LED Connection Technology

i-lighting, the leading manufacturer of extremely easy-to-install, reliable and cost-effective exterior and interior LED lighting, has introduced a new line of iluma Rail Lighting featuring the company’s proprietary LED Lighting Simplified connection technology. Each system’s Easy Plug micro connectors simply plug together to ensure easy installations, which can be achieved in half the time of traditional lighting and with near invisible results. iluma Rail Lighting works equally well with vinyl, aluminum, composite and wood railing, creating nearly invisible downlighting effects.

Read More

Smart Fan Switch

To combat frustrations associated with bathroom mold and mildew, DewStop, has introduced its new FS-300 Adjustable Humidity and Condensation Fan Control. The FS-300’s integrated QUE moisture prediction software senses when condensation is present and automatically turns the fan on to dispel moisture, which can otherwise cause mold and mildew in restrooms and locker rooms. The new FS-300 model works with any new or existing ventilation fan, and features adjustable condensation sensors that turn on the fan when condensation is present and off when dry.

Read More

Acoustic Ceiling Tile

Orcal Premium B15 high performance acoustic metal ceiling tile by Armstrong combines the company’s mineral and metal tile technologies in one simple, cost effective infill solution, perfect for use in school and education settings. Premium B15 is an acoustic infill solution for use with standard Orcal metal ceiling tiles, and is designed to optimize absorption performance with high room-to-room sound attenuation. These mineral infills are factory fitted into Orcal metal tiles and supplied as a complete acoustic unit that can fit directly into the ceiling grid.

Read More

Zero VOC Paint

Enso paint by Dunn-Edwards is a high performance, low odor, zero VOC interior paint great for use in schools and universities. Enso offers top performance, comparable to that of premium conventional paints, but with a resin technology that allows for a harder surface than that of many low odor products without using organic solvents. Enso is easy to apply and has excellent flow and leveling for a smooth finish. It also offers great hide, meaning fewer coats are needed, and provides excellent washability.

Read More

Durable School Flooring

Silikal uses enhanced Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) to create some of the most durable and long-lasting flooring solutions available. These seamless, bacteria-resistant flooring systems work well in a variety of educational or school settings, from cafeterias to daycares to stadiums. Silikal floors are also very easy to keep clean, and, thanks to their unique design, can reduce long term flooring maintenance costs. A great option for schools looking to go green, Silikal floors are also ISO-certified, and no-VOC, LEED-friendly options are also available.

Read More

Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Norwell Outdoor Fitness offers a line of eight dynamic, durable and student-friendly fitness stations, as well as eight static fitness stations, ideal for almost all ages. Norwell equipment focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and coordination and cardiovascular exercise, and each piece is based on a simple, sculptural design for easy and intuitive use. All Norwell components are constructed from glass-blasted stainless steel and are secured in-ground with concrete block and threaded bars.

Read More

LED Fixture

A new lighting fixture by Precision-Paragon (P2) is the manufacturer’s first wet location LED fixture with efficacies up to 110 lumens per watt and a wide range of lumen outputs to address a variety of lighting applications, according to the company. The new LED LVT is a high-bay wide body vapor tight fixture available in multiple lumen packages, allowing the fixture to be used in a wide range of situations that may call for different light output requirements.

Read More

Interactive Projector and Software

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, and Mimio, a leading provider of interactive teaching technologies, now offer MimioStudio classroom software with Epson BrightLink interactive projectors. This partnership gives schools more options for bringing advanced collaboration and interactivity into the classroom, delivering learning environments that inspire, connect and motivate. MimioStudio software is designed to be used with interactive projectors, with support for pens, single touch, multi-touch and gestures.

Read More

Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning

Designed by ThinkEco Inc., the SmartAC system is a more intelligent way to stay cool in the classroom. This innovative, easy-to-use product allows users to set a personalized schedule to automatically turn A/C units on and off to conserve energy. The system also remote senses the room temperature and adjusts accordingly to avoid over-cooling and over-spending. It can be operated via ThinkEco software or via a smartphone application, making it accessible anywhere.

Read More

Card Reader

The Ingersoll Rand aptiQ multi-technology reader, designed to read proximity and smart credentials, now also reads magnetic strip cards for added security. The system reads various forms of proximity, including the MIFARE Classic touch less smart cards and the MIFARE DESFire EV1 for air interface and cryptographic method access control. With its ability to read the serial number of most 13.56 megahertz smart credentials, the system can also communicate to mobile phones, allowing users to expand and/or improve credential technologies easily.

Read More