RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Now available in the UK in “easy-todispense” tubes from distributor RPG Europe in Hythe, Kent, the “Green Glue” noiseproofing system, manufactured by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, is a viscoelastic product said to “significantly dampen noise transmission” by converting sound vibration into small amounts of heat.

Environmental Water Systems (UK), which joined the Amplio Filtration Group last September, has launched a new website offering “the most up-to-date information on water purification”, at: www.ews-amplio.com.

The Fire Protection Association’s latest training information pack (or TIP) offers “a ready-made package” for providing fire safety training to all healthcare staff.

A new detachable smoke detector for use within secure hospitals and psychiatric units has been launched by Static Systems Group (SSG).

Bytec Medical has launched “the next generation” of its easy-clean, wireless, USB keyboard designed for improved infection control and functionality for hospital/medical environments.

GEZE UK has launched a “highly versatile” electromechanical swing door drive for internal doors. Said to be ideal for sheltered hospitals, residential, and care homes, the ECturn provides a “quiet, simple accessibility solution”.

Healthcare display technology specialist, Jayex, describes its new “Enlighten Professional” system as “the first complete patient journey management system specifically designed for individual and shared health centres, polyclinics, and hospital outpatients’ departments”.

The team from Howorth Air Technology has been stacking up the Airmiles this year, having already attended several major pharmaceutical and healthcare exhibitions around the world.

HI-MACS and LCCA, the latter a fabricator specialised in healthcare interiors and a strategic partner of HI-MACS in France, exhibited “groundbreaking” healthcare furniture with impressive aesthetics made of HI-MACS’ Solid Surface material at the recent 23rd Hopital Expo trade fair for healthcare technologies and services in Paris.

An ongoing upgrading of clinical handwashing facilities at its hospitals by NHS Lanarkshire is seeing the Scottish Health Board replace, in many cases, ageing basins and taps subject to Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) criticism with standardised modules comprising a clinical basin, Horne Engineering’s Optitherm thermostatic tap, and soap and towel dispensers, all mounted on a single integrated panel structure.

Digital signage specialist Messagemaker has launched a new series of vehicle-activated low-energy LED signs for local and highway use.

With a regulated flow rate of 3 litres/min, Douglas Delabie’s new Temposoft 2 “easy-to-operate”, soft touch timed flow push basin taps and mixers can reportedly achieve water savings of approximately 84 per cent compared with a traditional basin tap.

Uponor has unveiled a new professional plumbing fitting system. The RTM, or Ring Tension Memory system, eliminates the need for tools to make quick, safe, professional joints.

Plumb Center has published a number of new trade guides. Available to pick up in branch or order online, the Spring Trade Price Guide provides the latest product information, and highlights any key schemes or programmes installers should be aware of.

Architectural aluminium glazing specialist, Technal, has launched a new website for architects and specifiers.

A pillowcase invented by an Essex physiologist should, it is hoped, help to reduce infection risk, increase patient comfort, and cut costs.

Medical technology manufacturer Berchtold has published a comprehensive catalogue, available online, or in print, detailing versatile storage accessories for its OPERON series OR operating table models D 760, D 820, and D 850.

A training academy for civil enforcement teams has been set up by Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions (ICES).

ETI’s Alert Thermapen features all the benefits of the Thermapen thermometer, while also indicating when a critical temperature is reached; the digital display flashes “COLD” between 0°C and 5°C, “HOT” at 75°C or above, or “ICE” at –18°C or below.

New from UK treatment couch and chair specialist, Plinth 2000, is the Affinity aluminium portable treatment table.