RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

ELGA Process Water’s new Biopure Hot system delivers up to 30 litres/minute of HTM 01-06 compliant water to supply large or multiple automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs).

A new Seaward PATBag test-kit concept will, the company says, enable operators of healthcare premises to meet their electrical safety responsibilities in a safe, simple, and effective manner.

A British company co-owned by water treatment specialist and the technology’s inventor Ian Helmore and BBC Dragons Den “dragons” Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis has developed a shower system that uses low voltage technology to reportedly eliminate the risk of Legionella bacteria release on shower activation.

Recently launched by Douglas Delabie is the Securitherm “Cool Touch” TMV3 shower valve (H9741T). The new range of thermostatic shower mixers is independently tested and certified by BuildCert to the NHS Model Engineering Specification D08/TMV3, and “offers many safety and water efficiency benefits”.

Facilities Management event with NHS guest speaker sharing issues they faced and had to resolve on 10th November 09:30am - 1pm in City of London

Develop Training has announced the release of the dates, over the next 15 months, of its healthcare estates training solutions (covering the period October 2010 – December 2011) in a move it hopes will allow both existing and potential customers to manage their training plans going forward into 2011.

BeaconMedaes and Atlas Copco have combined their expertise and knowledge to launch what the two companies describes as a new generation of medical vacuum plant.

At Healthcare Estates 2010 Kaba Door Systems demonstrated how its products can not only provide contact-free access for all, but can also contribute to meeting privacy and dignity guidelines and energy efficiency directives.

British Gypsum, one of the UK’s leading plaster and plasterboard manufacturers, has been heavily involved in the extensive refurbishment and expansion of Southampton General Hospital.

Marlux is encouraging hospitals and other healthcare facilities to promote your hospital and Trust, support a local charity, or simply demonstrate your commitment to the privacy and dignity of your patients with the Marlux Premiere range of disposable printed curtains.

Horne Engineering designer and manufacturer of high performance thermostatic control products, has launched a new website ( www.horne.co.uk ), which it describes as a superb vehicle for providing customers with comprehensive in-depth product information, and enhanced technical support, as well as for sharing its knowledge and expertise in thermostatic control.

Bookings are now being taken for the latest Spirax Sarco training courses in November this year on Steam Boiler Plant Controls and Systems; Steam Plant Maintenance: City and Guilds Module 13; and the Boiler Operative Accreditation Scheme (BOAS).

Twelve full and half-height Bushboard Washroom Systems Healthcare Ready Plumbed Units have been installed at the Clinical Education Centre at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire in Stoke on Trent.

LTE Scientific’s Scope-Store endoscope storage/drying cabinet range has been added to the NHS “Endoscope Decontamination Equipment” National Framework. John Lees, LTE’s MD, commented: “The range was introduced just after the NHS Framework was finalised.

Knauf Drywall claims the healthcare sector can expect significant building cost savings with its introduction of a simplified acoustic partition design for hospitals. The new 52 dB (Rw) design, which reportedly satisfies the key requirements of HTM 08- 01: Acoustics, is an addition to the company’s Performer partition solutions range.

A mains power distribution system now available in the UK from Bagshot-based technology distributor Steljes enables power outlets to be quickly, simply, and safely added or moved without, as the company puts it, “the delay, inconvenience, and expense, associated with calling in a qualified electrician”.

Diversey’s new TASKI trolley is an “ergonomically designed” modular cleaning workstation developed to improve overall performance, efficiency, and sustainability, in healthcare cleaning applications.

Spanish vending machine specialist Jofemar has launched the Series 2 version of its best-selling hot food merchandiser, the Gourmet, distributed in the UK by subsidiary, Jofemar UK. New features include fresh contemporary livery, improved graphics, and enhanced LED back lighting.

A range of “highly efficient” Dynaciat Power water-cooled water chillers said to provide significant savings in energy consumption – of up to 25% compared with previous models – have been launched by CIAT Ozonair.

A “new generation” of water source heat pumps designed for all types of commercial premises and public buildings, and available in six different capacity units, the Versatemp EQV-X range from Clivet UK offers users cooling outputs from 1.9 kW to 4.0 kW.