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Hall's Permits Won't get Lost in the Glove Box Shuffle

Whether education institutions need to manage an entire campus of parking lots or just a few spaces, Hall Signs is here to help. It offers regulatory and custom signage, posts and hardware, and parking permits. Make permits visible with unique designs paired with an organization's logo and custom colors--without added setup fees.
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Training on Demand

TOD is a multi-tasking training table from Versteel with standard features such as a perforated modesty panel, locking casters, integrated wire management and an easy tilt-nest mechanism. The arced legs and metal modesty reflect design elements found on SIMON seating for a complementary match in any space.
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Three pads. One scrubber. A Little Water.

The nora pro clean system is all schools need to maintain nora rubber flooring. From daily cleaning to restoration of a neglected space, the nora pro clean system changes everything schools thought they knew about flooring maintenance. Eliminate detergents. Reduce labor. Improve performance. Experience the benefits. Learn more by clicking below.
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2012 Educational Interiors Showcase Early-Bird Entry Offer!

American School & University is now accepting entries for the 2012 Educational Interiors Showcase. Enter today for the chance to include your outstanding school or university project in the August 2012 Educational Interiors Showcase issue. Early-bird rate for entry forms received by Jan. 1. Download the Call For Entries today. New! Choose two or more pages for your project and receive a FREE print-ready PDF of your layout.

Contact Molly Roudebush for more information about the 2012 Educational Interiors Showcase.

New High-Filtration Upright

This month, ProTeam introduces the ProForce 1500 HEPA and ProForce 1500XP HEPA with premium onboard tools. By adding HEPA filtration media to a powerful dual-motor upright, the new vacuum filters out 99.97 percent of pollutants 0.3 micron or larger. A 15-inch floating powerhead automatically adjusts to different flooring heights.
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Turn Stained Whiteboards into new Whiteboards

Simply peel and stick! Turn any stained whiteboard into a brand-new dry erase board in minutes with EverWhite Resurfacing Panels. Renovate any classroom at a fraction of the time and cost. EverWhite dry erase surfaces are also backed by a lifetime warranty against ghosting and staining. Click on the link for a free sample.
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Greenheck Introduces Grease Grabber Pollution-Control Units

Greenheck introduces the Grease Grabber Triple Play and Power Play pollution-control units, designed to eliminate smoke and grease particles from commercial kitchen exhaust systems. The Grease Grabber Triple Play is coupled with activated carbon panels to remove odor molecules prior to discharging the air. The Grease Grabber Power Play's permanent electrostatic collector section removes grease and smoke particles from the airstream.
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Snap-Together Metal Roofing System

MBCI supplied the LokSeam SSR system metal roof for Daybreak Elementary School in Utah. LokSeam, a snap-together system, features a 1 3/4-inch-high vertical leg, which creates very interesting shadow lines along the length of the building. The energy efficiency and the recycled content of the metal walls and roof helped the project attain a LEED silver rating.
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Surface-Mounted Warm-Air Hand Dryers

Bobrick has introduced its TrimLine Series Surface-Mounted Warm-Air Hand Dryers featuring a 4-inch projection for ADA and barrier-free compliance, and low-profile, architectural styling. Seventy-percent recycled satin-finish stainless steel or white-coated steel. Features include an optimum balance of fast drying time and a moderate sound level. Dual parallax air flow delivers a broad warm-air pattern. Eliminates paper towels, reducing costs by 95 percent. Visit the website or call (800)553-1600.
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Energy-Efficient Window Replacement Systems are Cost-Effective

Bring aging buildings up to current codes and improve energy performance (up to R-20). Eliminate the need for extra shades and cleaning maintenance with translucent Kalwall windows. Install from the inside or outside--even while school is in session. Shatterproof and vandal-resistant. Nationwide building code compliant. Green and LEED.
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Terrazzo in Schools

The National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association knows a terrazzo installation typically will last the life of the building, negating the expense and inconvenience of replacing flooring in high-traffic areas. Non-porous terrazzo does not support microbial growth, nor does it enable moisture to accumulate, contributing to a mold-free, healthy environment. A terrazzo logo can build school spirit. Terrazzo is a very durable, competitive flooring package.
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Create a Brilliant Shine That Stands the Test of Time

Clean floors directly reflect the care, attention and pride schools put in their facilities. The Procter & Gamble Pro Line Floor Care System is a unique lineup of products formulated to work synergistically to deliver unsurpassed long-lasting shine, extending the time between scrub and recoat and saving time, effort and money.
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Wood Schools Cost Less and Deliver More

