ORLANDO, FLA.—View, Inc., the leader in smart building technologies, announced its Smart Windows have been installed in every room at the new high-tech Lake Nona Wave Hotel. The hotel, billed as “the most technologically advanced hotel in the world,” recently opened in December. All 234 guestrooms, including 16 one-bedroom suites and two penthouse suites feature floor-to-ceiling View Smart Windows that use artificial intelligence to automatically adjust in response to outdoor conditions, keeping guests cool and comfortable without the need for blinds. “With the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, we set out to integrate technology and hospitality in ways that delight hotel guests...

WILMINGTON, DEL.—Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has joined PulPac’s worldwide network supporting the dry molded fiber community. In a world desperate for alternatives to plastics, the market-pull for dry molded fiber is enormous. To support converters in the transition to the new technology, PulPac continuously expands its network of preferred partners and suppliers. Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions, has joined this global network of leaders supporting the dry molded fiber community. “We are excited to be a force for sustainable change in the packaging industry by contributing to this groundbreaking technology. Solenis has...

BURLINGAME, CALIF.—Furthering its commitment to sustainability and minimizing environmental impact, Standard Fiber, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the home textile market and manufacturer of basic bedding products, is launching a carbon reduction program where it will invest in carbon offsets for all cargo containers of textiles it exports from Asia to customers in the United States and 20 other countries around the world beginning this month. According to Standard Fiber, its carbon offsets will fund accredited carbon reduction programs such as protecting rainforest ecosystems from deforestation in Brazil and renewable energy programs on tribal lands in the United...

BERKELEY, CALIF.—The Kraft Heinz Co., the third-largest food and beverage company in North America, has agreed to set a goal to reduce total virgin plastic use following the filing of a shareholder proposal and engagement with As You Sow. The proposal asked Kraft Heinz to report on how the company would reduce plastic packaging, including planned reduction strategies or goals, materials redesign, substitution, or reductions in use of virgin plastic. The company intends to set a substantial virgin plastic packaging reduction goal later this year or in the first quarter of 2023, the company informed As You Sow in a statement. In response, As You Sow agreed to...

FREMONT, CALIF.—Power Knot LLC, a market leader for onsite organic waste management solutions, announced that its Middle East division has been named as the Eco-Friendly Waste Food Disposal Solution 2021. This is one of the UAE Business Awards 2021 presented by MEA Markets. This award symbolizes the hard work and outstanding effort of all nominees who have helped to ensure that the UAE is a demanding and dynamic country. After MEA Market’s selection and judging process Power Knot Middle East was narrowed down from all nominees to determine the best market leader. Award selection is based on various criteria such...

JESSUP, MD.—Baltimore Aircoil Co. (BAC) announces the release of its new TrilliumSeries Adiabatic Cooler, which was recently launched at the 2022 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). This adiabatic cooler is ideal for applications that demand a combination of energy efficiency and limited water use. BAC’s innovative design maximizes both water and energy efficiency, ultimately minimizing costs. In addition, the TrilliumSeries Cooler is designed to make installation and ongoing maintenance simple. What distinguishes BAC’s TrilliumSeries Cooler is that it captures and reuses water, unlike once-through systems, and is optimized for adiabatic operation, a form of heat rejection that...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—The Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp. has found handwashing frequency decreased 25 percent among adults compared to when the coronavirus first hit. Specifically, in the spring of 2020, Americans were washing their hands an average of 10.5 times per day. This January, that number dropped by one-fourth to 7.8 times per day. While the adult population may be shortchanging their handwashing routine, the survey found that 79 percent of parents take some sort of action to encourage their children to suds up. A total of 44 percent say they regularly ask their young ones to wash their hands, 26 percent...

ATLANTA—LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, announces the launch of its new website: www.lxhausys.com/us. The new site seamlessly brings together the entire family of LX Hausys products—HFLOR Resilient Flooring, Viatera Quartz Surface and HIMACS Solid Surface—while providing a richer and highly engaging digital experience for customers. “We want customers to find value through assorted space segments and an exciting visual experience. This new website achieves that while enabling customers to easily find what they want,” said LX Hausys Ltd. CEO Kang Gye Woong. “Under our vision of ‘Creating human-friendly, eco-conscious living spaces,’ we are...

HALLANDALE, FLA.—Groupe GM, a key player in the world of exclusive hotel amenities, announced the opening of Groupe GM USA, its new subsidiary for the United States, based in Hallandale, Florida. For over 50 years, Groupe GM has created, produced, and distributed lines of cosmetics and accessories for independent hotels, and hotel chains worldwide. This family business created the concept of branded amenities and has worked in partnership with leading, internationally renowned brands from the world of cosmetics, fashion, design, and spa since 1972. Currently carrying more than 50 well-known brands, including in-house ones, Groupe GM is one of the top...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Carrier continues to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) with a new site certification that provides building owners, facility managers and occupants confidence in the health of their buildings. Carrier Certified Healthy Air Systems employs proprietary software to complete an independent assessment of ventilation, filtration, thermal comfort, and airborne pathogen transmission risk in a building to determine if IAQ meets or exceeds recommended standards. Buildings that meet IAQ and operational standards receive a certification, seal, and other display materials to improve occupant confidence in indoor environments. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy,...