NATIONAL REPORT—The hotel industry is one of the most successful in the world, but also one of the most competitive. Statistics show that there are literally hundreds of thousands of hotels worldwide, each competing with the surrounding establishments for the attention of each and every traveler, and all doing what they can do to stay ahead of the game and keep up with the competition. The roles and responsibilities of a hotelier can therefore be varied and numerous, as it’s vital to constantly try to think two steps ahead and explore every avenue to improve your service, appeal to the...

WILLIAMSBURG, VA.—When a large resort in Williamsburg, Va., was upgrading its fire alarm and mass notification system, it worked with ADT Commercial to select an aspirating smoke detector called VESDA-E VEA, manufactured by Xtralis, a global provider of early detection of fire and gas threats. The device draws in air samples from each area or room through small, flexible tubing. The air is then analyzed to identify the presence of minute smoke particles in a continuous process. The technology was first introduced in the early 1980s by Xtralis as the VESDA system.  The company now offers the VEA model, which...

BURBANK, CALIF.—Steril-Aire, a leading innovator of high performance ultraviolet-C (“UVC”) solutions for air and surface decontamination, is joining Madison Industries. Steril-Aire produces high energy germicidal UVC solutions that create a better and safer environment to live, work and breathe. “Madison Industries’ mission aligns perfectly with that of Steril-Aire—specifically, to make the world safer, healthier and more productive,” said Steril-Aire Chairman, Dr. Bob Scheir. Steril-Aire CEO and co-founder, Eli Eisenberg stated, “Steril-Aire was founded as an entrepreneurial endeavor, Dr. Bob took our science to a new level and transformed the UVC industry. We are excited for this next chapter as our culture...

CHICAGO—Dyson today unveiled the Dyson V11 Pro, a cord-free vacuum engineered as an out-of-home cleaning solution for professional settings. With two batteries, two filters, an intelligent cleaner head, twice the suction of any vacuum and whole-machine filtration, this vacuum is the latest technology from Dyson engineered to help create a cleaner, more hygienic environment. Three microprocessors on board the Dyson V11TM vacuum brings intelligence to the clean, monitoring performance up to 8,000 times a second. The microprocessors are located inside the High Torque cleaner head, the Dyson Hyperdymium motor and the battery. These advances mean that suction automatically adjusts depending...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—ScentAir, a global leader in scent marketing, announces the launch of ScentAir ION Protect active air purifying systems, using patented GPS Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) technology. The patented needlepoint bipolar ionization indoor air purifying technology has been tested to confirm a 99.8 percent reduction rate on a static SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) surface strain within 30 minutes, plus many other common airborne pathogens such as Norovirus, MRSA, E. Coli, Staph Bacteria and more. “ScentAir ION Protect active air purifying systems work to safely clean the air inside buildings of many sizes and types. This technology can give business owners comfort and...

DALTON, GA.—Zeftron Nylon, a premium nylon 6 solution-dyed yarn system for commercial carpets, is introducing an educational eBook, “4 Reasons Carpet Matters Now.” The free resource provides insights on how designers and facility managers can utilize carpet to improve the health and safety of commercial environments. The easy-to-read document consists of articles, research, and practical tips. It shows how carpet can be designed to create socially distanced and wellness-focused spaces. Research contained in the eBook shows how carpet contributes to improved indoor air quality, and how carpet can best be properly maintained to achieve maximum performance and aesthetics. “With the onset...

LEBANON, N.H.—FreshAir, an industry leader in the development of sensors to detect and alert for hazardous chemicals, announces the release of its new FreshCheck room inspection verification app. Using FreshAir's connected devices and an easy-to-use mobile app, managers can now verify room inspections. “It is common knowledge within the hotel industry that cleanliness drives guest satisfaction and thus customer loyalty. This has become even more important with COVID-19,” said Joseph BelBruno, Chief Technology Officer of FreshAir. “By developing this new app-based technology, we are enabling hotel management to ensure those high levels of cleanliness by verifying daily room inspections.” The FreshCheck...

SAN FRANCISCO—eLichens will exhibit its latest Indoor Air Quality Station including their own high end NDIR CO2 sensor at the CES 2021, digital event, from January 12 to 13. Other on-screen technologies, all focused on state-of-the-art air quality and gas sensing technologies from eLichens, would include NDIR gas sensors, outdoor pollution monitors, and a new global air quality map offering Air Quality hyper-local data for more than 300 cities around the world. contact info@elichens.com to schedule a meeting or to request a demo. About eLichens Founded in December 2014, eLichens’ mission is to pioneer the Smart Sensor Network to enable Air Quality...

NEW YORK—A recent study conducted by renowned European air filtration expert, Dipl. Ing. Peter Tappler of IBO Interior Analysis OG, said that Dexwet’s patented Pure Air Filters tested effective in capturing nano-fine dust particles and airborne pathogens carried by aerosols including allergens, bacteria, and viruses such as the coronavirus. Dexwet Air Filters is an air filter manufacturing and technology company making “Pure Air Filters” for use in homes, commercial properties, and custom business applications in Europe for more than 15 years. Dexwet, with more than 60 patents worldwide, announced its plans to make the filters available for purchase in the United States in...

RACINE, WIS.—Modine Manufacturing Co., a leader in technology in the HVAC industry, has announced a new Modine Control System (MCS) option for their line of Indoor Separated Combustion Heating and Make-Up Air units. Equipped with a 32-bit microprocessor for fast processing speed, the MCS Carel pCOOEM+ programmable controller features a number of I/O’s for complex HVAC/R applications. The controller is fully configured at the factory for the customer’s preferred application settings to make job-site startup and commissioning easier. “With this new control system, Modine has addressed the increasing demand for building management system integration,” said Mike Schires, Senior Product Manager for...