Noise-Reducing Fan

The Whisper Quiet Fan has been added to the Baltimore Aircoil Company’s Series 1500 product line. The fan significantly reduces the sounds generated by the unit with minimal impact on thermal performance.


The fan provides a cost-effective solution that maximizes energy savings while maintaining CTI-certified performance. The fans can be used to satisfy a code, neighbor or time-of-day specification.


The Series 1500 product family includes Series 1500 cooling towers, FXV closed-circuit cooling towers and CXV evaporative condensers.

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Hardwood Finish

Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Inc. has released WB-20, an environmentally responsible urethane wood finish that meets VOC emissions standards throughout the United States, according to the company.


The new product was created for a variety of hardwood floors used for basketball courts, racquetball courts, gymnasiums or dance studios. It provides scuff, scratch and abrasion resistance, while delivering a gloss finish with high light reflectance to capture the grain characteristics of the wood.

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Roof Snow Guards

EcoStar introduces a full line of pad and pipe-style snow guards that are engineered to meet a variety of snow loads.


The guards are Kynar-coated aluminum and color-matched to each of EcoStar’s nine tile shades. They measure 9 inches long by 2-1/2 inches wide and feature a wide face, helping to prevent damage caused by avalanching snow and ice.


Specifically designed for steep-slope roofing systems, the guards create friction that is evenly distributed over an entire roof surface.

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Fluorescent Lighting

Lightolier introduces HP90, a line of high-performance, direct/indirect recessed fluorescent luminaries suitable for offices and other interiors.


Each fixture features two 28-watt lamps and a ballast that is accessible on the fixture. The fixtures are up to 60 percent more efficient than the minimum LEED requirement.


The fixtures are 5 inches deep and are available in three sizes. They have broad light distribution that eliminates dark bands and provides both horizontal and vertical surfaces with balanced brightness.

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Entrance System

Vistawall Architectural Products introduces the Rugged Entrance system engineered for high-traffic areas, such as schools, hospitals and other public buildings.


The system is available in narrow, medium and wide styles, and is 30 percent heavier than standard doors. Its high-bottom rails are designed to meet all state codes. The heavy-duty, tubular door members feature welded corners with shear block and bolt construction, and all screws and fasteners are concealed to create a smooth finish.

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Portable Computer

Acme Portable Machines Inc. has released a rugged portable computer that is about the size of large briefcase. The FLP-200 features an Intel T2500 2GHz core duo processor that is backed by a minimum of 512 MB of memory, which can be expanded to 2 GB.


It allows users the benefits of a desktop computer in the field. The computer is ideal for testing and data logging in construction, trucking and other environments, according to the company. Users can customize their system for a specific application without adding an expansion chassis or using a bulky case.

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Table with benches

The Graduate Table with benches, manufactured by Sico Inc., is designed to meet the needs of customers looking for tables for lunchrooms or multipurpose rooms in K-12 environments. The 60-inch x 54-inch table can provide seating for up to 12 students — depending on size — allowing them to visit easily.


The table with benches also includes a center latch system that allows it to fold and roll with a low profile into storage areas. It comes with a protective edge to prevent damage during transport or storage.

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Hand Soap

Two hand soaps from Enviro-Solutions, ES 50 deodorant lotion soap and ES 59 soy and walnut shell hand cleaner, were certified by the independent EcoLogo program.


The certification verifies that the hand soaps perform as well or better than conventional hand cleaners, according to Enviro-Solutions. The certification also ensures that the products have limited toxicity, are biodegradable and produce minimal waste, are derived from sustainable sources, and have fewer ingredients that are considered harmful to peoples’ health and the environment.

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Conversational Chair

HBF has released a new chair designed to bring comfort and style to workplace lounge areas. The Dialogue chair is formed with a one-piece curved shell with flat arms and was designed to create a comfortable consultation or conversational setting.

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SWIVEL CASTERS

Revvo Caster Company Inc. has released its new SJE Series swivel casters.


Casters are designed for building and refitting scaffolds and are available in three models, including 5-inch and 6-inch wheel diameters with load capacities of 1,320 pounds and an 8-inch diameter model with a load capacity of 1,800 pounds.

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