The Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser includes a blend of biodegradable detergents, specially formulated for carpet cleaning applications. With 40 percent more cleaning ingredients, grease and grime are quickly dissolved, while 30 percent more solvents and 20 percent more surfactants lift stubborn stains off carpets, painted surfaces, fabrics and metals, according to the company. Mean Green doubled the amount of chelating agent for enhanced cleaning performance.
Easily activated switches are added to Dortronics’ line of access control solutions. Made with an embedded optical sensor that picks up motion within a four-inch range of the faceplate, the 5278 series of activated switches give user access with a wave of the hand. The switches also feature illuminated LED rings for visibility under low light conditions.
Available as single or double plates, the 5278 series units are designed for easy installation and integration with card access systems, according to the company.
PROMOTION — The B1 office chair, designed by Peter Brown for VS, offers flexibility. Ideal for offices, schools, and universities, the B1 seating system features a double cantilever design that enables it to flex with the rhythm of the body.
The Scotsman Prodigy Advanced Sustainability line of ice machines now offers 10 percent more capacity. The Prodigy line is available with the company’s trademark cubers, falkers and nugget ice machines. The ice level is managed through ultrasonic sensors for customized ice production levels based on demand to save energy and water, according to the company. The line also allows users to monitor multiple machines remotely.
Waterless Co. offers a full line of Waterless No-Flush urinals, available in any solid color requested. The systems are also available in wall or floor drain connection configurations to suit any installation requirements. Saving up to 40,000 gallons of water annually, these waterless units can install like conventional urinals without adaptors, allowing for drain access without the need to remove the urinals, according to the company. Additionally, they include inexpensive, long-lasting trap inserts that can be refilled.
Mapes Industries has developed new panels with improved impact resistance for use in curtain wall, entrances and window applications, ideal for schools. The panels can be used to reduce glass area and replace it with high-impact glazing materials to improve energy efficiency and reduces breakage costs, according to the company. Designed to resist breaking or shattering, the panels provide LEED design points for any new or retrofit application. Panels can be factory- or field-cut for maximum flexibility. Made with R-values up to 27.79, MapeShield panels can be used in any framing system.
InPro’s new whiteboard paint, Exclamation Paint, is an alternative to traditional framed whiteboards found in schools and offices. The paint covers up to 70 square feet using a simple two-part kit, rolling on like traditional paint and applying seamlessly over any existing smooth surface to create a writable/erasable dry erase area, according to the company. Made from a low-odor, water-based solution for easy clean up and installation, the paint can be finished in about five days rather than the 7-10 day time frame to complete most products, according to the company.
Action Floors Systems’ new Action Herculan TC Pro is specifically made for indoor and outdoor tennis courts. The flooring provides true ball bounce for all playing skills ranging from professional to recreational and features a high performance, non-porous surface that is hygienic and easy to clean, according to the company. The Herculan TC Pro delivers wear-resistance and easy maintenance. Available in a wide range of colors, it can be quickly and economically resurfaced when required, according to the company.
Engage occupants to save energy. Show how their actions affect building performance and encourage them to make behavior changes with the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard. The on-the-go application can display information for unlimited buildings and be presented via mobile devices, kiosks and touchscreens.
The new SCM-2 suspended ceiling replacement tile by Video Mount Products is ideal for educational facilities. The unit replaces the ceiling tile and blends into the ceiling itself, where the mount is then attached. It can be used to support projectors or flat panels of up to 200 pounds and can be used with any VMP ceiling mount or any ceiling mount that uses 1.5 inches of NPT pipe. Made for ceiling tiles measuring 2 feet by 2 feet, the SCM-2 comes with tie wire of up to 30 feet and turnbuckles.
