NEW YORK—The Good Plastic Company, a trailblazer in sustainable materials, joins forces with acclaimed designer Mario Romano to debut the M|R Walls x Polygood collection. This collaboration reimagines wall surfaces, blending the company’s 100 perecent recycled and recyclable Polygood panels with Romano’s patented digital fabrication architectural technology, creating a collection that is as responsible as it is remarkable. At the heart of this launch are five exclusive designs—Breeze, Flow, Stream, Petal, and Reef—designed by Romano, and created from Polygood panels sourced from recycled refrigerators, electronics, and industrial materials. The material holds Cradle to Cradle Bronze certification and an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), aligning seamlessly...

NEW YORK—Havwoods—a leading global specialist in wood flooring and surface solutions, debuted TreeAzzo at BDNY 2024. TreeAzzo is a FSC-certified, resin bound wood particle product. It is made 100 percent by hand, meaning every panel is unique with no repeat patterns. The result is a modern reimagining of the timeless terrazzo style. A premium, eco-friendly resin is combined with reclaimed wood chips from the woodworking industry, which would otherwise be discarded. The wood species include, but are not limited to, Walnut, Oak, Ash, and Pine. The standard resin colorways include: Raspberry, Nougat, Nougat Brushed, Fig, Liquorice, Pistachio, Blueberry, and Oyster....

JESSUP, MD.—Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. (BAC), a global leader in cooling equipment, announces the launch of its innovative AI-driven Loop Platform. This groundbreaking product, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of HVAC systems, marks a significant advancement in cooling systems management. Loop is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integrates with existing cooling tower systems. This compact yet powerful device is engineered to optimize operational efficiency by continuously monitoring and adjusting for environmental conditions. Its AI algorithms analyze data in real-time, ensure optimal performance and enable predictive maintenance. The result is significant energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, and extended equipment lifespan. This platform is tailored for end...

NEW YORK—PurOptima, the leading manufacturer of premium glass wall partitions and door systems, along with Clover Architectural Products—PurOptima’s Midwest Product Delivery Management Partner, announces the addition of its latest Project Delivery Partner, Architectural Glass & Metal Company (AGM) to cover Indiana, Tennessee, and Cincinnati, Ohio in the Midwest region. Established in 1984, AGM has become a leader in the glass and glazing industry, known for strong, long-term relationships with clients and vendors. Starting in a small Indianapolis warehouse, AGM now operates nearly 100,000 square feet of space and has expanded to Cincinnati and Nashville, employing over 120 workers and offering...

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—State Water Heaters, a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential water heaters, announces the launch of its newly updated website, www.statewaterheaters.com. The fully redesigned website offers an immersive and user-friendly experience focused on meeting the diverse needs of today’s trade professionals and homeowners. Key improvements to the website include a mobile-friendly, responsive design, an enhanced search functionality, and easy-to-use media library that houses product documents, images and videos. These upgrades provide users with a seamless browsing experience and quick and easy access to the information that is important to them. When researching new water heaters, consumers can quickly...

MIAMI—Groupe GM recently announced its collaboration with the esteemed luxury fragrance house MEMO Paris. This partnership marks MEMO’s first collaboration with Groupe GM, creating a hotel line that highlights its unique fragrances and luxurious designs. Founded in 2007 by husband-and-wife Clara Molloy and John Molloy, MEMO Paris imagines perfume as a journey, building its identity around magical destinations, intense raw materials, and high-quality natural ingredients. This desire for travels to far-off places and encounters is the very reflection of the founding couple: she, the Parisian-Catalan poet and he, the sporty Irish globetrotter. MEMO Paris creates unique fragrances that embody specific destinations with the...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Tomu, Inc., an award-winning, sustainability-focused hospitality development company, has started delivering prefab lodging units from its Hagerstown, Maryland production facility. Known for modular guestrooms tailored for hospitality projects, Tomu is now shipping its Signature Villas—designed for personal retreats and vacation rentals—to residential buyers in Virginia. Additional units are readying for delivery to New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas with plans to ship units to California, Idaho, Montana, and Rhode Island in the coming year. Addressing a growing market need, Japanese-American CEO Chris Osaka witnessed a growing global demand for unique and immersive travel experiences during his tenure at...

NEW YORK—Ultrafabrics, an innovative leader in high-performance textiles, and the Pantone Color Institute are proud to announce their third annual collaboration, celebrating Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse (Pantone 17-1230). Together, the two brands celebrate the harmonious balance of modern design and timeless simplicity that Mocha Mousse represents, inspiring designers to create interiors and exteriors that evoke comfort, connection, and understated elegance. The announcement was unveiled at the Pantone Color of the Year celebration in New York and the corresponding webinar, heralding a year of design exploration inspired by the warm, indulgent hue. Central to this year’s theme...

YUCCA VALLEY, CALIF.—From its Square line, Star Tile introduces Branching, a unique design inspired by the natural growth patterns of tree branches and water tributaries, echoing nature’s organic spread. Branching patterns are among nature’s most efficient and universal designs, appearing in forms that span scales, ecosystems, and elements. The branching motif demonstrates how everything is connected. By examining the commonalities of this pattern found in nature, we recognize the energetic essence of this archetype: a universal design for optimizing flow, connection, and distribution. Branching includes three tiles/patterns that can be creatively arranged in any desired orientation. Each tile is 4in...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Nokken, a pioneer in adaptable architectural solutions, announces the launch of the “Nokken X BIG Softshell”, a semi-permanent structure designed to meet the evolving needs of the hospitality and residential markets. Created in collaboration with world-renowned architects BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), the Softshell is set to redefine the future of sustainable, experience-led accommodations. Combining architectural elegance with practical versatility, it offers a visually stunning and environmentally responsible alternative for eco-resorts, glamping sites and boutique hotels. With global hospitality trends shifting towards eco-friendly, experiential travel, the Nokken X BIG Softshell launches at a pivotal moment. Post-pandemic, travelers are increasingly seeking unique,...