MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing continued progress in strengthening environmental stewardship across its operations and providing even more solutions to help customers meet their sustainability goals. Zurn Elkay’s sustainability program highlights in 2025 include: 20 billion plastic bottles prevented from entering waterways and landfills. 2.4 billion gallons of cleaner, safer filtered drinking water delivered. Expanded water filtration coverage to address a broader range of PFAS (forever chemicals). Two plants validated as zero-waste-to-landfill. New goal to reduce water withdrawal intensity 3 percent by 2030. “We believe clean water is essential to every part of life,” said Todd...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Native Trails, a leader in artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath design, releases Foundry Texture—a new material expression of copper and nickel; soft and modern, with a gently rippled surface. Handcrafted with intention, Foundry is born from the same quality of copper craftsmanship that launched Native Trails nearly 30 years ago. The surface is created through a different approach and process, requiring careful manipulation of the copper at every stage to achieve a softened texture with subtle movement and depth. Available in Antique Copper and Polished Nickel, Foundry Texture stands alongside the brand’s original Heritage Texture. Each reflects...

ATLANTA—Interface, Inc., the global flooring and sustainability leader, expands its rubber portfolio with noravant, a first-of-its-kind PVC-free resilient flooring solution combining high performance, bold design flexibility, and a low carbon footprint. The initial product, noravant timber, features the industry’s first woodgrain design in rubber flooring and is available in the Americas and select EMEA markets. This launch broadens the options available in Interface’s rubber portfolio, which now includes noraplan, norament, and noravant. With innovative technology behind its design flexibility, noravant allows designers to specify rubber in more spaces within high-performing environments—from patient rooms and classrooms to waiting areas, corridors, and more. Key Benefits...

CHICAGO—The commercial design industry’s premier awards program, Best of NeoCon, is now open for product submissions. Since 1990, the competition has served as a cornerstone of design excellence, honoring holistic, leading-edge solutions that advance performance, sustainability, innovation, and user experience within the built environment. Adding to its robust roster of 46 categories across the workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and education sectors, this year’s competition will feature expanded lighting categories aligned with the debut of Illuminate at NeoCon––a show-within-a-show that’s dedicated to lighting innovation. Eileen McMorrow, Director of the Best of NeoCon program, shares her enthusiasm for this year’s competition: “Rooted in design advancement,...

MINNEAPOLIS—Room & Board for Business announces a significant expansion of its outdoor category, launching several new collections to meet the growing demand for design that isn’t just durable, but is intentional through its materiality, craftsmanship, and versatility. Ranging from lounge seating and accent tables to umbrellas and fire tables, the introductions prioritize sustainably sourced materials and responsible manufacturing while emphasizing flexible solutions for a wide range of environments. “The broadened assortment enables us to deliver even more design choices to our customers, whether they are sourcing for high-end hospitality settings, workplace outdoor lounge areas, or spaces in between,” says Elise...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.—Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s most prominent name in custom hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announced that its Old World Suite products are now tested and certified to meet the stringent standards of the Florida Building Code (FBC), including HVHZ. Crafted by skilled artisans in Western New York, this ultra-luxury line combines unparalleled aesthetics, superior strength, and industry-leading performance. Florida Building Code Testing & Certifications The unique Old World Suite product has undergone rigorous testing to meet the demands of Florida’s hurricane-prone regions. Certified by the Florida Building Code, the windows and doors have been tested...

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA.—Sunbolt, a pioneer in solar-powered outdoor charging solutions, announced the expansion of its popular Eclipse Solar Charging Umbrella line with two distinct offerings: an updated awning-grade fabric canopy design, now featuring a new solar panel pattern, and the all-new Aluminum Canopy option, a permanent addition to the lineup. Both products are manufactured in the USA and are designed to transform any standard outdoor umbrella table into an off-grid solar charging station. The reimagined Fabric Canopy version of the Eclipse represents a meaningful evolution of a proven product. By replacing the previous panel array with a smaller number of...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added ReadyCare to the “Amenities/Dispensers/Toiletries” section of its Green Product & Service Directory. For over 30 years, Denver-based ReadyCare has supplied premium personal care amenities, supplies, and private label programs to world-class hotels, spas, health and golf clubs. The company helps properties align their amenity offerings with brand standards and guest expectations. Solutions include luxury in-room collections, custom private label programs, refillable dispenser systems that reduce single-use waste, biodegradable amenities made with eco-friendly polymers, and renewable bamboo accessories. ReadyCare delivers elevated guest experiences through quality, consistency, and sustainable innovation tailored to modern hospitality. For more information...

JOHNSON CITY, TENN.—American Water Heaters, a leading manufacturer of comprehensive commercial and residential water heaters, announces the launch of its new and improved website, americanwaterheater.com. The updated website is designed to support American Water Heater’s business objectives and better serve its customers’ needs. The new website delivers a sleek, mobile-friendly experience designed for homeowners, trade partners and employees. With streamlined navigation and upgraded search tools, users can quickly find the information they need. Customers can now easily select the right water heater using the Water Heater Selector and find nearby installers through the Where to Buy function. “Being able to leverage research, analytics, and...

LOS ANGELES—Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative architectural lighting solutions, announces the release of the Cylinder One Spectrum, a self‑contained, high‑performance downlight engineered for medium‑ to long‑throw applications. Built on Acclaim’s trusted Cylinder One form factor, the new fixture integrates the celebrated Spectrum Five RGBAL light engine, delivering saturated color, pastel mixes, precise white light from 1800K to 6000K, and Acclaim’s Ai Dim dim-to-warm technology. Cylinder One Spectrum offers a unique combination of performance and versatility, delivering high‑CRI architectural white light that preserves material accuracy and design intent while providing museum‑quality whites for refined, high‑end illumination. Its broad, nuanced color‑mixing...