CINCINNATI—With staffing shortages and a spotlight on hotel cleanliness since the pandemic, housekeeping professionals experienced a challenging year. To acknowledge and honor these hardworking individuals, Cintas Corp. opened nominations for its 2022 Cintas S.H.I.N.E. (Star Housekeepers in a New Era) Awards. The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and additional prizes for their property. The awards program is open to housekeeping professionals employed at hospitality properties in the United States. Submit nominations at cintas.com/SHINEAwards/ through Friday, October 14, 2022. “Clean has a new meaning because of the pandemic, which is why it’s so important to celebrate the talented professionals in the hospitality...

NEW YORK—Inc. revealed that WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, is No. 1,473 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. “We are honored to be part of such a prestigious list, which is a recognition of the value WINT’s water...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, has welcomed CFL Flooring as the newest member of the council. VSC membership is reserved for organizations taking a leadership role to advance sustainability throughout the vinyl industry. “We’re pleased to add CFL Flooring to our list of more than 55 members demonstrating a commitment to sustainability efforts in their business practices,” said Jay Thomas, VSC Executive Director. “Collaborating with CFL Flooring in these efforts helps advance the impact of sustainable flooring products and continue to add value for consumers.” CFL Flooring is the largest manufacturer of...

BURLINGAME, CALIF.—In response to ongoing customer requests to provide onshoring and nearshoring resources for their freight-sensitive bedding products, Standard Fiber, global innovator and supplier to the home, hospitality, and pet textile industries, has built a new filling facility and distribution center in Henderson, Nev. less than 20 miles from the company’s new showroom, which opened last month in the Las Vegas Market Center. Standard Fiber’s 126,000 square foot facility, which is built with the latest and most innovative manufacturing equipment providing high-speed, digitally controlled blending capabilities of up to three ingredients across different types of polyester and foam, will focus on filling...

DENVER—Solar America, the leading solar and alternative energy company, has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing companies with a ranking of Number 588 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 2022 rankings. The coveted award for Solar America, America's leading provider of solar, smart home, and security solutions, is the result of the company’s impressive and continued revenue growth during the past three years. The award recognizes Solar America’s outstanding growth and success at a time when the U.S. solar industry saw record solar and energy storage demand in 2021 despite concerns over supply chain interruptions and tariff investigations. As a result, Solar America has...

BOSTON—Force of Nature, the toxin-free cleaning brand on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, launched their new commercial-sized Force of Nature Pro for businesses and organizations of all sizes including spas, hospitals, schools, health clubs, hotels, and more. The brand is making it easier for businesses and organizations to make their facilities toxin-free and sustainable by helping them eliminate single-use plastic bottles and reduce their plastic waste by 97 percent. Force of Nature Pro is an appliance that uses electricity to convert tap water, plus a capsule of salt, water & vinegar, into an all-in-one multi-surface...

KEHL, GERMANY—Leading manufacturer ADA Cosmetics has been producing high-quality hotel cosmetics for the British luxury brand Asprey for almost a decade. Targeted at luxury hoteliers internationally who wish to pamper their guests with extraordinary quality, Asprey’s new amenities have an improved aesthetic and formulation coupled with the timeless signature scent of Asprey’s Purple Water. Other new developments, such as accessories and new beauty products, are in the pipeline and will be launched soon. ADA Cosmetics and Asprey are linked not only by their close partnership, but also by a shared commitment to the environment, ensuring the products themselves, as well...

JASPER, IND.—Indiana Furniture continues to set new standards for affordable, design-friendly products, and they are making it simpler to explore and specify office furniture with the relaunch of IndianaFurniture.com. This reimagined website allows visitors to seamlessly navigate their portfolio of products and services while also providing information and tools to help make decision-making throughout the buying process easier. With more visuals, enhanced content, convenient tools, and intuitive user-friendliness, the redesign empowers users with additional features like: Product Filters that allow users to easily narrow down the product portfolio by category, type, space, and industry. Product Pages with an increased number...

MIAMI—SH Hotels & Resorts, a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Treehouse Hotels & Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, announced the hiring of Toni Stoeckl as Chief Marketing Officer. In the CMO role, he will be responsible for each brand’s larger marketing strategy with a focus on the consumer brand experience and creating a 360° marketing approach as the company enters a period of robust international growth. Stoeckl will also play an important role as the organization enhances its commitment to and execution of its mission to provide a preference-driven, forward-thinking, and memorable customer journey that starts at the moment of...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, LED lighting, and accessories, joins long-time partner Urbidermis Santa & Cole to introduce Gunnar, an adaptable architectural lighting system that enhances outdoor environments with precise, context-specific illumination and cohesive, minimalist aesthetics. “The power of Gunnar is the framework it creates to make it your own,” describes Landscape Forms Senior Designer, Brian Revoir. “The system builds out from one simple and elegant luminaire a range of mounting styles and applications to specifically suit your environment and your aesthetic.” Designed by master multidisciplinary artist Antoni Roselló, Gunnar is inspired...