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StrataClean IQ Air Filtration System is quiet, energy-efficient and meets new EPA Clean Air in Buildings challenge recommendations

August 3, 2022

StrataClean IQ Air Filtration System is quiet, energy-efficient and meets new EPA Clean Air in Buildings challenge recommendations

Introducing StrataClean IQ, an in-ceiling MERV 13 filtration system that is quiet, energy-efficient and meets new EPA Clean Air in Buildings challenge recommendations for increased ventilation. It's the easy way to specify for clean air!

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6 Modern Glass Office Design Ideas for 2022

March 30, 2022

6 Modern Glass Office Design Ideas for 2022

Incorporating modern glass office partitions into the office design is one way to mitigate the dangers of COVID while still encouraging employee interaction and bringing people back together to feel like they are a part of a community. Glass partitions provide many benefits that keep people connected, while still keeping them safe.

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Bullet-resistant windows with voice-transmission options

July 5, 2021

Bullet-resistant windows with voice-transmission options

Ballistic barriers shouldn't compromise your ability to communicate with clients. That's why our bullet-resistant windows come with voice-transmission options suitable for any environment.

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How 3D Printing is Helping the Coronavirus Cause

July 2, 2021

How 3D Printing is Helping the Coronavirus Cause

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is making headlines as a means to help hospitals and health care workers who are experiencing a shortage of medical equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic. With more than a million confirmed cases in the United States, demand for this equipment is at an all-time high and has put a strain on the supply chain. 3D printing has limitations and may not be a long-term solution, but we’ll explain how it has served as an interim stop-gap with initiatives around the world.

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Social distance seating: portable cubicle seating systems for multipurpose venues

June 9, 2021

Social distance seating: portable cubicle seating systems for multipurpose venues

Designed with event basic safety and taking participant entertainment into account, this is the perfect solution to meeting the need for social distancing due to the pandemic. The portable cubicle seating system meets our aim as a business, to develop a solution which is ergonomic, has value for money and yet is basic.

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Armstrong VidaShield UV24 Air Purification System

January 15, 2021

Armstrong VidaShield UV24 Air Purification System

The Armstrong VidaShield UV24 System pairs a UV-C Air Purifier with ULTIMA Health Zone or SCHOOL ZONE Fine Fissured ceiling panels to offer safe, unobtrusive in-room air purification for cleaner air.

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Protective Partition Dividers

January 13, 2021

Protective Partition Dividers

We’re learning to live with COVID-19 right now as the virus has spread all around the world, and protecting ourselves has become even more necessary. That’s where a protective partition comes in, giving you that extra comfort in knowing there is a physical barrier between you and the people around you. If you work in an office or anywhere that requires sitting in a room with other people, you should seriously consider a protective partition.

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Top five tips for creating a rooftop deck

December 18, 2020

Top five tips for creating a rooftop deck

Rooftop decks have emerged as highly coveted and beloved spaces for residents of dense urban areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, outdoor rooftop spaces will remain desirable for current and prospective residents beyond the global health crisis. Access to the outdoors positively impacts mental health, provides space to create community, exercise and meditate, plant gardens and grow food. In cities where street-level greenspace and parkland are scarce or at-a-premium, rooftop decks can be lifelines for people living in mid and high-rise buildings. However, they require some special consideration because of their location.

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Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions 24/7 Defend Portfolio

December 14, 2020

Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions 24/7 Defend Portfolio

The 24/7 Defend Portfolio is ideal for any environment to reassure people going back to work, learn, heal, and play that they are surrounded by materials and systems that work 24/7 to keep them safer & healthier.

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Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions Introduces CleanAssure™ Portfolio of Disinfectable Products

November 16, 2020

Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions Introduces CleanAssure™ Portfolio of Disinfectable Products

Ceilings, walls, and installation systems identified to meet CDC recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting.

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Boon Edam Publishes Whitepaper on Effect of Pandemics on Entrance Security

November 6, 2020

Boon Edam Publishes Whitepaper on Effect of Pandemics on Entrance Security

Publication discusses changes in building design, security processes and technologies that support touchless entry and social distancing.

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Building Owners Seeking Healthier, Safer Indoor Spaces Can Turn to New Armstrong Ceiling Solutions to Ease COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns

October 16, 2020

Building Owners Seeking Healthier, Safer Indoor Spaces Can Turn to New Armstrong Ceiling Solutions to Ease COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns

Armstrong recently announced that it is now offering its Health Zone™ ceiling systems and Clean Room Grid systems – currently contributing to protection of staff and patients in hospitals and healthcare facilities – to all building owners who want occupants to be and feel safer indoors.

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It's Now Black Friday Every Day: How to Manage the Influx of Packages

September 2, 2020

It's Now Black Friday Every Day: How to Manage the Influx of Packages

Residential deliveries have been on the uptick for several years, but the COVID-19 pandemic has blown the lid off the box. An analysis of April Package Concierge transaction data shows an increase of nearly 28% YOY and is rivaling that of the past holiday season.

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5 Questions With Jim Edgeworth, Residential Sales Director for The BILCO Company

August 31, 2020

5 Questions With Jim Edgeworth, Residential Sales Director for The BILCO Company

What have you seen in the residential sales side at BILCO since the start of the pandemic? There was a lot of confusion and frustration at the outset. The building community was unsure not only about the reach of the pandemic, but also how it affected the ability to earn a living at all levels of the industry as states adopted a wide variety of guidelines. March and April sales were slightly off as people looked for ways to keep their business open.

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Cleaning Outdoor Products

June 24, 2020

Cleaning Outdoor Products

Cleanliness is one of the most critical elements for your home or business today. Public areas or high touch areas require routine cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. While the CDC recommends using diluted bleach solutions, many materials may have a negative effect from applying bleach. The TerraCast® resin material is safe for applying bleach. Unlike other materials, our planters will not fade or degrade when disinfecting surfaces. They are a great solution to businesses to separate areas to allow for social distancing, without unsightly barriers or high maintenance work. From installing to cleaning, our planters are easy to handle!

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Anti-Microbial Product Solutions for X-Ray Protection and Radiation Shielding product lines

June 19, 2020

Anti-Microbial Product Solutions for X-Ray Protection and Radiation Shielding product lines

As a result of the recent global corona virus outbreak we are increasingly being asked by customers about whether Ray-Bar's various anti-microbial technologies are effective, specifically against the Novel Corona Virus also known as COVID-19. Ray-Bar is proud to introduce the following anti-bacterial/anti-microbial options to all of our X-Ray Protection/Radiation Shielding product lines listed here: Easy-Clean X-Ray Glass, Telescopic X-Ray Window Frames, X-Ray Control Barriers, Shielded Hollow Metal Doors and Pre-Finished Modular Retrofit Shielding Panels.

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Mars Group of Companies is open for you

May 2, 2020

Mars Group of Companies is open for you

As we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation, our top priority is the safety and health of our team members and customers. Within the Mars Group of Companies, we have enhanced rules and procedures with our employees practicing self-monitoring, social distancing, and strict sanitization guidelines.

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Help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect your employees with VirusGuard™ products

April 21, 2020

Help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect your employees with VirusGuard™ products

The new VirusGuard™ - Mobile Barrier and VirusGuard™ - Fixed Barrier System were specifically created and designed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. They are non-ballistic solutions that have faster turnaround times to manufacture and install. Two great solutions for added protection to choose from:

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