RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Research shows that 85% of dirt that enters a building is carried in on the shoes of the occupants and visitors. To combat this problem, Mannington has introduced Ruffian and Ruffian Ridge – two new co-ordinating designs of entrance matting, which can be used together or separately as an effective barrier.

A new range of “Little Giants” has been specifically designed and developed by Miele for use in laundries that may lack the space or sufficient quantities of laundry to require large commercial machines. The 5.5 kg or 6.5 kg load capacity in the Little Giants, together with a host of innovative features, create more options for the user and make these machines the ideal choice for many small healthcare establishments such as residential or nursing homes, and hospitals.

Rigel Medical has recently updated a number of new features in its multipurpose electro medical safety analyser, the Rigel 277 Plus.

The Otex laundry disinfection system is set to be evaluated by the NHS, as a result of the product being launched to a key meeting of NHS officials and nurses responsible for hospital cleanliness and infection control.

Brandon Medical has launched a new operating theatre UPS system – the BXi Series. This new product range has been designed and developed specifically for operating theatres and offers a highly flexible and reliable method of ensuring theatre power supplies do not fail.

The Tormax three-wing revolving door, installed at the main entrance to University Hospital Aintree, provides a robust physical barrier from the external elements and reduces the risk of vandalism when the door is locked.

Panvelle Stretch anti-bacterial and flame retardant upholstery fabric from Panaz has won a Product Approval Award from the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA).

Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust has acquired an MT3/240 to transport medical records around the hospital. Previously, records were pushed manually around the site on a four-wheeled trolley weighing approximately 340 kg.

UK-based Static Systems Group, together with Vidac and Accsys PTY, based in Gaborone, Botswana, has completed shipment in a programme to supply nurse call communication systems and bedhead services trunking for over 1,500 beds in five hospitals in Botswana.

TripTrack is being marketed as a new way to prevent people tripping in lifts.

Siemens Medical Solutions has introduced two new X-class ultrasound platforms, the ACUSON X500 and ACUSON X300.

Bid-Builder, the unique whole-life costing methodology for major construction and refurbishment projects, won Product of the Year 2006 at the Construction Computing Awards.

The new Rada technical catalogue has a number of new features.

CMS Acoustic Solutions has launched the CMS High Impact Mat, a commercial and industrial floor covering designed to withstand heavy footfall or mechanical traffic.

Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead PCT has upgraded its employee security system by purchasing Connexion2's IdenticomTM from Vodafone. A technically advanced lone worker security device, Identicom is providing the Trust's lone working employees with the most efficient, safe and easy to use solution on the market.

The new IK-1000ME extreme low light colour camera gives full colour, virtually noiseless images at TV scan rates in almost complete darkness, the supplier, Firstsight Vision, claims.

Twyford Bushboard promoted its latest and most innovative healthcare products at the Healthcare Estates Exhibition held at Harrogate in November.

Cistermiser, a UK water usage management company, has launched the Infrared Urinal Flush Control Valve.

Pre-owned modular building specialist Foremans Relocatable Building Systems has opened an office in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

The Talley Group is to expand into wipe clean bedding, following its acquisition of the Rochdale-based Sylvan Corporation for an undisclosed sum.