February 2014

Super Lumideck aluminum canopies by Mapes Architectural Canopies offer a durable, post-supported cover, ideal for school entrances, bus shelters, ADA access doors, equipment protection and walkways. These canopies provide a pre-engineered and economical alternative for both free-standing and wall-mounted applications. Super Lumideck is designed to meet local building code standards for both snow and wind load, and provide a high strength protective cover with a minimal support structure. Customers can choose between three deck options and two fascia options.

The IdeaPaint Create kit allows users to create high-performance dry erase surfaces in almost any classroom or educational setting with just one coat. IdeaPaint Create can be applied by either a roller or a spray kit, and is available in white, black or clear options. It is best used on sealed, non-porous surfaces including stained wood, painted drywall, plastic, metal, aluminum, chalkboards and whiteboards. The kit includes easy-to-use instructions and clearly labeled products, as well as a stir stick, can opener and help guide.

Hubbell Outdoor’s Miniliter LED Floodlight works well for lighting signs and facades, and serves as a powerful and compact area, accent and general security light. The product can be ground mounted, wall mounted or pole mounted. Its wide coverage area requires fewer units, while the energy-efficient LED design provides uniform distribution. Products are available in a variety of beam spreads including narrow, medium, rectangular and wide, as well as a variety of standard finishes.

The M60 Swing Away seating system by Sedia Systems is the ultimate in fixed lecture hall seating. Developed to accommodate a wide range of seat and finish needs, the M60 can be tailored to meet a variety of room specifications, offering single or dual seat swing-away options. Units feature auto-return cylinders and a torsion spring mechanism for consistent return. The seats are also adaptable to flat, sloped or tiered floor installations, and can be arranged in straight or radius row configurations.

Screenflex has designed and patented the Freestanding Divider, a stabilized portable wall system that is easily adaptable to a variety of educational needs. Featuring lockable, self-leveling corner casters with ball bearing technology for easy, balanced movement, and a pyramid-shaped end frame for added stability, the Screenflex Freestanding Divider is a simple, durable way to separate educational spaces. Complete top to bottom panel connections also help ensure the longevity of the product, and protect fingers.

American Seating’s reclining Stellar Planetarium Chair offers users a comfortable planetarium experience, with a high back, varying headrest options and ADA-compliant wood or plastic armrests. It features an embossed steel seat pan with 3-inch molded polyurethane foam and serpentine springs that create a comfortable, shift-resistant seat cushion. The chair can adjust to eight different reclining positions, from 23 degrees to 39.5 degrees. It is available in multiple solid and patterned fabrics, and can be customized to fit any institution.

Versa Wallcovering recently introduced Cadiz, a low-VOC textured wall covering that contains 20 percent recycled content for added sustainability. The versatile product can be hung both vertically and horizontally, and comes in 19 attractive colors ranging from cool neutrals to warm earth tones. It is also highly tactile and contains water-based inks as well as antimicrobial additives. The Cadiz is also durable, easy to clean and is ideal for high traffic hallways and public spaces. Custom colors, weights and widths are also available.

Designed specifically with schools in mind and with lumen packages that meet ANSI/IES RP-3 and CHPS best practices, the new Bruno LED suspended and wall mount luminaires from Peerless deliver productivity-enhancing illumination and energy savings in classrooms, libraries, study halls, labs and other school settings. Featuring glare-free Softshine optics and flicker-free eldoLED dimming, Bruno LED provides comfortable illumination that helps foster visual well-being and sharpen focus in students and teachers alike.