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Category Five Insights - November 2026
Practical ideas, industry trends, and smarter facility solutions for facility managers, maintenance directors, and building professionals.
November
2026
Issue #5
Welcome to Issue #5
As 2026 winds down, now is a good time to take stock of your facility. Which fixtures are showing their age? Where are repairs becoming more frequent? What improvements would make daily life easier for your visitors, employees and maintenance team? This month, we're sharing a guide to planning your 2027 projects, highlighting a coordinated restroom upgrade at a Michigan resort and introducing one of the people who helps our customers every day.
Featured Article
How to Build a 2027 Facility Upgrade Plan
A dripping faucet, an unreliable hand dryer or a drinking fountain that needs frequent service can be easy to work around until it becomes an urgent replacement. Reviewing equipment before it fails gives your team more time to compare options, plan installation and budget for the work.
Our latest guide walks through equipment inventories, project priorities, accessibility considerations, operating costs and site conditions. It also explains how to break larger improvements into manageable phases.
Whether you're updating one restroom or planning across several properties, start with a clear picture of what you have and what needs attention.
Product Spotlight
Sloan BASYS EFX-250 Sensor Faucet
Model 3324005
When selecting a commercial faucet, think about both the people using it and the people maintaining it. The Sloan BASYS EFX-250 brings touch-free operation and convenient service access together in a streamlined design.
This battery-powered, mid-height model features a polished chrome finish and a 0.5 GPM multi-laminar spray. Above-deck access to key service components helps simplify routine maintenance.
Planning a coordinated sink area? Consider pairing the faucet with a Sloan ESD-500 touch-free foam soap dispenser in a matching finish. Choosing the fixtures together can help create a consistent appearance across the countertop.
Customer Project Spotlight
A Coordinated Look at Saint John's Resort
The details in a public restroom help shape a guest's impression of a property. At Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, matching faucets and soap dispensers complement the elegant restroom interiors.
The resort purchased multiple polished-brass Sloan BASYS EFX-250 sensor faucets, model 3324483, along with coordinating Sloan ESD-500 touch-free foam soap dispensers, model 3346144.
The gold-tone finishes give the sink areas a cohesive appearance while providing touch-free operation. It's a useful example of how commercial fixtures can support the character of a space alongside its everyday needs.
Meet the Team
Featured Employee
Customer Service and Sales
Veronica
For seven years, Veronica has helped Category Five Technologies customers find products, get answers and keep their orders moving. As a customer service and sales representative, she assists through live chat and supports customers from their first question through the order process.
She's also willing to step into the warehouse when an extra hand is needed, a flexibility our team appreciates.
Outside of work, Veronica enjoys trying new restaurants downtown with friends and spending time with her dog, Rosco. Thank you, Veronica, for the care and experience you bring to our customers and team!
Facility Planning Tip
Look Beyond the Purchase Price
When comparing equipment, leave room in the budget for installation, compatible accessories, maintenance and replacement parts. Water or energy use and anticipated service life also deserve consideration.
Before ordering, confirm what the installation requires and what comes with the product. A few questions up front can help prevent unexpected costs and delays.
Community Impact Program Update
Grant Applications Under Review
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Refresh Hydration Grant and Renew Restrooms Grant. Our team is reviewing the full applications and learning more about the facility needs behind each request.
One recipient will be selected for each grant program, with winners announced in January. We look forward to introducing the selected organizations and sharing the improvements these grants will help make possible.
Spotlight Reviews
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Lori S.
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"Item was easy to find quickly with item number."
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Let's Talk About Your Next Project
Planning for 2027?
Planning restroom or hydration improvements for 2027? Our team can help you compare products, identify compatible accessories and work through questions before you order. Explore ProDryers.com for commercial restroom equipment and ProDrinkingFountains.com for drinking fountains, bottle fillers, filters and hydration solutions.