumentation specialist Rigel Medical has published a free guide to the electrical safety testing requirements of the IEC 62353 international test standard.

Leeds-based Si Laboratories has launched Gumm Shield, a new permanent coating that prevents chewing gum from sticking to a surface. The gum is rolled into a ball and dries out, making it easy to sweep up.

The Hygiene Dispenser from The Hygiene Company is a tough, stylish unit that has been designed as an easy-to-use dispenser of both hand and surface wipes.

Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched a new selection of products and solutions for the high traffic washroom, including an AQUA Duo Bulk Pack Dispenser with Interfolded Toilet Tissue and a No-Touch Rolled Hand Towel System. The new range has been specifically designed to reduce costs and cross-contamination in these busy environments.

Evac+Chair, the emergency evacuation chair manufacturer, has reached the significant 10,000 customer mark.

Renewable Energy Systems Group (RES), one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, is to establish a new consultancy specialising in sustainable buildings.

Following industry consultation, WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has launched its proposed ‘Net Waste Method’ which is designed to offer practical means for construction professionals to develop and measure a project’s performance in achieving waste neutrality.

Sirrus by Gummers has added new lever handle options to its Solo T3 thermostatic basin mixer to provide compliance with the new HTM64 regulations for use in hospitals. An additional two single lever handle options are now available which will boost its practicality for specification in hospitals and care homes.

New from James Walker is the Supagraf Boilermaster braided ribbon gasket, which is designed to seal boiler doors at high temperatures and offer resistance to oxidation and chemical attack plus significantly reduced maintenance costs.

Following hot temperatures last year that disrupted air conditioning systems not covered by a maintenance contract, EWS has warned FM managers to take preventative action now to avoid a repeat performance.

UK manufacturer Bioquell has launched the Bioquell Z, claimed to be a revolutionary new concept in room bio-decontamination. Designed for safe and effective pathogen kill, the Bioquell Z will quickly bio-decontaminate surfaces within hospital rooms with the minimum amount of effort, the manufacturer says.

The Refreshment Centre is the new total refreshment solution from PHS Waterlogic that the manufacturer claims will allow facilities managers to discard the ubiquitous kettle altogether.

Hobart has launched the first in a new range of dishwashers, the FXP Front Loading Series.

Codelocks Ltd has launched a new lock for the access control market, the CL1000.

France-based OSMOS, a specialist in surveillance engineering, is extending its network of affiliated partners to the UK.

The new PowerCentre of Merlin Equipment is designed to provide a portable power source for mobile equipment. The unit has a 40 ampere hour advanced lithium-ion battery and is claimed to be capable of recharging and operating equipment on site “for hours, or even days.”

A new company, The Mobility Rental Group, focused on meeting public demand for a national mobility equipment rental service, was launched at Naidex.

Taylor, the waste containment solutions for the health facilities management sector company, has developed a new approach to the segregation and recycling of waste to enable heath providers to comply with the new producer pre-treatment requirement of the Landfill Directive, which comes into force from the end of October this year, as well as to maximise the efficiencies of their waste management processes.

The new IBEX Transeat from ParAid is a patient transport chair that uses a variable friction traction belt which assists with stairway ascent and descent, reducing the risk of back injury to operators.