Product solutions July 2024

Texas school chooses Sloan products

The Forney (Texas) Independent School District’s Keith Bell Opportunity Central, or “The OC,” is a one-of-a-kind school: a career and college center, multipurpose complex, and student-run business hub with fine arts spaces.

Forney specified Sloan products for The OC’s 43 restrooms. They enhance the new facility’s overall restroom aesthetic, save water, and make life stress-free for the maintenance team.

Reliable performance and durability are critical for schools. The OC specified Sloan ST-2459 Vitreous China Wall-mounted Water Closets and SU-1009 Vitreous China Washdown Urinals. The urinals all come with a vandal-resistant stainless-steel strainer.

In addition, Sloan EWF-44000 4-Station Wall-mounted Wash Fountain Sinks at The OC are constructed of non-porous SloanStone® solid surface material. These quadruple-station lavatory systems come equipped with Sloan Optima® electronic sensor technology for hands-free operation.

Recognizing that durability and sustainability go hand in hand, The OC selected products that help save water. Sloan’s Regal® 111 1.28 gpf Water Closet Flushometers and Regal 186 0.5 gpf Urinal Flushometers offer superior water savings aided by an ADA-compliant, non-hold-open handle, which prevents the fixtures from exceeding the intended flush volume.

Sloan’s vitreous china water closets, urinals, and SS-3003 Wall-mounted Backsplash Lavatories all come with SloanTec® Hydrophobic Glaze, a proprietary glaze that inhibits the growth of germs, making products easier to clean and keeping them cleaner longer.

www.sloan.com/design/inspiration/case-studies/education/keith-bell-opportunity-central-oc

A new standard in security window film

National Glazing Solutions has announced that it is the first dealer in America to purchase, sell, and install the security film 3M S2400. This advanced glazing security solution sets a new standard in safety and protection for a diverse array of commercial and government facilities. 3M S2400 represents a substantial upgrade over traditional polyester security window films. The polyurethane-based construction enables the film to absorb the energy of impacts and achieve greater elongation before tearing (4 times that that of polyester). It creates a barrier of time between a perpetrator and building occupants, and it can withstand severe force before tearing, enhancing protection against break-ins, blasts and natural disasters. The optical clarity of the S2400 series provides unobstructed views and is virtually invisible once applied.

www.ngs.inc/introducing-3m-s2400-the-next-evolution-in-security-window-film/

Bobrick soap dispensers

Bobrick Washroom Equipment’s new automatic top-fill soap dispensers, which have been added to its Fino Collection line, have received a Best of NeoCon 2024 Silver Award in the Interior Products and Solutions/Architectural Products category. The soap dispensers are ADA-compliant and available in two looks—a contemporary cylindrical design and a streamlined, modern design. Each look is available in five finishes – polished chrome, polished graphite, brushed brass, brushed nickel and matte black. The dispensers have an adjustable soap control dial and a hidden sensor that enables touchless operation to reduce cross-contamination.

www.bobrick.com

Connected Power addresses energy waste

Honeywell has introduced Connected Power, a solution that helps monitor, manage and automate buildings' power usage at the plug level. With Connected Power, building managers across North America can autonomously power down unused outlets based on space usage schedules or occupancy data, while also improving safety. The solution's connected outlets use existing wiring infrastructure and link to a digital dashboard, making it possible for building managers to monitor and control the energy consumption of each power outlet, or an entire area, from one screen with a few clicks. Connected Power can be integrated into most existing building management systems using open standards to provide centralized site scheduling and control.

https://buildings.honeywell.com/us/en/brands/our-brands/bms/what-we-do/field-devices/connected-power

Tarkett expands rubber sports flooring options

Tarkett is expanding its Johnsonite multifunctional rubber sports flooring options with new patterns to its Triumph and Inertia® collections. The new patterns and colorways elevate the design of health and wellness spaces for every activity and fitness level. Olio® captures the fluid movement of oil and watercolor paints; Minerality emulates the color variation found in natural stone; and Speckled features small, multi-colored chips for subtle patterning. Johnsonite’s color technology and color experts enable customers to precisely match any hue—including both the field and accent colors within Minerality, Olio, or Speckled. With varying thicknesses and endurance levels, Johnsonite rubber sports flooring covers every area of a wellness or athletic facility.

https://commercial.tarkett.com/products/resilient/johnsonite-rubber-sports-multi-function-flooring/

New walk-behind scrubber from Nilfisk

Nilfisk has announced that the SC550 walk-behind scrubber will be available for purchase in the United States and Canada in fall 2024. The Nilfisk SC550 scrubber facilitates ease of use with minimal training required. Its ergonomic design makes it comfortable for the operator, and efficient use of resources makes it gentle on the planet. With onboard tutorials and maintenance guides, first-time operators can quickly master the SC550 scrubber. It features user-friendly controls and an intuitive interface that makes operation smooth and natural. The scrubber is designed to optimize the use of water, energy and detergent. Based on internal studies, it is 28% more energy efficient than previous models and uses up to 40% less water and 60% less detergent.

www2.nilfisk.com/SC550_ProductLaunch