NATIONAL REPORT—SAFEguard Pro is being greeted with great relief by a marketplace that spends hundreds of hours each snowfall removing ice and cleaning salt residue from flooring.  What has been surprising to many is that facility owners are first drawn to the impact on flooring even more than the labor savings and safety upgrade to their steps and walkways. Airports and roadways now remove ice as a last resort. This best practice is now available to everyone. For over a decade, their goal has been to prevent ice and keep roads and runways open and free of ice. To prevent...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Native Trails, a leader in artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath design, introduces Natoma 24—the latest addition to its award-winning NativeStone collection. This 24-inch, wall-mounted concrete sink blends minimalist form with handcrafted texture, offering an ADA-compliant solution that combines beauty and performance in a compact footprint. Ideal for small bathrooms and hospitality spaces, Natoma 24 elevates the wall-mounted sink beyond its utilitarian roots, serving as a refined focal point in both residential and commercial interiors. Every Natoma 24 is handcrafted in a multi-day process that begins with custom molds and ends with a one-of-a-kind functional work of art. Artisans pour and hand-pack NativeStone—a...

NEW YORK—Carnegie, a leader in sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the commercial industry, announces four new upholstery options, a part of its Studio Collection. This collection reflects Carnegie’s 75-year legacy, drawing on the deep experience, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design that have become hallmarks of the brand, shaping its journey along the way. Joli, Moreland, Ophelia, and Parallelogram draw from the quiet luxury of boutique hotel lounges, the ambiance of high-end restaurants, and the timeless elegance of haute couture design. Perfect for hospitality-infused experiences, these upholstery options showcase richness and sophistication in every thread. For designers aiming to craft unforgettable, opulent spaces, these fabrics...

MIAMI—As sustainability continues to redefine modern luxury, Groupe GM is placing eco-innovation at the forefront of its U.S. presence. At the upcoming Independent Hotel Show Miami, the brand will spotlight its Ecofill system: an innovation launched in 2020 that has drawn strong interest from leading hotel groups and independent properties alike around the world. Designed for smart, elegant, and future-ready amenity programs, Ecofill is quickly becoming a benchmark for sustainable hospitality. With mounting pressure from guests, regulators, and sustainability certification bodies, independent hotels are facing a critical question: how to reduce waste without compromising on guest experience, operational efficiency, or...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—PACE Equity, a leader in Commercial PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing, expanded its groundbreaking financial product, CIRRUS Low Carbon, with the introduction of the first whole-building Embodied Carbon Intensity (ECI) target-based initiative in the U.S., CIRRUS Zero Carbon. CIRRUS Zero Carbon is part of the CIRRUS C-PACE product set, which financially rewards building owners with a reduced financing rate when they build, renovate, or refinance with a higher efficiency design. The goal of CIRRUS Zero Carbon is to neutralize carbon emissions by optimizing energy-consuming systems and generating renewable energy to offset any remaining energy use. CIRRUS Low Carbon has...

SAN DIEGO—Anacove, the developer of AI-enabled, cloud-connected hotel energy and operations management software solutions, announced that its line of Smart Thermostats, Toilet Leak Detectors, Asset Tracking Tags, and Staff Safety Tags now integrate seamlessly with the SkyTouch Technology Hotel Property Management System (PMS). “The integration of our AI-enabled energy and operations management hotel software solutions with the SkyTouch PMS makes it easier than ever for hotel owner-operators to reduce waste while increasing operational efficiency and staff safety,” Anacove CEO Ian Lerner said today. “SkyTouch Hotel OS users can now access all of the features and reporting capabilities of the Anacove solution directly from...

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—Carlisle Companies Inc. published its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting progress toward Carlisle’s sustainability goals through its legacy of innovation in sustainability and culture of continuous improvement fostered through the Carlisle Operating System. “In 2024, we entered the next phase of our sustainability roadmap: generating shareholder value through sustainability,” said Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “I’m proud of the progress we made against our three-pillar sustainability strategy, and the impact our people made last year by manufacturing products that have the potential to save our customers $20 billion over the lifetime of those products.” The Carlisle 2024...

CINCINNATI—Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in healthcare and hospitality reusable textiles, and Altex, a renowned innovator in window covering solutions, announced a manufacturing partnership to produce the award-winning solar shades with Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift Technology in the United States. Production is occurring at Standard Textile’s Brownsville, Texas facility, enhancing domestic supply capabilities for the patented, chain-free window shade system. Building upon their existing collaboration, this strategic partnership leverages Standard Textile’s robust U.S. manufacturing infrastructure and Altex’s cutting-edge design to meet the growing demand for safe, accessible, and design-forward window treatments across various sectors, including education, healthcare, hospitality and commercial interiors. “We’re...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced the launch of the BrainBox AI Lab—igniting a new era in energy optimization for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions in the built environment and refrigerated transport. The Trane Technologies BrainBox AI Lab is dedicated to advancing technologies designed to support more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable building operations across the industry. With the infusion of AI through Trane Technologies’ products, solutions, and operations, the organization is poised to lead the market transition towards fully digitized building operations in alignment with its sustainability principles. “Through the BrainBox AI Lab, we are bringing together...

KEY WEST, FLA.—Proud Source Water, a leader in sustainably bottled and packaged spring water, partnered with Hyatt Centric Key West to conduct an extensive marine debris cleanup effort at Rest Beach in the Key West Nature Preserve. The initiative is part of Proud Source Water’s Proud Planet Project, a community-based program focused on removing waste and promoting sustainability. It involves local cleanups, partnering with communities, and using 100 percent recyclable aluminum bottles to minimize plastic waste. The project aims to create a positive impact on the environment and promote responsible consumption. More than thirty volunteers, equipped with specialized Parks Project cleaning kits, gathered to collect...