RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Hochiki Europe’s new emergency lighting system is an EN50172- compliant “intelligent” low voltage LED system. The UK-manufactured system comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with addressable, self-contained LED luminaires and signage connected via low voltage cabling.

In response to the increased demand for scrubwear, Grahame Gardner has introduced a new unisex scrub tunic within its latest brochure. .

Mindful of the pressure on organisations to reduce costs, materials handling specialist Stanley Handling has launched a dedicated version of its 2011 catalogue for the public sector.

Dubai’s recent Arab Health 2011 event saw the Static Systems Group unveil its new FusionIP nurse call communication technology. The system is designed to bring increased efficiency, simplified communications integration, and intelligent alarm processing, along with “long-term investment security”.

A “new, unique, ergonomic solution” for holding fire doors open safely and legally while enabling improved access has been introduced by Fireco. Freedor is a wireless device installed at the top of a fire door, allowing the door to swing freely, and be left in any position, but closing it when the fire alarm sounds.

Mechline Developments, which manufactures and distributes equipment and products for the foodservice and healthcare sectors, can now offer the Delabie Tempomatic 4, a hands-free infrared tap said to offer “up to 90% water savings” and “exceptional hygiene standards”

With facilities managers increasingly aware of the negative impact of dirty ventilation systems, specialist duct cleaning company Ductbusters (HEJ – September 2010) has launched a risk assessment service in response to client demand, allowing companies to plan for cleaning programmes when setting budgets.

Knowing and caring about environmental issues is one thing, but actually doing something about them is different, according to security system specialist and supplier of automatic doors Kaba Door Systems.

Healthcare and dental practices can reportedly strengthen their fight against cross-infection using Hitachi’s “S-Series” room air conditioning range – the RAS SX8.

A new collection of cabinet furniture designed to help care homes and carers support the specific needs of dementia patients is now available from Knightsbridge Furniture.

Bytec Medical has expanded its range of “ergonomic medical equipment platforms”. An addition to Bytec’s existing powered cart portfolio, the MIT-Cart range is designed for mobile workstation applications, supporting the use of panel or small form factor PCs with the option of mains or DC power.

Manufacturer of electronically switchable glass, SmartGlass International, has launched a new website dedicated to the medical sector (www.smartglassmedical.com).

Safety equipment provider uvex has launched three new “highly wearable” safety eyewear products – the uvex skyguard NT, the uvex superfit, and the uvex carbonvision goggle.

The new TASKI by Diversey JFit dilution control is installable on walk-behind and ride-on TASKI swingo scrubber driers “to align chemical consumption with machine performance for optimum floor cleaning results, with reduced waste, cost savings, and other sustainability benefits”.

Simple installation, an ergonomic design, attractive aesthetics, and strong inbuilt safety, are among the selling points of Rada’s new V12 shower and diverter. The V12 features Rada’s Insutech “safeto- touch technology”, which reduces the temperature of the hot inlet “so there is no risk of accidental scalding”.

Following the successful launch of its Identicom mobile for Blackberry smartphones, Connexion2, manufacturer of the Identicom lone worker device (LWD), has launched a new version of Identicom mobile for Windows Mobile smartphones.

Clivet UK’s Clivet SPINsaver, “a four-pipe water source high efficiency packaged unit” for centralised systems that produces hot and cold fluid simultaneously in every load condition, can produce heating and cooling energy simultaneously and independently “to match the varying conditions and requirements of the building’s zones”.

Security glazing specialist Fendor (HEJ – November 2010) has launched a “turnkey package” to help cut costs for estates and facilities managers needing to undertake “small-to-medium-sized” glazing replacement projects.

A new range of split air-to-air cooling units and reversible heat pumps that “combine high efficiency with environmental friendliness” has been launched by CIAT Ozonair.

Casella’s upgraded Casella CEL insight occupational exposure data management software can be used with its Microdust Pro real-time monitor to automatically download, manage, and report data, thus providing “exceptionally reliable results” when conducting workplace inhalation risk assessments.