SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—As demand for sustainable antibacterial and fast-drying fabric and surface finishes continues to grow, FUZE Biotech is relocating their headquarters to a larger facility in Salt Lake City. The new headquarters and production facility will allow the production of 10 times as much of their gold-powered antibacterial solution to accommodate the exponential growth in demand. “As brands increasingly look for sustainable, high-performance solutions, we are scaling up production to meet growing demand,” said Andrew Peterson, Chief Technology Officer of FUZE Biotech. “Our new facility is state of the art and will help us better serve our expanding roster...

BOSTON—Force of Nature, the toxic-free cleaning brand on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, has announced its status as the first certified Carbon Neutral disinfectant in the industry. The company’s appliances use electricity to convert salt, water and vinegar into an all-in-one cleaner, deodorizer, and EPA registered disinfectant formula as effective as bleach. The Force of Nature systems eliminate all single-use plastic bottles, and through their partnership with ClimatePartner, the company has also achieved Carbon Neutral certification. “As a company committed to creating a more sustainable future, we are proud to announce that we are now...

CAMARILLO, CALIF.—VGrid Energy Systems, a California-based clean energy producer, announced the launch of Persist Green Bull, a new liquid plant fertilizer with a powerful blend of iron, nitrogen, and Persist’s proprietary blend of organic acids and beneficial phenols called PAF. The result is a significantly greener, stronger, and more robust lawn and garden while using less fertilizer overall. Green Bull is available on Amazon and the Persist site. Green Bull is made by VGrid, an innovative clean energy company producing sustainable electricity from agricultural and forestry waste. Its proprietary biomass energy process also creates a unique liquid blend of organic acids and compounds called PAF,...

Managing maintenance in hotels and resorts with hundreds of rooms, multiple floors, and numerous assets is no small feat. Facility managers must possess strong organizational skills and an efficient maintenance management strategy to ensure a comfortable stay for their guests, which can lead to continued business and growth. Maintaining assets is crucial for guest satisfaction, as it reduces the likelihood of inconvenience and ensures a positive experience during their stay. To enhance productivity among staff and effectively track maintenance needs across all areas of a hotel or resort, maintenance managers should consider practicing preventive maintenance (PM) by utilizing a computerized...

MIAMI—ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, received the 2022 Vendor Award for Private Label and Exclusive Products and Programs during Aramsco’s Nexus Expo in Las Vegas. The award recognizes exceptional commercial cleaning products that exude innovation and customer satisfaction. “It’s fantastic to be recognized for not only producing sustainable cleaning tools, but tools that are durable and long-lasting,” said Luis Janania, National Sales Manager, ABCO Cleaning Products. “ABCO Products is incredibly honored to receive this award.” Aramsco’s Nexus Expo is one of the largest trade shows in the Restoration, Concrete Surface Preparation, Abatement, Safety, and Professional Cleaning industries. The expo included educational...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Businesses that fail to keep their restrooms clean and maintained are unwittingly flushing away customers’ repeat business and sales. According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp., almost 60 percent of Americans make it a point to stop at a business and will spend more money at the establishment if they know it has clean and maintained restrooms. In fact, those age 25-44 are even more likely to shell out more cash based on the condition of a business’ restroom. Conversely, there are negative business repercussions for experiencing a restroom in poor condition. More than half of Americans say an unclean...

PHOENIX—Recognizing the importance for the hospitality industry to take the lead on addressing its most significant global challenges and on establishing sustainability programs that meet evolving guest expectations, BWH Hotel Group is doubling down on its commitment to environmental and social responsibility across its expansive global portfolio. Alongside its engagement with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, BWH Hotel Group has created a new global sustainability strategic initiative, called “Because We Care,” which will focus on three important pillars: Earth, People and Community (EPC). BWH Hotel Group is celebrating the significant efforts its hotels across nearly 100 countries have already undertaken...

MIAMI—ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, has provided five tips for becoming more sustainable and socially responsible this Earth Day. “While Earth Day is just 24 hours, implementing sustainability practices should be something business leaders and facility managers strive for every day of the year,” said Carlos Albir Jr., Director of Operations, ABCO Cleaning Products. Five sustainability practices business leaders should consider incorporating this Earth Day include: Prioritize green cleaning. A truly sustainable cleaning program can help reduce an organization’s overall carbon footprint. Organizations like GreenSeal, Ecologo and FSC have vigorous standards for sustainability, so look to...

FORTVILLE, IND.—Holloway House, Inc., the maker of the Quick Shinefamily of floor care products, announced that it has eliminated per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) from its Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Finish and Quick Shine Hardwood Floor Luster. PFAS or “forever chemicals” have been thought to be a vital component in floor care products. In the past, it has been accepted that water-based coatings could not perform successfully without the presence of these chemicals. “It has been a long-time desire and goal to remove these forever chemicals from our floor care formulas,” said Chris Eck, President of Holloway House, Inc. “By...

MINNEAPOLIS—Tennant Company, a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions to reinvent how the world cleans, announced its full i-mop portfolio of mechanized walk-behind scrubbers that empower organizations to finally drop the dirty, traditional mop and step up to a better, more efficient and more sustainable clean. The complete i-mop line gives facility cleaning the productivity and performance boost of mechanized cleaning with mop-like maneuverability for small, cluttered spaces, enabling them to achieve a consistently deeper clean with less time, less water, and a lot less effort. “The days of dirty, difficult mop-and-bucket cleaning are coming to an end,” said...