BEACON FALLS, CONN.—LAVATEC announced it has filled a key position with the hiring of Jake Walroth as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest. Based in Cincinnati, he manages a 12-state territory and reports to Jim Shaw, LAVATEC’s Vice President and National Accounts Sales Manager. Walroth accepted the position after accumulating 10 years of sales experience, half of which are in the commercial laundry industry. After graduating from Miami University with a degree in international business, his first job was with Washing Systems (WSI) before moving to Salt Lake City when he joined Alsco Uniforms as a sales training...

SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH—Eco Material Technologies Inc., a leading producer, marketer and distributor of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and producer of Green Cement products in the United States, released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s environmental and social impact across its operations. The report highlights significant progress in reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry through innovation, large-scale fly ash utilization, and the expanded use of domestic materials as sustainable alternatives to traditional cement. Cement manufacturing is responsible for nearly 8 percent of global carbon emissions. Eco Material’s sustainable SCMs—including fly ash and proprietary Green Cement products—now displace more...

CANCUN, MEXICO—Royalton CHIC Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only, part of the Blue Diamond Resorts collection, has achieved a 56 percent reduction in food waste at one of its nine restaurants, following a six-month pilot with Winnow, the global leader in AI-powered food waste measurement tools. The trial took place at Elements Gourmet Buffet, a high-volume kitchen serving part of the resort’s daily 4,000 covers. Using real-time data provided by Winnow, chefs at Elements reimagined their food preparation processes—from shifting to live cooking stations for dishes like chilaquiles, to transforming surplus proteins and vegetables into gourmet ravioli...

LOUIS—Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, released a fundamental redesign of its all-in-one software platform, Verdant Thermostat Manager. The platform streamlines energy optimization for hotels and multi-dwelling units (MDU), enabling owners and operators to maximize operational efficiency across their property portfolio—all from any device. Government regulations are increasingly mandating the integration of smart thermostat technology in new construction, driven by standards like CA Title 24, NY LL97 and the IECC. Copeland is at the forefront of this shift, delivering innovative solutions for both new and existing buildings aimed at advancing energy efficiency and enabling the energy transition. Verdant...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.—Hope’s Windows, Inc., a leading name in custom hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces the launch of its innovative SlightLine175 Series. This new product line represents the pinnacle of modern architectural design, offering minimal sightlines that maximize glass area and daylight while maintaining the superior strength and performance of hot rolled steel for which Hope's is renowned. The SlightLine175 Series introduces the following features: Innovative polyimide thermal extrusion with solid hot-rolled steel mullions, which offers distinct shadow lines that minimally joins window and door frames. The result is a sleek aesthetic that enhances the overall...

NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group’s groundbreaking NetZERO collection is now featured in the cutting-edge Materials ConneXion library, a globally recognized resource for sustainable and innovative materials used by leading architects, designers, and manufacturers across industries. NetZERO represents a bold leap forward in commercial textiles, combining sophisticated design with enhanced performance and sustainable practices. The hydro-based manufacturing process eliminates the use of solvents and is proprietary to The Mitchell Group. Developed with sustainability at its core, the collection reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility without compromising the durability, aesthetics, and ease of maintenance The Mitchell Grouop is known for. “Being added...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Anacove to its Green Product & Service Directory in the categories of Energy Management/Guestroom and Toilets/Leak Detection. Founded in 2020 and based in San Diego, Anacove is a leading provider of patented, AI-enabled IoT solutions purpose-built for the hospitality industry. Its suite of smart thermostats, toilet leak detectors, asset tracking tools, and safety alert systems help hotels cut costs across energy, water, and labor—together representing more than $2 billion in annual expenses for U.S. hotels. The company’s entire portfolio runs natively on the LG Pro:Centric hotel TV platform—potentially turning thousands of LG hotel TVs...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—There’s an old saying about restaurants: the condition of the restroom is a good indication of how clean they keep their kitchen. Many diners use it as a rule of thumb, and even customers who don’t subscribe to this thinking can be put off by a bad-smelling restroom. Something so far away from food prep can have a real impact on how an establishment is perceived. What might be surprising is where the offending odors actually come from—and how the cleaning process itself can sometimes make things worse. Restroom floor drains, other types of floor drains, and grease traps...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley, an industry leader in commercial washroom mirrors for over 50 years, announces its complete Elvari Mirror Collection providing limitless design possibilities. The collection includes an assortment of framed, frameless and LED mirrors in a wide range of styles, colors and sizes for furnishing any washroom application. Each Elvari mirror, made of high-quality glass, features radiused corners and polished edges for a soft, sleek and symmetrical look. For LED models, the perimeter of each mirror is illuminated with LEDs providing both ambient lighting and visual appeal. With Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) options of 3K, 4K or 5K, the...

NEW YORK—Ultrafabrics, a global leader in high-performance coated fabrics and alternative leathers, introduces Brisa Ellora, a new upholstery collection designed to bring breathable comfort and style to a wide range of interiors. Named after the word “cloud,” Ellora is engineered for softness, sustainability, and soothing appeal that’s ideal for a variety of applications, including commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, and more. Crafted to reflect the natural beauty of drifting clouds, Brisa Ellora is part of Ultrafabrics’ breathable family of fabrics, alongside Brisa, Brisa Distressed, Brisa Frontier, and Brisa Forecast. Defined by its subtle texture, refined matte finish, and proprietary ventilation system that enhances airflow for...