AFE — May/June 2012
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Pro-Link
Pro-Link continues its support of healthy schools by sponsoring the Healthy Schools Campaign’s third edition of “The Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools.” Used by thousands of educators nationwide, it includes information and resources to help schools across the United States implement green cleaning programs that protect the health of students and staff while reducing schools’ impact on the environment.
The guide is available online for free from the Healthy Schools Campaign at www.greencleanschools.org.
The Garland Company, Inc.
The Garland Company, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of highperformance solutions for the commercial building envelope, recently upgraded its multipurpose liquid waterproofing roof restoration system. The new product, White-Knight® Plus/White-Stallion® Plus, is a highly reflective multipurpose, single-component aliphatic urethane coating designed to maintain, restore, and upgrade the performance of existing aged single-ply, metal, smooth BUR, and modified bitumen roofs.
For more information, please visit www.garlandco.com.
Hurst Boiler
Hurst Boiler recently announced the new FIREMaster micro-programmable controller (PLC), offering full control of the boiler from its make-up water consumption to its steam-flow and condensate return. This integrated control family was designed and tested by Hurst Boiler to optimize the firing and operations of the Hurst Performance Series Boilers. With over 1000 data scans per second, the communication and processing power of a FIREMaster PLC is unmatched by conventional standalone systems.
For more information, please visit www.hurstboiler.com/boilers/firemaster/.
GMS Surface Tech
GMS Surface Tech of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada recently launched the High Performance Green (HPG) line of scent-free cleaning products. The HPG line is different because all of the cleaners are designed using biodegradable surfactants instead of organic solvents. This means no nasty chemical smell and no irritating VOCs. Because they work so well and because they are 100 percent scent free and non-toxic, the HPG Whiteboard Cleaner and HPG LCD Screen Cleaner are the perfect products for schools, hospitals and other scentfree environments.
For more information, please visit www.hpgclean.com.
GAF
GAF, manufacturer of ultra-low maintenance DuraLife™ Siesta™ decking, recently announced the addition of a new Hardwood Collection. DuraLife™ Siesta™ decking is the number-one rated composite decking product by the most trusted consumer advocate publication in the United States. The DuraLife™ Siesta™ Collection is environmentally friendly; made in part with recycled materials and non-toxic chemicals or preservatives.
For more information on GAF Decking Systems, please visit www.gaf.com.
E Instruments International
The new Model 7899 Gas Sniffer is a portable, rugged and very easyto- use leak detection tool. The 7899 is equipped with a highly sensitive tip to pinpoint small leaks of any combustible gases & hydrocarbons from piping and/or appliances. The 7899 Gas Sniffer includes: economical, hand-held and very easy to use; 11” fully flexible probe for hard-to-reach places; auto zero-drift adjustment; large visual LCD and bar graph display; audio alarm; hold function; readings in PPM, %vol, %LEL; range: 0 to 10,000 ppm, and quick response time.
For more information, please visit www.e-inst.com.
Acklands-Grainger Inc.
Acklands-Grainger Inc., Canada’s largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener products, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new 122,000-square-foot facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The facility includes a 102,000-square-foot warehouse along with a branch showroom and regional support centre to service its expanding product lines and customer base. The distribution centre stores more than 50,000 industrial, safety and fastener products, including welding equipment, hand and power tools, and cleaning and safety supplies.
For more information, please visit www.acklandsgrainger.com
Nora® systems, Inc.
nora® systems, Inc. recently announced the debut of the nora® pro clean system, a floor cleaning system that reduces maintenance time and costs by eliminating the use of detergents and chemicals during the cleaning process. Without the use of harmful chemicals, the system keeps the flooring more sanitary and eliminates the possible presence of VOCs, resulting in improved Indoor Air Quality.
For more information on the nora® pro clean system, please visit www.nora.com/us or contact nora at 800-332-NORA.
Knight Wall Systems, Inc.
Knight Wall Systems Inc., recently announced the launch of CI-System™, a new rain screen system that accommodates continuous rigid insulation on the exterior of a building, significantly increasing the structure’s energy efficiency. CI-System offers superior moisture handling and thermal performance and reduced risk of condensation. It is also adaptable to any façade or cladding system.
For more information, please visit www.knightwallsystems.com
Baumer
The CFDK 25 Capacitive Sensor, a new low-profile capacitive sensor from Baumer, reliably detects objects in confined spaces such as low-rise conveyors, automated handling equipment or industrial machinery. Designed with a very flat housing and versatile mounting frame, the CFDK 25 requires much less space than photoelectric or ultrasonic sensors and can be countersunk flush for easy integration into machines and facilities.
For more information on Baumer’s CFDK 25 Capacitive Sensor, please contact Baumer Ltd. At 800-937-9336 or via email at sales.us@baumer.com
Green Roof Blocks
Green Wall Blocks, a new product designed and developed by Green Roof Blocks, takes the hassle out of building retaining walls. Made of UV resistant plastic, Green Wall Blocks’ 9-inch tall retaining wall blocks allows a retaining wall to be built in a fraction of the time it takes to build a wall using heavy, concrete blocks or railroad ties. The Blocks are environmentally friendly and available for purchase at local nurseries. They are bundled in fives, can be broken apart to fit any size project and are ideal for use to build any size wall.
For more information, please visit www.greenroofblocks.com.
Lochinvar®
The latest and largest addition to Lochinvar’s family of condensing boilers is now available. The CREST® Condensing Boiler offers innovative fire-tube technology integrated with the exclusive SMART TOUCH™ operating control. It is designed to meet today’s building standards for new construction and energy retrofit applications.
