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Shopping Centers Today -> May 2004
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| ROOF PROTECTION Orbit Manufacturing’s electric radiant heating cable helps prevent roof leaks and clogged gutters, and eliminates snow and ice buildup along a roof edge. The Nexans TXLP radiant heating cable is ideal for residential and commercial uses, and its mounting system can be adapted for use on a variety of roofs, including shingle, rubber and metal. (215) 453-9228; www.orbitmfg.com. |
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| THERMAL PAPER Appleton’s HiYield Direct Thermal, a type of cash register paper, features a thinner 1.8 millimeter caliper that allows spooling 28 percent more paper on a standard diameter roll. The paper is designed to increase the productivity of cash register, automated kiosk and remote printer applications by allowing an additional 150 customers to be served between changes. (920) 734-9841. |
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| WIRELESS ALERT Inclusion Solutions’ BigBell product, a wireless alert system that combines the uses of the push plate on an automatic door opener and a standard doorbell, includes an oversized push button designed to be used by people with disabilities and includes the international symbol of access. (866) 232-5487; www.thebigbell.com. |
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| SECURITY CAMERAS Panasonic manufactures several security camera systems. The WV-CP254H color CCD camera is designed for a variety of applications where space, aesthetics and low light performance are a concern, in such places as boutiques, jewelry stores and restaurants. It is only half the size of conventional security cameras. A digital video recorder features a newly developed wavelet based compression algorithm that provides twice the compression of JPEG. The new WJ-HD300 series DVRs allow greater image storage capabilities resulting in longer recording duration times, while providing faster network transmission speeds. The company’s new line of vandal-resistant cameras include the WV-CW244S/F surface and flush mount models. The WV-NW474S weatherproof, vandal-proof camera can withstand harsh environments such as tunnels and bridges. (866) 726-2288; www.panasonic.com/cctv. |
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| UTILITY WORK MACHINE Bobcat Co.’s Toolcat 5600 utility machine uses an array of front-mounted attachments for mowing, snow removal, tilling and trenching, ground-leveling and landscaping. Equipped with a 44 hp Kubota diesel engine, the Toolcat combines all-wheel steering and drive making it maneuverable in mud, snow, turf and grass. It is has a tight 17-foot turning circle. (866) 823-7898. |
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| LIGHTING Ardee Lighting’s LED LightTile, a line of energy-efficient, surface-mounted wall tile lights, provides long-life illumination from within compact, versatile wall tiles. The lights can be used as accent or decorative lighting or to augment emergency lighting and illuminate building corridors. The company also offers the Clikstrip LED Element, a flexible, low-voltage, high-performance linear light strip. The light is ideal for hidden task, accent and display lighting under cabinets, inside coves, cornices and display cases. The low heat generated from the LED lamps makes them a good choice for space-restricted applications and heat-sensitive product displays. (704) 482-2811; ardee@jjishelby.com. |
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| QUIET HEATING SYSTEM Excel Comfort Systems’ Ducane brand SH10B heat pump, with a two- to five-ton cooling capacity, and 10 SEER cooling efficiency technology, heats and cools quietly. Its Copeland Compliant scroll compressor has fewer moving parts for quiet operation, and an insulated cabinet delivers superior sound control. An evaporator coil enhances indoor air quality through an anti-microbial coating that resists the growth of bacteria and fungi. Permanently lubricated motors need no annual maintenance, and galvanized steel base rails provide strength and corrosion protection. (803) 284-3322; www.ducanehvac.com. |
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| FLOOR PROTECTION General Polymers’ seamless floor and wall systems help control mold, bacteria and other microbial growth. The company’s non-porous flooring and integral wall systems are easily cleaned and minimize areas where mold, bacteria and other infectious agents might grow. (800) 543-7694; info@generalpolymers.com. |
