CALHOUN, GA.—Mohawk Industries, a major full-line supplier of floor coverings and a leading supplier of wood flooring in the United States, has joined the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Responsible Procurement Program (RPP). The RPP is a joint initiative between leading environmental groups and industry manufacturers committed to producing and promoting wood floors that come only from environmentally and socially responsible sources, improving forest sustainability for future generations. The program is unique from all other forest certification programs in that it encompasses all the manufacturer’s raw materials. “NWFA is pleased to welcome Mohawk Industries to the Responsible Procurement Program,” says NWFA...

ATLANTA—LG Hausys’s HI-MACS solid surface is introducing three new colors to its Strato collection. Inspired by the alluring dance of light and shadow found in nature, each new color features wavy horizontal patterns that bring a sense of serenity and visual curiosity. The wavy pattern effect can be breathtaking as it moves both horizontally (lengthwise) and vertically in two planes while elegantly sliding through and across the surface. LG Hausys pioneered the wavy effect using a patent-pending manufacturing process unique to the industry. Ranging in hues from creams to dramatic grays, the new colors meet the latest design trends taking...

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., developer of transparent liquid coatings that convert passive windows into electricity-generating windows, announced the use of a new high-performance polymer for the fabrication of its transparent electricity-generating SolarWindow coatings. Incorporating an exclusive, non-fullerene polymer designed by Raynergy Tek, into the company’s proprietary new coating formulation generates greater power output than the polymers previously used. The new polymer also provides for higher visible light transmission and expands the range of coating colors for future potential customers of the planned electricity-generating window product line. “Today’s announcement is a result of our important collaboration with Raynergy Tek in the pursuit...

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.—Serge Ferrari announced that Ilse Beterams has rejoined the company as Vice President of Serge Ferrari North America. Beginning September 1, 2019, Ilse will oversee all aspects of Serge Ferrari operations in the United States and Canada, including sales, finance, marketing, shipping and inventory management. She replaces Jules Duguay who left the company end of June. Ilse Beterams has worked with Serge Ferrari for more than 25 years. From July 2015 to April 2018, she served as General Manager of Serge Ferrari North America where she led the division’s strategic restructuring and a 17 percent growth in sales....

WORCESTER, MASS.— Access Fixtures, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and sports lighting, has introduced a budget-friendly canopy light called the SYRF which is available in both a round and a square design. SYRF is a fixture that flush mounts to ceilings and canopies at retail facilities, schools, hotels, hospitals, and any other similar commercial location. The SYRF boasts great value and efficiency at 22 lumens per dollar, and an L70 rated life of 147,000 hours, guaranteeing years of maintenance-free use. A smooth frosted polycarbonate lens emits light in a wide 110-degree beam spread and prevents glare, even when...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes The Mitchell Group to its Green Product & Service Directory. The Mitchell Group is a major converter of PU, PVC, and Silicone coated fabrics to various upholstery markets around the world. Its capabilities to decorate product include release paper, embossing, post-processing, and two-stage printing effects. The company’s corporate offices are located outside of Chicago in Niles, Ill., with a 100,000 square foot distribution and customer service center located in Pontotoc, Miss. Its trading company is located in Shanghai, China, and manages exports as well as all China-to-China business. For more information call (877) 647-7301,...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley Corp., creator of the all-in-one hand washing concept, is offering a new extension of its award-winning WashBar series: WashBar with Undermount Basins. WashBar with Undermount Basins pair Bradley’s original clean+rinse+dry technology with a selection of cast-formed undermount basins made of either Evero natural quartz  or Terreon solid surface. These durable basin materials allow designers to create their own customized restroom decks in varying lengths, L-shapes, cut outs or even different countertop materials. The complete system includes the WashBar, a cast-formed basin designed specifically for use with the WashBar, a one-gallon foam or liquid soap container, and an optional...

FOREST, VA.—NanoTouch Materials, the leader in self-cleaning surfaces for facilities, healthcare and travel, has just released their new NanoSeptic continuously self-cleaning sleeves for door handles. These types of door handles are mandated for interior doors in most commercial and public facilities as part of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). NanoSeptic peel-and-stick skins have been a staple in self-cleaning surfaces for facilities, turning push bars, pull handles and other high traffic touch points into continuously self-cleaning surfaces. Now, with the new sleeves, the number of touch points in a facility that can be self-cleaning has been greatly expanded. “The NanoSeptic skins...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—Recycling at home or work has become part of our daily routine, but one ubiquitous device that still raises questions over disposal is light bulbs. Do they go out with the normal trash? Get tossed in recycling containers? Do you save them for the next neighborhood e-waste event? The answers aren’t easy, thanks in part to new technologies to Thomas Edison’s illuminating invention along with society’s growing environmental concerns. A 60-day initiative to help raise awareness on how citizens and companies can properly recycle lighting devices launched on August 20. The Green Lights Initiative is sponsored by LEDtronics, one...

CAPE CORAL, FLA.—WooBamboo, a leader in environmentally-friendly bamboo toothbrushes and other natural oral care products, has been named the Official and Exclusive Eco Oral Care Brand for the 2019 Forbes Travel Guide. Forbes Travel Guide, formerly known as Mobil, was founded in 1958 and created the nation’s original star rating system for the luxury hospitality industry. With incognito experts who travel to hotels, restaurants, and spas across the country, Forbes Travel Guide works hard to give consumers the power to make better decisions about the products they buy and services they use. Each year, Forbes Travel Guide provides a list...