Parkway Properties is a real estate investment trust with more than 50 office buildings in various parts of the country. In August of 2002, the management at the company’s headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi, was approached by Technical Concepts in Mundelein, Illinois, a leading manufacturer of automatic faucets, soap dispensers, and flushers for toilets and urinals.
Parkway management expressed an interest in testing the products in its headquarters building, One Jackson Place. The touch-free aspects of the fixtures were appealing, and the design of the products would add to the contemporary look of the Class A building. As an added benefit, Technical Concepts said the products conserve water. Return-on-investment studies at other facilities showed that reduced water costs generate savings that eventually cover the cost of converting to automated systems.
On a trial basis, Technical Concepts arranged for the installation of its AutoFaucets, OneShot soap dispensers and AutoFlush units in the restrooms on the floor occupied by Parkway Properties.
Unlike most automatic faucets that use solenoid valves, the AutoFaucet uses cam gears and a housing that prevent corrosion by protecting all electrical parts from moisture. The OneShot soap dispenser is mounted on the counter and projects over the edge of the sink. It provides just the right amount of soap for a thorough handwashing. The AutoFlush, in addition to its reliability, is easily installed in less than three minutes without shutting off the water. All three products are powered by batteries that last up to three years.
The products functioned without problems during the trial period. They required no maintenance, and helped keep the restrooms clean. Tenants of the building visiting the Parkway office made positive comments about the appearance and efficiency of the fixtures.
Several months after the initial installation, Parkway Properties added AutoFaucets, OneShot soap dispensers and several AutoFlush units to the restrooms throughout the 14-story building. People concerned about potential cross contamination in restrooms were particularly pleased with the touch-free systems.
Parkway Properties was also gratified to discover that the products made a significant contribution to water conservation. Savings reflected on the water bill were sufficient to cover the monthly charge for the products.
Several of the real estate investment firm’s other facilities have installed the restroom products from Technical Concepts, or are in the process of converting to automation.
Air Delights, Inc., a National Distributor of Technical Concepts products, offers the complete line of TC products available online at www.airdelghts.com or by calling toll free at 1-800-440-5556.
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