CHARLOTTE, N.C.—To meet the need for precise, reliable automated control in the most demanding HVAC zone applications, Carrier has released a new line of TruVu Dual IP Advanced Application Controllers for the i-Vu building automation system. These controllers were designed to ease installation and enhance system control and monitoring. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corp., a leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Designed for robust networking in single equipment and advanced zone control applications, the five new native Building Automation and Control Network (BACnet) controllers feature faster processors, dual IP high-speed communications ports and...

NEWTON, MASS.—Aircuity, the leader in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, marked National Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) month last month by recognizing the increased need for “ventilation optimization” in commercial buildings. This strategy creates healthier IAQ and reduces carbon emissions enabling buildings to meet goals and standards for both which are being created on the national, city and corporate levels. Ventilation Optimization Reduces IAQ-Associated Health Risks Ventilation optimization strategies support a recent announcement from the World Health Organization (WHO) that provided guidelines for lower thresholds for several IAQ parameters including particulate matter which has a direct association with cardiovascular and respiratory health risks. Additionally,...

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.—World Amenities, Inc. (WA), a trusted leading global supplier of quality luxe skincare-based brands and custom amenities, necessities, and accessories, announced that hospitality industry expert, Rachel Leasure, is the company’s new Regional Sales Director. Leasure brings more than 11 years of hospitality industry experience to her new position at World Amenities. Before joining WA, Leasure grew sales, led operational projects, and managed client partnerships with key regional distributors servicing the United State and Canada for Marietta by Voyant Beauty. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication, emphasizing technology, and an MBA focusing on marketing from Arizona State University. Leasure...

SAN FRANCISCO—FiveADRIFT has announced the launch of their sustainably crafted towels. The company is on a mission to remove ocean plastic and end consumption of single-use plastic—one towel at a time. FiveADRIFT’s luxurious, fast-drying, and lightweight beach towels are made from all-natural hemp and cotton fibers with 100 percent of profits going to the removal of plastic from the ocean; about 75 plastic bottles are removed from the ocean for each purchase. The beach towels are now available for purchase via their website and newsletter subscribers get access to an exclusive discount. More Than a Towel: The FiveADRIFT Mission FiveADRIFT believes that every decision and...

DENVER—There is a new-tech look for guests at many hotels and resorts across the country as occupancy rates approach pre-pandemic levels in many markets. Contactless, remote check-ins and check-outs and keyless room entry are part of a new guest experience as properties turn to “touchless” technologies. Now, they can add new-tech, touchless drinking water to the list of core technology improvements, as properties turn to the latest in guest amenities and employee safety to meet new, pandemic-driven guest expectations. Since the CDC called for the removal of high-touch, communal touch points, such as communal water fountains, because of COVID, FloWater...

SEATTLE—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has reached a settlement with EcoLab, Inc., in Tacoma, Wash. over violations of federal hazardous waste and pesticides laws that resulted in a fire involving hazardous waste at the company’s facility on the Tacoma Tideflats and the hospitalization of a nearby worker. Under the settlement, EcoLab addressed the violations and agreed to pay a total penalty of $214,407. On or about March 19, 2019, EcoLab employees removed approximately 177.5 pounds of partially spent Weevil-Cide from a shipping vessel in Longview, Wash. This partially spent Weevil-Cide was placed in two dry deactivation containers...

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Kyle Ballarta, Senior Strategist of Corporate Innovation. Ballarta is Founder and CEO of Falkon Ventures, where his portfolio Co-Investors include Tim Cook (Apple), Eric Schmidt (Alphabet), Google Ventures, Y-Combinator, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Singularity, DFJ, and others. Falkon investments made by Ballarta include SpaceX, Icon, Eight Sleep, Matternet, Happiest Baby, and sustainability player Nebia. Ballarta makes investments and leads the commercial development of technologies and products which promise positive global impact and improvements to everyday life. At SolarWindow, Ballarta will support the Executive Leadership Team in its introduction of the company’s clean-energy...

BOCA RATON, FLA.—Waste Management (WM), the largest environmental services provider in North America, has nearly 5,000 team members in Florida, and is looking to hire 300 more. The company is recruiting a variety of positions including CDL Drivers, Diesel Mechanics and Recycling Sorters and is offering signing bonuses, increased wages, and enhanced benefits in most job categories. “We have continued to provide an essential service to our customers and communities in Florida throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve invested in our team members as part of our sustainability focus,” said Florida Area Director of Communications Dawn McCormick. “This includes our...

LAS VEGAS—Standard Fiber LLC, a global innovator and supplier to the bedding and home textile industries, announces Chad Altbaier has joined the company in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer (COO). Based out of the company’s Burlingame, Calif. office, Altbaier will lead the sales, marketing, product innovation, and business expansion functions across all distribution channels, outside of the mattress industry. “We’re beyond excited to have Chad join us, expanding on our successes and building an even stronger global organization,” said Sandy Gray, CEO of Standard Fiber. “He brings twenty years of broad industry experience and relationships in the...

SHOREVIEW, MINN.—TSI Incorporated, a global leader in performance measurement solutions, announces the expansion of the TSI AirAssure Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitor product line. The newest addition, the AirAssure 8144-2, a two-gas model designed to help one understand and manage common indoor air pollutants utilizes low-cost sensor technology to continuously monitor carbon dioxide (CO2), total volatile organic compounds (tVOC), particulate matter (PM), and other indoor air conditions. The AirAssure model 8144-2 also connects to the same TSI Link Solutions cloud-based monitoring platform as the four and six-gas models which allows one to deploy any combination of the three AirAssure monitors around the building...