For more information, please visit www.Lochinvar.com.
Pro-Link continues its support of healthy schools by sponsoring the Healthy Schools Campaign’s third edition of “The Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools.” Used by thousands of educators nationwide, it includes information and resources to help schools across the United States implement green cleaning programs that protect the health of students and staff while reducing schools’ impact on the environment.
The guide is available online for free from the Healthy Schools Campaign at www.greencleanschools.org.
The Garland Company, Inc.
The Garland Company, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of highperformance solutions for the commercial building envelope, recently upgraded its multipurpose liquid waterproofing roof restoration system. The new product, White-Knight® Plus/White-Stallion® Plus, is a highly reflective multipurpose, single-component aliphatic urethane coating designed to maintain, restore, and upgrade the performance of existing aged single-ply, metal, smooth BUR, and modified bitumen roofs.
For more information, please visit www.garlandco.com.
Hurst Boiler
Hurst Boiler recently announced the new FIREMaster micro-programmable controller (PLC), offering full control of the boiler from its make-up water consumption to its steam-flow and condensate return. This integrated control family was designed and tested by Hurst Boiler to optimize the firing and operations of the Hurst Performance Series Boilers. With over 1000 data scans per second, the communication and processing power of a FIREMaster PLC is unmatched by conventional standalone systems.
For more information, please visit www.hurstboiler.com/boilers/firemaster/.
GMS Surface Tech
GMS Surface Tech of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada recently launched the High Performance Green (HPG) line of scent-free cleaning products. The HPG line is different because all of the cleaners are designed using biodegradable surfactants instead of organic solvents. This means no nasty chemical smell and no irritating VOCs. Because they work so well and because they are 100 percent scent free and non-toxic, the HPG Whiteboard Cleaner and HPG LCD Screen Cleaner are the perfect products for schools, hospitals and other scentfree environments.
For more information, please visit www.hpgclean.com.
GAF
GAF, manufacturer of ultra-low maintenance DuraLife™ Siesta™ decking, recently announced the addition of a new Hardwood Collection. DuraLife™ Siesta™ decking is the number-one rated composite decking product by the most trusted consumer advocate publication in the United States. The DuraLife™ Siesta™ Collection is environmentally friendly; made in part with recycled materials and non-toxic chemicals or preservatives.
For more information on GAF Decking Systems, please visit www.gaf.com.
E Instruments International
The new Model 7899 Gas Sniffer is a portable, rugged and very easyto- use leak detection tool. The 7899 is equipped with a highly sensitive tip to pinpoint small leaks of any combustible gases & hydrocarbons from piping and/or appliances. The 7899 Gas Sniffer includes: economical, hand-held and very easy to use; 11” fully flexible probe for hard-to-reach places; auto zero-drift adjustment; large visual LCD and bar graph display; audio alarm; hold function; readings in PPM, %vol, %LEL; range: 0 to 10,000 ppm, and quick response time.
For more information, please visit www.e-inst.com.
Acklands-Grainger Inc.
Acklands-Grainger Inc., Canada’s largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener products, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new 122,000-square-foot facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The facility includes a 102,000-square-foot warehouse along with a branch showroom and regional support centre to service its expanding product lines and customer base. The distribution centre stores more than 50,000 industrial, safety and fastener products, including welding equipment, hand and power tools, and cleaning and safety supplies.
For more information, please visit www.acklandsgrainger.com
Nora® systems, Inc.
nora® systems, Inc. recently announced the debut of the nora® pro clean system, a floor cleaning system that reduces maintenance time and costs by eliminating the use of detergents and chemicals during the cleaning process. Without the use of harmful chemicals, the system keeps the flooring more sanitary and eliminates the possible presence of VOCs, resulting in improved Indoor Air Quality.
For more information on the nora® pro clean system, please visit www.nora.com/us or contact nora at 800-332-NORA.
Knight Wall Systems, Inc.
Knight Wall Systems Inc., recently announced the launch of CI-System™, a new rain screen system that accommodates continuous rigid insulation on the exterior of a building, significantly increasing the structure’s energy efficiency. CI-System offers superior moisture handling and thermal performance and reduced risk of condensation. It is also adaptable to any façade or cladding system.
For more information, please visit www.knightwallsystems.com
Baumer
The CFDK 25 Capacitive Sensor, a new low-profile capacitive sensor from Baumer, reliably detects objects in confined spaces such as low-rise conveyors, automated handling equipment or industrial machinery. Designed with a very flat housing and versatile mounting frame, the CFDK 25 requires much less space than photoelectric or ultrasonic sensors and can be countersunk flush for easy integration into machines and facilities.
For more information on Baumer’s CFDK 25 Capacitive Sensor, please contact Baumer Ltd. At 800-937-9336 or via email at sales.us@baumer.com
Green Roof Blocks
Green Wall Blocks, a new product designed and developed by Green Roof Blocks, takes the hassle out of building retaining walls. Made of UV resistant plastic, Green Wall Blocks’ 9-inch tall retaining wall blocks allows a retaining wall to be built in a fraction of the time it takes to build a wall using heavy, concrete blocks or railroad ties. The Blocks are environmentally friendly and available for purchase at local nurseries. They are bundled in fives, can be broken apart to fit any size project and are ideal for use to build any size wall.
For more information, please visit www.greenroofblocks.com.
Lochinvar®
The latest and largest addition to Lochinvar’s family of condensing boilers is now available. The CREST® Condensing Boiler offers innovative fire-tube technology integrated with the exclusive SMART TOUCH™ operating control. It is designed to meet today’s building standards for new construction and energy retrofit applications.
For more information, please visit www.Lochinvar.com.
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