| BACKUP POWER Post Glover’s Vari-Watt programmable load bank ensures that uninterruptible power supplies, battery banks and other distributed emergency power systems are tested under emergency conditions. Vari-Watt also logs performance, which can be reviewed immediately after testing and printed for later review. (859) 283-0778; www.postglover.com. |
| TRASH COMPACTOR Pacific Compactor Corp.’s P200 Power Packer allows users to consolidate trash from 15 cubic yards to only two. It produces 28,300 pounds of ram pressure; containers have a capacity of two cubic yards. It requires low maintenance — only lubrication of loading floor, container locking bars and container caster. (818) 727-7785; jrunique@earthlink.net. |
| HARDWOOD FLOORING Junckers Hardwood’s “Beech Unique” flooring is created from the heartwood found in the center of Beech timber. The product comes in medium brown tones and features color and grain variations, plus knots and mineral streaks. To compliment the natural variances of the product, Junckers finishes the flooring with a new matte, low-sheen urethane, exclusive to Beech Unique. Available in 7/8-inch thick solid hardwood, it is guaranteed to withstand seven professional sandings. (714) 777-8425; sb@junckershardwood.com. |
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| CEILING PANELS USG Interiors’s Eclipse Climaplus ceiling panels, now available with Aegis Microbe Shield, inhibits the growth of potentially dangerous microorganisms — including bacteria, fungi and algae — on the panel surfaces. The shield also controls ceiling odors and staining typically caused by mold and mildew. Another product, USG’s Geometrix lightweight aluminum panels, are offered in a variety of profiles and depths to create three-dimensional ceiling treatments. (800) USG-4YOU; www.usg.com. |
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| SEWER CLEANING HSS RentX offers a machine to unclog 4- to 12-inch sewers and drains. The trailer-mounted drain jetter with 2500psi pump and 400-foot pressure hose delivers 10 gallons per minute of jet force pressure. The machine features a 20 HP Honda engine with electric start; low profile, 150-gallon tank with low-water shutdown; forward/reverse motorized reel and 2-inch ball hitch with built-in trailer lights. The company also offers a fully immersible trash pump to clear sand, leaves or other solids. It uses a semi-vortex impeller and shaft mounted agitator to remove debris up to one and three-eighths inches in diameter. (877) 711-7368; www.hssrentx.com. |
| MOOD LIGHTING Outwater Plastics Industries’ Mood Light Classic Panels come with a remote control through which users can generate varied lighting scenarios and color combinations. The Mood Light Classic panels comprise an aluminum frame with a sturdy polycarbonate front cover divided into four squares. They can be wall or ceiling mounted, or used as a standing display. (800) 631-8375; www.outwater.com. |
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| ELECTRIC KEY SWITCH The 5240 Series Electric Key Switches from Dortronics Systems restrict the use of electrically operated entrance control systems, alarms, electric locks and other devices to key-carrying personnel. The units are ideal for guard applications and for providing authorized personnel with access to facilities after hours. Multiple configurations with LED and push buttons are available, as well as custom engraved graphics on the brushed stainless steel plates. (800) 906-0137; www.dortronics.com. |
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| ULTRAVIOLET FIXTURES UltraViolet Devices’ V-Mod, V-Strike and V-Strike IDM ultraviolet fixtures are offered through a licensing agreement with Steril-Aire USA. Also, Steril-Aire offers the hand-held “SterilWand,” which uses the company’s multi-patented UVC technology to decontaminate surfaces infested with mold, bacteria or viruses. The user slowly passes the handheld device closely over the infected surface. An aluminum safety shield prevents exposure to UVC energy, while its reflective quality increases the light’s effectiveness. (562) 467-8484; sales@steril-aire-usa.com. |
