November 2012

AirStone from Baton LLC is an ultra-light wall covering system, designed for easy and quick installments of stone veneer with only the use of pre-mixed adhesive. Able to adhere directly onto walls or fireplaces in commercial buildings, the individual stone pieces are made to proportionally fit together so grouting is not required. Featuring a look and feel of real stones, the covering stones weigh 75 percent lighter than real stones and 50 percent less than manufactured concrete stones, according to the company.

PPG Industries introduces the Solarban R100, a transparent-reflective, solar control glass system as its latest addition to the company’s line of glass products. Featuring the same coating technology as the Solarban 70XL glass, the R100 model delivers solar performance with color-neutral exterior reflectance of 32 percent, while its interior reflectance offers 14 percent, according to the company. With its neutral appearance, Solarban R100 can be used in various settings, including privacy glass applications.

Zurn Industries is offering its suite of Go Blue products to meet raising demands of sustainability within facilities. The system’s patented triple and linear filtered bypass diaphragms parts are designed with thermo plastic elastomer materials and comes in blue. Developed to provide years of consistent flush performance and advanced chemical resistance, the unit offers 33 percent less clogs than traditional dual-filtered diaphragm technology, according to the company.

The SunSource® Commercial Energy System from Lennox is the first and only HVAC commercial HVAC system to integrate directly with solar power. The SunSource system collects free, clean energy from the sun and feeds it directly into Lennox’ solar-ready Energence® rooftop unit; excess electricity is used to power other electric devices or is sent back to the power grid. Designed to reduce energy spending and emissions, the SunSource system can provide effective efficiency levels of up to 34 SEER and beyond.

The Eco Tower from Talk-A-Phone provides users with transportation and installation savings. Designed from durable yet lightweight aluminum, the emergency phone tower weighs 45 pounds and stands 9 feet tall. It features an always-lit LED blue light for enhanced security. The tower’s multilayer powder coating achieves near zero waste and volatile organic compound emissions, according to the company. Modular construction allows for easy upgrades of the tower, while the optional internal mounting plates and shelves provide clean mounting solutions for accessories.