LANCASTER, PA.—Somat Co. recently announced the addition of a cold weather option, available on the Somat DH-100 Dehydrator system. Used to reduce the volume and weight of food waste and compostable disposables by a ratio of 8 to 1, the DH-100 Dehydrator can now be located and operated in environments where temperatures can fall as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit. “Our dehydrators are sold globally to a variety of segments including universities, hospitals, hotels, casinos and correctional facilities,” said Doug Cole, Business Development Manager for Somat Co. “On occasion, operators elect to place our equipment near the loading dock or...

OMAHA, NEB.—CleanCore Technologies LLC, which is emerging as one of the leading manufacturers of aqueous ozone cleaning systems in North America, announces that the solution generated from its two key products—the CleanCore CCT-Caddy and the CleanCore CCT 3.0 Fill Station—has been certified by Green Seal, one of the most respected green certification organizations in the country. The solution generated by these products was certified to Green Seal’s standard for Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use (GS-37), one of the most stringent environmental product certifications available. This standard identifies reduced life-cycle impacts of cleaning products. The CCT Caddy is a touch...

ORLANDO, FLA.— The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has debuted a new online learning program, Elements of Service: Serving Guests with Disabilities, designed to train guest-facing hotel employees in best practices for serving guests with physical disabilities, including vision, hearing, and mobility impairments. The goal of this course is to ensure that service providers feel confident and equipped to handle service interactions with hotel guests who are disabled—without the uncertainty, confusion, and missteps that often characterize the experience of both service providers and hotel guests with disabilities. The program shows learners how to apply the Five Elements of Service...

AUGUSTA, GA.—The quality, style and performance of Club Car’s utility and transport vehicles have made them a favorite at exclusive hotels and resorts. The company will showcase two of those vehicles at the upcoming HX show in New York. Club Car will introduce its new Carryall 700 Housekeeping Vehicle at the show. “The quiet, electric housekeeping vehicle was designed in response to feedback from housekeepers at premium resorts. It carries two people and their gear and features a bundle of accessories based on buying patterns of resort customers,” says Mary A. Sicard, Resorts and Rental Marketing Leader. The vehicle includes...

CALHOUN, GA.—Encore Hospitality Carpet, a hospitality division of Brumlow Mills, is introducing its Allure Collection, an array of 12 highly designed broadloom styles made with Zeftron nylon, a premium branded nylon 6 yarn system. Featuring innovative textures, colors and large and small pattern sizes, the collection meets both the style and performance needs for a variety of hospitality environments. A bold departure from many of today’s flooring options, the Allure Collection is aesthetically distinguished by its sense of the unexpected. Many products– some featuring large geometric patterns and others in smaller, more traditional grid styles—appear to have no repeat patterning. Colors seem to indiscriminately...

SAN FRANCISCO—BuildingIQ announced the general availability of a measurement and verification service that allows building owner/operators to automatically measure and verify the effectiveness and impact of energy saving measures in order to qualify for utility or organizational savings incentives and mandates. Called Automated Measurement & Verification (AM&V), the new service is compliant with the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) practices and is designed to deliver faster, more reliable M&V while being much more cost effective than traditional approaches. AM&V rides on top of the BuildingIQ’s recently released 5i energy intelligence platform. With AM&V, organizations can deploy M&V...

INDIANAPOLIS—Gilchrist & Soames, a leading provider of cosmetic-grade toiletry collections for the luxury hotel market, announced that they will be entering the luxury hotel linens and bathroom accessories markets. They will be introducing the new product lines at HX: The Hotel Experience trade show in New York City on November 13. The sophisticated linen collections and bathroom accessories were all uniquely designed to enhance the overall experience for discerning guests and bring a sense of luxury and retreat to any space. With elegant designs, the finest fibers available, and attention to detail, each collection encompasses distinctive objectives to meet the...

NEW ORLEANS—LG Electronics USA marked Energy Star Day by providing energy efficient appliances to needy families in New Orleans as part of a special volunteerism project spearheaded by Sears Holdings and Rebuilding Together, the 40-year-old national nonprofit providing safe and healthy housing. Volunteers, including LG and Sears employees, performed transformative home repairs, provided energy efficiency updates and installed the much-needed new Energy Star certified LG appliances in three homes in the Hollygrove-Dixon neighborhood. The Rebuilding Together project coincided with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Partner Meeting in New Orleans. LG was chosen as the exclusive provider of kitchen and...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Soft Touch Group to its Green Product & Service Directory in the Amenities/Toiletries/Dispensers category. The Soft Touch Group designs, develops and manufactures amenities in accordance with the specific requirements of each client. Concern for the environment is deeply rooted in its business philosophy. The company actively engages in recycling efforts to minimize any impact on the environment. None of its products are tested on animals and no animal ingredients are used in formulations. Toiletries and amenities are produced with recycled bottles and tubes and are biodegradable. Soft Touch...

WILMINGTON, MASS.—LEDVANCE announced a wide range of new SYLVANIA LED lighting solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Available now or in the near future, first-to-market products include an easy option for updating recessed lighting, and connected indoor/outdoor and under cabinet lighting. The company is also launching a motion and temperature sensor—a major step toward automating intelligent light—and Energy Star qualified LED A19 and A21 lamps that are rated at 15,000 hours, offering long life, and eligible for utility rebates. “The SYLVANIA brand has been known for quality illumination for over a hundred years,” said Phil Rioux, Vice President and...