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.
Playworld Systems introduces its PlayPod mobile application, programmed to provide access to individualized instructions, maintenance data and customer service links, featuring Microsoft Tag for 24/7. The app also provides users access to weekly play tips, including the option to check in on playgrounds via Facebook.
Ceco Building Systems newest product, the NuRoof, is a metal retrofit framing system capable of replacing leaky old roofs and/or changing the aesthetics of a building. An alternative to conventional roofing, the retrofit system installs 16- to 12-gauge steel framing over existing frames to create a sloped plane and provide a surface for a standing-seam roof. NuRoof works with roofs of any slope; roofs consisting of steel, wood, or concrete; and those containing built-up or single-ply membranes.
Synthetic Surfaces Inc. introduced its Nordot Adhesives, a line of synthetic adhesives designed to prevent unwanted movement that leads to seam openings, bubbling and wrinkling during the installation of outdoor and indoor turfs. The company’s outdoor adhesive contains high green strength and curing urethanes, making it applicable in any weather, including windy, damp, dry and cold conditions. The Nordot line also maintains a wide working window, allowing installers plenty of time to lay the turf before bonding sets in, according to the company.
