LOS ANGELES—ICERA’s new Malibu II Back-outlet toilet features a powerful, water-efficient and quiet gravity flush. The Malibu also features a chair-height, compact elongated-bowl for maximum comfort. The simple connectivity eliminates potential installation challenges, while the sleek styling compliments a wide variety of bathroom décors. Its back-outlet engineering results in a slim design that is ideal for smaller spaces, and the skirted design neatly hides unsightly pipes and other connectors. The Malibu II is one of the few back-outlet toilets on the market to offer a high-performance, quiet gravity flush with a certified 1000 g MaP score—using only 1.28 gallons of...

BROSSARD, QUEBEC—Distech Controls, an innovation leader in energy management solutions, announced that its ECLYPSE nLight Solution was voted a 2018 Product of the Year (POY) Silver Award winner by the readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer in the BAS, Controls and Energy Management category. The POY awards educate engineers on the most notable product innovations within the HVAC, fire, electrical and plumbing systems engineering markets. Distech Controls’ scalable ECLYPSE nLight Solution was recognized for its ability to unify any HVAC and lighting application, including nLight lighting controls, for up to 48 IO points and 300 lighting devices. BTL listed as a BACnet...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—MaxLite introduces a new series of Commercial Downlight Retrofits featuring modular light engines, reflectors and housings to meet the requirements of a broad range of retrofit and new construction lighting projects. The Energy Star certified Commercial Downlight Retrofit family (RRC series) is a highly efficient option for upgrading existing incandescent, fluorescent and metal halide downlight fixtures to the energy savings and long life of LED. Light engines in the series range from 10W to 50W, with outputs of approximately 900 to 4,500 lumens. Customers simply choose the light engine for the desired light output, color temperature (3000K, 3500K...

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.—CKI Solutions has named Bryan H. Costello Operations Manager. Costello has extensive experience in project management, operations management, facilities management, and regional sales. Steven Gordon, President of CKI, says, “With many projects in the works, it was imperative to hire a person of his caliber. In addition to our 30 percent revenue growth, we needed someone with international logistics to serve the 70 countries we do business with.” CKI offers patented bed making and bed doubling tools, high loft toppers, custom sized mattress protectors and encasements, pillow encasements and more.

ATLANTA—Honeywell, a global leader in connected hospitality, announces its new INNCOM Spectre Energy Control, an easy-to-install, efficient lighting and power management system that fulfills California Title 24 requirements. Spectre extends occupancy detection to guestroom lights and outlets to conserve energy while also offering welcoming lights when a guest enters the room. Spectre from Honeywell integrates with its e-Series thermostats to combine lighting and power management in retrofit and new build projects. Spectre will be available for installation in September 2018. The e-Series thermostat detects when a room is unoccupied and using the Spectre technology, it automatically turns off a room’s...

AMBLER, PA.—Allergy Technologies LLC, a leading science-based manufacturer of innovative, effective, consumer-friendly pest control products, has introduced its ActiveGuard-based Hospitality Guarantee Program for hotels. ActiveGuard Mattress Liners (‘ActiveGuard’) are the only EPA-registered product labeled to prevent bed bug infestations for two years. They are the first mattress liners to actually kill bed bugs—even new, more resistant strains. In hotel use for years, ActiveGuard-based preventive programs have proven to reduce infestations as much as 90 percent or more. For any hotel-wide purchase of ActiveGuard, Allergy Technologies will reimburse hotels up to 10 percent of the invoiced price for any bed bug treatment...

CAMPBELL, CALIF.—At the Global Climate Action Summit, ChargePoint, the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, announced a global commitment of 2.5 million EV charging spots by 2025, laying the groundwork for a future fueling network that will support the significant global increase in electrified mobility in the years to come. ChargePoint’s commitment will allow drivers to avoid nearly two million tons of greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Summit’s mission to inspire climate action. “Our commitment to deploy 2.5 million charging spots by 2025 comes as the company embarks on the most significant period of growth in our...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, has been named to the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America index, a globally recognized comprehensive assessment of leading sustainability-driven companies. This is Ecolab’s fourth consecutive year on the North America index, and the company’s fifth listing since 2012. “Ecolab is committed to operating responsibly as we work to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier, and we are honored to be recognized for this commitment through our inclusion on the 2018 DJSI North America Index,” said Chairman and CEO Douglas M. Baker,...

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Friedrich’s VRP (Variable Refrigerant Packaged) Heat Pump system has landed top honors as one of the best new products of 2018 by Consulting-Specifying Engineer in the “HVAC: Air Movement and Compressors” category. “The Friedrich VRP is a game changer for the industry because it offers so many benefits in an easy-to-install, highly efficient package,” said TJ Wheeler, Friedrich VP of Marketing and Product Management. “Engineers in particular recognize and appreciate true innovation, so we are very honored to be selected for this award.” The Gold award from Consulting-Specifying Engineer is the latest in a string of honors that the...

ATLANTA—Shaw Contract, a leading global flooring manufacturer, has officially joined the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment as part of the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, celebrating 37 founding signatories. Troy Virgo, Director of Sustainability and Product Stewardship, Shaw Contract said: “The challenges of climate change are global in scale and require a global response. No one company can solve problems at this scale by itself, but we can each contribute to an effort that enables all of us to create a net zero future. Shaw Contract is proud of this latest partnership with the...