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GLASS CURTAIN WALLS
A new line of fittings for all-glass curtain walls from C.R. Laurence Co. offers a wide assortment of stainless steel spider fittings for column and glass fin attachment in brushed stainless steel finishes. The line includes a complete selection of accessory fittings and assembly tools. For details, call (800) 421-6144, ext. 777 or e-mail techsales@crlaurence.com.

 

SECURITY CAMERAS
A camera introduced by Sanyo connects directly to a LAN or the Internet and can be operated through any authorized Windows PC connected to the network. The camera features an advanced technology for video compression, which delivers high picture quality and smaller file sizes, making transmitting images much easier, and it is compatible across many product platforms. For details, call (818) 998-7322 or visit www.sanyocctv.com.

 

 

DOOR SENSORS
Stanley Access Technologies introduced StanVision, a door sensing system that uses digital camera technology to perform the functions of both a door sensor and security camera. The system is designed to fit any automatic door and can be tied into existing closed-circuit television systems, security systems or local monitors to enhance their present capabilities. Based on digital video camera technology that evaluates pixel changes in the video image, the sensing technology can be set to recognize certain shaped objects, such as people or vehicles, and ignore irrelevant traffic and smaller objects, such as blowing leaves and debris. For details, call (888) DOOR-444.

 

HARDWOOD FLOORS
Junckers Hardwood has added a new product to its line of hardwood flooring, Olde World Collection. Produced from the company’s 1/16-inch solid Beech, each plank is hand-beveled, hand-distressed and finished for the true appearance of a century-old wood floor. All floors are available with durable satin urethane finish for optimal wear resistance. For details, call (714) 777-8425.

 

 

STORAGE SYSTEMS
Keneco has introduced its gravity flow racks storage system, consisting of inclined shelves equipped with roller racks. When a worker picks up one carton, another behind it glides down to fill the space, saving floor space while speeding up the search for stored items. For details, call (800) 932-0121, e-mail mail@kenecoinc.com or visit www.kenecoinc.com.

 

 

PEST CONTROL
A life-size floating replica of an alligator head from Bird-X is designed to scare geese, ducks, fish-eating birds and small animals from water areas. Called GatorGuard, it moves around the pond with the wind, and mirror-backed flashing eyes reflect the sun from constantly changing angles. For details, call (312) 226-2473, e-mail trobinson@bird-x.com or visit www.bird-x.com.

 

 

FLOOR CARE
The Garon Team offers two products for maintaining floors in busy places. Concord, a general-purpose floor coating, seals and protects floors against chemicals and industrial traffic and leaves surfaces with a glossy finish. Traffic-Fast is used to resurface and repair any concrete surface defect, and can be mixed, poured and finished without extensive cutting or priming. It contains a high-bond polymer so that repairs stand up to heavy use and can stand up to serious impact, which makes it suitable for use on loading docks, shipping/receiving platforms, bridge decks or any area that cannot afford to be shut down for an extended period. For details, call (732) 223-2500 or e-mail anfallahee@garonproducts.com.

 

STORM WATER
A new line of storm water collection chambers from StormTech are designed to allow contractors and developers to create more profitable and environmentally sound solutions. By storing the water underground, they also save valuable land for development or open space. Easily recognizable by their gold color, the StormTech SC-740 and the SC-310ª chambers provide design flexibility for a combination of storm water management needs. For details, call (888) 296-5367, e-mail info@stormtech.com or visit www.stormtech.com.

 

ROOFING PANELS
Steel roofing panels from Petersen Aluminum with Petersen’s standard aged copper finish are made of 24-gauge galvanized steel. They are available in 30 standard colors on steel and 22 standard colors on aluminum.

For details, call (800) PAC-CLAD or visit www.pac-clad.com.

 

 

DOME PENDANTS
Dome pendants from Starfire provide indirect and direct indoor lighting from a series of classic, half-sphere designs. The product can be custom-designed with complementary decorative accents made of plated steel or brass. For details, call (800) 443-8823, fax (201) 438-9541 or e-mail info@starfirelighting.com.

