Recessed Lighting

Kramer Lighting’s Square and Rectangular Series recessed luminaires provide optic design and product line depth to satisfy lighting designs, architectural specifications and energy requirements. These specification grade luminaries are available in a variety of compact fluorescent lamps.


Luminaire optical configurations include downlight, lensed downlight, lensed wall wash, cross baffle and lensed cross baffle configurations. Available reflector/cone colors include the standard Kramer colors plus graphite. The standard finish is satin glow clear with low iridescent finish.

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Ceiling Panels

Snowen Mineral Fiber Ceiling Panels from InterSource Specialties Company are suited for commercial environments where acoustical control, economical installation and low maintenance are a priority.


Panels are manufactured from a mineral fiber that is a cotton-like substance that provides sound absorption and high thermal resistance properties. All panels are free from formaldehyde and are available with electronic wave absorbing properties as an option.

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Classroom Management

SMART Technologies Inc. announces the release of version 6.0 SynchronEyes classroom management software for the Microsoft Windows operating system. Version 6.0 offers software that has user-friendly capabilities, allowing teachers to monitor each student’s screen individually or many students’ screens (as thumbnails); chat with individuals or groups; block games, applications or the Internet; and lock computers.


The wireless support feature means monitoring students is no longer limited to the classroom. Teachers can now monitor and control students from anywhere on the network.

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Roofing System

FireShield Roof Restoration System from GAF Materials Corporation is “self-extinguishing” when exposed to fire. FireShield’s patent-pending restorative technology can turn an existing EPDM (and some asphaltic) roof system into a UL Class A rated roof. The roofing systems are CRRC-listed and highly reflective.


The product is a complete SeamFree membrane system based on Topcoat technology and can be used on most slopes and on virtually any deck type. FireShield comes with GAF’s Emerald Pledge NDL Restoration Warranty that provides protection against material defects for 10 years.

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Powered Vacuum Lifter

The Anver PF Series Door Lifter/Tilter is a below-the-hook vacuum lifter with an integrated pendant control on the handlebar, which is removable and provides full up-down and attach-release. Featuring 360-degree manual rotation, 90-degree powered tilting and two narrow rectangular pad assemblies that adjust along a crossbeam, it is especially designed for unloading and reorienting doors with large open sections and narrow access points.

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Roof System

Metal-Era Inc., a provider of metal edge roofing systems, introduces its newest fascia system: Perma-Tite Omni Fascia. According to the company, design benefits include a membrane raised out of the waterline and a base rail that locks down the membrane. It is available in heavy gauges, has no exposed fasteners and follows the NRCA guidelines for raised perimeter edge conditions.


The fascia is available in .040 inch, .050 inch and .063 inch aluminum and 24-gauge steel with a choice of finishes. The company’s standard 20-year, 110-mph wind warranty is also available.

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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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