NEW YORK—Carnegie, a leader in sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the hospitality industry, exhibited at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) on November 10-11. With over 70 years of innovation in responsibly designed materials, Carnegie highlighted its expertise in both sustainability and performance, showcasing a range of acoustic and textile products ideal for hospitality spaces. Visitors to the Carnegie booth experienced a striking art installation created through Kirei by Carnegie’s partnership with ArtLifting, a platform that supports artists impacted by disabilities or homelessness. Using custom printing abilities through Kirei Ink, this art piece was printed on Kirei PET and...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its 48-inch Color & Wattage Selectable LED Stairwell Light to ensure proper light levels and color temperatures for safely traversing the stairwells. The Color & Wattage Selectable LED Stairwell Light provides the flexibility of setting the color temperature at 3500K, 4000K or 5000K with an 80+ CRI at the point of installation. Offering 4200, 54000 or 6600 lumen levels operating at 35, 45 and 55 watts, respectively, the energy-efficient stairwell light provides 120 lumens per watt operating on 120 - 347...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Having redefined workplace health and wellness with its recent human-centric office renovation, Excel Dryer, Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR Hand Dryer, is raising the bar once again with its launch of an exclusive continuing education program for design professionals. “Healthy Interiors: Using the WELL Building Standard to Design Commercial Spaces of the Future” focuses on a real-life renovation project integrating specific products to achieve WELL Certification. “Our office renovation broke barriers,” said Joshua Griffing, Director of Marketing and International Sales at Excel Dryer. “It was more than a renovation; it was a labor of love that invited us to underscore...

DURHAM, N.C.—Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand, announced the launch of its new CV28D LEDs with FusionBeam Technology, a groundbreaking advancement for the LED signage market. The CV28D LED combines the latest through-hole and surface-mount (SMD) RGB LED technology, delivering superior directionality, image quality, and resolution in a durable, easy-to-assemble package. This innovation marks a major leap forward for information displays, providing new levels of clarity and contrast versus current through-hole LED displays. With this high resolution, CV28D-enabled signs can now display icons, photos, logos, and even video, bringing unprecedented versatility to signs that can currently only display text or simple shapes. Compared to...

CALGARY, CANADA—Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc., a leader in decarbonization and carbon capture and utilization (CCU) for hard-to-abate industries, along with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) has successfully completed a three-year study on the use of low-carbon cement in highways. The results highlight Carbon Upcycling’s ability to be a drop-in solution for reducing carbon-intensive cement in concrete. The study, managed by Sutter Engineering LLC and sponsored by the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA), rigorously tested 16 unique concrete mixtures in real-world conditions on an active Minnesota highway to identify options that could reduce the carbon footprint of...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Native Trails, a leader in artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath products with large-scale availability, exhibited for the seventh time at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) on November 10-11, 2024, at New York’s Jacob Javits Center. Attendees had the opportunity to review the brand’s new product offerings—including the Winemaker Series bath vanity and mirror collection and the opulent blue-green Ocean finish added to its popular NativeStone line. “We love finding artisans who are excited to grow and evolve with designs and techniques, while respecting and preserving their roots and artistic traditions,” says Naomi Neilson, Founder and CEO of Native...

NEW YORK—Havwoods, a leading global specialist in wood flooring and surface solutions, announced Italian Grande’s launch in the North American market during BDNY 2024. Part of the Italian Collection, this deep, smokey wood tone offers dark, rich colors at a cost-effective price point for residential and commercial spaces. “Italian Grande is a game-changer in the wood flooring industry. We are thrilled to showcase this exceptional product at BDNY. In recent years, we have seen designers play with dark, rich colors throughout their designs,” says Anthony Scott, Havwoods Global Product Director. “Italian Grande also offers exceptional value for a prime wood-grade...

MINNEAPOLIS—Room & Board and the brand’s commercial arm Room & Board for Business, announce the expansion of the Urban Wood Project in partnership with Storm Trees in Minnesota. With the expansion of the project, the Graft collection of tables is now available to residential and commercial markets in reclaimed white oak, exemplifying Room & Board’s ongoing commitment to being a sustainability leader that makes a positive impact. “Our collaboration with sustainable partners across America diverts urban wood from landfills and creates a circular supply chain,” says Emily McGarvey, Director of Sustainability for Room & Board. “In welcoming Storm Trees to the Urban Wood...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab announced the acquisition of Barclay Water Management, a fast-growing provider of water safety and digital monitoring solutions for industrial and institutional customers based primarily in the northeastern United States. Barclay Water Management provides differentiated water safety solutions, including the proprietary iChlor Monochloramine System for the treatment of Legionella bacteria in drinking water systems. This secondary disinfection program improves water quality, extends the life of customer assets, and provides continuous on-line monitoring and control of water chemistry. “We welcome the Barclay team to Ecolab—a company with more than 100 years of experience helping to protect people and the resources vital to...

SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, announced Matrix Grid, Ace Baffle, and Ramp Tile, as part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions’ Tuned Collection. The three new products utilize air gaps to improve acoustic functionality while inviting designers to explore how sound can shape a space just as much as aesthetics. All of the products in the Tuned collection are designed to work seamlessly together, offering complementary shapes, colors, and textures that transform walls and ceilings into functional, beautiful acoustic solutions. “With the Tuned Collection, we are continuing to push Kirei to be at the forefront of what can be done in...