New Building Systems and Components for Fall 2025
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Our picks for notable products in this hardworking category include heat pumps, elevators, and flame-retardant composite panels.
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Simplex 4017ES
Compact and cost-efficient, this fire-alarm unit combines emergency and nonemergency audio communication for small to midsize buildings. This fully networkable alarm is available in conventional and addressable versions and supports up to 250 inputs and outputs. The system comes preassembled, and it can send targeted messages to specific zones or devices within its network. It incorporates an advanced self-testing feature that automatically verifies each appliance’s operations status.
simplexfire.com
Schindler 5000
This latest offering from Schindler adds to its machine-roomless-elevator collection. It reduces required building space while providing taller cars with larger entrances that have travel speeds up to 350 fpm. It comes with an automatic sleep mode to conserve power and LED lighting, as well as Schindler’s regenerative drive system, cutting energy consumption by up to 30%.
schindler.com
HP80
The Anesi gas-absorption heat pump harnesses propane combustion to propel a thermodynamic process that extracts heat from surrounding air. It is fully self-contained and does not require additional components and can be easily integrated into buildings currently heated with gas or oil. It has a nominal heating capacity of 78,000 Btu/hr at 47°F.
stonemountaintechnologies.com
Hammerhead
Avient’s thermoplastic flame-retardant composite panel is ideal for modular construction—it meets the latest standards for smoke density and flame spread, and configurations are available that meet corner-room fire-code requirements. The panels are available in large formats up to 10′ wide and varied lengths.
avient.com
8000 Series
This slot drain can displace up to 27 gallons of water per minute per foot. The grate-free design eliminates the risk of foreign objects’ causing blockages, while the smooth interior surface reduces debris buildup. The steel drainage system arrives assembled and has pre-sloped channels, streamlining the installation process and enabling efficient water flow.
globaldraintech.com
