KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms has expanded its offering with design partner Escofet to include six new sculptural concrete site furnishings solutions: Gather modular seating, Petra bioinspired gathering points, Serp modular benches, Soc versatile urban elements, Tiers layered site furnishings and Wave artful modular platforms. A showcase of the cutting edge of Escofet’s design and manufacturing capabilities, each of the six new products in the offering is expressive and unique, merging functional design with public art and opening up innovative new possibilities in the design of outdoor space. While their forms range from geometric to organic, thin and crisp-edged to smooth, flowing and gently rounded, they’re united by Escofet’s distinctive sculptural aesthetic, impeccable craftsmanship, and thoughtful...

NEW YORK—Designtex, a leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, has released its second collaboration with London-based art and design studio Kapitza. The two originally worked together to create CrissCross in 2018. Now, founders and sisters Petra and Nicole have brought their unique perspective on shape and color back to Designtex with three new patterns that revolve around their fascination with geometry—the starting point for all of their work. Whether it be a circle, square, or line, each leads to vivid, color-based environments where people love to live, work, and play. “We hope our textiles spark...

MIAMI—Amerikooler, a U.S. based leader in commercial refrigeration solutions, announces the launch of the AK Series 3 Quick Ship Walk-In, setting a new industry benchmark for performance, efficiency, and rapid delivery. Designed for businesses that demand rapid solutions without sacrificing performance, this walk-in is engineered to keep operations running smoothly by delivering quotes in just 24 hours and offering the fastest lead times in the industry with minimal downtime and seamless installation. Built with 4-inch-thick AK-XPS insulation, the AK Series 3 achieves R-29 for coolers and R-32 for freezers, providing superior energy efficiency and exceptional temperature retention that translates into...

ATLANTA—Interface, Inc., the global flooring solutions company and leader in sustainability, released its 2024 Impact Report. The report outlines the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. It also highlights Interface’s progress toward its ambitious goals and initiatives while bringing its customers’ visions to life—reliably, and with real impact. Interface continues to set aggressive targets in line with the level of action needed for sound corporate citizenship and environmental responsibility—both critical to its long-term success. The report underscores the company’s efforts to operate in an ethical manner with a focus on sustainability that benefits all stakeholders—employees, customers, shareholders,...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, ranking 20th. The list, now in its second year and published in collaboration with market research company Statista, highlights the top 500 companies that embed sustainability into their core strategies. “We are honored to be named to TIME’s list of the 2025 World’s Most Sustainable Companies for the second consecutive year,” said Mauro Atalla, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies. “Our inclusion on this prestigious list underscores our dedication to driving sustainable growth for ourselves and our customers...

BALTIMORE—To commemorate its 15th anniversary and to support their commitment to give back to the community, teammates from MD Energy Advisors, a Baltimore-based commercial, utility, and financing energy solutions company, dedicated time during their all-hands meeting to assemble 15 adult bicycles to donate to Helping Up Mission, a 501c3 with the mission to transform the lives of and restore hope to those suffering from addiction and poverty by harnessing the power of faith, science and community. This initiative marked the company’s third year supporting the nonprofit through its community giving program and its first collaboration with the national nonprofit Bikes for Goodness Sake. The...

PALMDALE, CALIF.—U.S. Pole Company, Inc. announces its new name, U.S. Outdoor Lighting, reflecting the company’s complete portfolio of outdoor lighting products and its evolving position in the market. Supporting the new name, the company is pleased to unveil the addition of three new supporting brands to the family: Amerilume—budget friendly site and area lighting, Ameriscape—professional landscape lighting, and U.S. Sport Lighting—precision court lighting. As a part of this transition, the company affirms that Sun Valley and U.S. Architectural Lighting will remain at the core of its business. Both brands continue to represent decades of industry experience, design excellence, and superior performance. This expanded product range and family of brands under...

CHICAGO—JLL announced that it has earned the coveted Compliance Leader Verification from Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. “At JLL, our ethics program empowers every employee to be a guardian of our ethical standards where trust, fairness and accountability are the foundation of our daily operations,” said Alan Tse, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for JLL. “Ethics is at the heart of our culture, underpinning every part of our business and helping us achieve our purpose of shaping the future of real estate for a better world.” JLL’s performance was evaluated on six...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—As part of its global Community Impact program focused on advancing digital inclusion and building skills for jobs in the travel industry, Amadeus, a leading global player in the travel and tourism sector, and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) announce a significant enhancement to their partnership to support the global expansion of the Alliance’s Employability Program. This initiative aims to improve youth employment and promote inclusivity by providing young people with the skills and experience needed to embark on their careers in the hospitality industry. The partnership will see Alliance member Amadeus committing to a long-term collaboration...

LOS ANGELES—Hotel Emporium, a leading company of premium hotel amenities, is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of its Co-Founder and CEO, Andy De Silva on June 6, 2025. A transformative figure in the hospitality industry, Andy led Hotel Emporium from a California-based company to an internationally recognized brand, servicing over 20,000 properties across 40+ countries. Under his leadership, the company expanded operations with regional offices and manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and India. Andy was a pioneer in sustainable hospitality. He spearheaded the launch of award-winning eco-innovations such as the LiquiFill refill system and...