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| EMERGENCY ALERT The 6510 Series emergency pull station is a fire alarm station device from Dortronics. The units are available in black, yellow and blue to clearly differentiate them from traditional red fire alarm stations. Text can read “Emergency Exit” or “Door Release” to meet local code requirements. For easy installation, the stations mount on a standard single gang electrical box with two provided screws. Dortronics offers a back box for interior or surface mounting, or a die-cast metal back box with a gasket for weatherproof applications. Following activation, the 6510 can be reset with a supplied key and by replacing the unit’s acrylic break rod. (800) 906-0137; www.dortronics.com. |
| AIR CONDITIONING Lennox Industries’ HSX19 air conditioner has an efficiency rating of up to 19.20 SEER, making it almost twice as efficient as standard air conditioners. Compared to older units, it can reduce energy costs by hundreds of dollars each year. Its two-stage scroll compressor saves money because it runs at low speed up to 80 percent of the time, unlike a standard air conditioner that runs only at full speed. (972) 497-5258. |
| MONITOR ENCLOSURES Bartley Machine’s custom-designed monitor enclosures dissipate heat, provide electro-magnetic shielding, protect against dust and water and prevent vandalism. Featuring all aluminum construction, the enclosures can accommodate monitors up to 60 inches and offer clear, graffiti-proof, paint-resistant viewing screens to help deter vandalism. (978) 388-0085; ideas@bartleym.com. |
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| EUROSTANDS Walls + Forms says its EuroSign EuroStands provide high-impact visual merchandising and point-of-purchase merchandising whenever each is needed. They can be used to display full-color lifestyle posters, promotional ads, signage, or any merchandising need. (972) 745-0800; info@wallsforms.com. |
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| TRACK LIGHTING Prescolite, an affiliate of Hubbell Lighting, makes contemporary, low-profile architectural decorative track lighting for one- and two-circuit operation, called ArchiTrak. The ArchiTrak system is a low-profile architectural track lighting system that accommodates wide-ranging and adjustable, contemporary design downlights. It is ideal for use in public spaces such as boutiques. The company also offers FireTight, fire resistant recessed ceiling downlights for multistory commercial and residential lighting needs. These provide energy-efficient, high-output lighting that can be used in a range of fire-rated ceiling types. FireTight is shipped preassembled for easy installation into wood, concrete, steel, suspended or sheetrock ceilings. No special tools or equipment is necessary. (864) 599-6000; www.prescolite.com. |
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| VERTICAL LIFT JLG Industries’ Model 19AMI-DC manually propelled, battery powered vertical lift is capable of lifting up to 350 pounds to a height of 25 feet without riggers. It is also only 34 feet wide, so workers can make full use of the platform height in confined areas. Standard features include non-marking tires and a low-maintenance anodized aluminum mast. Batteries can be recharged using the automatic built-in charger. (240) 420-8786; gwbisbee@jlg.com. |
| CONTAINERS Contour Paperboard Products’ 14-inch-by-22.5-inch rectangle fiberboard container, produced from multiple layers of fiberboard paper, is among tubes that come in 14 geometric shapes and 157 different sizes. The laminated construction makes it strong and allows users to combine sections of the tube with plywood, solid stock or particle board to create attractive components. (262) 896-2040; karl@contourpaperboard.com. |
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| SECURE DOOR HANDLES C.R. Laurence Co.’s CRL Glass Door Panic and Deadbolt Handles are for both single and double half- and three-quarter inch tempered glass windows. The handles are designed to allow maximum view and present a contemporary look to tempered glass doors. Available in brushed stainless steel, polished stainless steel and polished brass, they are ready to install on 36- to 48-inch wide doors. They can also fit doors ranging from 90 inches to 102 inches high. CRL also offers Glass Door Bottom Rod Panic Device Handles in brushed stainless steel, polished stainless steel, and polished brass for the same glass doors. (800) 362-3299. |
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Lighting’s Glass Refractor Wall Pack, a wall-mounting
bracket of die-cast aluminum, makes installing wire easier.
