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Planmeca Triangle Now Offers Green Improvements for the Steri-Center Sterilization Center

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Posted: October 27, 2010
Planmeca Triangle Now Offers Green Improvements for the Steri-Center Sterilization Center

Roselle, Ill.--Dentists now have a “green” option for their sterilization center and operatory cabinetry. Triangle Furniture Systems, a subsidiary of Planmeca OY, pioneered more than 18 years ago the first integrated sterilization process based on the standards established by CDC, OSHA, and ADA and called it the Steri-Center 9000 series. Triangle Furniture Systems has upgraded the Steri-Center making it a more “green” compliant product while enhancing the efficiency of the dental office infection control protocol.

To improve the environmental profile of the new Steri-Center 9000X.5 system, Triangle has now built green technology into the cabinet’s design by making subtle, but significant changes in materials and processes in how the cabinets are manufactured. “For instance, the reduction or elimination of products containing formaldehyde, which is released into the air in the event of a fire,” said Bill Kochelek, general manager, Triangle Equipment. Additionally, Triangle has replaced all fluorescent lights with LED lighting, which generate far less heat and save energy versus fluorescent light technology.

Steri-Center 9000X.5 is a complete sterilization system designed to help dental professionals maintain a sterile environment easily, safely, and efficiently. Sterilization procedures can be accomplished using Steri-Center’s foot- and knee-activated “hands free” mechanisms thus reducing contact with potentially contaminated instruments. Steri-Center’s modular design can be customized to fit any size sterilization area.

“We’ve visually defined the contaminated instrument storage area with red lights and the blue lighted sterile instrument storage area indicates the location of the sterile side,” Kochelek said. “This makes it easier for the dental office staff to manage their infection control process following the standards established by OSHA, CDC and the ADA.”

Other features of the new Steri-Center 9000X.5 include:
• Corian pull-out shelves that facilitate and maximize the cleaning and infection control protocol
• Corian cassette wrapping shelves with perimeter edges to prevent instruments from rolling off the work surface
• All new stainless steel toe-kick provides easy installation, cleaning and accessibility to all utilities under the cabinet.
• Soft-closure dampening hinges for all doors, reduces door closing noise

For more information, contact your authorized Planmeca - Triangle dealer or call 1 630-523-2300. Or visit www.planmecausa.com for more information.

About Planmeca USA
Planmeca USA is the North American Subsidiary of Planmeca OY, Helsinki, Finland. Planmeca OY is one of the largest privately held companies in the dental equipment industry. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Planmeca designs, manufactures, and markets high-tech dental equipment suitable for private clinics and teaching environments. Planmeca’s product lines include dental care units, Triangle Dental Cabinets, dental X-rays, digital imaging and software applications.
The company has been a leader in digital imaging and advanced, computer integrated dental care concepts for more than 38 years. Planmeca’s strong commitment to R&D and innovative solutions is evidenced by creating complete dental solutions with integrated high tech devices and software options. Planmeca products are designed and manufactured in Helsinki, Finland, and distributed worldwide via a comprehensive network of dealers operating around the world. More than 98% of Planmeca production is exported to over 100 countries.
The company is well established in high-tech dental markets worldwide. Planmeca has considerable market shares e.g. in the U.S., Japan, and several European countries.
Planmeca, established in 1971, is the parent company of Planmeca Group, a group of companies in the field of health care, with approximately 2,300 employees.
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