The L-shaped Peninsula workstation from Sargent-Welch is designed so four students can use the workstation while facing the teacher. The unit features storage compartments and is made of oak and oak veneers with black powder-coated metal accents. Units with sinks include two combination water-gas fixtures. All units include a pop-up GFI duplex electrical outlet.
The Hokki ergonomic stool from VS America Inc. is designed for flexibility and mobility in the classroom. The stool is ideal for intensive work, communication, rest and relaxation, according to the company. The stool is designed with a concave base that allows for movement in all directions. It comes in three sizes and it is available in yellow-orange, red, green and blue.
Contact VS America Inc.
Leviton’s extreme CAT 6A UTP system delivers exceptional electrical performance and flexibility to meet 10 Gigabit Ethernet requirements. The system is independently verified and guaranteed by Intertek to exceed TIA-568-C.2 permanent link, component and channel margins. The system’s component-rated connectors, patch panels and cords support demanding applications in data centers and school facilities. The system is backward compatible with CAT 6, 5e, and 5 systems.
Contact Leviton
The JKW-IP network adaptor allows Aiphone‘s JK Series hands-free, color-video intercom to use a PC as a master station. Up to 20 different JK systems can be controlled by 10 PCs using standard LAN/WAN technology. The system allows users to speak with visitors, control pan-tilt functions, open doors and record videos. Other features include e-mail alerts, alarm notifications and audio communication.
Contact Aiphone Corp.
Stanley L. Chiu, AIA, LEED AP, joined RTKL Associates Inc., as vice president. Chiu has 18 years of experience, primarily with healthcare and higher-education facility planning. He will work in the firm’s Los Angeles health and science studio and lead activities in the western United States and Asia.
WICHITA _ The Wichita school board today approved about $16 million in construction contracts for bond projects, including a renovation of East High School and installment of artificial turf at three high schools.
Remco, a California-based recycled aggregate materials company that specializes in eco-friendly landscaping materials, named Dalena Larson director of sales and marketing. Larson is responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing, including the launch of the company’s latest product, GreenRock.
J.R. Clancy of Syracuse, N.Y., a designer and manufacturer of theatrical stage equipment, promoted Eric McAfee to domestic sales manager. McAfee has spent 11 years with J.R. Clancy. He previously served as a rigging installer with BMI Supply.
Julie Barrett was hired as business development director at the Long Beach office of Heery International. Barrett brings more than 22 years of combined architecture, construction and engineering experience to Heery, a design and construction management firm.
Da-Lite Screen Co., a Warsaw, Ind.-based producer of projection screens and systems, announced the promotion of Rachael Conley to the newly created position of director of social media. She will lead marketing efforts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
