MILWAUKEE, WIS.—John M. Srouji is the new Chief Sales and Operating Officer for Telkonet Inc., a U.S.-listed company that offers energy management solutions to the occupancy-based building controls market. Telkonet has historically served the Hospitality, MDU, and Military Housing segments, with more than 7,000 properties installed worldwide. Srouji will be responsible for the overall productivity and effectiveness of the sales and operations of the company. COO responsibilities include leading and overseeing business operations to meet orders and revenue growth targets; and driving customer excellence to ensure Telkonet continues to serve existing customers and effectively onboards new customers. Srouji will be...

NEW CASTLE, PA.—Berner International, New Castle, Pa., North America’s leading air curtain manufacturer and innovator, was recognized for its Architectural Contour air curtain product design for hotel applications in the 2022 Dealer Design Awards (DDA) Program, sponsored by trade publication, The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News (ACHR News) magazine. The Contour Series, the newest member of Berner International’s growing Architectural Collection, won the silver award July 16 for excellence in design in “HVAC Light Commercial Equipment,” one of the DDA’s 13 categories with more than 130 entries. The DDA’s 30-judge panel of contractors/engineers were impressed with the air curtain’s geometric...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is raising the awareness of the council’s +Vantage Vinyl-verified companies by launching a collaboration with ecomedes. An online database for construction professionals seeking sustainable building materials, ecomedes seeks to optimize product procurement for architects, engineers, and contractors who must achieve certain sustainability benchmarks in their construction projects. Thanks to the new collaboration, companies that have achieved +Vantage Vinyl verification via the VSC are now listed on ecomedes. “The +Vantage Vinyl verification program provides specifiers with the assurance that qualified companies have met the environmental, social and...

JASPER, IND.—Indiana Furniture announced they will begin taking orders for enhancements to the already popular Isla lounge series. These additions provide enhanced flexibility and functionality to better accommodate today’s ever-changing spaces. Some of the enhancements include: Swivel Club Chairs—Isla’s armless Club Chair has been enhanced with a polished aluminum 360-degree swivel base that features an auto-return mechanism. It perfectly pairs with existing lounge options or can easily make a statement on its own. Angled Settees—Isla’s new Angled Settees keep the conversations flowing and offer even more flexibility for freestanding or ganging applications. Users can easily gather to chat and work...

DALTON, GA.—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. has been recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Employer for Georgia 2022. The company has been named to this prestigious list since the list’s inception. This year, Shaw was ranked 28th, a testament to the company’s continued commitment to excellence for its associates. “Each day more than 20,000 talented Shaw associates come together to create a better future for our people, the communities we are connected to and the customers that we serve,” says Torrance Ford, Vice President of Talent Management. “They are the key to our continued success, and we are so appreciative of all that...

DELANCO, N.J.—Timed at an inflection point for the design of commercial spaces, contract furnishings expert Stylex teamed up with designer Mark Kapka to expand the Verve Seating Collection. Marrying ergonomics with a comfortable and relaxed iconic aesthetic, the new Verve Bucket family of task and guest chairs offer a refreshing and versatile solution for the casual office, hospitality, and clinical environments. Characterized by its sculpted shell and enveloping shape, Verve Bucket was designed with special consideration for human factors, flexibility, and comfort. Approachable yet chic, its angled back and rolled-down arms recall the elegance of a lounge chair, while its polypropylene shell gently wraps...

COLUMBUS, OHIO—arbOUR announces the debut of its eco-effective cleaning and laundry collection. The launch introduces consumers to arbOUR’s commercial-grade cleaning products, which are formulated with plant-based, non-toxic ingredients strong enough to cleanse and disinfect, and safe for people, pets, and the planet. Already used by pro-sports teams, hospitals, restaurants, schools, and other corporate, civic, and commercial institutions, the affordably priced collection is now available directly to consumers. arbOUR’s launch products include eight essential cleaning and laundry solutions that elevate “clean” hygiene for everyone and every environment. “No one should have to choose between strong cleaning products and safety,” said Carol Mehas,...

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND—The company Climeworks has been awarded with the Innovation Award by Busch Vacuum Solutions for its advanced use of vacuum technology. Climeworks is the first company to use Direct Air Capture technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In this way, the company is actively making an important contribution to reducing global warming. In these unique plants, MINK claw vacuum technology from Busch is used to filter CO₂. Busch presents the Innovation in Vacuum Busch Award once a year. This award honors individuals or companies that make use of vacuum technology with particularly innovative ideas and thereby serve...

MCLEAN, VA.—Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership with skin care brand Aesop. Select formulations, available in signature Aesop aromas, will now be the in-room toiletries for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts worldwide. This collaboration marks the first and only global hospitality brand with which Aesop has partnered to provide its product at this scale. “This new partnership is an exciting moment for our luxury portfolio and represents Waldorf Astoria’s and Hilton’s ongoing commitment to offering exceptional amenities to loyal guests. As we reinvigorate our amenities around the world, aligning with Aesop’s global recognition and reputation as an industry...

DALTON, GA.—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. announced that Vice President of Global Sustainability and Innovation Kellie Ballew has been named a finalist for the Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards 2022 in the Sustainability Trailblazer category. The award will go to an outstanding business leader that has demonstrated inspiring, motivational, and passionate leadership to their team, company, or sector, and has a clear commitment to long-term impacts. Ballew has ample examples of driving innovation, manufacturing excellence and collaboration throughout her 25-year career at Shaw. Sentiments shared by Shaw President & CEO Tim Baucom highlight the impact of her strategic influence within Shaw...