Products

Curtainwall Systems

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Major Industries recently released LightBasic, a line of value-engineered curtainwall systems with simplified framing and acrylic-based technology that provides glare-free light. The company also offers translucent skylights and curtainwalls with extended options and warranties.
 
 

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Curtainwalls

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Curtainwalls by architectural aluminum products manufacturer Kawneer Co. recently helped a major sports arena achieve LEED Gold certification. The company’s 1600 Wall System 1 was used to provide natural light into the downtown-facing side of the 735,000-square-foot Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., home of the Pittsburgh Penguins professional hockey team.   
 
 

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Water-Saving Showerheads

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Hansgrohe added several new water-saving showers to its lineup. The Raindance and Croma product series provides an array of high-end shower and handheld models that feature a 20 percent savings in water usage, according to the company. The Raindance models also feature Hansgrohe’s patented AIR-injection technology to provide enhanced spray performance with a low flow rate.
 
 

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Green Signage Solution

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ASI, a manufacturer of signage and wayfinding solutions, introduced a new series of indoor and outdoor signage that is ADA-ready and made from renewable materials that can be recycled at the end of their lifespan, according to the manufacturer. The InTac Eco signage product is made from materials that are Greengaurd indoor air quality certified. The ASI solar series is a solar-powered, off-grid solution that utilizes LEDs to created illuminated exterior signs.
 
 

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Commercial Vacuum

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Advance introduces its Adgility XP backpacks and Spectrum upright commercial vacuums, both of which are designed to reduce building contaminants and minimize environmental impact while cleaning, according to the company. The Carpet and Rug Institute, a nonprofit trade association, has awarded its seal of approval to Advance’s Adgility XPB model and Spectrum vacuums, both of which operate at sound levels less than 70 decibels.
 

 

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Halogen-Free Cables

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The new UL-rated Category 6 and 5e riser cables from General Cable do not contian halogens, including chlorine, fluorine, bromine and iodine, reducing the overall toxicity of the cable and resulting in a more environmentally friendly product. The riser cable may qualify for LEED credits, according to the manufacturer.
 
 

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Low-Speed Fan

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Rite-Hite provides the Revolution high-volume, low-speed fan, ideal for larger buildings with high ceilings, according to the company. The fan has a diameter of up to 24 feet and has the potential to lower energy costs by 30 percent.

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Shower System

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The Eco-Performance shower system from Moen Inc. Commercial Division offers a 36 percent water savings over standard models, according to company. Moen has created five models with varying configurations, including wall-mount or handheld showerheads. Each unit provides a flow rate of 1.6 gallons per minute, compared to the current industry standard of 2.5 gallons per minute. 
 
 

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Automated Energy System

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OptimumHVAC is a patented software solution that permanently reduces the amount of energy used to heat and cool large commercial buildings by 30 percent to 60 percent, according to the manufacturer. The software saves energy by automatically calculating the most efficient sequencing of HVAC system equipment to provide comfort conditioning based on real-time building loads. It also enables continuously measures and verifies plant performance via a Web-based service.
 

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Cleaning Solutions

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Rubbermaid Commercial Products recently unveiled its newest cleaning solution for washrooms, the SaniCell System. Comprised of the SaniCell Wall, SaniCell Tank, and SaniCell Pipe, the SaniCell System eliminates bacteria on toilet and urinal surfaces and maintains drains, according to Rubbermaid. The SaniCell Pipe mounts directly onto the plumbing of toilets and urinals while the SaniCell Tank installs in almost any toilet tank in minutes. Neither requires water shut-off for installation.

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