DALTON, GA.—According to The Washington Post, the costly Southwest drought, caused by climate change, isn’t going away and a new report shows how extreme climate conditions have intensified the current drought and are a harbinger of the future. Protecting the planet and conserving natural resources are primary tenets of green building, and artificial grass leader Grass!365 believes synthetic turf solutions are the way of the future, given their ability to save water, while enhancing comfort and efficiency, in our parched country. “Our business has been booming over the past few years,” said CEO of Grass!365, Stan Pennington. “We’ve experienced 25...

LAS VEGAS—Dunamis Clean Energy Partners (DCEP) a woman-owned MBE certified, full-service leader in the commercial and industrial cleaning, lighting, and electric vehicle charging industries recently participated in the 54th Consumer Electronics Show (CES). DCEP exhibited the Dumanis Charge, the first African-American owned electric vehicle charger as well as their suite of energy-efficient products. “It is critically important for companies like Dunamis to be invited to attend events such as this and to have the opportunity to network, learn and showcase with other industry leaders, in part, because we’re positioned to bridge the benefits of sustainable technology to the underserved communities...

LEBANON, N.H.—FreshAir, an industry leader in the development of sensors to detect and alert for hazardous chemicals, highlights its unique and highly effective FreshAir Smoking Detection System for casino hotels, the only technology available to monitor for, immediately detect, and prove tobacco smoking and marijuana smoking. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased customers’ concerns about cleanliness, often expressed by sensitivity to the presence of cigarette smoke and residual odors in guestrooms. FreshAir sensors help to reassure guests of the cleanliness of casino hotels. The FreshAir Smoking Detection System is ideal for casino hotel operators to enforce their no-smoking policies, protect infrastructure investments,...

KOHLER, WIS.—Kohler Co. continues its focus on providing power resiliency solutions by expanding its clean energy management offering with the acquisition of Heila Technologies. Heila will become part of Kohler’s Power Group—a global leader in engines, power generation and clean energy. Heila Technologies was founded in 2015 as an MIT-born company in Somerville, Mass. and is dedicated to simplifying the integration and operation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids. In its short history, Heila has successfully combined theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience to transform the energy industry from the ground up using DERs such as batteries, fuel cells, and...

OAKLAND, N.J.—Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced that its new UV-free antimicrobial LED lighting solution has been named one of the most innovative solutions in the industry by Architectural SSL magazine. The Product Innovation Awards recognizes innovative LED and solid-state luminaires and fixtures on the market. A distinguished panel of 13 designers and lighting specialists skilled in product evaluation judged and evaluated all products and systems. Manufacturers received awards for products with attributes, qualities, functionality and performance beyond industry standards—all attributes shared by ActiveCLEAN. “We are grateful to Architectural SSL magazine for honoring our innovative, 405-nanometer lighting solution, which kills bacteria and viruses including COVID-19,” said Bill Plageman, Amerlux’s VP...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Water Solutions Corporation announced it joined the United Nations Global Compact Initiative—a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. Joining the initiative aligns with Zurn Water Solutions’ recent transition to a pure-play water solutions company that provides a premier ecosystem of products and solutions that protect human health and the environment. Zurn Water Solutions operates as an inherently sustainable company by providing water solutions to customers while conducting business in a safe way for its employees and communities. “Our participation in the UN Global Compact connects with our core values and our commitment to water,...

PULASKI, N.Y.—HealthWay and Pure Wellness Mexico (Authorized Reseller) have teamed up to provide Hospitality Group, Grupo Posadas, with medical-grade air cleaners in all common areas, meeting spaces, business centers, lobbies, gyms, kids’ clubs, bars, and restaurants. This effort will bolster up Grupo Posadas “Travel with Confidence” program. Grupo Posadas’ hotel brands include ONE, Fiesta Inn, Fiesta Americana, Live Aqua, and Explorean across Quintana Roo, Mexico. Grupo Posadas is helping to reduce the number of airborne particles within its hotels and improve overall indoor air quality by installing the Intellipure line of air purifiers by HealthWay. The Intellipure patented air cleaning technology removes airborne mold, bacteria, and viruses from...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Turmerry to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Mattresses” category. At Turmerry, safe and healthy sleep is its top priority. Located in North Carolina, Turmerry specializes in providing high-quality organic and all-natural bedding for adults and children at low prices. Its organic latex mattress, latex mattress toppers and latex pillows are built with these core guiding principles and are known to provide comfort and pain relief. Call the Charlotte, N.C. location to order mattresses and other organic bedding: 1-800-407-8168. You may also e-mail hello@turmerry.com for more information.

JASPER, IND.—Indiana Furniture announced the promotion of Angie Kleiser to the role of Contracts & Sales Support Manager. With over 25 years of experience in contract administration, order processing, account management, and more, Kleiser has developed and implemented business plans for continuous improvement of internal processes in addition to better servicing and growing national programs. In this newly created position, Kleiser will oversee the management of federal, state, and local contracts, strategic accounts, and support teams, including Design Services, Customs, and Quotes, to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction. Her focus will be to assist in creating corporate sales strategies and building...

OAKLAND, N.J.—Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced that it has appointed Guy Esposito as its new vice president of sales. Esposito has more than three decades of experience in generating significant sales revenues with high-profit margins in lighting and helping clients in all sectors convert obsolete systems to more energy-efficient solutions that offer instant paybacks. “Guy is a strategic, creative, results-oriented leader who has an extensive history of cultivating customer and vendor relationships that generate sales, profitability and new lucrative business opportunities,” said Chuck Campagna, President and CEO of Amerlux. “His tactical ability to achieve brand success and exceed sales initiatives...