RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

ELGA Process Water, leading supplier of water purification equipment and services, has announced the establishment of a new office in Scotland.

Security seals specialist Unisto has launched a unique new safety sealing system for emergency exits and fire doors. Providing a quick visual security check, the seal is designed for instant removal in the event of an incident and is fully compliant with fire regulations.

In today’s sensitive political climate, the safety and security of both personnel and premises is paramount. With Wybone’s transparent sackholder, suspect packages or objects are easily seen.

Vernacare, synonymous with infection control in the healthcare sector, has produced a new brochure for key decision makers across PFI and other new build initiatives – the brochure outlines the pros and cons for sites faced with making the important choice of whether to use reusable or disposable bedpans, urinals and bowls.

The latest BioCote partnership sees the company’s silver-based antimicrobial coating technology incorporated into metal access panels from Exitile.

In a 12-month study carried out at a leading UK hospital, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems from Hanovia achieved a 98.9% reduction of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and other airborne pathogens within the hospital’s air conditioning system.

At the forefront of developing professional laundry equipment for care and nursing homes, Miele Professional in partnership with NewGenn Research has just released details of the NewGenn System Sanitise.

A computer keyboard that can be fully sterilised simply by washing in antibacterial solution is the latest weapon in the battle against the spread of deadly infections in hospitals.

Mannington’s Medera carpet has been selected to provide an all-round high performance carpet for a brand new PFI Orthopaedic Unit at Nuffield Hospital, Oxford.

Priorclave has launched its latest Rectangular Section Vertical (RSV) Power-Door Priorclaves featuring the unique, patent-applied-for “Stay-put” hydraulic drive system that powers the sliding door.

Huntleigh Healthcare has signed an agreement with Care Records to act as exclusive partners for the development, marketing and worldwide distribution of the ‘eclipse Maternity Information System’.

Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge is further boosting internal security with an extension to its existing access control system, which will be installed in a new emergency assessment unit later this year.

Trident – the new modular radiant panel from Solray – provides the three key advantages of convenience, comfort and cleanliness for public sector and commercial building services projects.

Toshiba has supplied BMI Healthcare with five Aquilion 64-slice CT scanners enabling it to offer its patients the latest in diagnostic imaging technology. This is part of a £7.5 million investment by BMI Healthcare, reinforcing its commitment to highest quality, advanced healthcare for private patients.

Rada, the commercial shower and washroom division of Kohler Mira, believes its new Rada Sense completely no-touch, electronic water control system could have a positive impact on helping to prevent MRSA crossinfection.

The new “Elements Collection” by Panaz is a fresh and multi-faceted series of prints intended for reproduction on a range of flame retardant basecloths to meet the furnishing needs of hospitals, nursing and care homes, and other areas of volume accommodation.

The Galaxy Ultra 30 Mobile is the latest new product from medical lighting specialist Brandon Medical, and has been designed specifically with IEE Wiring Regulation BS7671:2001 Special Locations Guidance Note 7 in mind.

Gramms is a cost-effective suite of estates applications including helpdesk, assets, stock, purchase orders, and project management written specifically for the NHS and in use at many major Trusts in the UK.

SAS International has introduced SAS AB, an anti-bacterial coating for metal ceilings and architectural products suitable for a variety of public and commercial buildings including hospitals. Used in conjunction with routine cleaning procedures, the coating effectively inhibits the growth of microorganisms and controls the potential risk.

In the course of its roof membrane replacement, The James Pagett Hospital in Great Yarmouth selected Crossgrip safety matting to create the walkways.