Hand Dryer

Excel Dryer Inc., a manufacture of hand and hair dryers, introduces its new hand dryer, the Xlerator. The dryer completely dries hands in 10 to 15 seconds and uses 80 percent less energy than traditional hand dryers, according to the company.


The hand dryer holds GreenSpec approval, and also qualifies for LEED and LEED-EB credits by the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Vandal-Resistant Water Coolers

Halsey Taylor recently introduced a line of vandal-resistant coolers. The new stainless steel coolers meet ADA requirements for both children and adults and are rated for indoor and outdoor service.


The company’s HVR Water Coolers are available as a single (model HVR8-CHILD ADA) and bi-level (model HVR8BL-CHILD ADA) barrier-free unit. Vandal-resistant features include: a chrome-plated vandal-resistant bubbler, single-action mechanical pushbuttons that require no grasping or twisting, a heavy-duty 16 gauge galvanized frame and vandal-resistant pinned torx screws.

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Laptop Storage

KI’s new Laptop Garage stores laptop computers within the work surface. The unit allows professors and teachers to provide access to laptops by locking and unlocking computer training tables through an optional keyless locking remote.


Classrooms can be changed from open, traditional learning environments into computer-assisted instructional environments by uncovering a laptop storage compartment within a table.


Units can be locked in an open position and once the unit is locked shut it can only be opened by an administrator.

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Organic Odor Elimination

New OdorXit Concentrate uses a contact chemistry process to eliminate odors at the source. Unlike deodorants or masking agents, the concentrate chemically alters the odor-causing substances to neutralize them.


The product is highly concentrated and must be diluted with water before use. One ounce makes 30 ounces of solution that will eliminate organic odors in 60 square feet of wood or concrete flooring, or 20 square feet of carpet (not padding). It is packaged in 4- or 16-ounce bottles; for larger projects, 0.5- and 1-gallon containers are available.

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