On Our Radar
SMOOTH EXIT
The Slyde Evacuation Sled offers an easy to use, cost-effective and reliable solution to evacuate nonambulatory occupants from any multistory building. This compact, lightweight transport sled is built to quickly and easily slide people in a horizontal evacuation to a safe place on the floor, a vertical evacuation using an elevator or going up/down stairs, or over uneven terrain to escape from harm. DQE
BEAUTIFUL SIGHT
Ascent is a post-supported glass windscreen designed for commercial exterior use. Ideal around balconies, healing gardens and outdoor dining areas, it delivers unobstructed views while also diverting wind to create a more pleasant environment and outdoor experience for hospital staff and patients. Trex Commercial Products Inc.
MAINTAINING PRIVACY
Mills Privacy Partitions feature 72-inch-tall doors and panels mounted 6 inches above the finished floor for standard stalls, and 69-inch-tall doors and panels mounted 9 inches above the finished floor for Americans with Disabilities Act stalls. To provide additional space, panels are available up to 84 inches deep. Bradley Corp.
WIPE IT AWAY
Scotch-Brite Kitchen Cleaner & Degreaser Wipes with Scotchgard Protector is a new pre-moistened disposable wipe that helps efficiently remove grease from non-food-contact and stainless steel surfaces in commercial kitchens. Using proprietary Scotchgard Protector chemistry, the degreaser wipes leave behind a protective layer that can cut future cleaning time by 45% after one use. 3M
HVAC
AGAINST THE WIND
The new EME5625MD louver is a 5-inch vertical stationary louver engineered to provide added protection to buildings during hurricane conditions. The EME5625MD is constructed of extruded aluminum, is low maintenance and offers high resistance to corrosion. It is designed to meet a wind load of 160 pounds per square foot. Ruskin
CLEAR ATMOSPHERE
The Criti-Clean Ultra fan-powered laminar flow HEPA filter diffuser offers output capacity of up to 1,200 cubic feet per minute in a 48-inch by 24-inch unit, with a plenum height of just 13.7 inches. It is ideal for retrofits of existing pharmacy spaces and other critical/clean room environments to comply with USP 800 mandates for handling hazardous pharmaceuticals. A-J Manufacturing
UP AND RUNNING
he Magnitude chiller’s magnetic bearing technology eliminates oil, mechanical seals, wear surfaces and gears for longer machine life and increased reliability. It is designed for mission-critical facilities like hospitals or data centers that need power restored quickly in the event of a failure. With RapidRestore and RideThrough solutions, Magnitude chiller can restart as fast as 43 seconds after power is restored. Daikin Applied
SYSTEM CONTROL
The MultiSITE VM3 maximizes the sophistication of control in each building system for cohesive building operation and synergistic performance. The MultiSITE VM3 converges systems into a single, seamless solution that streamlines programming and grants building owners and facility managers the freedom to design a solution that’s best for their needs. LG
Security
SAFE STORAGE
The exacqVision video management system includes several new enhancements that improve users’ ability to store, analyze and search for video. The release supports exacqVision Cloud Drive storage to help security and IT teams eliminate some of the hardware costs and management of storage infrastructure. It also now supports Perimeter Defender analytics from Axis. Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions
SECURED ENTRY
The SOS-12 features a new sleek, stealth design and color that blends into surroundings to go unnoticed. It’s tougher and larger internal gaskets offer more protection of electronic components. The up-front microphone quickly detects vehicle siren “Yelp” for even faster openings, and its design and circuitry ensures fast gate response and long sensor life. Siren Operated Sensors
TOTAL VIEW
Symmetry Control Room provides a single operational window for situational awareness and managing video, alarms and events. It will integrate with the entire Symmetry portfolio, which includes video, visitor, identity, incident management, intrusion and access control, as well as vendors that are part of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. AMAG Technology, a G4S Co.
PROTECTION MODE
AssetWatcher is a scalable radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled locker system. Perfect for mobile electronics and other valuable items, it can easily support more than 10,000 users on a single system and is configurable in three modes for flexible usage. AssetWatcher’s RFID technology allows users to easily track who is removing or replacing an asset, as well as when and where the asset has been taken. Morse Watchmans
