FORT WASHINGTON, PA.—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, launched Dry Tech Heavy-Duty hand towels, which have an absorbency per sheet that is more than double competitors’ towels. The towels are also constructed with negative embossing to eliminate linting. Dry Tech Heavy-Duty is ideal for cleaning glass, aluminum and other glossy surfaces where dust and lint can be highly visible after cleaning. “Disposable hand towels must be designed to withstand rigorous cleaning tasks and hand drying,” said Fabio Vitali, Vice President AFH Marketing & Sales for Sofidel America. “We’ve built Dry Tech Heavy-Duty towels with...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added TG Eco Products to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Paper Products” category. TG Eco Products’ mission is to provide sustainable, renewable, recyclable products that are competitively priced compared to traditional products. The company has a complete line of tree free paper products made from sugar cane and bamboo, both rapidly renewable resources. Its Green2 brand and private label brands consist of bath and facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, plates, bowls, cups, to go containers and copy paper. TG Eco Products sources its raw materials...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added an Electrolux Professional case study to its website. The case study details the installation of Electrolux Professional high-spin washers, Electrolux Professional dryers, and a flatwork ironer at the Hotel Healdsburg in Healdsburg, Calif. Electrolux high-spin washers provide water and energy savings, higher productivity, and superior wash results. Electrolux Professional dryers offer faster drying, less gas consumption, and no over-drying. The flatwork ironer makes crisp sheets and perfectly pressed table linens easy. “In the hotel business, the laundry is the third largest energy consuming area,” says Paolo Petron,...

SYOSSET, N.Y.—Southern Refreshment Services and Emerald Brand have announced a partnership to deliver Emerald’s sustainable food service program throughout the greater Atlanta area. Southern Refreshment Services delivers solutions in office coffee services, micro-markets and pantry services to many of Atlanta’s top corporations, universities, hospitals, and more. With a consistently growing consumer demand for environmental solutions, corporations are adhering to stricter environmental and CSR guidelines. Southern Refreshment Services has incorporated sustainability as well as health and wellness into their unique business model and is taking their customer’s environmental concerns very seriously. “By providing Emerald’s line of Tree-Free, compostable, and BPA free...

WESTBOROUGH, MASS.—Save Energy Systems, an energy-efficiency services company that reduces HVAC expenses for commercial and industrial businesses, announced numerous significant feature updates to its patented Demand-Limiting Controller HVAC management system. These enhancements provide even greater control and precision of the climate in different zones of a building, the ability to detect the optimum conditions to cycle down HVAC compressors, machine learning of optimal start-up times, and duct supply temperature monitoring to prevent coil freeze-up. “The Demand-Limiting Controller is already the smartest investment any small to medium-sized business can make to slash energy costs while improving climate conditions for occupants,” said...

DALTON, GA.—J+J Flooring Group recently introduced two new Kinetex products: Put a Cork in It and Tri-Plex. Both feature the human-centered properties for which Kinetex products are known, along with contemporary and appealing designs. This versatility offers unmatched flexibility for designers to create the commercial spaces they envision. Boasting a name that matches its clever and quirky design, Put a Cork in It is an approachable yet distinctive 24” x 24” tile. Multi-tonal cork-like flecks appear through 16 colorways creating a captivating pattern that brings an unexpected level of character and personality. Shifting, mottled specs of jade mix with tawny...

BROOKLYN, N.Y.—SG Blocks, Inc., a premier designer, innovator and fabricator of container-based structures, announced that Brian Adams has been named National Sales Director. In this role, Adams will work directly with Paul Galvin, Chairman and CEO, to develop and oversee the national and international sales strategy and its tactical implementation for SG Blocks. He will be based in Dallas. “As SG Blocks continues its rapid expansion, we are thrilled to welcome Brian, a prominent executive with over 30 years of experience, to the team,” stated Galvin. “His proven history of high level sales management across a variety of industries will...

LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM—The world’s first cistern to use condensate from air-conditioning units to flush the toilet has been launched and would save 4.7bn liters of water a year for the 1,477 U.S. hotels currently being built. Encore is the most environmentally friendly cistern as it uses a free, sustainable water supply that has previously been drained to waste. Encore is also suitable for offices, apartments, leisure centers and anywhere with toilets and air-conditioning. In another first for cisterns, Encore allows architects, consultants and specifiers to secure two extra LEED points—the US Green Building Council’s gauge for sustainability. Encore Technical Director, David Davis, said,...

HOPLAND, CALIF.—Danny Fetzer, owner of the Jeriko Estates Resort and Winery in Hopland, Calif., recently installed two redwood pergolas with Humboldt Redwood’s FSC certified redwood. The large one is outside the main tasting room, while the second is attached to one of the casitas located on the property. The entire property is surrounded by redwood forests, nearby lakes and the Mendocino Coast. Fetzer chose redwood because it’s durable, reliable and attractive; and also because it’s local and sustainable—sourced from the nearby FSC certified redwood forestlands. HRC grows more redwood trees each year than are harvested while protections are in place around...

LONGMONT, COLO.—Sielo announced the introduction of turtle friendly LED upgrades for retrofit of existing step light and decorative light fixtures. The turtle friendly upgrades are available in three lengths, 4”, 6”, and 8”. These fixtures are typically found in hotel pool and patio spaces, oceanfront walkways, coastal multifamily, and higher education facilities. “The turtle friendly upgrades provide a simple and cost effective upgrade for owners of oceanfront properties,” said Matthew Sallee, Director of Strategic Marketing for Sielo. “Even cast-in-place step lights can be upgraded without a major engineering project—protecting hatchling turtles at a fraction of the cost of installing a new...