The Wall Pack features a gasketed ballast compartment and
a hinged die-cast lens frame. The company’s upgraded
Directional Flood, or DF series, has new top housing cover
and gasketing that increase the effectiveness of the seal
between fitter and cover for mounting into the ground. The
seal protects the electricity components from the weather
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| IRRIGATION CONTROL Water2Save’sWaterLink System irrigation system uses an electronic module — adaptable to existing irrigation systems — to monitor weather conditions and future forecasts. It then adjusts irrigation schedules accordingly to ensure optimum water consumption, virtually eliminating overwatering and runoff, while saving commercial customers up to 50 percent off their water bill. (858) 792-9760; fax (858) 792-9794; www.water2save.com. |
| SURFACE PROTECTION Swanstone’s new line of wainscoting, solid surface products that resist dings, scratches and wall damage, is suitable for high-traffic, high-abuse areas such as food service, shipping, hospital and shopping center hallways. Easy to clean and care for, the surface looks good for a long time, saving time and maintenance and costs. (314) 231-8184. |
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| CAMERA SYSTEMS INTEGRATION North America Video’s 24VAC power supply line includes eight models designed to provide power for locations with four to 16 cameras. All of the new units feature “smartfuses” that automatically reset once the systems recover from being overloaded. These save installers the time and expense of having to physically reset the units, which can be located at multiple camera sites. (800) 714-0717; www.navcctv.com. |
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| SANYO CAMERAS Sanyo’s security video products include two day/night cameras housed in vandal-proof domes. The cameras are designed to be simple to install and deliver superior performance in variable light conditions. Available in two models, the cameras are built to withstand the elements and tampering. The company also offers the DSR-M804, a digital security recorder that can display the images from four cameras on a four-screen display. Lastly, the VA-SW804, a software system, allows the connection of 1000 DSR-M804 units and 4 PCs in a single closed LAN system. A key new feature allows users to monitor single or quad pictures. (818) 998-7322; www.sanyoocctv.com. |
| RETAIL FINANCIAL PLANS The Retail Owners Institute (ROI) offers the Retail Strata:G Financial Planner, a software program that generates fully integrated retail financial projections for any 12-month planning period. It is the only off-the-shelf program that takes a retailer’s inventory buying plan and makes projections for cash flow, says ROI. (800) 499-7531; theroi@retailowner.com. |
| DESIGN KIT Walls + Forms offers a free retail store design kit, created to provide everything you need to know to plan a new store or modify an existing one. It can even be downloaded in PDF format from the company’s home page. Each item in the basic store fixturing package is represented with an illustration, dimensioned plan view and diagram showing approximate square footage. Each square or block represents a 12-inch area. These items appear in a single page that can be used for reference when laying out a store. A sheet of grid paper scaled to match each item on the fixture page is also included. (972) 745-0800; info@wallsforms.com. |
| COMPACTOR CONTROL One Plus’s Waste Guard monitor control system, designed to allow only authorized personnel access to a waste compactor, supports and retains data for up to 256 users per compactor. The keypad can be used with a gloved hand, and has a large, bright display with user-friendly prompts. (847) 498-0955; jay@oneplus.com. |
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| UNDERSURFACE LIGHTING Specialty Lighting’s SlimLink, an ultra-slim linkable linear fluorescent lighting system ideal for undersurface mounting, provides steady, flicker-free lighting from a compact undersurface fixture. Ideal for inconspicuous lighting, SlimLink can be used for reception counters, computer and office workstations, kitchen and bath cabinetry, and retail display cabinetry. (704) 482-3416; sales@jjishelby.com. |
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| FLOOR PROTECTION Garon Products’ Tigerguard floor coating system provides a surface that is easy to clean and maintain. It retains its gloss, fills in surface defects, and resists mars, scratches, abrasions, chemicals and potentially damaging impacts. The company also offers asphalt surface protection with its Grip-Coat product. Grip-Coat resists abrasions and scuffing, plus seals, preserves and beautifies surfaces, while reducing glare. Grip-Coat is ideal for a number of rugged surfaces, including traffic islands, tennis courts, basketball courts and playgrounds. (800) 631-5380. |
