RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

PHS Datashred offers totally secure on and off-site shredding services.

Knightsbridge Furniture, a leading supplier to the NHS since 1960, is to use Premier Finishes’ Hygienilac biocidal wood lacquer on all its healthcare and care seating ranges, including its latest patient seating ranges.

Researchers in Bradford will be investigating the effects of humidity on hospital superbugs, such as E. coli, using one of the largest known biological test chambers in the world.

Zenitel has launched a new generation, fully integrated solution for internal communications, public address announcements, alarm distribution and security communication in hospitals.

A stainless steel worktop edge profile combining water retention capabilities and the visual simplicity of a square edge offers exciting new design possibilities with purpose-made worktops from GEC Anderson.

Recruitment specialist Meridian Health was recently awarded another Master Vendor contract that brings huge cost saving benefits to NHS Trusts in the North West of England.

Former MasterMover service engineer, Anthony Brown, has changed roles within the company to join its sales team.

Horne Engineering has developed a traditional thermostatic tap that provides hygiene advantages, as well as ease of installation and maintenance. The Horne Optitherm requires no electrical connections and no access behind the panel for servicing.

RPP is responding to an alert issued by The Department of Health Estates and Facilities Division warning against the dangers of using domestic extension leads in medical and other locations.

BPR Medical has been working with Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth to introduce safety nozzles on oxygen cylinders.

Traditionally, some organisations have seen the attendance of an employee on a recognised training course, or the passing of an external exam, as sufficient evidence of competence.

NEBOSH has launched an updated version of the National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, and to celebrate the launch a reception at the House of Lords was hosted by The Lord Brougham & Vaux CBE.

A collaboration between P4, a leading self-testing emergency lighting company, Kablefree Systems, an electronics company specialising in alarm systems operating via radio signals, and a team of microelectronics experts from Northumbria University, has won a prestigious national award for a leading edge development in emergency lighting systems.

Boiler water treatment is not generally viewed as an area with potential savings, but it should be on any site where steam is generated for the transfer of heat.

The new MT503 mini thermostatic valve from Sirrus by Gummers has been awarded TMV2 and TMV3 approval, making it suitable for all anti-scald domestic and commercial requirements.

Rada, the commercial showering and washroom equipment division of Kohler Mira, has expanded its range of Unatherm-3 combined medical tap and mixing valves. The new Unatherm-3 valves now also feature BioCote anti-microbial technology.

Aura Corporation has launched a new luminaire designed to meet the new LG7 standards.

Leaderflush Shapland, the UK performance doorset manufacturer and part of SIG Plc, has launched a range of architectural hardware.

Workplace services provider PHS Group has launched a new operation to boost growth in the chemical and hazardous waste market.

Door handles from manufacturer Fred Duncombe Ltd are now coated with the biocidal product Hygienilac from Powder Finishes.