RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Environmental Water Systems (EWS) claims that its “fully automated” HVD technology, which “efficiently softens water to remove calcium and magnesium salts that cause scum and limescale within process and drinking water systems”, offers typical payback in under 18 months via savings in operational costs when used to replace “outdated co-current systems”.

One of Europe’s biggest and busiest paediatric hospitals, Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, has chosen recycled and refurbished modular buildings for three new facilities.

Marshall-Tufflex’s Odyssey Bio antimicrobial trunking has been specified by building services engineers CCDP LLP for a refurbishment within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. It has been installed in inpatient and outpatient radiology departments, upgraded to host a new PACS system.

A range of “energy-efficient” examination lights that use LEDs in place of conventional halogen bulbs to produce “a brighter, white light that improves visualisation of the examination area without the long term concern of bulb replacement”, has been launched by Welch Allyn.

Alloa-based carbon management consultancy CADmeleon’s new “Carbon Estates” software, which has apparently already caught the attention of Scottish and Southern Energy, is an online portal that enables organisations “to see the business value in building refurbishment as a carbon reduction strategy”.

Staff at Ductbusters have been praised by Kent’s Darent Valley Hospital for their courteousness and meticulousness during their testing and cleaning of fire dampers in the ducting at the Dartford healthcare facility.

The organisers of the HSBC-sponsored European Business Awards have announced that medical technology specialist Brandon Medical is to represent the UK as one of 25 “country representatives” in the prestigious 2010 Awards programme.

Plumb Center is now a distributor of a range of vandal-resistant sanitaryware and fittings from Vandal Resistant Sanitaryware Group (VRSG) and Douglas Delabie.

Dale Power Solutions (referred to incorrectly in the May 2010 issue of HEJ as “Dale Erskine Power Solutions”) says its E Series UPS 1 integrated UPS and generator solutions provide “no-break” power, protecting users against costly outages and downtime.

Derby-based security firm Octavian Security has launched a service designed to keep lone workers, such as security officers and nursing staff, safer.

Notifier by Honeywell says its new Opal fire detectors are “designed to cut the cost of ownership”, and offer “improved efficiency”, by providing customers with the flexibility “to incorporate more devices on the loop”, and power them more easily.

Develop Training has further added to its training centre portfolio with the launch of a new Electrical Training facility in Swindon, extending the range of courses on offer to healthcare customers in southern England.

Healthcare glazing specialist Fendor has launched a sliding, anti-ligature security window designed following extensive feedback from NHS Trusts who felt there was a gap in the market for a product of this type that was easier to clean than existing designs.

Haigh Engineering is an established name in the provision of bedpan disposal technology for the healthcare sector, and is proud of its reputation for continuous improvement, innovation and quality. Haigh invest heavily in R&D in order to continually meet the changing needs of their customer base, resulting in ongoing product innovations and enhancements.

The Wandsworth Group, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of Nursecall systems and at the forefront of healthcare communications technology for more than 50 years enjoyed a busy exhibition at HEFMA 2010. Displaying IPiN - a fully IP based nurse call system and the latest in containment solutions at the annual HEFMA conference and exhibition, the Wandsworth Group was pleased to be able to support the 13th annual conference.

Everyone at Topscan would like to thank the delegates at HEFMA 2010 who took the time to visit our stand and discuss their thoughts, plans and requirements for the next 12 months.

Dalkia provides “the latest cost-effective energy solutions for making big reductions in hospital’s CO2 emissions and costs”.

Courtney-Thorne says its “ground-breaking” wireless radio 08 touchscreen nurse call system provides “efficiency and accountability in one unit”. The system's associated products, such as the IP67-compliant waterproof call point lead, and wipe-clean nurse call unit, “ensure maximum hygiene capabilities at all locations where the system is used”.

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning supplier Biddle has extended its product offering to include high quality radiant panels. The range includes a variety of different panel styles, each suitable for specific applications and building types.

Clinical staff at the Neonatal Unit at London’s Homerton Hospital, a “centre of excellence” for the care of premature and sick babies, and part of the London Perinatal Network, are using Brandon Medical’s Coolview HD-LED examination lights – selected both for their “excellent light quality and full spectrum colour rendition”, and because they do not emit infrared or UV light.