product innovations
Alert point
Fire and security specialists STI (Europe) have extended their Alert Point range with the an- nouncement of the Alert Point:Lite, which offers an ideal solution for smaller premises that require a simple and effective means of raising an alarm.
Alert Point:Lite shares many of the features of the Alert Point, including a resettable operating element (with an activation warning flag), seven different alarm tones, a 100 dB integral sounder and a range of colours to suit different fire, security, and safety applications. However, as a more cost effective option, it is a stand alone, battery powered alarm system (with low battery warning indication) whereas the Alert Point can also be linked to other devices. An optional extra available for the Alert Point and Alert Point:Lite is the capacity to incor- porate a beacon - an important measure in meeting the requirements of the Disabilities Discrimination Act (DDA) which recognises the needs of providing for those who are audibly impaired.
For further information, telephone sales freephone on 0800 085 1678. Alternatively, telephone 01527 520 999, email
sales@sti-europe.com or visit
www.sti-europe.com
The Floway
CIAT Ozonair Ltd has launched a new range of dual flow air handling units specially designed to meet today’s requirements for effi- ciency of operation and maintenance as well as ultimate recyclability. Called Floway, the new range comprises classic, verti- cal and ceiling-mounted units that use cutting edge technologies to provide powerful and efficient products. They meet all the environmental requirements of ISO 14001and the perform- ance criteria of BREEAM. The three models in the range are available in 16 sizes each with inde-
Change in care comfort
Pressalit Care has extended its range of height adjustable nursing benches with the new Nursing Bench 150. Meeting the recommendations of BS8300:2009, the Nursing Bench 150 has been designed for installations such as Changing Places
pendent intelligent control for ‘plug and play’ oper- ation. They are suitable for use in all commercial buildings where dual flow ventilation is required, such as offices, hotels, healthcare facilities and re- tirement homes. Floway features a high performance fan motor assembly that reduces energy consumption, the speed- controlled HEE motor having an efficiency of over 90 per cent and a sound level of less than 80 dB. F5, F7 and F8 filter cells achieve optimum IAQ levels with very low pressure drops, giving
even greater efficiency and extended filter life.
Two high-efficiency heat recovery systems are avail-
able. For further information, telephone 01883 621015.
facilities, school hygiene rooms and home adapta- tions. The Nursing Bench 150 comprises a comfortable PVC-coated canvas stretcher which is easily height adjusted with the hand-held remote control. Providing a weight limit of up to 150kg, the Nursing Bench 150 is available in 1.4m and 1.8m lengths and can be height adjusted from 500mm to 900mm by means of its wall-mounted lifting unit. The Pressalit Care range also includes the Nursing Bench 200, which features an ad- justable head support, and integral water collection tray, and has a maximum weight limit of 200kg. In addition, for use in kindergartens and nurseries, the Pressalit Care Nursing Table is designed for a maxi- mum weight of 75kg and has the option of integral sink, tap, and wire storage baskets.
For further information, telephone 0844 8806950 or visit
www.pressalitcare.co.uk
ECODAN® HEADS THE Q FOR SAP ENERGY RATINGS
The recently launched addition for heat pumps to the SAP Appendix Q methodology, has clarified the performance and energy rating of air source heat pumps including the award-winning Eco- dan® range from Mitsubishi Electric. SAP 2005 portrays the capabilities of some technologies – including air source heat pumps generically, Ap- pendix Q has been designed to redress this by accurately reflecting the true operational benefits obtainable by using specifc models. Appendix Q
for heat pumps, is only applicable to products tested and included on the SAP Appendix Q web- site;
www.sap-appendixq.org.uk and Ecodan is one of only a handful of air source heat pump brands that are currently Appendix Q Approved. Mitsubishi Electric is now marketing the third generation of Ecodan.
For further information, email
heating@meuk.mee.com or visit
www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/heating
Sign leads the way to a greener alternative
Signbox introduces timber fin, a sustainable, highly attractive and durable sign system suitable for external applications – a natural alternative to aluminium appealing to envi- ronmentally aware organisations. Supplied from a sustainable source that meets class 1 requirements, timber fin is produced by laminating off-cuts of western red cedar. The result is an extremely durable product with a rich, warm colour, whilst the texture of cedar makes an individual architectural statement that blends naturally with the environment. timber fin can be used as a natural alternative to aluminium signs and can be supplied in either monolith or twin post format incorporating individual letters or toughened glass panels with branding or text. Characters can be routed into the pro- file with the finish left untreated to weather over time, giving an attractive silver grey patina, or alternatively can be protected with pigmented finishes. With a service life of up to 60 years above ground, timber fin will enable architects and specifiers to de- sign and create a natural, yet future proof, sign to meet the sustainability requirements of environmentally conscious companies and organisations and can assist companies in becoming ISO140001 compliant.
For further information visit
www.signbox.co.uk.
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