RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

A new facility in Filton, Bristol which will house what is expected to be the world’s largest blood processing centre, has been fitted with Gradus wall protection systems.

Berchtold’s latest E generation surgical lights feature a complete redesign of the reflector system, providing “unrivalled” spot performance, up to 34 cm in size, with a uniform spread of light across the entire spot.

Architectural aluminium systems specialist Technal’s new MX Acoustic is a new design option for its MX curtain walling range, to help architects and specifiers satisfy more demanding acoustic requirements.

Leading self-testing emergency lighting company to the health sector, P4, has appointed Brian Slingsby (pictured) as its new technical sales manager.

Internationally-renowned heart and lung centre The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust has deployed an Alcatel-Lucent wireless local area network (WLAN) as the core component of its IT strategy.

Raychem self-regulating electrical heat-tracing systems are providing frost protection to exposed water service lines at Cranfield University’s new state-of-the-art health sector research and teaching facility on the University campus in Essex.

Radiator manufacturer Zehnder offers a comprehensive range of low surface temperature radiators specifically designed for health and social care installations.

A new Vernacare anti-bacterial macerator deodoriser combats bacteria while providing a fresh lemon fragrance.

A former decorator from Cardiff has developed a range of MDF wallboards powder coated with a silver-based anti-microbial agent designed to stop potentially deadly pathogens like MRSA and E. coli spreading.

Combining stylish good looks with an anti-vandal and anti-theft design, the Triline wayfinding system is now available in the UK exclusively from RTD Systems.

Hygiena International’s Hygiena SystemSURE Plus ATP (adenosine triphosphate) monitoring system is being widely used by quality monitoring officers, ward matrons and domestic supervisors to check patient area cleanliness within the University Hospital of Hartlepool and the University Hospital of North Tees.

The latest Knauf Insulation mineral wool product features a natural, formaldehyde-free binder made from “rapidly renewable organic materials instead of oil-based chemicals”, resulting in “lower embodied energy and superior environmental sustainability”.

York Hospital has begun examining patients with the UK’s first Ysio wi-D digital radiography X-ray system from Siemens Healthcare.

Gramms Estates Management Solutions has implemented an intranetbased solution for the estates helpdesk at East and North Herts NHS Trust’s Lister Hospital, Stevenage.

The Greenstock Lamp Company is setting itself the challenging short-term objective of being able to offer a long-life replacement for all the popular standard lamps, “that lasts at least three times as long, vastly reducing maintenance and waste”.

Rigel Medical has introduced a hand-held, non-invasive blood pressure simulator for fast, accurate testing of all types of NIBP monitors.

Kawneer curtain walling, windows and doors have helped transform a former car park into Ipswich Hospital’s biggest development for over 30 years.

ARI-Armaturen has supplied its “trusted” heat exchanger package to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

HCP has supplied and installed 230 linear metres of its Dutch fold anti-ligature radiant heating panels to a new-build ProCure21 mental health unit at Barnet Hospital.

David Bailey Furniture Systems has been selected by Lodge & Son’s (Builders) to supply and fit furniture as part of a framework agreement between the contractor and London’s Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Trust.