Steel Truss System Provides Ease of Use

Phoenix — Tri-Chord Steel carries open web floor and roof trusses that provide silent, sturdy floors and roofs, according to the company. The trusses reportedly provide for easy attachment of wood decking without the use of screws. Complete layouts and engineering packages are available, and complex designs including cantilevers and soffits are provided for. www.tri-chordsteel.com

Color-shifting Finish System

Mooresville, N.C. — Alucobond Spectra Colors — a new color finishing system for Alucobond aluminum composite materials — has been introduced by Alcan Composites USA Inc. According to the company, Alucobond Spectra Colors change colors as different wavelengths of light are reflected back to the audience, depending upon the viewing angle. www.alucobondusa.com

Steel Framing System Offers Fast Installation

Harvey, Ill. — Dynastructure (formerly Dresden Framing Systems) from Allied Tube & Conduit - Construction Division (ACD) is tubular framing systems made of high post-consumer recycled content, with integrated stud and tack. Arriving pre-manufactured to each job site, Dynastructure facilitates fast and cost-efficient structural installations of essential, school, franchise, retail and other facilities, the company reports. www.dynastructure.com

Gutter System Seeks to Improve Ease of Installation

Cambridge, Mass. — Suitable for most eave conditions, the RHEINZINK titanium zinc Snap-Lock Drainage System simplifies installation and significantly reduces labor costs by eliminating the need for precise fitting and alignment of brackets, according to the company. Additionally, it is reported that the RHEINZINK Gutter Systems will fulfill their function for decades with minimal maintenance. www.rheinzink.com

OFFICE SYSTEMS AND FURNITURE

Closed-Loop Furniture

Long Lake, Minn. — Baltix Furniture, Inc. offers a closed-loop solution that uses natural materials that contain no harmful adhesives, formaldehydes or VOCs, the company reports. www.baltix.com

Modern and Sustainable Casegood Collection

Jasper, Ind. — Tahké, from Jofco, is sustainable, freestanding furniture engineered to accommodate the demands of today’s office, according to the company. Designed to suit diverse office aesthetics, the line includes five desk styles: single or double pedestal, peninsula, rectangular or bullet shape desks; storage credenzas with or without knee space; and work surface storage towers to accommodate personal and media requirements, the company reports. www.jofco.com

New Material to F³ Seating Line

Muscatine, Iowa — The HON Company’s F3 chair is now available in a new material called ilira - stretch. The material features a three-dimensional knit with an open-weave pattern, which allows for enhanced airflow, according to the company. The F3 ilira - stretch chair is certified for indoor air quality by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). www.hon.com

Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Work Station

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Tour workspace, from Turnstone — a Steelcase, Inc. company — is comprised of seven elements to be configured into over 80 combinations to fit a variety of office designs or specifications. The company reports that Tour workspace offers environmentally friendly solutions, including an option of PVC free. Tour workspace is Cradle to Cradle certified. www.turnstonefurniture.com

Greenguard Certified Auditorium and Classroom Furniture

Green Bay, Wis. — Several lines of auditorium seating and classroom furniture from KI now carry GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification for low emitting products from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). The newest KI lines designated as GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified include Aria, Concerto and Lancaster auditorium seating and 360°, Intellect and Ivy League classroom furniture. www.ki.com

WATER HEATERS

Indirect Fired Domestic Water Heater

Lebanon, Tenn. — The Squire, from Lochinvar, is a stainless steel indirect fired water heater for use with the KNIGHT Heating Boiler. The stainless steel tank and oversized heat exchanger offer a recovery rate up to three times faster than conventional gas or electric water heaters, the company reports. According to the company, when in the service of a KNIGHT Heating Boiler, less fuel is consumed, resulting in lower energy bills. www.lochinvar.com

High-capacity Tankless Water Heater

Peachtree City, Ga. — Rinnai Corporation’s tankless water heater, model R98 (REU-3237), has a maximum output of 9.8 gpm at a 35 degree rise. According to the company, the R98 maintains energy savings over traditional tank water heaters and saves space with its compact, lightweight design. wwwww.foreverhotwater.com

Hot Water In a Flash

Irvine, Calif. — Designed for commercial and heavy residential use, Takagi’s T-H1 is equipped with a pre-heating system and built-in neutralizer to provide greater efficiency and reliability. www.takagi.com

Tankless Line Offers New and Exclusive Features

Montgomery, Ala. — Rheem’s 2nd generation tankless water heaters offer a variety of residential and commercial hot water applications, capable of handling all the hot water needs of a home, a business, or even large heavy-duty project, according to the company. waterheating.rheem.com