ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added Clear Pool USA to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Pool/Mineral Algaecide & Sanitizer” category. Clear Pool USA offers two choices to manage pool algae problems. The blue cylinder (at left) kills algae and reduces scaling. The other is an automatic water purifier that kills algae, reduces scaling and kills bacteria and pathogens including E.coli, pseudomonas, legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires Disease), staphylococcus, steptococcus, salmonella and others, some of which have been proven to be resilient to high levels of chlorine. Both products will help balance...

LONG ISLAND, N.Y.—Juka Innovations Corp., a company revolutionizing drain protection, announces the success of TubShroom®, a mushroom-shaped drain hair catcher. The simple invention fits neatly into any standard bathtub drain type, keeping drains unclogged and chemical free. Founders of Juka Innovations Corp., Serge Karnegie and his wife Elena, grew frustrated by their family´s long hair constantly clogging the drains in their New York apartment. This led to the creation of TubShroom. The prototype, designed by Serge, launched a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising roughly $200K to fund production. Serge and Elena have since grown the product line to include chrome-capped TubShroom, a...

ATLANTA—ASHRAE announced the launch of a new, redesigned version of its website, ashrae.org. This website offers quick and easy access to essential information and simplified navigation through mega-menus. ASHRAE’s redesigned website features a device-responsive layout to support viewing on smartphones, tablets and desktop/laptop computers. The new search is powered by Amazon Elasticsearch Service, a new and powerful technology. The new search includes thousands of relevant results from other ASHRAE sites such its bookstore, eLearning platform and Technology Portal. “Visitors are now able to move seamlessly between learning, planning, and participating online,” says Jeff Littleton, Executive Director of ASHRAE. “We are excited...

JASPER, IND.—Indiana Furniture announced Tackett & Associates as its new manufacturer’s representative to assist in managing sales in the southern United States. They will cover regions of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Tackett & Associates is an independent manufacturers consulting firm with over 20 years of experience representing leading commercial interior manufacturers. They specialize in creating customized work environments to foster collaboration, communication, and productivity and are committed to providing relevant products that facilitate how companies work today and adapt to who they will become in the future. “As we continue to expand our reach, product portfolio, and services, partnering with Tackett...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Verdant Environmental Technologies as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Verdant Environmental Technologies manufactures state of the art, plug & play energy management solutions for the hospitality sector. For over 40 years, Verdant has helped its customers save money on their energy bills by reducing HVAC runtimes when guestrooms are empty. Over that time, Verdant has amassed numerous patents on its technology that has helped it maximize energy savings without compromising guest comfort. Verdant is an approved vendor of all major hotel chains and was most...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—Building on its portfolio of LED products designed to save installers time and money, MaxLite introduces the Universal Commercial Downlight Fixture as the simple and economical way to add high quality recessed lighting to commercial spaces. Designed with a universal voltage driver and integrated wire whip, the Energy Star certified downlight eliminates the need for a traditional recessed downlight frame in new construction and retrofit projects. The fixture simply gets wired and placed into the ceiling—no can, bulb or extra labor required. MaxLite offers the Universal Commercial Downlight in 6- and 8-inch diameters, and color temperatures of 3000K...

RICHMOND, B.C.—Employee recognition is crucial for retaining top talent and keeping employees happy. The new Reward Medallions from Imprint Plus easily adhere to staff name badges to reward and encourage success in the workplace. Custom-made gold, silver or white metal medallions offer a tangible way to make staff feel appreciated and noticed for their achievements. Employee award medals can be used in a variety of business situations and can be given to individuals or groups. They can highlight team players, acknowledge associates for going the extra mile, mark the achievement of department sales goals or commemorate years of service with...

NORTHRIDGE, CALIF.—In what is being hailed as Reid Witlin’s largest collection to date, The Muse Collection contains 19 patterns totaling 230 sku’s. The Muse Collection consists of patterns and colors that are specifically designed for guestrooms as well as public spaces, casinos and any space where design and function collide. Patterns range from sheers and vinyls to Crypton and Bella Dura Indoor-Outdoor upholstery fabrics. Design Director, Cat Stevens stated, “We’ve tried to invoke the style and beauty that hotel design requires while maintaining all relevant technical specifications that hotel design demands. We feel we have succeeded across all fronts.” The...

WORCESTER, MASS.—In their continued effort to provide versatile, cutting-edge, and high-performance lighting solutions, Access Fixtures announces brand-new, vandal-proof LED bollard landscape lighting fixtures. The most unique part: These units stand strong at 72" (six feet) and 90" (seven and a half feet). These LED bollard landscape lighting fixtures are taller siblings to the existing 40.8-inch VAND units and have all the same advantages: A lens-free design, IP65-protected LEDs, die-cast aluminum housings, 8" diameters, and three Kelvin options. Using just 35 total light source watts, the new 72 and 90-inch VAND LED bollard landscape lighting fixtures are IP65-rated, meaning they are...

CYPRESS, Calif.—NewAir Appliances has launched a new evaporative cooler designed for portability and indoor/outdoor use. The NewAir EC111W Portable Evaporative Cooler uses only water and the power of evaporation to cool a room up to 20 degrees in dry conditions. The model is an environmentally sensitive alternative to standard air-conditioning, which uses chemical refrigerants that can damage the ozone layer when not disposed of properly. “Our evaporative cooler uses about 75 percent less electricity than traditional A/C, so you save money and help the Earth at the same time,” said Andrew Stephenson, Director of Product Marketing at NewAir Appliances. “It...