DES PLAINES, ILL.—As water safety regulations continue to evolve across the U.S., Chicago Faucets is hosting a new, expert-led webinar on June 19 at 11 a.m. CST designed to help facility managers in healthcare and other regulated environments stay ahead of compliance challenges. Click here to register. The webinar will be presented by Spenser Johnson, Director of Water Safety and Management at Barclay Water Management, Inc. It is titled “Navigating Evolving Water Management Regulations: Ensuring Compliance & Public Safety,” and will offer vital insights into developing and maintaining effective Water Management Programs (WMPs) that align with national standards and state-specific mandates. Legionella Looms Everywhere, New Regulations Coming Up Healthcare facilities,...

FRANKLIN, TENN.—Quore, a leading provider of workforce management solutions for hotels, announces the completion of a fully-customized Preventive Maintenance (PM) template buildout for LBA Hospitality—an award-winning hotel management company recognized for operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of branded properties. Since 2017, LBA has partnered with Quore to elevate how its engineering and operations teams manage preventative maintenance, inspections, and asset protection. Today, all LBA-managed hotels—spanning a portfolio of more than 100 properties across top global brands including Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Best Western, and Hyatt—leverage the Quore PM platform as their standardized solution. “In today’s environment, visibility, accountability, and adaptability...

VISTA, CALIF.—Uric acid scale is a mineral build-up commonly found in urinal basins. It forms when urine combines with flush water, making it primarily an issue with conventional flush urinals rather than waterless models. “This scale most often accumulates directly underneath waterspouts and water disbursement rims in urinals, creating both an unsightly appearance and unpleasant odors,” says Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless Co., Inc., a leading marketer of waterless urinals. “The scale can also build up on the floors directly below the urinal.” Cleaning professionals consider removing this scale one of their most challenging cleaning tasks. Making matters worse, the...

BOSTON—Force of Nature, the toxin-free cleaning brand on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, is launching Force of Nature Pro On-Demand, a new commercial-scale system that empowers businesses and organizations to make a powerful EPA-registered disinfectant and cleaner that’s toxin-free and more powerful than bleach. From stadiums and sports facilities to food service providers, hotels, and spas, organizations of all sizes can now eliminate harmful chemicals and reduce plastic waste by up to 98 percent. Force of Nature Pro On-Demand converts water and a recyclable Activator Cartridge containing salt, water, and vinegar into a hospital-grade cleaner,...

Since I first entered the lodging industry in 1989, I have come across thousands of new products and technologies. It must have been around 2002 that I first encountered Excel Hand Dryer’s XLERATOR Hand Dryer. I will never forget the first time I placed my hands below it. It was unlike any other hand dryer experience I had up until that time. The air power seemed jet engine strong and unforgettable. I walked away impressed, knowing that company owner Denis Gagnon and his son William had a winner on their hands. I suspect you have experienced one of the XLERATOR Hand...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—For almost a quarter of a century, Excel Hand Dryer Inc. has been producing XLERATOR Hand Dryers—a game changer in the hand drying space that dries hands completely in 10 seconds while using 80 percent less energy than conventional hand dryers. Excel Hand Dryer Executive Vice President and COO William Gagnon said there are now approximately one million XLERATOR Hand Dryers in use around the globe. “We just put 1,000 XLERATOR Hand Dryers in the largest airport in the world in Turkey,” Gagnon says. XLERATOR Hand Dryers can help facility managers save thousands of dollars annually by eliminating the...

H2O Connected Save Water & Boost NOI Multi-patented, AHLA and HITEC award-winning LeakAlertor Wireless PRO, by H2O Connected detects, alerts, diagnoses, and quantifies water waste through tank-toilets. It sends text messages for urgent issues, work orders weekly for all issues, and provides water usage and waste analytics though a dashboard. This 24/7 monitoring system installs in less than a minute per toilet and tells maintenance what to fix. 5-year warranty, including the battery. Capex and Opex pricing options. Positive ROI typically within 3-14 months. Made in the USA. Management platform integration available. Call (877) 532-5253. H2O Connected » Email for Details »

LEBANON, N.H.—FreshAir Sensor, a leading innovator in indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, found that four out of five travelers have experienced discomfort due to exposure to cigarette or marijuana smoke, perceived chemicals, and other pernicious odors during their stay. More than 90 percent of respondents said they saw value in the ability to choose a room that hotels can guarantee to have a higher standard of air quality. These trends show a rising number of travelers who value enhanced indoor air quality (IAQ) as an integral feature of the guest experience—and they’re willing to pay more to get it. FreshAir...

NATIONAL REPORT—Keeping your hotel’s plumbing functional is essential for maximum guest satisfaction and smooth operations. However, hotels often face unique challenges due to the high volume of water usage, diverse facilities, and constant guest turnover. By understanding these common plumbing challenges in the hotel industry, you can take proactive steps to prevent disruptions, reduce costs, and maintain sustainability in your operations. Frequent Clogs in Drains & Pipes Probably the most common plumbing issue for hotels is clogged pipes. Clogged pipes can transform your hotel from a peaceful sanctuary into an unmitigated disaster. Bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry areas are hotspots for debris...

ANN ARBOR, MICH.—NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, announced the launch of NSF Certification Guideline 537: PFAS-Free Products for Nonfood Compounds and Food Equipment Materials (NSF 537). The new guideline leverages NSF’s extensive laboratory and testing capabilities to confirm that products are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic or man-made materials that resist degradation also known as “forever chemicals.” Due to their oil and water-repellant properties, PFAS are often used to make water or stain-resistant, nonstick and grease-proof products, including consumer goods, food equipment and nonfood compounds such as food-safe lubricants, cleaners...