MILWAUKEE—Zurn Water Solutions Corp., a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions and products, and Elkay Manufacturing Co., a market leader in the highly attractive and growing commercial drinking water solutions business, announced they have reached a definitive agreement to combine the businesses in an all-stock transaction. Upon completion of the transaction, Zurn Water Solutions shareholders will own approximately 71 percent and Elkay shareholders will own approximately 29 percent of the combined and newly named company—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. “This transaction is a true game-changer as we create an even stronger pure play water company by combining with the iconic...

TROY, OHIO—Founded in 1897, Hobart announced that 2022 marks the company’s 125th anniversary of bringing innovative cooking, dishwashing, food preparation, weighing and wrapping equipment to the foodservice and food retail industry. From the first-ever introduction of motorized mixers, coffee grinders and dishwashers in the late 1800s and early 1900s to the advanced, WiFi-enabled devices of today, Hobart continues its commitment and focus on delivering industry-leading technology solutions to support the needs of commercial and institutional kitchens, groceries, bakeries, and delis worldwide. “Reaching a milestone of 125 years in business is more than just celebrating our history,” says Todd Blair, Director...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting released their latest high lumens MAX LED track heads. Featuring the latest Cree COB LED technology and TIR optics, each fixture delivers up to 2450 lumens. Sleek cylindrical design is a perfect complement for retail and commercial applications. MAX LED track heads feature COB LED technology with TIR optics for smooth uniform beam that minimize glare and maximize output. The track heads deliver up to 2450 lumens in dedicated color temperatures (2700K, 3000K or 4000K) at 90+ CRI. Each track head includes a dimmable driver and is constructed of die-cast aluminum available in black or white finishes. Efficient...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp. has once again been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that Whirlpool Corp. has been named to the list, which includes the most respected and reputable companies around the world, as ranked by peers within their respective industries. “We are honored to be named one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for the twelfth year in a row,” said Marc Bitzer, CEO and Chairman, Whirlpool Corp. “The recognition is a direct result of the dedication and innovative thinking by our team members, all of whom...

STAMFORD, CONN.—WellAir, a leading provider of indoor air disinfection and purification solutions, announced that its Plasma Air HVAC air purification products have been selected by the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens, Greece to help reduce exposure to airborne pathogens and pollutants throughout the hotel. This partnership expands WellAir’s portfolio of partnerships with a variety of hotels across the world. The Plasma Air ionization solutions are designed to neutralize and reduce airborne pathogens, including viruses and bacteria. The hotel is deploying solutions in all common areas, such as lobbies and restaurants. Guestrooms and suites also benefit from the improved...

LOS ANGELES—It’s a tale as old as time—bed bugs will bite. Whether you’re a national treasure like Great British Bake Off’s Dame Mary Berry or a regular holidaymaker, staying in a luxury resort or a large business hotel, the tiny pests don’t discriminate in who they feed on. While Covid may have temporarily set them back, bed bugs are re-emerging—ready to bite as travel returns and causing costly damage to hotels’ financial results and reputation, plus headaches for overstretched housekeeping teams. Hoteliers can now easily gauge the impact of bed bugs on their business by using the Bed Bug Cost Calculator—a free online...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, announced its new Climate Roadmap for 2030, in full alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement objective to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company will deliver a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2030. The independent organization Science Based Targets (SBTi) has started the evaluation and approval of Tarkett’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. Tarkett’s Climate Roadmap for 2030 covers reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from its own activities (Scope 1) and its purchased energy (Scope 2)—as well as those...

FREMONT, CALIF.—Power Knot LLC, a market leader for onsite organic waste management solutions, announced that it has released Powerchips Green, a new medium made 100 percent of plant-based organic material, that has been designed to speed up the digestion rate of food waste in LFC biodigesters. The LFC biodigester is a machine that digests food waste. These machines are usually installed in a commercial kitchen and reduce the expense, inconvenience, mess, and carbon footprint of disposing of waste food that would otherwise be hauled to a landfill or dumped in the ocean. Power Knot has ten different models that digest...

NEW YORK—Healixa, Inc., a technology company focusing on building and acquiring innovative and disruptive technologies in the health-tech, clean water, and green-tech industries, announced that it has begun accepting indications of interest to order Global Aquaduct units (the “IOIs”) utilizing Healixa’s proprietary Atmospheric Water Harvesting (“AWH”) technology. The Global Aquaduct units are being developed based on direct input from prospective customers, having been modified to accommodate a wider variety of applications and functionalities for government agencies, nonprofit organizations, commercial customers, and others with rapid-deployment functionality and utility in mind. Healixa’s AWH technology is a game-changing clean water technology that can...

ATLANTA, GA.—Acuity Brands, Inc., a market-leading industrial technology company, announced a new initiative planned to reduce paper use by more than 15 million sheets and save an estimated 1,500 trees per year through its introduction of scannable QR code instructions. The shift to lessen paper usage aligns the company’s sustainability goals with its digital transformation. “Our products last for years and sometimes decades, and over time, the paper installation instructions are discarded or misplaced. Giving our customers digital access to the documents they need helps minimize waste and makes our product information more accessible,” said Trevor Palmer, President, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls. The introduction of digital...