ATLANTA—LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, introduced new quartz and solid surface designs during a special customer event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. More than 250 guests attended the event, which featured additions to the VIATERA Quartzite and Suprema collections, along with two new colors added to the HIMACS Calacatta Collection. Among the highlights was the debut of Taj Duna, a VIATERA Quartzite Collection color inspired by the timeless elegance of Taj Mahal quartzite. Featuring warm, earthy tones and soft veining, Taj Duna is made with NeoQ technology, LX Hausys’s low-silica innovation that uses up...

SAN DIEGO—Anacove, the pioneering developer of AI-enabled, cloud connected energy management solutions for the global hotel industry, presented its Smart Thermostats, Toilet Leak Detectors, Asset Tracking Tags, and Staff Safety Alert Tags at the 2025 Wyndham Hotel Global Conference held in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace from May 19 to May 21. The company was part of the LG Electronics exhibit. According to Anacove CEO Ian Lerner, Anacove demonstrated how its portfolio, which is compatible with all major hotel Property Management System (PMS) platforms, can now integrate with the LG Pro:Centric content management hotel TV platform and provide hotel owners with...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structures, and advanced LED lighting, announces the launch of 360 Solar, an innovative off-the-grid solar lighting solution developed in collaboration with Netherlands-based FlexSol Lighting Solutions. 360 Solar represents a major advancement in solar lighting, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with a refined aesthetic to bring high-performance illumination to virtually any location—without the need for grid power. “360 Solar is the result of a natural synergy between two companies driven by shared passion for innovation and sustainability,” says Lennert van den Berg, CEO of FlexSol Lighting Solutions. “Our cylindrical...

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.—Watts Water Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions, has been named one of the World’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek. To compile the list, which recognizes 750 of the most environmentally conscious and sustainable companies across 26 countries, Newsweek and its partners evaluated over 8,000 publicly listed companies. As a baseline, companies had to meet the European Union’s sustainability standard, in addition to having publicly available sustainability disclosures and over 1,000 employees. Each company was scored using over 25 parameters based on greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and their sustainability...

NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, has launched five new cost-effective vinyl products to cater to evolving customer needs: Belmont, Canyon, Ridge, Tallahatchie, and Wrangler. These additions are designed to offer high-performance, stylish, and affordable solutions for all commercial interiors. Each new selection is available from the Mitchell Collection brand and reflects The Mitchell Group’s commitment to quality and innovation: Belmont has an ultra-fine crisscrossed grain pattern. The finish gives the overall appearance of a sanded or suede look. Belmont is available in twelve understated colors. Canyon features a smooth, marine grain pattern...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc., a family-owned and operated manufacturer of touchless, high-efficiency hand dryers, is benefiting from its longstanding commitment to producing high-quality, American-made products, a strategy that has effectively insulated the company from the impact of import tariffs. “Excel’s mission has always been to design and manufacture quality American-made products that are dependable, and people like to use,” said Executive Vice President and COO William Gagnon. “It’s in our DNA.” XLERATOR Hand Dryers are the only ones with Made in USA certification, built with parts from domestic supplier partners and manufactured in Massachusetts. As most of the top hand...

YUCCA VALLEY, CALIF.—Star Tile presents Kaiyo, its newest handcrafted tile, designed to bring movement, emotion, and mental clarity to interior and exterior environments. Inspired by ocean waves and informed by the principles of neuroscience, Kaiyo is a full-on sensory experience. “Our brains are wired to recognize and respond to natural patterns,” explained Andrea Keller, Co-founder of Star Tile. Rooted in the natural order of the Fibonacci sequence, Kaiyo takes fragments of the spiral it forms and places it within asymmetrical hexagon shapes, sculpted to evoke flowing water, and capture the motion and time of a growing wave in ceramic form....

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added an Anacove Case Study to the Vendor Case Studies section of its website. The case study details how HDG Legacy, a developer and management company, has benefited from Anacove’s unique AI- and Cloud-powered Smart Thermostats, Leak Detection and Asset Management systems. “We started using Anacove Smart Thermostats in July 2024 at the Holiday Inn Express Crystal River, and based on historical data and usage, electricity costs on our utility bills are 35.94 percent lower per occupied room,” says Navroz F. Saju, Founder and Principal at HDG Legacy. “The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Silver...

COOPERSBURG, PA.—Lutron Electronics, a global leader in architectural lighting, window treatment, and control solutions, introduces expanded wireless innovations for its myRoom XC cloud-connected guestroom system. myRoom XC is the keystone of Lutron’s complete hospitality solution. In addition to offering automated lighting, shading, and temperature control for guestrooms, myRoom XC works alongside Lutron’s Athena control system for amenity spaces and HomeWorks control system in residences to form a unified solution that can be reviewed and managed from a single dashboard. “For over 60 years, Lutron has been a leader in hospitality lighting, existing in over 62,000 guestrooms worldwide and trusted by...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF.—Noritz America, as part of an ongoing program to enhance its entire product offering in 2025, recently introduced an upgraded version of its flagship commercial unit, the NCC199CDV Pro Condensing Tankless Water Heater. Engineered for a wide range of heavy-duty commercial applications, the new Energy-Star-rated NCC199 CDV Pro incorporates several new, installer- and end-user-friendly features, while retaining an industry-best, 10-year warranty on its dual stainless steel heat exchangers. “The goal with these enhancements,” explains Jason Fleming, Noritz Executive Vice President and General Manager, “is to make the NCC199CDV Pro an even more compelling choice for facility owners and managers...