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New REHAU-Polytec 50 Hybrid Curtain Wall System
The new REHAU-Polytec 50 hybrid curtain wall system offers flexible single- or multi-story window configuration capabilities. With slim 2-inch (50 mm) sightlines, the system provides an aesthetically pleasing and modern design that admits maximum daylight. This polymer-based system promotes energy efficiency with exceptional thermal insulation, and can accommodate up to 1 9/16-inch (40 mm) thick glass or panels for enhanced acoustical and energy benefits. Offering a U-factor down to 0.28, it also provides water tightness of up to 25 psf according to ASTM E331, and a patented drainage system protects against inside water leakage.
The system’s encapsulated steel reinforcement ensures optimum strength for architectural designs that incorporate large spans. With numerous customizable features, the system offers a variety of exterior aluminum capping profile possibilities, and can easily accommodate operating units such as tilt-turn, hopper and awning windows.
For more information, contact: REHAU, 1501 Edwards Ferry Rd., N.E., Leesburg, VA, 20176. Phone: 1.800.247.9445. Fax: 1.800.627.3428. E-mail: rehau.mailbox@rehau.com. Web site: www.na.rehau.com/wdcommercial.
Delayed Egress Exit Device
The new SDC S6000D series delayed egress panic and fire exit devices are available in rim mount, mortise and vertical rod configurations. A wall mount controller incorporates all delayed egress logic for 15 or 30 second exit delay, alternating 85 db tone and voice message with a digital countdown display that provides clear and comprehensive instructions for persons without prior knowledge of door operation and personnel notification. A keypad provides reset and bypass control eliminating the need of keys that may be misplaced or lost. Applications include retail loss prevention, wandering patient control and nursery infant protection.
For more information, contact SDC at 3480 Willow Lane, Westlake Village, Ca 91361, (805) 494.0622, service@sdcsecurity.com or visit www.SDCsecurity.com.
In Other News...
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with three security technology providers to sell, install and support a "Unified Solution" that integrates access control, camera and video management. The companies are video surveillance camera-maker Axis Communications of Chelmsford, MA; access control provider Open Options of Carrollton, TX; and video management system provider Salient Systems of Austin, TX, reported Security Sales & Integration. Full Story
Portage, MI-based Eliason Corp. completed a $1.4 million expansion of its Shaver Road plant, bringing about 20 workers from other factories to Portage. Eliason, a manufacturer of restaurant swing doors, doubled the size of its plant to 110,000 square feet to accommodate the consolidation of plants in Lawrence and Hartford, reported Mlive.com. Full Story
1st United Door Technologies is expanding its presence in Southern California with new distribution centers in Fullerton and San Diego, CA. On May 4th, a new distribution center was opened in Fullerton, CA. This is the third regional distribution center to be opened in California. The new facility will distribute residential and commercial sectional garage doors, operators and hardware. Full Story
ScanSource Security, a sales unit of ScanSource Inc. and distributor of physical security solutions, has added Ingersoll Rand’s access control products to its line card, reported Security Sales & Integration. Full Story
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