CHICAGO—The AZEK Company Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech decking, Versatex and AZEK Trim, and StruXure pergolas, announces a new suite of offerings from its TimberTech and StruXure brands. These products, which include a debut furniture collection, new decking colors, new railing offerings and a new cabana model, will be available in 2023 and premiered at the 2022 TimberTech Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event. “At AZEK, we continue to innovate throughout our portfolio of brands and are committed to revolutionizing the outdoor living industry by providing homeowners with sustainable, high performance and low-maintenance products,”...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Valley Forge Fabrics, the largest supplier of custom textile products for the hospitality industry, announced its new SEAQUAL MARINE PLASTIC collection as part of the company’s continued commitment to sustainability. The eco-friendly textiles weave sustainability, performance features, and comfort into one remarkable collection. The nine marine-inspired patterns come in an array of vibrant colors and textures. A promotional design “Live Ocean” print was created by Australian artist Lezio Lopes, known most recently for his work on HBO’s “White Lotus.” This large collection of unique upholstery textures includes almost 100 items and are woven with SEAQUAL YARN made from reclaimed plastics from...

MAUMEE, OHIO—Fiberon, a leader in wood-alternative cladding, announces the addition of Bamboo to the lineup of color offerings for Wildwood composite cladding. Bamboo will be added to the Sahara Collection alongside Mulga, Sumac and Palo—all inspired by arid, sandy landscapes and rich desert tones. Bamboo is a light blonde oak color that adds a subtle, sandy hue to the Wildwood cladding color palette and features distinctive gradients that mimic the dynamic shading of natural bamboo. “Lighter cladding colors are trending in the industry, so when our customers began requesting a lighter Wildwood option it seemed like a no-brainer to add...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Domestic tile manufacturer Crossville, Inc. is one of the tile suppliers and sponsors of this year’s The Kaleidoscope Project located in Pittsfield, Mass. Aspire Magazine will be featuring the story of this unique renovation of a firehouse built in 1906 that showcases Crossville collections in the kitchen and bathroom. The Kaleidoscope Project is a Designer Showhouse venture to showcase the diverse talent within the creative design industry. As an opportunity to amplify the voices of designers who rarely have been given an opportunity to be heard, the Project shows the true colors present within the design community and creates...

LOS ANGELES—Bentley Mills, Inc., California’s largest commercial carpet manufacturer, announced the appointment of Holly Holton as Global Director of Sustainability. Holton, a seasoned industry professional who joined Bentley in 2009 as an Account Executive, will now focus on engaging industry partners on Bentley’s evolving sustainability progress and continued initiatives. “I’m thrilled to welcome Holly into her new Bentley role. As a company dedicated to exceeding California’s sustainability standards, Bentley will continue to design products to lower our chemicals of concern and carbon footprint,” said Jay Brown, Bentley President, and Chief Operating Officer. “Holly will strengthen how Bentley externalizes our advancements in renewable energy,...

NEW YORK—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Informa Connect , a division of Informa plc, announced the Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2022 slate of keynote speakers, ranging from leading officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation to Jane Fonda and leaders in climate and ESG. This year’s conference will take place November 1 to 3 in San Francisco at the LEED Platinum Moscone Center. Registration is now open for industry professionals and press. This year, Greenbuild is celebrating its 20th Anniversary as the world’s leading sustainable building conference. In celebration of 20 years, Greenbuild is expanding on what it means...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) announced the appointment of Peter Templeton as President & CEO. Templeton has played a leading role in the development, launch and ongoing operation of the LEED program, the most widely used and respected green building program in the world which developers, corporations and governments have leveraged to dramatically reduce their environmental footprints. LEED provides a comprehensive, globally recognized framework for healthy, high-performing green buildings, communities, and cities. Templeton has served at USGBC and its partner organization Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) for over 20 years. During the past year, he has...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Crossville Inc. announced three tile collections that have received the prestigious Living Product Challenge Petal Certification with 14 of 20 imperatives achieved in the seven categories. The Living Product Challenge is a recognition program of the International Living Future Institute. The Retro Active 2.0, Shades 2.0, and Color Blox 2.0 collections are now Petal Certified. The Living Product Challenge is organized in seven performance areas, known as Petals, with each area consisting of detailed requirements. The Retro Active 2.0, Shades 2.0, and Color Blox 2.0 collections achieved full petals in the following: Water Petal—2/2 for meeting requirements that included...

OSLO, NORWAY—Nordic Hotels & Resorts announced the grand opening of its newest luxury hotel, Sommerro, located in the heart of Frogner in Oslo’s West End. One of Europe’s most anticipated launches of 2022, the urban retreat is set within the former headquarters of Oslo Lysverker, the city’s original electrical company, and is energizing the neighborhood and its surroundings with a new sense of creative spirit that pays tribute to Norway’s cultural heritage. Providing a home away from home for both travelers and locals, the iconic 231-room Art Deco hotel is complete with 56 branded residences, seven restaurants and bars, meeting...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, LED lighting, and accessories, introduces Backdrop, a system of modular panels and accessories. Designed by Landscape Forms in collaboration with KEM Studio, Backdrop offers a new and uniquely versatile way to create welcoming outdoor destinations. It is ideal for campuses, streetscapes, residential communities, and retail and hospitality locations. “Backdrop defines space in a way no one’s ever done before outdoors,” says Landscape Forms Chief Creative Officer, Kirt Martin. “We call it Backdrop because the panel system itself doesn’t necessarily shout for the foreground attention. But the environments...