BradyGlo(TM) photoluminescent products receive Material and Equipment Acceptance (MEA) Division approval for compliance with NYC Local Law 26.MILWAUKEE -- Brady Corporation Brady Corporation is a US based multi-national company specialising in the manufacture of labels and label printers for use in offices and industry. Company History Brady was founded in 1914 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, as W.H. Brady Co. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BRC BRC Black Rock City (Burning Man) BRC British Retail Consortium BRC Business Resource Center (Small Business Administration) BRC Bisexual Resource Center BRC Black Radical Congress ), a global leader in identification and safety solutions, has announced that its BradyGlo(TM) photoluminescent products have received approval from the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Department of Buildings' Material and Equipment Acceptance (MEA MEA Multiple endocrine adenomatosis. See Multiple endocrine neoplasia. ) Division, confirming that BradyGlo(TM) self-adhesive tapes and signs, aluminum sign products and other materials are approved for installations in compliance with New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. (NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City ) Local Law 26. Subsequent to the 9/11 disaster, NYC Local Law 26 was passed to improve emergency evacuation For other uses, see Evacuation. Emergency evacuation is the movement of persons from a dangerous place due to the threat or occurrence of a disastrous event. Examples are the evacuation of a building due to a bomb threat or fire and the evacuation of a district because of a safety and requires that all Class E commercial properties 75-feet or taller have emergency evacuation stairwells retrofitted with photoluminescent markings and signage by July 1, 2006. The law affects more than 1,500 commercial properties in New York City. To earn MEA Division approval and individual MEA product numbers, all photoluminescent products are independently tested to certify compliance with specific characteristics, including brightness, washability, toxicity, and flame retardance. BradyGlo(TM) products are designed to identify stairwells, stair steps, exits and doors, floor pathways, handrails, and landings. "Brady's BradyGlo(TM) photoluminescent materials and products are designed to help people find their way out in emergency situations in complete darkness. When the lights go out, their high-intensity glow can last for up to 10 hours," said Brady Commercial Buildings Manager Rod Anderson. "Our products were not only specifically engineereed to comply with NYC Local Law 26, but also to install faster and last longer, with an exclusive high-tack adhesive that is as much as 30 percent stronger than other pressure sensitive adhesives." "The BradyGlo(TM) line is a great example of Brady's continuing commitment and ability to meet the complex needs of our customers with innovative proprietary products," said Brady Vice President Matt Williamson. Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete identification solutions and specialty materials, with products including high-performance labels and signs, printing systems and software, label-application and data-collection systems, safety devices and precision die-cut materials for electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, laboratory and a variety of other markets. Founded in 1914, Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs approximately 4,500 employees worldwide. Brady had fiscal 2004 sales of $671 million. More corporate information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com. Specific BradyGlo(TM) product and installation services information can be found online at www.bradyid.com/bradyglo. |
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