RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Portable appliance testing (PAT) specialist Seaward has upgraded its (PAT) data management program for large corporate database and health and safety system use.

Casella Monitor says its new Evolution range of ambient gas analysers “builds on the heritage, reliability, and high quality” of the existing certified ML 9800 series, while offering improved user interface and functionality without compromising on measurement cell performance or quality of data.

Independent medical gas consultancy and training provider MGPS Services (citing HSE data) says over 200 people are killed annually in accidents at work, and over one million injured.

Plumb Center has launched a “take it away today” initiative with Bristan, to enable installers to pick up Bristan products, off-theshelf, and walk away with them that day.

Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, reportedly the UK’s largest supplier of recycled and refurbished modular buildings to the healthcare sector, has published a new brochure outlining the design options and technical advancements now available for its “highly sustainable, fast, and costeffective accommodation solutions”.

SAS International has introduced a new Double Hook system for its System 205 and 600 ranges. The ceiling panels and rafts from these ranges are now demountable from either side, for greater speed of installation and ease of access for essential maintenance.

MK Electric – the wiring device and accessory manufacturer – is replacing its Masterseal range with a collection of enhanced IP-rated products called Masterseal Plus.

Hochiki Europe’s new emergency lighting system is an EN50172- compliant “intelligent” low voltage LED system. The UK-manufactured system comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with addressable, self-contained LED luminaires and signage connected via low voltage cabling.

In response to the increased demand for scrubwear, Grahame Gardner has introduced a new unisex scrub tunic within its latest brochure. .

Mindful of the pressure on organisations to reduce costs, materials handling specialist Stanley Handling has launched a dedicated version of its 2011 catalogue for the public sector.

Dubai’s recent Arab Health 2011 event saw the Static Systems Group unveil its new FusionIP nurse call communication technology. The system is designed to bring increased efficiency, simplified communications integration, and intelligent alarm processing, along with “long-term investment security”.

A “new, unique, ergonomic solution” for holding fire doors open safely and legally while enabling improved access has been introduced by Fireco. Freedor is a wireless device installed at the top of a fire door, allowing the door to swing freely, and be left in any position, but closing it when the fire alarm sounds.

Mechline Developments, which manufactures and distributes equipment and products for the foodservice and healthcare sectors, can now offer the Delabie Tempomatic 4, a hands-free infrared tap said to offer “up to 90% water savings” and “exceptional hygiene standards”

With facilities managers increasingly aware of the negative impact of dirty ventilation systems, specialist duct cleaning company Ductbusters (HEJ – September 2010) has launched a risk assessment service in response to client demand, allowing companies to plan for cleaning programmes when setting budgets.

Knowing and caring about environmental issues is one thing, but actually doing something about them is different, according to security system specialist and supplier of automatic doors Kaba Door Systems.

Healthcare and dental practices can reportedly strengthen their fight against cross-infection using Hitachi’s “S-Series” room air conditioning range – the RAS SX8.

A new collection of cabinet furniture designed to help care homes and carers support the specific needs of dementia patients is now available from Knightsbridge Furniture.

Bytec Medical has expanded its range of “ergonomic medical equipment platforms”. An addition to Bytec’s existing powered cart portfolio, the MIT-Cart range is designed for mobile workstation applications, supporting the use of panel or small form factor PCs with the option of mains or DC power.

Manufacturer of electronically switchable glass, SmartGlass International, has launched a new website dedicated to the medical sector (www.smartglassmedical.com).

Safety equipment provider uvex has launched three new “highly wearable” safety eyewear products – the uvex skyguard NT, the uvex superfit, and the uvex carbonvision goggle.