April 2008 Product Spotlight

OXP Series from Overly Door Company
Overly Door Company offers the quality, cost-effective alternative in abusive-resistant doors for schools and similar high-traffic, high-impact and corrosive environments. The exterior face of the OXP (Overly Extreme Protection) Door Series is covered in pebble-faced Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) face sheets available in four stock and nine pre-matched colors. The FRP face sheets are scratch, impact, shatter, tear, splinter and graffiti resistant.
www.overly.com

Clear Canables Recycling Containers from Windsor Barrel Works
 Looking for a unique way to show off your recycling program? Clear Canables are collapsible for convenient storage, made of recycled PET plastic, and are available with interchangeable tops and bottoms of metal or plastic. The company also has Graphic Canables for student art projects. Reproduce their artwork on the container's side for a unique combination of design and function.
www.windsorbarrel.com

Solatube Daylight Dimmer
Solatube International Inc. has announced the introduction of its new Zero-to-10-volt Daylight Dimmer, representing a more sophisticated level of daylighting control.  Architects, designers and lighting engineers can now integrate Solatube Daylighting Systems into existing lighting systems, allowing for complete scene and time control for daylight delivery. The original patented Solatube Daylight Dimmer was introduced to accommodate a customer with a school application, and it has since become a popular option within the Solatube Designer Touches line.
www.solatube.com

Bretford Carts
Bretford has introduced two height-adjustable carts with welded pull-out shelving. The newest versions of the A2642NS and CA2642NS carts reduce set-up time and support the use of additional technology equipment, such as a notebook computer. The new height-adjustable carts have legs and shelves that are arc welded into place for a strong and secure platform and to help simplify set-up so users can have them up and running within minutes. The A2642NS has three open shelves, while the CA2642NS includes a lower locking cabinet to store equipment and deter tampering and theft. An average of 30 percent post-consumer recycled steel is used for minimal impact on the environment.
www.bretford.com

New Bison Portable Volleyball Systems
When floor sockets are not an option, Bison portable volleyball systems with T-bases are the answer. Popular Bison Centerline and Match Point aluminum volleyball systems can be mounted onto T-bases that need only threaded floor anchors. Both systems have all the features of their popular in-floor counterparts, including superior net tensioning, easy net height adjustment and durable winch and pole combinations. These portable systems each include poles with winch, bases, competition net, net storage bag, net rope covers, four floor anchors, antennae and safety padding with free lettering on all flour sides.
www.bisoninc.com

Dazian
Dazian is recognized as a leading resource on the West Coast for innovative and high-quality fabrics, drapery rentals, and custom fabrication, along with personalized service. Dazian recently announced its acquisition of ShowBiz Enterprise's Drapery Rental and Fabrication business. ShowBiz has been the West Coast's premier supplier of high-end Rental Draperies including fiber optic and star drop curtains, masking draperies, metallics, sheers, cycs, scrims, and specialty, custom designed fabricated pieces. The combination of the two businesses will provide a large rental drapery inventory, as well as an unsurpassed product offering of specialty items for every design need.
www.dazian.com

hook-its
Give students and staff a safe and convenient place to hang their stuff at school. hook-its is a completely retractable hook that can be attached to almost any surface, including under desks, tables and chairs and to lockers and storage closets. The stainless-steel design adheres horizontally or vertically to any surface and can hold up to 40 pounds. hook-its' recoiling, self-tightening spring offers a non-obstructive, low-profile solution that retracts instantly when not in use, staying out of the way of students and staff.
www.hookits.com

MediaCAST from Inventive Technology
MediaCAST, the all-purpose video over IP solution for pre K-12, comes from Inventive Technology. MediaCAST includes features and ease-of-use that teachers, administrators and tech directors want. MediaCAST makes it easy for teachers to find documents and media files— VHS tapes, DVDs and subscription content — in any Internet browser, on any PC or Mac. Teachers upload their PDFs, PowerPoints, DVDs and video including Windows, and QuickTime to MPEG and Flash. No roadblocks to success.
www.inventivetec.com