 

 

FURNITURE
Landscape Forms is offering its new Chase Park line of outdoor furniture that includes chairs and trash bins, constructed of cast aluminum with steel frames. The chairs can be doubled or tripled to form benches.

For details, call (800) 521-2546 or visit www.landscapeforms.com.

 

 

 

WALL PROTECTION
Outwater Plastics Industries’ defender bumper rail impact protection System protects walls from push carts, wheelchairs, furniture and mobile equipment. The impact protection system is available in green, black, gray and red monochromatic glossy finishes.

For details, call (888) 772-1400 for catalogs, (800) 631-8375 for sales or visit www.outwater.com.

 

 

 

LOW PROFILE LIGHTING
Universal Lighting Technologies’ Triad Low Profile electronic linear fluorescent lighting offers a reduction in the dimensions of its ballast by 45 percent. Universal Lighting’s low profile ballasts offer universal input voltage and are installer-friendly. For details, call (615) 316-5100, e-mail webmaster@universalballast.com or visit www.universalballast.com.

 

 

ANTI-VANDAL LIGHTS
Morlite Systems’ Defiant II lighting systems are designed to stand up to vandalism and rough handling. Conceived for commercial buildings and industrial locations, the Defiant II employs locking rings and bezels to protect the lens and prevent damage and tampering. For details, call (800) 865-5954 or visit www.morlitesystems.com.

 

 

POLE LIGHTS
Design CH-20, a high-performance outdoor area and roadway lighting fixture offered by Quality Lighting, is designed to provide efficient, even illumination for a range of pole and building-mounted outdoor area and roadway uses. With a compact, squared edge housing, the lights provide a contemporary design with downward illumination. A polished spun aluminum reflector optimizes projected illumination from a choice of metal halide or high-pressure sodium lamps, casting light in a choice of round or square symmetrical patterns.

For details, call (315) 858-8393 or fax (315) 858-9635.

 

LIGHTING TOPS
McGraw-Edison, a brand of Cooper Lighting, has introduced the Generation CVL Series of outdoor lighting tops for lampposts. Part of the Generation Series, the light features a modular design with three different bases and housings, four cage types, four tops and four different finials, allowing the landlord a wide range of traditional or contemporary motifs.

Another Cooper brand, Shaper Lighting, has unveiled its new “See-Thru” 429 pendant lighting series. This includes a 24-inch round diameter fixture and a 36-inch pendant in a variety of finishes and colors.

For details, e-mail talktous@cooperlighting.com or visit www.cooperlighting.com.

 

PORCELAIN MOSAIC TILES
Milestone Mosaics, by Crossville Porcelain Stone, offers porcelain mosaics with the look of stone. The 3-inch by 3-inch tiles have a multicolored slate finish that makes them suitable for both interior and exterior applications. Crossville applies a finish during the firing process to enhance the tiles’ stain resistance, making them easy to clean. They do not need sealers, waxes or any special cleaning materials. Thirty percent stronger than granite, high-fire porcelain stone tile is virtually impervious to moisture, so it resists the freeze-thaw winter conditions that can harm other tiles.

For details, call (800) 221-9093 or visit www.crossville-ceramics.com.

 

TELESCOPING BOOM
The Model 1350SJP telescoping boom lift by JLG Industries has a 135-foot platform height and reaches up to 50 percent more area than boom lifts with a 125-foot platform height. It also incorporates the JibPLUS 8-foot articulating jib boom that can move vertically and horizontally for improved access to hard-to-reach places. For details, call (240) 420-8721, fax (240) 420-8733 or e-mail mlhouck@jlg.com.

