TOLEDO, OHIO—Betco Corp. announces the newest addition to its Symplicity Laundry Program—Symplicity Built Detergent Ultra 225. This product combines detergency with alkalinity which eliminates the need for additional alkalinity builders. It features ultra concentrated formulation, new optical brighteners that enhance linen performance, neon yellow color that is easily recognized in a dispensing system, accurate dosing consistency when pumping through dispensing systems, and includes no phosphates, APE’s or NPE’s.Betco engineers cleaning programs, products and equipment that are sold through distribution partners internationally. Betco products serve numerous markets and industries including building services, hospitality, education, healthcare, food service and retail.Click here...

CHICAGO—PortionPac released a new unit-dose laundry product for high-efficiency washers called LaundryPac. “Many of our customers were switching to high efficiency washers and wanted to continue to use PortionPac’s laundry detergent,” said PortionPac president Burton Klein. “We’ve formulated LaundryPac to respond to the reduced water use and vertical agitation particular to high efficiency machines.”Using regular laundry detergent in a high efficiency washer can clog drains, make fabrics itch, and cause the washer to malfunction. Powerful high-efficiency machines use less water, clean fabrics more gently and require a different detergent formulation.LaundryPac is specially formulated for high efficiency front loading washing...

RIPON, WIS.—UniMac, a provider of on-premises laundry equipment, announced that OPTidry, over-dry prevention technology (OPT), is now available on stack tumblers. The technology allows laundry managers to reduce labor, energy and linen replacement costs associated with over-drying. Over-drying occurs when tumble dryers run longer than needed because they cannot detect when linen has reached its optimal dryness level or when staff uses incorrect cycles. This decreases throughput, uses excessive energy and causes linens to deteriorate faster. OPTidry over-dry prevention technology is an innovation that connects sensors located within the lifters to UniMac’s rotary transfer switch to offer a high...

TULSA, OKLA.—Totally Green, Inc., a provider of organic food processing systems and compostable packaging alternatives, has partnered with Toronto-based York Plains Investment Corp. for a comprehensive program that involves both financing and a new marketing model for Totally Green's ORCA Green Machine. York Plains has agreed to provide $5 million of equity financing for a 50 percent interest in Totally Green. The proceeds will be used to pay down Totally Green’s existing line of credit, and fund the general, administrative and working capital expenditures required to support the Totally Green’s growth objectives. York Plains has also agreed to provide up...

CONCORD, CALIF.—It got official as it can get earlier this year on June 5. It was on that day that the Hilton Concord in Concord, Calif., was designated the Sustainability Flagship by Interstate Hotels & Resorts in a proclamation released by the Office of the Mayor of the City of Concord. The 329-key hotel was selected by Interstate to be the green prototype of what could be rolled out across the company’s other five wholly-owned and managed hotels. “Our plan is to implement similar programs and technologies at our other five wholly-owned hotels as part of our annual planned capital...

CHICAGO—Hyatt announced details of its new organic and seasonal children’s menu created exclusively for Hyatt by renowned food pioneer and chef, Alice Waters. The new menu, featuring a three-course organic meal, marks the first hotel project for Waters and complements Hyatt’s “For Kids By Kids” menu, providing children more nutritious, fresh and interactive offerings. The new children’s food and beverage offerings at Hyatt are grounded in the brand’s philosophy Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served., promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities, and will be offered in all full-service Hyatt hotels and resorts throughout the United States and...

NEW YORK—Barclay the Bee has landed in the InterContinental New York Barclay’s guestrooms with a question—“to wash, or not to wash”? The hotel’s friendly messaging mascot is highlighting an important aspect of the InterContinental New York Barclay’s sustainable initiatives—water savings—with a new “Don’t Wash” symbol and fun in-room message delivery. A Bee-shaped cut-out sign designed to sit in a holder on nightstands features Barclay the Bee holding a message advising guests of the hotel’s commitment to every-other-day sheet and towel washing. Guests who desire every day service simply remove the bee card from its holder and place it on...

OSHKOSH, WIS.—Girbau Industrial’s new PC-120 Flatwork Ironer is engineered to meet the needs of high-volume laundries. Available in natural gas, steam and thermal fluid, it features advanced programmability while producing a high-quality finish in little time. The PC-120 Flatwork Ironer finishes up to 164 feet of linen per minute.Designed to meet the needs of a variety of high-volume laundry applications, the PC-120 comes available in 118-, 130- or 138-inch finishing widths with up to three, 48-inch diameter rolls. The new natural gas model delivers 93 percent efficiency. The natural gas model is engineered with an integrated boiler that allows...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—ClearWater Tech, LLC, a manufacturer of ozone systems for water and air purification, announced it is now a preferred vendor with the Best Western International Group. ClearWater Tech is the manufacturer of EcoTex Ozone Laundry Systems. EcoTex is used worldwide in the hospitality and senior care market.In the spring of 2011, an EcoTex Laundry Ozone System was installed at the Best Western Plus—Tempe By The Mall facility in Tempe, Ariz. With the installation of the EcoTex ozone laundry system and modification of the washer formulas, the facility has reduced its hot water/natural gas by 86 percent,...

INWOOD, N.Y.—Crossover by Wascomat is now CEE Tier III qualified for the highest level of energy efficiency. There are three levels of CEE tiers, with the highest number (III) being the best for energy efficiency. CEE (Consortium for Energy Efficiency) is a nonprofit public benefits corporation that works to develop initiatives for its members (including U.S. and Canadian energy offices, utilities, research and environmental groups) to promote the manufacture and purchase of energy efficient products and services. Crossover, a commercial-standard small chassis washer, was introduced in June 2011 after four years of intensive development. Crossover products include a 22+...