HILLSBORO, ORE.—Caroma, a leader in dual flush toilets, urinals, and stylish bathroom sinks, has introduced a new section of its website with AutoDesk Revit files available (.RFA) for all Caroma products. Revit is a building information modeling tool enabling architects to design and document projects, visualize the appearance, and simulate real-world performance. Architects can review the specifications of Caroma products.
02/08/2010
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NEW CASTLE, DEL.—The company that supplies showerheads to many U.S. hotels has appointed Rob Cook as its sixth president and first non-family member to lead the company in its 141-year history. Cook comes to Speakman from Vistage International (formerly TEC), a peer-to-peer business leadership organization.
02/08/2010
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CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Moore Insurance Agency, Inc. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. The Albany, N.Y.-based independent insurance agency recently rolled out a new environmentally friendly “Green Hotel Insurance Program.” The program seeks to eliminate paper transactions by using electronically delivered policies and supporting documents.
02/04/2010
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CHICAGO—In response to the recent earthquake that struck Haiti, Pentair Foodservice, a leader in water filtration solutions, and its Everpure brand, are responding to the disaster as municipal water supplies have been cut off in the Haitian capital creating a dire need for clean, filtered water.
02/04/2010
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CINCINNATI—Procter & Gamble Professional released the findings of its “Cleaning in a Down Economy” survey, which revealed that 85 percent of surveyed cleaning professionals have adopted a “doing more with less” approach in response to current economic conditions. P&G Professional launched the survey to gauge how decision makers managing in-house or contract cleaning services have reacted, and adapted, to recent business conditions.
02/03/2010
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WILMINGTON, DEL.—American Hometec, Inc. introduces its patented coilless technology for electric tankless water heaters. American Hometec’s innovative coilless technology heats water indirectly with a patented space industry quality quartz tube technology with a semi-conductor coating for increased efficiency and water conservation.
02/03/2010
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CLEVELAND, OHIO—Vantage Hospitality Group announced that all of its nearly 900 Americas Best Value Inn and Canadas Best Value Inn properties throughout North America will carry shampoo, body lotion and bath soap with biodegradable packaging in their guestrooms. “This isn’t just a commitment to the environment, it’s a commitment to our hotel owners and guests,” said Roger Bloss, CEO, president and founder of Vantage Hospitality.
02/02/2010
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PISCATAWAY, N.J.—American Standard Brands, a leading manufacturer of bath and kitchen plumbing products, announced its commitment of $1 million over a two-year period to The Nature Conservancy to increase awareness of how consumers can conserve water every day and to provide support of the Conservancy’s mission of protecting the Earth’s most vital natural resource—our drinking water.
02/02/2010
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CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Kenyon International as a Green Product & Service Directory Partner. Kenyon International manufactures Kenyon Custom “suite green” compact ceramic cook tops with one or two burners and in 120-, 208- and 240-volt models. The cook tops include “HOT” and “ON” indicator lights.
02/01/2010
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HOLLAND, N.Y.—Staroba Plastics, Inc. announces the acquisition of EcoStar from Carlisle Construction Materials. EcoStar, known for its roofing tiles made from recycled rubber and plastic, will now be known as EcoStar LLC under the ownership of Staroba Plastics. Staroba Plastics has manufactured the product since its inception.
02/01/2010
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