CINCINNATI, OHIO—Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in healthcare and hospitality textiles, announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report and its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global organization enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets grounded in the latest climate science. This dual milestone underscores Standard Textile’s commitment to sustainable innovation, operations and transparency in environmental impact reporting. In March 2025, Standard Textile took a significant step by officially registering its commitment with the SBTi. Over the next 24 months, the company will develop science-based emission reduction goals and submit them for validation, striving to...

WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—In alignment with its ambitious corporate sustainability goals, Xanterra Travel Collection has partnered with RoomOne to complete a large-scale recycling initiative at the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel and The Grand Hotel. Through this collaboration, 112 used PTAC (packaged terminal air conditioner) units were responsibly removed and recycled, supporting Xanterra’s ongoing mission to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact across its operations. This project, coordinated between RoomOne and Xanterras’ facilities management and sustainability teams, exemplifies operational efficiency and environmental leadership. RoomOne’s zero-cost, turnkey PTAC recycling service made the process seamless—handling logistics, freight, and environmentally responsible processing of the units....

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc. was recognized as a winner of the 2024 Product Innovation Awards (PIA), published by Architectural Products. The award spotlights colorful, art-covered XLERATOR Hand Dryers with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA) Filtration that were installed in the Artists For Humanity (AFH) facility in Boston. “This was such a special project for us,” said Joshua Griffing, Excel Dryer Director of Marketing and International Sales. “We were able to transform a normally utilitarian space into a bright, uplifting showcase for teen art. We’re honored Architectural Products found it worthy of this award.” Architectural Products created the Product Innovation Awards to celebrate the outstanding use...

SHENZHEN, CHINA—CIMC Modular Building Systems (MBS), a global leader in modular construction, has signed an agreement to deliver the Earth Riyadh Hotel in Saudi Arabia. As the company’s first hospitality project in the region, this milestone reinforces CIMC MBS’s commitment to advancing sustainable building practices and offering innovative solutions to the global hospitality sector. Earth Hotels, a conscious and design-forward hospitality group built for the modern, mindful traveler, is setting the stage for its bold new openings across Saudi Arabia and Europe. The Earth Riyadh Hotel is a three-story, four-star boutique property with a total floor area of 11,000 square meters, scheduled for completion in...

ATLANTA—LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, introduced new quartz and solid surface designs during a special customer event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. More than 250 guests attended the event, which featured additions to the VIATERA Quartzite and Suprema collections, along with two new colors added to the HIMACS Calacatta Collection. Among the highlights was the debut of Taj Duna, a VIATERA Quartzite Collection color inspired by the timeless elegance of Taj Mahal quartzite. Featuring warm, earthy tones and soft veining, Taj Duna is made with NeoQ technology, LX Hausys’s low-silica innovation that uses up...

SAN DIEGO—Anacove, the pioneering developer of AI-enabled, cloud connected energy management solutions for the global hotel industry, presented its Smart Thermostats, Toilet Leak Detectors, Asset Tracking Tags, and Staff Safety Alert Tags at the 2025 Wyndham Hotel Global Conference held in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace from May 19 to May 21. The company was part of the LG Electronics exhibit. According to Anacove CEO Ian Lerner, Anacove demonstrated how its portfolio, which is compatible with all major hotel Property Management System (PMS) platforms, can now integrate with the LG Pro:Centric content management hotel TV platform and provide hotel owners with...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structures, and advanced LED lighting, announces the launch of 360 Solar, an innovative off-the-grid solar lighting solution developed in collaboration with Netherlands-based FlexSol Lighting Solutions. 360 Solar represents a major advancement in solar lighting, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with a refined aesthetic to bring high-performance illumination to virtually any location—without the need for grid power. “360 Solar is the result of a natural synergy between two companies driven by shared passion for innovation and sustainability,” says Lennert van den Berg, CEO of FlexSol Lighting Solutions. “Our cylindrical...

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.—Watts Water Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions, has been named one of the World’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek. To compile the list, which recognizes 750 of the most environmentally conscious and sustainable companies across 26 countries, Newsweek and its partners evaluated over 8,000 publicly listed companies. As a baseline, companies had to meet the European Union’s sustainability standard, in addition to having publicly available sustainability disclosures and over 1,000 employees. Each company was scored using over 25 parameters based on greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and their sustainability...

NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, has launched five new cost-effective vinyl products to cater to evolving customer needs: Belmont, Canyon, Ridge, Tallahatchie, and Wrangler. These additions are designed to offer high-performance, stylish, and affordable solutions for all commercial interiors. Each new selection is available from the Mitchell Collection brand and reflects The Mitchell Group’s commitment to quality and innovation: Belmont has an ultra-fine crisscrossed grain pattern. The finish gives the overall appearance of a sanded or suede look. Belmont is available in twelve understated colors. Canyon features a smooth, marine grain pattern...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc., a family-owned and operated manufacturer of touchless, high-efficiency hand dryers, is benefiting from its longstanding commitment to producing high-quality, American-made products, a strategy that has effectively insulated the company from the impact of import tariffs. “Excel’s mission has always been to design and manufacture quality American-made products that are dependable, and people like to use,” said Executive Vice President and COO William Gagnon. “It’s in our DNA.” XLERATOR Hand Dryers are the only ones with Made in USA certification, built with parts from domestic supplier partners and manufactured in Massachusetts. As most of the top hand...