BEACON FALLS, CONN.—Lavatec Laundry Technology announced that industry veteran Jim Slatcher has joined the company as Western Regional Sales Manager. A second generation laundry industry manager with over 30 years of operations experience, he will be responsible for developing and expanding Lavatec’s presence in 10 states, including Alaska and Hawaii.For the last 11 years, Slatcher has managed his own consulting company where he assisted clients in the design, management and build out phases of new facilities, in addition to financial and operational optimization. He also managed an OPL in Mesquite, Nev. for the last four years. Slatcher’s career has...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes RieNu by Riegel as a Founding Sponsor. RieNu by Riegel is the first to market recycled table linen product. Made from recycled water bottles—the process includes collection, sanitizing, melting and extruding that molten material into yarn which is then woven and dyed to make RieNu.Riegel is one of six divisions under the Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. umbrella. Riegel is the division and brand name that services the hospitality industry. Riegel has earned the brand standard for every major North American hotel chain in the table linen category...

BOULDER, COLO.—Eco-Products announced that it has become a Certified B Corp, earning the coveted distinction for meeting “the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.”Eco-Products, a leading brand of food service packaging made with renewable resources and recycled content, joins a growing community of B Corp companies working to solve environmental and social problems. These companies are not competing just to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world.“We’re excited and proud to announce our certification as a B Corporation because it represents everything we stand for as...

ST. JOSEPH, MICH.—The new Maytag Commercial Laundry Single-Load, Front-Load Washer is now available. Powered by an enhanced drive system, the high-efficiency machine uses approximately 10.71 gallons of water per cycle. “The machine’s enhancements help deliver outstanding efficiency, qualifying it for the Energy Star designation and making it an ideal choice for owners and route operators looking to boost their bottom line,” said Trey Northrup, General Manager of Maytag Commercial Laundry. “We are dedicated to manufacturing innovative products that deliver unmatched user experience, and this machine does just that.”Top innovations include:Advanced Spin Technology that offers excellent wash performance—Advanced Spin Technology...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros, the inventor of an ultra-low water laundry system, announced that it has signed a $500,000 deal with commercial launderer Scarab Group in St. Thomas for its award-winning polymer bead cleaning laundry system. In one of the largest laundry deals on St. Thomas this year, the Scarab Group replaced all of their conventional washers with Xeros laundry systems to reduce their water and energy costs without sacrificing the quality of service to their luxury hotel customers. Based in St. Thomas, the sustainably focused Scarab Group provides laundry services to the majority of hotels across the island. Caribbean businesses...

MIAMI BEACH, FLA.—Vero Water, a leading provider of luxury still and sparkling water to the hospitality industry, announced the debut of the Vero Water Tower and a sneak-peek at the VERO+4 at the National Restaurant Show. Both systems were designed specifically to meet the needs of large independent and national accounts. Vero Water offers great tasting luxury still and sparkling water—on site and on demand—swiftly, profitably, and sustainably by transforming tap water through its proprietary purification system.  In just a few years, Vero has rapidly become the “water brand of choice” among a growing number of the most celebrated...

STAMFORD, CONN—Element Hotels, Starwood’s stylish, sustainable brand for travelers committed to healthy living, is constantly looking for new ways to enhance its programming to fuel a healthy and balanced lifestyle for its guests around the world. Element is refreshing its popular complimentary RISE breakfast by adding a simple yet healthy option for guests to enjoy: a rotating menu of Handmade Granola, created exclusively for the extended-stay global brand.Offered in every Element hotel around the world, Element’s Homemade Granola menu will be available each morning, pre-mixed in a glass container and among other healthy options like fresh juices and smoothies,...

NEW YORK—Foodservice design and consulting firm, FOODESIGN Associates of Charlotte, N.C., has been selected by an industry panel of judges as the winner of the 2016 Foodservice Pioneering Concept competition sponsored by HX: The Hotel Experience.The winning concept, “ReFresh-Eatery and Market”, provides a fresh, healthy, made-to-order alternative to fast-food options typically found in a food court or public space, and uses the latest technology through cooking, iPad and mobile-app ordering. The concept provides a retail component for take-home, along with a made-to-order quick-service for customers who want to dine at the location.“The Foodservice Pioneering competition supports innovation, which is...

SAN PEDRO, BELIZE—Hilton Worldwide announced the signing of the new Resort at Mahogany Bay Village to Curio – A Collection by Hilton. When open, The Resort at Mahogany Bay Village, Curio Collection by Hilton will be the first Hilton Worldwide property in Belize, as well as the first luxury resort from a global brand in the country.The rustic-chic resort destination is located in San Pedro, Belize on Ambergris Caye, about 15 miles from the mainland and 10 minutes from the San Pedro Airport. With 205 cottage and villa-style rooms, the resort sits on a 60-acre property featuring private residences,...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added Hartdean Ltd. to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Linens & Towels” category. The company’s EcoKnit Terry Towels are luxury hospitality cotton towels with two to three time’s longer lifespan and provide energy and water savings which recover the cost of the product. EcoKnit Towels are snag free, dry up to 40 percent quicker than standard terry towels, reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, and use 15 percent less water with every laundering cycle. EcoKnit Towels also require less detergent. E-mail enquiries@hartdean.com, or go...