ST. PAUL, MINN.—Changing food preferences and increasing costs are driving restaurateurs to reexamine every aspect of their operations. As a result, operators want their warewashing to deliver more than sparkling place settings; they also want to reduce labor, water and energy costs to help boost profit margins. To effectively meet these needs, Ecolab developed the SMARTPOWER Program. SMARTPOWER is a complete warewashing program that includes Ecolab’s full line of products, digital monitoring of warewashing performance and Ecolab’s expert service. This complete program helps give restaurant operators peace of mind, knowing their operations are running smoothly while generating the best warewashing...

CINCINNATI—Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in the hospitality and healthcare textiles industries, announced the launch of its Made in USA collection of terry and sheeting products engineered for hotels and hospitality properties. As a pioneer of the American textile industry, Standard Textile’s new collection supports American innovation, domestic growth and smaller carbon footprints. In 2014, Standard Textile had a vision to create a model for textile manufacturing in the United States. The company launched its Manufacturing 4.0 initiative in 2015 and invested more than $65 million dollars in its facilities in Thomaston, Ga. and Union, S.C. to bring...

LINCOLN, NEB.—The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, announced it has received the inaugural Innovation Stars of the Industry Award from the Nebraska Hotel and Lodging Association (NHLA). The property was recognized for its dedication to innovation through its various community-directed programs and initiatives, along with its role as a brand ambassador for the city of Lincoln, Neb. “We are beyond excited to be honored with the inaugural Innovation Stars of the Industry Award,” said Susan Madsen, General Manager of The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. “This award is a true testament to the unwavering...

BEACON FALLS, CONN.—David Lyday has signed on as a Sales Support Engineer with Lavatec Laundry Technology, Inc. A laundry industry veteran for over 30 years, he will be primarily responsible for supporting field sales operations and providing project engineering services. He reports to Keith Ware, Lavatec’s Vice President of Sales. Lyday most recently spent 15 years as a sales engineer with Speed Check Conveyor, where he handled multiple functions including sales and application engineering and system design. He was also involved in the development of new products and produced AutoCAD layouts. He believes that kind of experience will be beneficial...

NEW ALBANY, MISS.—Master-Bilt, manufacturer and supplier of a full line of commercial refrigeration, announce the hire of Craig Hammel as Director of Customer Care. In his role as Director of Customer Care, Hammel will be responsible for all Master-Bilt customer service functions including inside sales support and technical support. He will be focused on developing and successfully executing best-in-class processes to ensure customer satisfaction. Hammel will also oversee driving a high-performance customer service and support culture that delivers sustainable success and continuous improvement. Hammel has over 15 years of management experience including positions as Customer Care Manager and Sales Inventory and...

TROY, OHIO— ITW Food Equipment Group will be giving restauranteurs, chefs and food industry professionals the chance to get a first-hand look at the latest advanced and energy-efficient products when they visit the company’s booths at the 2018 National Restaurant Association Show. More than 100 high performance commercial kitchen products from ITW Food Equipment Group brands like Hobart, Baxter, Traulsen, Vulcan, Wolf, Berkel and Stero will be on the floor of Chicago’s McCormick Center at booths #4031, #4237, #4240 and #2209, where visitors can learn about award-winning, energy-efficient steaming technology, one-of-a-kind ovens, dishwashers, refrigeration equipment, cooking appliances, food prep equipment...

JOSEPH, MICH.—Over the past few years, Whirlpool Corp. Commercial Laundry, a division of Whirlpool Corp., has strived to move the industry forward through substantial investments in facilities, products, and services. “It is an exciting time,” said Trey Northrup, General Manager of Whirlpool Corp. Commercial Laundry. “We are celebrating the completion of ongoing investments in the Fall River, Mass. commercial laundry production facility and distribution center. Through listening to our customers, we have made great moves to continue our commitment to our portfolio of products and services.” The Fall River manufacturing facility is intended to support strong customer demand for Whirlpool-built commercial...

SHENZEN CITY, CHINA—A lot of waste oil is produced every day in homes, slaughterhouses, food plants and hotels. The Environmental Protection Agency in the United States reports that restaurants create about three billion gallons of waste oil each year. Used oil has particles which could be hazardous to human health and is not suitable for consumption; it is therefore recommended that you occasionally change your frying oil. Somehow this waste oil may find its way to our tables after being illegally processed by unscrupulous traders. You would want a device that effectively solves the problem with minimal harm to...

CINCINNATI—Approximately 40 percent of all food produced in the United States annually is wasted and ends up in landfills. With Stop Food Waste Day on April 27, Cintas Corporation announced its support for Green Umbrella’s food waste reduction campaign. Green Umbrella, an alliance of for profit, nonprofit and government organizations across 10 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, is aiming to cut landfill waste 33 percent by 2020 through awareness building and engaging corporations and households on key sustainability issues. “Many organizations and households don’t truly understand the amount of food that they waste,” said Krista Jaeger, Manager of Sustainability,...

PARIS—To mark Planet 21 Day, AccorHotels announces the rollout by 2021 of a new range of eco-friendly linen. Not chemically bleached, it will approach an unbleached color: the natural color of cotton. Novotel, Mercure, ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget will equip their rooms with bed linen and towels that respect the environment. The first global hotel group to offer its guests natural colored linen, AccorHotels is marking a turning point in the hospitality sector by declaring “Natural is the new white!”, as part of its overall policy to reduce the carbon footprint generated by its rooms. The new textile products...