CINCINNATI—P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, announced that the Tide Professional Coldwater Laundry System has been named a 2015 Award Winner by the internationally renowned Edison Awards. This laundry system enables hotel facilities to reduce the energy needed to heat the water in a commercial washer by as much as 75 percent and to reduce the water used in a commercial washer by up to 40 percent. The Tide Professional Coldwater System was recognized as the Silver Edison Green Award winner at the annual Edison Awards gala in New York City.The distinguished Edison Awards, inspired by...

INWOOD, N.Y.—Laundrylux announced that New Jersey-based Equipment Marketers is now an authorized Electrolux and Wascomat distributor for coin and on-premises laundry equipment.Cody Milch, V.P. of OPL at Laundrylux, states, “We are pleased to welcome Richard and Susan LaMaina along with the entire Equipment Marketers’ team to the Electrolux and Wascomat distributor network. A true industry leader, Equipment Marketers has a 70-year reputation for exceptional service and support. We look forward to growing the business and our relationship.”“I’m excited to be working with the team at Equipment Marketers,” says John Olsen, V.P. of Vended Sales for Laundrylux. “Equipment Marketers is...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—ClearWater Tech showcased its EcoTex cold-water ozone laundry system at last week’s Clean Show in Atlanta. ClearWater Tech also introduced NatureWash, a new ozone laundry system for residential and coin operated laundry applications. NatureWash uses the same cold-water technology as EcoTex, reducing energy use by reducing the need for hot water. It also reduces detergent use and wash time.Ozone laundering has proven to be very effective, safe and has an excellent performance record. It is an ideal cold-water alternative, combining the power of ozone and oxygen to reduce energy, water, and labor costs. EcoTex not only...

KENNESAW, GA.—The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents approved the naming of the Michael A. Leven School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality at Kennesaw State University. Michael Leven, a veteran hospitality industry executive and President and CEO of the Georgia Aquarium, made a commitment of $5 million to name Kennesaw State University’s School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality. The gift represents the largest single contribution from an individual in the University’s 52-year history.In addition to naming the School, Leven’s philanthropic gift will be used to support an endowed faculty chair as well as scholarships for culinary sustainability and...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros, the innovator of an ultra-low water laundry system, announced that Jonathan Benjamin’s role has expanded from President of North America to President of Global Commercial Laundry. In his new role, Jonathan will steer the growing business and will be responsible for product development, sales, marketing, and operations worldwide. The company also announced that Jaret Christopher has joined the company as General Manager and Senior Vice President of Global Technology. In his new role he will be responsible for the strategic direction of Xeros’ technology initiatives including the development and commercialization of the company’s Internet of Things (IoT)...

LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its outstanding efforts in food recovery. The entertainment and hospitality company received two national Food Recovery Challenge awards for reducing food waste and, in the process, conserving natural resources.“MGM’s zero waste leadership has turned mountains of food scraps into compost to help fight waste and climate change,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest.MGM Resorts and MGM Grand Las Vegas are two of the 32 recipients that received the 2014 Food Recovery Challenge Award, and the only recipients in Nevada. The award was...

GLENVIEW, ILL.—For the sixth consecutive year, ITW Food Equipment Group–North America (ITW FEG) has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence Award. The group earned the award for its continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency and will be honored at an April 20 ceremony in Washington, D.C.“ITW Food Equipment Group–North America is thrilled to have won this award for another year,” said Chris O’Herlihy, Executive Vice President, ITW FEG Worldwide. “We are committed to increasing energy efficiency across our extensive portfolio of innovative food equipment products and doing our...

MCLEAN, VA.—Hilton Worldwide announced that it will begin to eliminate the use of cages for egg-laying chickens and gestation crates for breeding pigs in its global food supply chain. The announcement was made in conjunction with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization.  Initially all hotels in the Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton brands will be required to switch all egg usage to cage-free by December 31, 2017, ensuring that chickens are not confined in cages. All...

TROY, OHIO—Hobart’s FT1000 Advansys flight-type dish machine has been awarded the 2015 Kitchen Innovations Award, which recognizes foodservice equipment and technologies that improve kitchen operations and benefit restaurant operators. The FT1000 is going to be on display in booth 4031, as well as the Kitchen Innovations Pavilion, at the 2015 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, May 16 to 19.“In today’s market, with energy, water and labor costs on the rise, we know that our customers want and need a reliable dish machine that saves them time, energy and money,” said Megan Dyer, Product Line Manager for Hobart Warewash....

CHICAGO—Master-Bilt, manufacturer and supplier of a full line of premier commercial refrigeration, will introduce new glass and solid door shallow depth back bar refrigerators to its line of Fusion bar equipment at the NRA Show, May 16 to 19, at McCormick Place in Chicago, booth #4241.The new 26-inch deep back bars are ideal for narrow or tight spaces, and are available in 48, 60 and 72-inch lengths and, at 35-3/8 inches in height, can stack up to three tall boy beer bottles vertically. Two epoxy-coated shelves adjust on one-inch increments for maximum space usage. Door locks, an adjustable temperature...