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AlumaFloor tiles are precision-machined from aircraft aluminum. They require no grouting or fasteners, resulting in a smooth, high-tech appearance. With a durable, slip-resistant surface, the flooring is well suited to high-impact, high-traffic areas. The floor tiles have been used in a variety of buildings, including the Parsons School of Design in New York, the upscale Trois Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, and the headquarters of the Timken Company in Canton, Ohio (pictured). The flooring includes recycled content and can be recycled at the end of its useful life, estimated by the Professional Flooring Installers Association to be over 100 years. The cost of the tiles is competitive with other metals and lower than marble or granite. |
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OFCDesk Interior Design CAD (IDC) focuses exclusively on commercial interior design. Based on the AutoCAD® platform, it features an easy interface with industry-specific tools and terminology, and includes a built-in content creator and customizable library. The IDC software is being introduced in the United States during the first quarter of 2008. Product demonstrations will take place in Indianapolis on January 31, in Chicago on February 19, and in Cincinnati on March 20. Future product demonstrations and webcasts will be scheduled for the East and West Coast regions in later months. Professionals in the interior design and architecture industry are invited to attend free of charge. |
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Caroma introduces the WALVIT INVISI, a high-efficiency wall-hung toilet with a concealed tank. The streamlined bowl projects only 22 inches (56 centimeters), and the sleek chrome flush-button plate mounts in the wall. The tank can be installed in the wall or ceiling, in duct, or behind mirror or cabinetry. Caroma's advanced dual-flush technology consists of an efficient 0.8-gallon (3-liter) flush for liquid waste and a 1.6-gallon (6-liter) flush for solids, reducing water use by 40 percent compared to standard single-lever models with 1.6-gallon flush volumes. For commericial and residential applications. |
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Tangent from Lightolier is a low-profile line voltage track lighting system that combines extruded aluminum and clear polycarbonate. It can be used in variety of configurations, including straight-run arrangements and architectural curves. The side-by-side busbar design allows the track to be surface-mounted flush to ceilings and walls for a streamlined look. Available in three track styles: surface-mounted, suspended in a solid I-beam, or suspended in a perforated truss. A selection of stylish low-voltage fixtures is available. |
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