Products

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.

Designed by ThinkEco Inc., the SmartAC system is a more intelligent way to stay cool in the classroom. This innovative, yet 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.

Kane Security Window Screens can provide added safety and security for public schools, colleges, universities and other educational facilities. The company has been producing security screens for more than five decades and currently offers 20 models that meet or exceed all security levels. Kane screens are also thin and discreet, resembling an insect screen. They can be installed on existing windows and come in multiple security levels including vandalism screens, medium-security screens and maximum-security screens.

Ameri-Fab produces sturdy, steel ramps that meet ADA, IBC, UBC, OSHA and other safety standards for both temporary satellite classrooms and permanent educational facilities. The products require little set up and breakdown, no on-site welding and still perform well under harsh conditions. Ameri-Fab steel ramps can also easily be customized to fit any educational setting or design specification. Additionally, they can be shipped to the site, or delivered and installed by an Ameri-Fab professional.

The Da-Lite Heavy Duty Fast-Fold Deluxe and Truss Drapery Presentation Kits are ideal for a variety of educational uses. The flame retardant cotton velour drapery provides an attractive professional backdrop to the company’s variety of screens, and attaches easily with snaps to all Da-Lite Fast-Fold screens. The machine washable fabric is sound neutral, machine washable and is pleated for a more polished look. The kit is comprised of a valance bar, 14-inch valance drape, wing bars, 32-inch wide wing drapes and a 45-inch long skirt that attaches to the screen surfaces without tools.

Major Industries’ innovative Clima-Tite Wall Systems offer enhanced thermal performance in three different insulation options. Clima-Tite products utilize a pultruded fiberglass framing system, which offers dimensional stability, increased protection from temperature differences and condensation, and enhanced occupant comfort. The material is electrically non-conductive, UV resistant and environmentally sound, requiring less energy to produce than aluminum. Clima-Tite Wall Systems also offer easy snap-to-lock installation, keeping panels in place without visible fasteners.

The Energi series by Playworld Systems is designed to help make fitness a priority within school communities. Energi stations combine functional fitness and body-weight training to deliver a synergistic workout that connects all five of the body’s major anatomical systems, and exercises nearly all bones and muscles. Systems are available for ages 9 to 14 and 13 and up, and offer dozens of unique exercises. These systems also come with detailed lesson plans, athletic programs for coaches and activity logs to track user progress.

Audiovisual and supplemental curriculum product developer Califone International Inc. released its first speaker developed exclusively for the iPad and iPhone. The PA-MBiOS Speaker was designed with students in mind and projects a clear, crisp, classroom-filling sound for improved listening. Educators can use the device to enhance iPad audio, stream various music and podcasts through iTunes, and guide students through a virtual field trip. The speaker enables whole class and group learning activities while also supporting tablet and mobile learning initiatives.

De Pere, Wis.-based Hamilton Scientific recently completed the installation of 60 fume hoods and 120 laboratory benches in the 200,000-square-foot lab space at the Wisconsin Energy Institute & Consolidated Forensic Lab. The new, contemporary laboratory workstation design was developed in response to the customer’s request for utility access ease while simultaneously allowing for movable laboratory benches. Hamilton Scientific adaptable lab stations were specified with lockable casters, enabling users to easily move the units wherever horizontal workspace is needed.