As more school districts turn to wood-frame construction for its cost-effectiveness, they're also finding other advantages--such as design versatility, speed of construction and a lighter carbon footprint--all while meeting code and safety requirements. Contact WoodWorks for free one-on-one project support from design through construction, online training/workshops/Wood Solutions fairs, span tables/cost, carbon and other calculators, case studies and more.
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Mity-Lite Tables Go Green

Mity-Lite multi-function tables and chairs maximize use across a variety of educational spaces and set the standard for durability, value and ease of use. Made in the USA and GREENGUARD Certified, Mity-Lite ABS, Al-13 Aluminum, Madera Laminate and Reveal Linen-less tables contribute to LEED and other sustainable building programs. All Mity-Lite durable and lightweight multi-function tables are backed by unbeatable warranties and world-class customer support.
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Get More Bang for Your Budget

TCPN, a national governmental purchasing cooperative, competitively bids and awards contracts to national vendors in compliance with state-mandated purchasing procedures. From furniture and laptops to facilities and security systems, schools benefit from TCPN's combined buying power, regardless of its size. Schools can let TCPN help them operate efficiently and economically by joining as a member today.
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Manage Food Waste and Reduce Costs by up to 50 Percent

Marathon's Eco-Safe Digester converts food waste into a liquid that can be flushed safely down the drain. It decomposes up to 1,200 pounds of meat, fish, grains, dairy, fruits, vegetables and more in 24 hours. Divert food waste from the landfill, return clean water to the environment, and save up to 50 percent on monthly waste-hauling costs. Ideal for school and university kitchens. Visit the website by clicking below or call (800)633-8974.
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New Low-Noise, High-Performance Sweeper

Masco Sweepers' new Model 1600RBS low-noise, high-performance sweeper can sweep in parking garages with a less than 6-foot, 7-inch clearance. The Model 1600RBS with lifetime-warranty stainless-steel hopper is a high-performance parking lot sweeper. It can be mounted on a V6-powered Toyota Tundra or Chevrolet GMC C1500 and comes equipped with curb broom, dust-control system, low-noise engine cover and 49hp GM Vortec L16 engine.
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Refinish With the Best In Class and Save

Since 1977, The Refinishing Touch has revitalized more than 1.5 million rooms of furniture for more than 50 universities nationwide. It is a world leader in on-site environmentally safe furniture refinishing--saving some 2 million hardwood trees in the process. TRT understands how tight budgets are--it can save schools up to 80 percent on the cost of new furniture by refinishing, re-upholstering and modifying existing furniture.
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TANK S LP Offers Clean, Efficient Power

Cub Cadet Commercial TANK S LP offers fuel efficiency and ground-breaking Synchro Steer technology, featuring a steering wheel instead of lap bars, and is designed for increased stability on slopes and hillsides. It reduces emissions, fuel costs and requires less engine maintenance thanks to its clean LP fuel source. The TANK S LP also meets all current EPA and CARB emissions standards.
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Sustainable Low-Maintenance Concrete Floors Never Need Stripping

Consolideck products from Prosoco for high-performance concrete floors give schools options for beautiful, sustainable, low-maintenance flooring that lasts. Turn concrete floors new or old into gleaming, gem-like, yet slip-resistant surfaces--even concrete currently topped by other coverings. The Consolideck system includes advanced concrete hardener/densifiers, water-based stains, and a super-thin protective coating that never needs stripping. And Consolideck products meet the nation's toughest standards for indoor air quality.
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Translucent Daylighting Systems for Schools

CPI can be a school's sole source for translucent daylighting, providing design, fabrication and installation of standard or custom skylights, wall-lights and canopy systems for renovation projects or new construction. CPI also offers hurricane endurance designs and Class A fire-resistant systems. The newest innovation is IntelaSun, an intelligent, self-adjusting, dynamic daylighting system that manages shading and sunlight transmission.
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A Stylish and Comfortable Chair

The new Edge Chair by ERG offers style and comfort, along with a generous upholstered seat and contoured poly backrest. It's the perfect choice for many educational environments, including classroom, computer lab and conference centers. To see more of the Edge Chair Collection, click on the link below.
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CyberLock Electronic Access-Control Solutions

CyberLock from Videx has been developing dynamic, affordable access-control solutions to schools for more than a decade. With CyberLock, schools control who accesses any area of a facility, and when. View employee key activity and lock openings from a computer. Email alerts inform when there are potential security issues. Click here to read about how other schools are using CyberLock.
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Putting Dynamic Presentations at Your Fingertips

The ultimate in advanced presentation technology, the Wharton Lectern from KI features complete control, comfort and flexibility. Just plug it into an outlet and the lectern is immediately powered. It accommodates a touchscreen monitor or laptop access. The Wharton Lectern rises to the occasion with electronically adjustable height to fit most presenters.
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