STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—After 12 months of detailed planning, designing and assembling, the world’s largest water station has been launched by Bluewater to help hydrate the 290,000 golf fans expected to attend The 150th Open, golf’s oldest and most international major championship, in St Andrews—the Home of Golf—in Scotland from July 10 to 17, 2022. Measuring a staggering 16 meters length, and housing 12 in-line water dispensers and two 55 inch high-bright outdoor television screens broadcasting key content, the mega-sized water station has been installed adjacent to the Mastercard Pavilion in the central Spectator Village at The 150th Open. Created by water and beverage innovator Bluewater, the...

MIAMI—Pelican Reef Inc, DBA Rainbow Outdoor Furniture North America, a commercial grade Turkish outdoor furniture brand, has launched for the first time in the United States following Europe and Asia. Rainbow Outdoor is considered one of the world’s highest quality manufacturers of poly-resin commercial-grade outdoor furniture and has received worldwide accolades revitalizing the outdoor furniture market incorporating innovative design, lasting quality, and value. The resin and aluminum products have been designed and inspired by modern and lineal elements, applying only the finest gas injection machinery with 100 percent Polypropylene materials to produce lightweight, resistant, and contract functional styles. All items are...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Centerline by Traulsen just announced the expansion of its Centerline by Traulsen product offering with new Reach-In and Undercounter Blast Chillers. These affordable Blast Chillers offer a quick and easy way of cooling hot food without compromising food safety or freshness, making them an invaluable asset for any kitchen operation. The Centerline by Traulsen Blast Chillers are designed to provide safe and consistent blast chilling in a simple system that provides operators with reliable performance at an affordable price. The chillers help optimize kitchen workflow, saving time and minimizing food waste while still serving food of the highest...

BURLINGAME, CALIF.—With the goal of meeting the highest standards of excellence, reliability, and performance delivered with superior customer service, Standard Fiber, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the home textile market and manufacturer of basic bedding products, has developed its new SmarTrak global order tracking system to allow customers to view real-time visibility of their inbound shipments.  Standard Fiber’s SmarTrak is powered by a cutting-edge Logistics Cloud Technology Platform, which allows it to effectively manage supply chain workflow with greater agility. SmarTrak was developed to trace the 3,000+ global shipments that Standard Fiber delivers annually to its customers. Tracking...

NEW YORK—Humanscale’s newly-launched Path task chair has been awarded a 2022 iF DESIGN AWARD, bolstering the company’s status as a leading designer of high-performance solutions for work-life and beyond. Receiving nearly 11,000 submissions from 70 countries this year, the iF DESIGN AWARD is recognized as a symbol of design excellence and innovation worldwide. Path was selected to receive this prestigious honor by the 132-member jury, consisting of high-profile design experts from over 20 countries, and joins the brand’s portfolio of award-winning solutions, including the Nova task light, Freedom chair, Float sit/stand desk, Diffrient Smart chair, and M2 Monitor Arm. Designed by Todd Bracher and the Humanscale Design Studio,...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting has appointed Diversified Group as its new commercial representative agent in Metro New York and Long Island markets, announced Nora President and CEO Fred Farzan. Diversified New Jersey, Inc. will now represent Nora Lighting products through five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island). “The Diversified group is among the most prestigious rep firms in the Northeast. We are looking forward to continued success as we continue to grow with Diversified,” said Farzan. “This rep change, with our new distribution center in Edison, New Jersey, will help us better serve our customers.” Diversified...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Domestic tile manufacturer Crossville has released its 2022 Design Trends Look Book. This digital publication showcases three current aesthetics prevalent in commercial and residential interior design. The trends were first presented by Crossville’s VP of Marketing Lindsey Waldrep as part of the Global Design Trends panel discussion at the 2022 Coverings Expo. In this presentation, Waldrep identified the trio of trends relevant in North America and illuminated the influence of each on modern tile design. The three trends, Courtly Conduct, Era of Contrast, and Take It Outside, have emerged based on societal shifts and cultural perspectives. Courtly Conduct reflects a contemporary...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Valley Forge Fabrics, the largest supplier of custom textile products for the hospitality industry, announced Yeldina Beauchamp as Senior Manager of Creative & Marketing. This transition comes on the heels of the company’s in-house marketing department leadership restructuring and forthcoming digital transformation of the entire business from quote to cash. Over the last six years, Beauchamp has provided invaluable leadership within Valley Forge’s marketing and communications teams and boasts 15 years’ experience in graphic design, visual communications, and marketing. Previously serving as Creative Manager with growth to Senior Manager role her responsibilities included overseeing all creative, advertising, social...

RENO, NEV.—Loud exterior noise from traffic, train tracks, late night parties, and general urban living penetrates right through traditional windows and patio doors, making it difficult for hotel guests to relax and sleep. Left unaddressed, excess noise will negatively affect hotel bookings and cause unwanted reviews on social media. Negative guest feedback can compromise a hotel’s bottom line and are particularly important to avoid today as the hospitality industry strives to make up for the difficult pandemic years. To resolve excessive noise issues quickly and cost effectively, Soundproof Windows, a national manufacturer of window and patio door soundproofing products, provides...

DELANCO, N.J.—Commercial furnishings expert Stylex announces the release of its latest accent table Umo, the perfect piece to outfit lounges, work nooks, and spaces that blur the lines between residential and commercial. Cleverly designed by Stylex’s Brandon Walker to lend function, form, and texture to a variety of multi-purpose spaces, Umo can serve as an occasional table, sculpture, and—in a pinch—extra seating. “An exercise in minimalism and material purity, we strove to create an ambiguous object that lies between sculptural and functional,” says Walker. “Taking inspiration from the iconic arches found in a de Chirico painting, the table’s architectural, minimalist form is...