 

 

METAL PANELS
Perforated metal panels made by Curveline can be used outside or inside buildings for a variety of uses including ventilation, light diffusion and sound control. Curveline can curve a wide variety of perforated 20 to 24 GA exposed fastener profiles in depths of 7/8 of an inch to 11/2 inches. The panels are suited for large spaces, including malls. For details, call (909) 947-6022 or fax (909) 947-1510.

 

 

GRAVEL CRUSHERS
Portable crushing machines offered by Inertia Machine include four new models that can crush concrete or process sand and gravel. Inertia’s Panther, Falcon and Hawk machines can crush 300 to 500 tons of material per hour, while the Mongoose can crush 125 to 225 tons per hour.

For details, call (815) 233-1619, fax (815) 233-4446 or visit www.inertiamac.com.

 

AIR CLEANING
UVC Emitters by Steril-Aire provide continuous nonchemical cleaning of ducts and other HVAC surfaces. The patented ultraviolet device comes in five tube lengths — 16, 20, 24, 30 and 36 inches — to fit most ductwork applications. It is installed by making a 1-inch penetration into the duct wall and running the light across the width of the duct.

The UVC will rapidly “cook off” mold and other microbes within a 10-foot line-of-sight range, leaving ductwork free of organic buildup, with no other surface cleaning necessary. For details, call (562) 467-8484.

 

SECURITY
The BM-ET500 Iris Recognition Access Control System from Panasonic Security Systems incorporates new guidance technology and software that can identify an individual at a glance without the need for any physical contact and can easily be integrated into existing entry and exit systems that employ electronic locking devices. The BM-ET500 offers a secure, cost-effective alternative to card readers and proximity devices, and is ideal for any access control application that utilizes electronic locking devices.

For details, call (877) 733-3689 or visit www.panasonic.com/cctv.

 

TERRAZZO FLOORS
Epoxy terrazzo floors by General Polymers are made with natural marble or recycled glass, with a seamless finish that is easy to clean and durable. Epoxy Terrazzo flooring releases no harmful components during manufacturing, installation or the life of the system. Once installed, it prevents radon penetration and helps maintain a healthy indoor air quality.

For details, call (800) 543-7694, fax (513) 761-4496 or e-mail info@generalpolymers.com.

 

 

AIR FILTERS
Camfil Farr has introduced a more compact and energy-efficient air filter for commercial buildings. At 4 inches deep, the Ultrasolve air filter is designed to save valuable inventory and ventilation space. It also is designed to save energy because the material in the filter does not restrict airflow. It resists moisture in high humidity conditions. The Ultrasolve filter is available in three efficiency levels: MERV 11, 13 and 14. For details, call (973) 616-7300 or visit www.camfilfarr.com.

 

 

PEG-PANEL DISPLAYS
Walls + Forms is selling its Peg-Panel merchandising display system and graphic sandwich boards.

Made of 100 percent commercial-grade plastic, Peg-Panel is ultrastrong and can be wall-mounted horizontally or vertically. Designed to hold a standard 24-by-36-inch poster, the molded plastic displays feature premolded weight pockets and concrete strapping. Made of molded plastic, they can withstand harsh weather conditions and clear plastic layers are available to protect posters from rain and snow.

For details, call (972) 980-7320, e-mail sales@wallsforms.com or visit www.wallsforms.com.

 

DOWN-LIGHTING
Lithonia Lighting manufactures a line of recessed down-lighting for commercial use. The lighting is available with 8-inch, 6-inch, 5-inch and 4-inch apertures and a choice of compact fluorescent, incandescent, low voltage and H.I.D. light sources. Its wet-location recessed troffer is a new series of recessed fluorescent fixtures specifically designed for use in wet locations, such as showers, locker rooms, kitchens and under covered entryways. For details, visit www.lithonia.com/commercialdownlighting.

