TEMPERANCE, MICH.—MTS announced that its Studio Twist has earned recognition at the upcoming NAFEM (North American Food Equipment Manufacturers) show in February. This is one of the largest trade shows focusing on the foodservice market.“The clean lines and eclectic appearance of the Studio Twist makes it a great addition to our ‘Twist’ models of restaurant seating,” said MTS CEO Phil Swy.Envisioned by renowned, European designer Kirsten Bartlmae, the Studio Twist features a tapered leg design and a minimalist back and seat profile. Like all MTS Café Twist and Bistro Twist models, the Studio Twist nests six high in a...

CHICAGO—The National Restaurant Association announced that attendee registration for its 2013 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB) is now open. NRA Show 2013 will be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, May 18 to 21. The event is the restaurant and hospitality industry’s premier trade show and an opportunity to gain inspiration from renowned experts, innovative suppliers, celebrated chefs and tens of thousands of industry professionals. The co-located IWSB 2013 will take place May 19 to 20, and is the only beverage alcohol event exclusively focused on growing restaurant and hospitality bar programs. Now in its...

TROY, OHIO—Hobart introduces its LXe and Advansys LXe Undercounter Warewashers. The LXe base model and Advansys LXe, which is available in high-temp and low-temp models, have been designed from the ground up to support best-in-class wash performance and are Energy Star qualified for energy- and water-saving capabilities. “Operators can choose the standard LXe model or upgrade to the Advansys LXe for advanced energy, water and cost savings compared with traditional undercounter warewashers,” said Carrie Hoff, product line manager, Hobart Warewash. “All three models occupy a small undercounter footprint and include features that simplify operation and maintenance, which can help...

BOSTON—In recent years, 4 Star Certified Green Restaurants across the country have engaged in a lively competition to secure the esteemed title of the World’s Greenest Restaurant. Chicago’s Uncommon Ground held this title from December 2011 to March 2012, and has continued to make environmental changes across their operations. The 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant has now earned more than 447 GreenPoints based on the rigorous certification standards of the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). With more GreenPoints than any restaurant in the world, the GRA has once again crowned Uncommon Ground as the World’s Greenest Restaurant.“I’m proud to have...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—ClearWater Tech plans to showcase its newest Corona Discharge Ozone Generator when the Aquatech Society Conference recognizes its 50th anniversary this month at the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui, Hawaii. The conference is being held January 13 to 17, and ClearWater (booth 74) will display the CD12AD wall mounted ozone generator at the one-day floor exhibition on January 16.“The 50th anniversary conference has all the makings to be a memorable occasion, and the trade show portion of the event presents us with an excellent opportunity,” said Cameron Tapp, president and CEO of ClearWater Tech. “There is...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Focused Sustainability Consulting Group, LLC as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Focused Sustainability Consulting Group offers the Big Hanna brand of in-vessel composters. By composting on-site with a Big Hanna Composter, one can reduce one’s carbon footprint while closing the loop on organic waste. On-site in-vessel composting eliminates the need for transport to landfill, and eliminates methane gas released when organic matter decomposes in landfills. Composter users get about 10 percent back in the form of finished/mature ready to use compost—not a digestate that needs...

RESTON, VA.—Xeros Ltd., the United Kingdom-based maker of a “virtually waterless” laundry cleaning system, announced that the Hyatt Regency Reston, Virginia will begin using Xeros’ proprietary cleaning solution for its guestrooms and restaurant. The Xeros washing machine was installed at the property on December 4 to launder Hyatt’s guestroom and dining room linens and bath towels using less water, less chemicals and less energy than traditional methods. This marks the second site for Xeros in the United States. The company first entered the U.S. market in September 2012 with its first washing machine placed at Sterling Linens in Manchester,...

NEW YORK—Speed Queen, a provider of commercial laundry equipment, recently featured its SC060, a 60-pound washer-extractor equipped with its Quantum Gold control at the 2012 International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show in New York City.The washer-extractor is ideal for hotel laundries because it can wash extra-large items, such as king-size comforters, rugs and quilts. Speed Queen hardmount washer-extractors help reduce operating expenses and increase profitability. The machines use 33 percent less electrical energy, and 11 percent less water on average than previous models, which is enabled by Speed Queen’s proprietary advanced inverter technology, and innovative cylinder and sump system...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros announced a new brand identity and new website. The new look website is intended to better align Xeros’ branding and image to match its mission to convert the traditional world of aqueous washing to Xeros polymer bead cleaning. Xeros is an ultra low water cleaning system with potential applications wherever a large quantity of fresh water is the primary cleaning medium in conventional technology. Initially, Xeros has piloted and developed a system for the commercial laundry industry for roll-out during 2013, and the company is also planning to enter the $100 billion-valued domestic laundry market.Conventional laundry has...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Interest in the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge, part of its Sustainable Materials Management Program, is picking up with the addition of participants including hotels, resorts, convention centers, entertainment venues, and other facilities. Organizations joining the program must commit to at least a 5 percent increase in at least one of the three food diversion categories: prevention, donation or composting. Or alternatively, they can commit to a combined 5 percent increase across all three food waste diversion categories. If a participant does not have food diversion data, the EPA says it will assist the organization in developing a program...