CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF.—Hudson Valley Lighting Group’s Creative Systems Lighting (CSL) brand has announced three new products, The GyroShift Downlight, The GyroShift Cylinder, and the Acrobat 3” Adjustable Shallow for use in spaces requiring precise lighting such as restaurants, commercial buildings and more. CSL’s newly patented GyroShift Downlights feature a unique optical system that allows one to easily adjust a downlight with minimal clipping, even at a 45-degree tilt (csllighting.com/patents). CSL engineers designed the innovative bezel-and-ball system, rotating the spring-loaded optic system independently from the light source which allows the fixture to be compact, brighter, and more robust. GyroShift Downlights...

ATLANTA—Oxy-Gen Powered, a leader in innovative air-freshening solutions, has launched its Fab 30 urinal screens for men’s restrooms. Infused with high-quality fragrance and Neutra-Lox, a proprietary malodor eliminator, the screens eliminate rather than mask foul odors to keep urinals smelling fresh for 30 days. Fab 30 features a unique design to eliminate splashes and is available in 10 distinct fragrances that complement Oxygen-Pro air freshener scents for a total odor control solution. “Foul smells and urinal screens that don’t prevent splash-back can negatively impact the satisfaction of individuals using a facility’s restrooms,” said Andy Piucci, Vice President of Sales-North America,...

JASPER, IND.—Indiana Furniture is taking orders for new additions to its Canvas (laminate) and Gesso (veneer) casegoods. The newly added “Studio” options are boutique-inspired. These models build upon simplicity. Several signature details set “Studio” apart from the rest, including the slim leg design, which provides an upscale feel, and the unique “Studio” pull which communicates sophistication. “Studio provides another level of design in our Canvas and Gesso lines,” says Mike Blessinger, VP of Sales & Marketing for Indiana Furniture. “Expanding these casegood platforms to include a selection of models and sizes with premium details allows us to better meet the needs...

HARTSVILLE, S.C.—QSR Magazine, in conjunction with the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), announced the winners of the 2019 Foodservice Packaging Awards, with Novolex brands leading the way in the Innovation in Manufacturing category. The Eco-Products brand took first place with its Vanguard line of plates and the Waddington North America (WNA) brand took second place with Reflections Renew Cutlery. For nearly two decades, the trade association and trade publication have partnered in these bi-annual awards to recognize innovation in the foodservice packaging industry in the following categories: Excellence in Brand Delivery, Excellence in New Menu Launch, Innovation in Convenience, Innovation in...

READING, PA.—To help businesses protect their customers and their brands from bed bugs, Rentokil Steritech, a Rentokil North America company and part of the world’s largest commercial pest control firm, is offering its on-site Bed Bug Symposium as a complimentary service to interested businesses. Bed bugs have become a prevalent issue across North America, impacting a variety of business types. In recent years, bed bug sightings and infestations have been reported in hotels, healthcare facilities, multifamily apartment and condominium complexes, schools and colleges, offices, public transportation, and more. However, many businesses do not have bed bug protocols in place and employees...

SARASOTA, FLA.—Firmo Construction, local sustainable construction management firm based in Sarasota, has been hired to build Hilton’s newest property model in the Gulf Coast region. Known as Tru by Hilton, the hotel brand has spread across the nation, recently making its way to the state of Florida in Sebring, and now to Manatee County. “The Firmo team is excited to pioneer this new brand and venture for Hilton and bring it to our Gulf Coast region,” said Eric Collin, President of Firmo Construction. “Having already completed builds for multiple Hilton models in the area, we’re excited to continue our long-standing...

DENVER—The management team of the Riegel Consumer Products Division of Mount Vernon Mills Inc. (“MVM”) has partnered with Lion Equity Partners to carve out the business from MVM and stand alone as a new entity, Riegel Linen LLC (“Riegel”). Riegel Linen is a leading importer, manufacturer, and supplier of tablecloths, napkins, sheets, towels, bedding and other linens for hotels, restaurants, linen suppliers, retailers, and healthcare customers.  Riegel is headquartered in Aiken, S.C., and operates a manufacturing facility in McCormick, S.C. and a network of salespeople and warehouses strategically located across the United States. Bill Josey, President of the Riegel division and...

HOLLYWOOD, FLA.—LowerMyDemandCharges.com announced its launch in the United States with its full suite of commercial energy and expense reduction solutions—electricity procurement/supplier auto-switching, bill auditing services, bill negotiation services, and super-quick payback HVAC/Refrigeration energy efficiency retrofit devices for energy- and money-savings of 10 to 80 percent. The new company is owned and operated by Danny Tseng. He has experience working as an independent consultant with cleantech startup and certified B Corporation, Viv Network, LLC of Westport, Conn., and as a marketing partner for the manufacturer of the energy efficiency retrofit devices, Raleigh, N.C.-based Madison Energy Group (themadisonenergygroup.com), which has helped...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Highlighting its commitment to sustainability, a company priority for more than 100 years, Milliken & Company announced it has enlisted National Geographic to produce a series of custom articles in National Geographic magazine and on nationalgeographic.com. The series will be designed to engage communities, customers and associates with key Milliken sustainability initiatives. “Sustainability is a core value that connects our planet, our products and our people,” said Halsey M. Cook, President and CEO for Milliken & Company. “Working with National Geographic amplifies our voice and invites meaningful collaboration as we explore innovative solutions to some of today’s greatest sustainability...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting’s iLENE LED Mini Cylinders now feature Comfort Dim technology, a color tuning option that creates a warm ambience in residential and hospitality settings. Comfort Dim fine tunes the Kelvin temperature from a bright 3100K to an intimate 2000K on a gradual, even curve. This technology is offered on the entire iLENE series: 2” (15W), 3” (30W) and 5” (40W) diameters. The fixtures are available in black, silver and white finish. The versatile iLENE has three field-changeable optics: spot, narrow flood and flood. Cylinders can be surface-mounted or pendant-mounted with a field adjustable 96” cable. A canopy-mounted driver allows...