 

 

 

 

 

BRASS LOCKS
A line of solid brass padlocks by Herculock eliminates the possibility of corrosion damage due to salt spray, acid rain and other environmental pollution. The tumbler pin padlocks can be keyed alike, differently or matched to user’s existing padlocks. The locks come in widths from 11/8 inch to 22/16 inches, with shackle clearances from 7/8 inch to 8 inches and shackle diameters from 3/16 inch to 5/16 inch. They can be shipped in two weeks. Keys may be ordered as blanks or cut-to-lock, and a master key is available that will open all individually keyed locks. For details, call (740) 494-2620, fax (740) 494-2274 or visit www.herculock.com.

 

REROOFING
Two newer systems from Firestone Building Products Co. are the QuickRoof and Metal Building Retrofit systems. The QuickRoof is designed for medium-to-large-scale reroofing projects where a nonpenetrating roofing system is preferred but a fully adhered or ballast system might not be practical. For more details, visit www.firestonebpco.com.

 

LIGHT CASINGS
Lunis, a family of recessed, pendant, surface and cable-mounted light casings manufactured by Prescolite, use 40- and 55-watt circular T5 fluorescent lamps. Their compact design allows them to be used in a broader range of applications than linear lamps. Constructed of durable lightweight aluminum and cold-rolled steel, the fixtures can be finished with durable powder coat paint in silver or matte white colors.

For details, call (315) 858-8393 or fax (315) 858-9635.

 

 

PRESSED-TIN CEILINGS
The Chelsea Decorative Metal Co. is bringing a line of Victorian-style, pressed-tin ceiling panels back into circulation. Along with Chelsea Decorative’s other styles, which include Art Deco, the panels come in 2-by-4-foot sheets, with either 6-inch, 12-inch or 24-inch repeat patterns.

The tin-plated steel makes the panels more rust-resistant, and they can be painted. Chelsea offers about 20 panel styles and 11 cornice styles.

For details, call (713) 721-9200 or visit www.thetinman.com.

 

 

DEFIBRILLATORS
Philips Electronics’ HeartStart OnSite defibrillator has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use by laymen.

SMART Pad technology monitors users’ actions and provides clear, calm voice commands to guide them through every step of the defibrillation process.

The device can also be used on children younger than 8 years old or weighing less than 55 pounds when equipped with specially designed infant and child pads.

For details, call (978) 659-7302 or e-mail Heidi.Wilson@philips.com.

 

ENERGY-SAVING LIGHTS
LSI Lighting Systems recently introduced its new Augusta Image Series, featuring die-cast, energy-efficient fixtures available in 12-inch and 16-inch sizes, plus two mounting types. Customers can also choose from more than 20 high-performance reflectors and multiple energy-efficient lamp sources to meet specific interior lighting requirements.

For details, call (513) 793-3200, fax (513) 984-1335 or visit www.lsi-industries.com.

 

OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Ruud Lighting is producing the Luma After-Sunset line of lights and the Sealed Well Light. The first provides outdoor lighting for pathways, driveways, steps and flowerbeds. The Sealed Well Light is adjustable, providing easy aiming with cutoff control for any lighting project. Accessories are available, and include a glare shield and linear grate, both made of cast aluminum. For details, call (800) 236-7000.

 

 

 

 

PENDANT FIXTURES North American Light Spectrum offers a pendant lighting fixture called Supernova, which uses a series of round, stainless-steel or aluminum disks to multiply and intensify emitted light. Designed by Italian manufacturer Foscarini, the slender disks of the Supernova housing are sandwiched to create a louvered effect on the light. The pendants are suspended from ceilings by means of aluminum aircraft cable entwined with a silver electrical cord in free form. For details, call (800) 713-2182, fax (800) 713-2481 or e-mail tallienals@aol.com.

 

 

 

ELECTRIC PALM TREES
Electric palm trees by Fibertechnics are entirely lit from within and range in size from 9 feet to over 15 feet in palm leaf diameter and up to 20 feet in height. The trees are available in five colors: red, orange, yellow, green and blue. A more natural color allows for a realistic palm tree effect during the day and a glowing effect at night. For details, call (818) 225-7918 ext. 312 or e-mail info@fiber-technics.com.

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