MIAMI—DecoScape, a new force in upscale outdoor furniture, introduces the Eclipse Collection, a striking new line that merges clean, abstract forms with exceptional functionality. Designed with a modern aesthetic and engineered for comfort, Eclipse offers a range of seating options, each featuring a laid-back reclined design option complemented by a matching table—perfect for creating relaxing and inviting outdoor spaces. Defined by strong geometric lines and a minimalist yet powerful presence, Eclipse balances bold structure with effortless adaptability. Crafted from a powder-coated aluminum frame and composite slats, the collection showcases a refined material composition that is both durable and visually striking. The...

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, North America’s largest water heater manufacturer, announced the company received a 2025 Silver Edison Award for its new line of high efficiency gas tankless water heaters. Recognized under the “Sustainable Consumer Products” category, A. O. Smith’s Adapt with X3 Scale Prevention Technology is the world’s first tankless water heater with fully integrated scale prevention technology, which extends the product’s lifetime by three times and eliminates the need for costly annual maintenance. The Edison Awards, named after the American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, has recognized world-changing innovations and the brilliant minds behind them since 1987. “A. O. Smith has been at the...

FAIRFIELD, N.J.—Garden on the Wall (GOTW), the award-winning leader in turnkey, maintenance-free preserved garden installations, announces the debut of its newest biophilic concept, “Slice of Nature,” at NeoCon 2025, held June 9 to 11 at The Mart in Chicago. Attendees are invited to experience this immersive exhibit at Booth #7-6021 on the 7th Floor. Designed to evoke the tranquil topography of rolling hills, “Slice of Nature” is a multidimensional garden installation sculpted over a Rhino-modeled base and brought to life with a vivid tapestry of preserved moss species. Subtle integration of a sculptural tree trunk component further deepens the narrative—illustrating the layered beauty of landscapes shaped by...

SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, introduces Plaza Cloud, a part of the Carnegie Acoustic Solutions Mezzo Collection, a new suite of acoustic solutions designed to bring harmony to interior environments. Inspired by musical dynamics, the Mezzo Collection offers a balance of sound control and aesthetic refinement, allowing designers to craft spaces that are both functional and beautifully composed. A cloud and a grid in one, the Kirei Plaza Cloud reinvents ceiling design through modularity and acoustic performance. Measuring 36" x 36", each square unit can stand alone or be combined with others. The cloud’s innovative construction and beveled edges...

DULUTH, MINN.—Loll Designs, the made-in-the-USA outdoor furniture design manufacturer, received the distinctive GOLD certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) rating system. Awarded by Green Business Certification Inc., a leading independent sustainability and health certification body, TRUE helps facilities measure, improve, and maximize zero waste performance through sustainable waste management and reduction practices, contributing to positive environmental and global health impacts. Founded on principles of thoughtful design, the responsible use/reuse of recycled materials, and a deep appreciation for the environment, Loll embodies what it means to be a sustainable product, process, and company. Today, Loll is proud to...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announced that Knauf Insulation, Inc. has expanded its portfolio of products that have earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification. The newly Certified Knauf Performance+ insulation products include the Performance+ Earthwool 1000˚ Pipe Insulation, Pipe & Tank Insulation, and KwikFlex Pipe & Tank Insulation with Ecose. These additions build on Knauf’s previously Certified HVAC and residential insulation products, making the Performance+ portfolio an ideal solution for a wide range of building environments. “Expanding our portfolio of Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certified products to include pipe and tank insulation reinforces our belief that every part...

SAN DIEGO—Anacove, a leading provider of AI-enabled, cloud-connected energy management solutions for the global hotel industry and an Oracle partner, announced that its suite of hotel energy management solutions is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and integrates with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners. The Anacove line of hotel energy and operations management solutions enables high level business benefits that include: Smart thermostats that reduce energy usage and cut utility costs. Toilet leak detectors that...

NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Ann Brunett, has sparked national discussion with her recently published opinion piece in The Washington Post and on CNN.  In it, she calls out the federal government’s tariff policy and its disregard for the American textile industry. In response to Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments during an April 29 White House press conference in which he stated the administration is not interested in a “booming textile industry” and referred to manufacturing jobs in textiles as “jobs of the past,” Brunett offers a powerful counterpoint from the industry’s front lines. Brunett’s editorial highlights the real consequences...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. was named one of America’s Climate Leaders 2025 by USA TODAY and Statista. The ranking highlights the U.S.-based companies that have reduced their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity the most between 2021 and 2023, as measured by GHG emissions relative to revenue. According to Statista’s analysis, Zurn Elkay achieved a 33.0 percent reduction in greenhouse gas intensity over the three-year period. Among the 500 companies on the list, Zurn Elkay ranked No. 55 overall, No. 3 in the Capital Goods sector and No. 1 among 15 Wisconsin-based companies. “It’s an honor to earn recognition for our efforts,...

LEBANON, TENN.—Lochinvar, an industry leader in high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, is launching its first-ever space heating and cooling appliance—the Centrus air to water hydronic heat pump (AWHP). The Centrus AWHP is a compact unit that supplies water for heating, cooling and domestic hot water needs. The Centrus AWHP is specifically designed for ease of use with contractors and homeowners in mind. Centrus comes equipped with ComfortLoch technology, which ensures a high heating capacity even when there are low ambient temperatures. The dual-pipe heat exchanger and two expansion valves allow for an efficiency-optimized refrigerant two-loop system that maintains heating capacity...