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Green News PRODUCTS ❏ #100 Johnsonite earns platinum, gold environmental certifications for flooring systems Johnsonite, the commercial arm of Tarkett, received two product certifi cations for sustainable manufacturing, including NSF332 Platinum-level certifi cation for the company's iQ Natural Vinyl Flooring line and NSF 332 Gold-level certifi cation for its Harmonium xf Linoleum Flooring line. The NSF 332 certifi cation process evaluates a product's lifecycle, from its inception to its repurposing or recycling. Using a pointbased system, the NSF 332 standard measures six key areas: product design, manufacturing, long-term value, end-oflife management, corporate governance and innovation. ❏ #101 MaxLite introduces energyefficient LED lamps for healthcare applications MaxLite has introduced energy-effi cient LED BR30 and BR40 lamps. The new LED lamps are ideal lighting solutions for reducing energy, maintenance and HVAC costs associated with healthcare facilities' recessed downlight and track lighting applications. Using 13 watts, the highly effi cient LED BR30 lamp replaces a 65-watt incandescent lamp, while delivering 750 lumens maintained throughout the life of the lamp. The new BR40 uses 17 watts and replaces a 90-watt incandescent lamp, while delivering 1000 lumens. Compared to LED PAR lamps, both models offer a much wider beam spread and less cave effect in downlight applications. Both lamps feature a BR lens that conceals LEDs from view and evenly distributes the light in a 120-degree flood beam spread for accent lighting, wall washing and general lighting. TO LEARN MORE For more information on these products visit www.mcdmag.com/products. ❏ #105 Standardization across diesel generators increases efficiency Generac Industrial Power has redesigned its 400/500/600kW diesel industrial-confi gured generators for both single and paralleled emergency and standby solutions. Generac has also standardized the frames and enclosures that house these new engines to bring them into alignment with other Generac In- dustrial Power products. Generac's 400kW generators now offer a new Perkins 12.5L engine. The 500kW units are powered by the new Perkins 15.2L engine ❏ #102 Kingspan Insulated Panels debuts Benchmark Façades Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has debuted Benchmark Façades. The new product merges the convenience and effi ciency of a universal barrier wall system with design-forward, sleek claddings made of glass, ceramics, wood and metallics. The full façade system solution reinforces the company's continued focus on architects and innovative applications of the comprehensive, EnvelopeFirst architectural enclosure lines. The system is ideal for green buildings, energy-effi cient facilities and multifunctional spaces, bringing a balance of aesthetics, performance-based insulation and air barriers, and other necessary requirements for new construction. ❏ #103 Gerflor USA launches Creation Collection at Greenbuild Gerflor unveiled its new Creation Collection to the U.S. market at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo. With more than 85 LVT designs based on urban landscapes, nature and authentic woods, Creation Collection's seven exclusive innovations in contrast, concrete, paint, piano finish, denim, mixed and different plank lengths and widths make it simple for architects and designers to achieve 14 Medical Construction & Design | January/February 2013 and the 600kW generators contain the Perkins 18.1L. The diesel engines from Perkins afford these generators greater levels of effi ciency, affordability, ease of maintenance and all of the other collateral benefi ts of standardization. The company anticipates expanding this initiative to include its Bi-Fuel and Gemini models in the future. distinctive looks in virtually any space. Highfoot traffic environments such as healthcare spaces benefit from Creation Collection's durable 0.7 mm wearlayer and hygienic PUR+ surface treatment. Environmental characteristics of the collection include: FloorScore certified, extremely low VOC emissions, 100-percent recyclable and made with 35-percent pre-consumer recycled material. ❏ #104 Brentano expands range of eco-friendly fabrics Since the inception of its fall 2008 Elements collection, Brentano has continuously added new eco-friendly fabrics that push the boundary of green design. A range of environmentally conscious materials are used, including bamboo, eco-wool, recycled content, organic wool and alternatives to leather and vinyl. With the Gallery collection, new selections were added to the Brentano Green label that can be used in traditional or contemporary spaces. The subdued, striped texture of 100-percent post-consumer recycled polyester Mythos has a GreenShield finish and exceeds 75,000 double rubs, making it a practical choice for healthcare interiors. www.mcdmag.com