ATLANTA—LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, is highlighting Cloud Ridge, a refined quartz surface within its VIATERA Suprema Collection. Introduced earlier this year at KBIS, Cloud Ridge has been thoughtfully enhanced to offer greater depth and complexity, making it a compelling surface choice for both residential and commercial interiors. Inspired by the serene beauty of cloud-covered mountain landscapes, Cloud Ridge features a warm off-white base accented by flowing brown veining in varied thicknesses and tones. The abstract, non-repetitive pattern evokes the quiet movement of mist drifting along rugged peaks, delivering a calming yet sophisticated aesthetic...

NEW YORK—Heller, an industry leader in modern design and the only fully regenerative, microplastic-free outdoor furniture brand, announces yet another first—a new and highly-anticipated Made to Order program. With a minimum order of just four pieces, designers and architects can now order any of Heller’s rotationally molded furniture products in any of the 35 colors currently offered. Another first for the brand and the industry, Heller is the only company working in this materiality that can offer this solution. “Our Made to Order program is a first of its kind,” explains John Edelman, President & CEO of Heller. “We consolidated...

CORK, IRELAND—Johnson Controls International plc announced it has completed the sale of its Residential and Light Commercial (R&LC) HVAC business in an all-cash transaction to the Bosch Group. “The completion of this transaction is an important milestone for Johnson Controls and positions our company as a leading pure-play provider of innovative building solutions,” said CEO Joakim Weidemanis. “Johnson Controls is embarking on its next era, and I’m confident in our ability to reach our full potential as a faster-growing, more profitable, technology-based and service-enabled company. I look forward to the journey ahead as we transform our industry for years to come and...

KEHL, GERMANY—ADA Cosmetics has taken a bold step forward in ocean protection with the launch of its first 100 percent Recycled Coastal Plastic pump dispensers—debuting in the revitalized Hydro Touch collection. This innovation marks a leap from previously used 25 percent PCR PET bottles to a new milestone in sustainable packaging. Each dispenser features the Plastic Bank certification icon, signaling a strong environmental commitment to hotel guests. Available immediately, these new bottles are part of ADA Cosmetics’ ongoing journey toward a circular economy, combining environmental innovation with positive social impact. “An important part of our mission to reduce our impact on...

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announces the release of the Cyclone FLEX High Efficiency Commercial Gas Water Heater. The Cyclone FLEX water heater is joining the plumbing industry’s most specified high efficiency commercial water heater family, which holds a proven track record of optimal performance. Cyclone FLEX represents the latest in A. O. Smith’s long line of high-efficiency gas water heaters, which have served as the gold standard in the category since the introduction of the Cyclone water heater in 1996. The Cyclone FLEX model represents a new era in commercial...

BEACON FALLS, CONN.—North American society has long embraced and treasured vintage items. You name it, from cars and clothing to coins and collectibles from the entertainment, gaming, and sports industries and others, there is market appeal for things which stand the test of time. The same admiration applies to some equipment being employed in the commercial laundry industry. When The 2025 Clean Show is held August 23 to 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, check out the line-up in the LAVATEC booth (1303). There you will find an array of new tunnel wash systems, washer extractors, and...

DALLAS—Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemical company, and Bentley Mills, a leading commercial carpet manufacturer, announced that Bentley is one of the first users of Celanese’s vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) ECO-CC emulsions, a binder made with raw materials derived from captured carbon dioxide (CO₂), for Bentley’s carpet tile production. VAE ECO-CC emulsion is produced using carbon capture and utilization (CCU) based raw materials from the Celanese Clear Lake, Texas site. By capturing and using carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a raw material for binder production instead of virgin fossil sources, manufacturers get both a more circular and lower-carbon footprint...

NEW YORK—Designtex, a leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, further evolves their biobased offerings with the debut of the brand’s first coated textile with biobased polyurethane, Ethos. A biobased material is partially or entirely made from renewable biological resources such as plants, animal fibers, algae, fungi, or agricultural and forestry byproducts. For Ethos, third-party ASTM D6866 testing verifies its 12 percent biobased content, with Designtex providing documentation for reporting to any sustainability program. When it comes to material health, Ethos is free of VOCs, antimicrobials, flame retardants, PFAS, and PVCs. In addition, Ethos is rewarded...

LEBANON, TENN.—Lochinvar, an industry leader in high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, announces the launch of its newly updated website, Lochinvar.com. The redesigned website offers an immersive and user-friendly experience, catering to the diverse needs of today’s trade professionals and homeowners. Key improvements to the website include a mobile-friendly design, a reorganized navigation system and improved search functionality. These upgrades, made possible by the new Salesforce Commerce Cloud platform, provide users with a seamless browsing experience and expeditious access to key information. An advanced filtering system is incorporated into each product category to help guide users to the unit that best...

BEACON FALLS, CONN.—LAVATEC plans to honor several exceptional customers at The Clean Show, which is being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The inaugural class of LAVATEC’s Hall of Fame will be inducted during a 30-minute ceremony on Sunday, August 24 at 3 p.m. in booth 1303. Mark Thrasher, LAVATEC President and Managing Partner, talked about the importance of creating an event that recognizes highly valued customers. “We are getting close to reaching our 9,000th machine installation in North America. One of the things we have in common with the majority of our customers is an appreciation for...