2012

Designed to provide endless hot water supply, the Tronic series from Bosch includes the 3000 and 5000 electric tankless water heater lines, offering up to 99 percent and 97 percent efficiency, according to the company. Available in five compact models, the under-skin designed 3000 series features a water flow pattern inside the unit, combined with copper-sheathed heating elements to produce hot water on demand with minimal stand-by loss, according to the company. With its compact, mount virtually anywhere design, the Tronic 5000 series can power through hot water production in most climates.

The AMES EasyClean Automatic Bazooka Taper is designed to apply tape and appropriate amounts of joint compound for flat joints, butt joints and internal corners for walls and ceilings. The lightweight taper features a longer 48-inch control tube for better control and steering, especially for high ceilings. The twist-off tube protector provides a comfortable grip, while the taper’s enclosed rollers provide a smooth operation and help to protect hands, according to the company.

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The Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser includes a blend of biodegradable detergents, specially formulated for carpet cleaning applications. With 40 percent more cleaning ingredients, grease and grime are quickly dissolved, while 30 percent more solvents and 20 percent more surfactants lift stubborn stains off carpets, painted surfaces, fabrics and metals, according to the company. Mean Green doubled the amount of chelating agent for enhanced cleaning performance.

Easily activated switches are added to Dortronics’ line of access control solutions. Made with an embedded optical sensor that picks up motion within a four-inch range of the faceplate, the 5278 series of activated switches give user access with a wave of the hand. The switches also feature illuminated LED rings for visibility under low light conditions.

Available as single or double plates, the 5278 series units are designed for easy installation and integration with card access systems, according to the company.

PROMOTION — The B1 office chair, designed by Peter Brown for VS, offers flexibility. Ideal for offices, schools, and universities, the B1 seating system features a double cantilever design that enables it to flex with the rhythm of the body.

VS America Inc.

The Scotsman Prodigy Advanced Sustainability line of ice machines now offers 10 percent more capacity.  The Prodigy line is available with the company’s trademark cubers, falkers and nugget ice machines. The ice level is managed through ultrasonic sensors for customized ice production levels based on demand to save energy and water, according to the company. The line also allows users to monitor multiple machines remotely.

Waterless Co. offers a full line of Waterless No-Flush urinals, available in any solid color requested. The systems are also available in wall or floor drain connection configurations to suit any installation requirements. Saving up to 40,000 gallons of water annually, these waterless units can install like conventional urinals without adaptors, allowing for drain access without the need to remove the urinals, according to the company. Additionally, they include inexpensive, long-lasting trap inserts that can be refilled.