RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Following industry consultation, WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has launched its proposed ‘Net Waste Method’ which is designed to offer practical means for construction professionals to develop and measure a project’s performance in achieving waste neutrality.

Sirrus by Gummers has added new lever handle options to its Solo T3 thermostatic basin mixer to provide compliance with the new HTM64 regulations for use in hospitals. An additional two single lever handle options are now available which will boost its practicality for specification in hospitals and care homes.

New from James Walker is the Supagraf Boilermaster braided ribbon gasket, which is designed to seal boiler doors at high temperatures and offer resistance to oxidation and chemical attack plus significantly reduced maintenance costs.

Following hot temperatures last year that disrupted air conditioning systems not covered by a maintenance contract, EWS has warned FM managers to take preventative action now to avoid a repeat performance.

UK manufacturer Bioquell has launched the Bioquell Z, claimed to be a revolutionary new concept in room bio-decontamination. Designed for safe and effective pathogen kill, the Bioquell Z will quickly bio-decontaminate surfaces within hospital rooms with the minimum amount of effort, the manufacturer says.

The Refreshment Centre is the new total refreshment solution from PHS Waterlogic that the manufacturer claims will allow facilities managers to discard the ubiquitous kettle altogether.

Hobart has launched the first in a new range of dishwashers, the FXP Front Loading Series.

Codelocks Ltd has launched a new lock for the access control market, the CL1000.

France-based OSMOS, a specialist in surveillance engineering, is extending its network of affiliated partners to the UK.

The new PowerCentre of Merlin Equipment is designed to provide a portable power source for mobile equipment. The unit has a 40 ampere hour advanced lithium-ion battery and is claimed to be capable of recharging and operating equipment on site “for hours, or even days.”

A new company, The Mobility Rental Group, focused on meeting public demand for a national mobility equipment rental service, was launched at Naidex.

Taylor, the waste containment solutions for the health facilities management sector company, has developed a new approach to the segregation and recycling of waste to enable heath providers to comply with the new producer pre-treatment requirement of the Landfill Directive, which comes into force from the end of October this year, as well as to maximise the efficiencies of their waste management processes.

The new IBEX Transeat from ParAid is a patient transport chair that uses a variable friction traction belt which assists with stairway ascent and descent, reducing the risk of back injury to operators.

Interior surfaces specialist Altro has launched a new range of safety flooring designed to keep floors looking good for longer.

Early-age thermal concrete cracking occurs when tensile strain, arising from either restrained thermal contraction or a temperature differential within the concrete section, exceeds the tensile strain capacity of the concrete. Autogenous shrinkage may also contribute to early contraction.

Badgemaster, the UK-based corporate name badge manufacturer, has launched a new online service allowing customers to design their own badges.

Mimosa has purchased 500 Dorgards from Fireco Ltd for use in the healthcare group’s 28 specialist care homes around the UK.

Dryvit UK claims that its exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) can reduce carbon emissions by providing energy efficient insulation.

3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety has launched of a new range of Protective Coveralls.

Agfa HealthCare exhibited its new suite of solutions including, Agfa ORBIS, the company’s clinical and administrative Hospital Information System and its Enterprise Clinical Portal solution at Healthcare Computing 2007 in Harrogate May.