Critical Thinking
The Critical Thinking Company, the award-winning publisher of educational books, software and DVDs for all ages has announced the release of Books 1 and 2 in the new Complete the Picture Math series. Complete the Picture Math Books 1 and 2, which are designed for first and second graders respectively, give children the opportunity to solve engaging math word problems while showing off their creative side by completing and coloring the pictures that accompany each exercise. These new titles help develop a wide variety of math, reading, visual, and spatial reasoning skills.
www.criticalthinking.com

ResourceMate
ResourceMate now has the capability to switch between languages for those libraries with multi-language patrons. Looking for French Library Software? Looking for Spanish Library Software? Switch between languages while running ResourceMate (English, French and Spanish translations of screen prompts provided). Translate for your own language. The Multi-Language Module shows screen labels in the chosen language. The font of screen entry fields can be changed so that it accepts the special characters of that language. The font of report fields can be changed so those special characters print properly.
www.resourcemate.com

Scratch-Art Light Catcher Inspired Designs Group Pack
Get kids inspired with these beautiful Light Catchers. Kits feature popular Christian themes. Scratch with the wood drawing stylus and design dazzling "stained glass" window art. Personalize each Light Catcher with unique decorations and drawings. Hang in a window, as sunlight illuminates brilliant glowing colors. The pack includes everything to complete 12 projects: 12 Design Frames, 12 Scratch-Lite Sheets, and 12 heavy-duty wood drawing styluses. It includes three each of the following designs: angel, cross, heart and hands, and Noah's Ark.
www.scratchart.com

Nicros-GranitPanels
Nicros-GranitPanels are better than ever with their new and improved texture. The outer surface of each panel now has a special ceramic coated texture. This provides a clean, realistic granite-like look and feel. Custom colors and designs (such as a bouldering line) are also available. This new texture is extremely durable and does not wear down over time, which is common to other painted-on or sprayed-on products. It provides just the right amount of grip for the climber, but because the granules are round, the texture doesn't bite should the climber slip and fall against the panel.
www.nicros.com

Berries from Jonti-Craft
Jonti-Craft has announced the addition of the Berries plastic chairs to its lineup of children's furniture. Their child-friendly design promotes seating comfort, durability and attractive styling. Each chair features a polypropylene shell that is easy to clean, prevents blushing and dissipates annoying static electricity. Additionally, Berries plastic chairs are made using heavy gauge steel frames and have non-exposed rivets to prevent snags. Berries plastic chairs are available in either chrome legs or matching powder-coated legs and come in five heights and six colors.
www.jonti-craft.com

Gold Medal Products
Gold Medal Products presents the new #1800 SnoPro Sno-Kone Machine. This machine has a whole new way of shaving ice. The SnoPro uses a band shaving technique as opposed to rotating cutter blades. It is completely safe. It is also entirely automatic, so no more hassle or fuss. The SnoPro has a light-weight cabinet which makes it is very easy to transport. The SnoPro is equipped to handle very high volumes. This machine is built to run continuously with effectiveness. This new state-of-the-art technology, paired with Gold Medal's commitment, is an unstoppable combination.
www.gmpopcorn.com

Video Mount Products
Video Mount Products has announced that it has introduced its new PRM-1 Pitched Roof Non-Penetrating Satellite/Antenna Mount. With more people choosing to go with satellite TV service and HD antennas, as well as many having to cope with new digital standards that will soon be in place, VMP's new PRM-1 mount will make installing these pieces of hardware on the roof as easy as viewing a HD broadcast is easy on the eyes. The PRM-1 can accommodate up to an 18-inch DBS/DSS antenna and comes with a pitch pad kit, or can hold up to ten 8-inch x 8-inch x 16-inch standard concrete blocks for ballast.
www.videomount.com