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| ANTI-SHOPLIFTING AID ADT Security Services, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, unveiled SmartEAS RX, an automatic diagnostic and reporting system designed to keep anti-shoplifting systems operating at peak efficiency. The system automatically collects data from Sensormatic brand Ultra*Max EAS pedestals and deactivators, then forwards it to a central location. The corporate reporting system automatically summarizes the data and highlights it through system alerts to appropriate management. (561) 988-3258. |
| DOWNLIGHT TRIMS Signos6 are round and square decorative features on downlights from Prescolite. They provide a three-dimensional, colorful architectural aesthetic, says Prescolite, and are ideal for use with eight, nine and 10-foot ceiling heights in retail, hospital and other commercial or upscale residential interiors. (315) 858-8393; primages@aol.com. |
| FILTER SYSTEM Camfil Farr’s 5P Glide/Pack, a new side access air filtration housing that combines a minimum depth design with leak-free performance, is designed for use in commercial, industrial or medical facilities. Its design is ideal for mini-pleat final filter technologies or for systems that use traditional rigid filters or extended surface pocket filters. (866) 4CAMFIL; literature@camfilfarr.com. |
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| CAMERA SURVEILLANCE Beacon Products’ integrated wireless camera surveillance system provides round-the-clock security while disguised as an outdoor area light. The system is designed to blend into a broad range of decorative lighting environments, including shopping plazas. It uses a miniaturized, advanced video-compression device that can be installed inside a fixed-position video camera or other panoramic and zooming camera systems.(941) 755-9994; www.beaconproducts.com. |
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| LOW-BAY LIGHT FIXTURES ExceLine, a Genlyte Thomas Group company, manufactures the FluorLyter, a family of high-performance, energy saving, indoor, high- and low-bay light fixtures. Comprised of contemporary ceiling or pendant-mounted Linear Fluorescent and traditional PL compact fluorescent High-Bay light fixtures, each is available in wide-ranging lamp options with a choice of mounting styles. (908) 964-7000; excelinemktg@genlyte.com. |
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| SECURITY DOORS Electro Marketing’s range of security doors, called Mantrap Systems, use a series of doors to contain individuals in a trap area until he or she receives authorization to enter or exit. (800) 906-0137; sales@dortronics.com; www.dortronics.com. |
| PERIMETER SIGNAGE Perimeter signage from Walls + Forms offers impact, visibility, simplicity and constant visibility. It can be used to generate traffic for retailers, restaurants, special events and more. It can be attached to Walls + Forms modular merchandise wall systems, with a minimum amount of tools. (972) 745-0800; www.wallsforms.com. |
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| ARCTIC FREEZITE MORTAR Arctic Freezite is a 100 percent solids epoxy mortar that provides fail-safe cold temperature repairs indoors or out down to temperatures as low as -10 degrees F. It fills potholes in concrete and allows for traffic flow within two hours of repair. Arctic Freezite can be used for cold storage and freezer areas or for general outdoor patching during winter. (800) 631-5380; www.garonproducts.com. |
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| HID LIGHTING The Stingray Complement Series from Stingray Lighting is a wide range of easy-to-install, contractor-friendly lighting for commercial and industrial use. Fixtures in the Complement Series are economically priced, have low installation and operating costs, and require negligible scheduled maintenance over many years of continuous use. (888) 577-8464; www.stingraylighting.com. |
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| BULLET-PROOF GLASS Technical Glass Products’ Pilkington Pyrostop glass with 3M SCLARL 400 film has received a Level III bullet resistant rating, indicating it can stop a .44 Magnum bullet. Pyrostop is also considered a glass firewall, because it controls the transfer of heat. Designed for use in stairwells and elevator lobbies, Pyrostop also makes an alternative to a solid wall. The company also offers FireLite Plus, an alternative fire-rated glazing material. (888) 397-FIRE (3473); www.fireglass.com. |
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