Product Solutions January-February 2025
AiphoneCloud's Remote Management
Aiphone has debuted AiphoneCloud, a suite of powerful tools designed to simplify security system management and increase operational efficiency. With Remote Management, security professionals can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Aiphone IP intercom systems from anywhere at any time. Additionally, AiphoneCloud's on-demand system design tool, QuikSpec, enables security integrators to create customized solutions. The platform streamlines subscription management, providing a centralized hub for activation and renewal of services.
www.aiphone.com
KI Wall balances elegance and functionality
KI Wall, a subsidiary of KI, offers movable and customizable glass and solid modular wall systems that are suitable for office, health care, and education settings. Clients can reconfigure a space without the usual debris that comes with construction and demolition. KI Wall products are easy to install and take down with zero waste produced. And they're constructed with 97% to 99% recyclable materials, such as glass, steel, and aluminum.
www.kiwall.com
Greenheck’s New ERVi Energy Recovery Ventilators
The ERVi, a new energy recovery ventilator from Greenheck, is designed to fit into limited indoor spaces such as basements, mezzanines, and small mechanical rooms. Its modular construction fits through a 30-inch door, can be ceiling-hung, and is ideal for retrofitting and decarbonization projects. It is highly configurable, with either right-hand or left-hand access and either-end discharge. Two compact cabinet options are available. The ERVi-10 discharges 375–1,500 cfm with a maximum height of 18 inches, and the ERVi-20 discharges 750–2,500 cfm with a maximum height of 23 inches.
www.greenheck.com/products/air-conditioning/energy-recovery-ventilators/preconditioners/energy-recovery-wheels
Trane®/Mitsubishi expands Electric Hybrid Variable Refrigerant Flow offerings
Trane has added two families of indoor units to the line of Trane/Mitsubishi Electric HVRF, its all-electric hybrid VRF unit. The HVRF system uses a combination of refrigerant to connect outdoor units to the Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC) and water to connect the HBC to indoor units. This unique two-pipe system combines the advantages of VRF and hydronic chillers into an all-electric heat pump that can heat and cool simultaneously while reducing refrigerants in the overall system. The system delivers zoned comfort and helps owners of multizone commercial buildings that require individual temperature settings achieve sustainability goals through electrification.
www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/products-systems/vrf/hvrf/indoor-units.html
WALLcontrol™ Monolith VP Adhered AWB from Siplast
Siplast has introduced a self-adhered vapor permeable (VP) air and water-resistive barrier (AWB) developed for commercial wall applications — WALLcontrol™ Monolith VP Adhered AWB. The flexible, UV-resistant membrane features a high-temperature stable, low-temperature application permeable acrylic adhesive with a split siliconized release liner, designed to ensure robust protection and durability. The monolithic product design helps provide chemical stability, and its sleek black finish adds a visually appealing touch.
https://www.siplast.com/systems/wallcontrol-monolith-vp-awb
J + J Flooring launches Synergy
Kinetex from J+J Flooring has launched Synergy, its latest release in the textile composite flooring category. It provides the performance attributes of hard surface with the softness and warmth of carpet. The structured pattern, offered in warm and cool neutrals with unique accent colors, provides a sophisticated look for workplace, retail, education, multifamily, and even health care spaces. Kinetex provides key performance and sustainability attributes, including a lifetime warranty. The line contains no less than 45% post-consumer recycled content; one 24” x 24” tile selection contains 27 recycled plastic bottles.
www.jjflooringgroup.com
Kirei unveils Terrazzo collection
Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, has unveiled Terrazzo, a new Kirei Ink print collection. Terrazzo expands the Natural Materials Collection available with Kirei Ink. Made from recycled plastic bottles and printed using water-soluble ink, the Terrazzo prints are engineered for spaces large and small with no visual repeat. Kirei products are made from 60% recycled post-consumer plastics so designers can be sure that every product they specify diverts plastic bottles from the waste stream.
www.kireiusa.com