PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—WAC Lighting has added high output Single Spot and Double Spot luminaires to its Endurance line of exterior lighting. The 15-watt LED single spot replaces a 75-watt halogen fixture while the 30-watt LED double spot is a retrofit for a 150-watt halogen fixture.Both Single and Double Spots are designed with lockable aiming and a sensor-ready receptacle to accept available optional photo and motion sensors. Tightly engineered with factory sealed LED light engines, the luminaires are IP66 rated for wet locations.Utilizing proprietary technology, the luminaires are offered in 3000K and 5000K color temperatures and an 85 CRI while...

MORROW, GA.—TOTO, the largest plumbing manufacturer in the world with $5.1 billion in annual sales, announced that its high-efficiency EcoPower Flush Valves and Commercial Flushometer Toilets are the plumbing industry’s first to earn the EPA’s WaterSense Label.“It is imperative that WaterSense certification extend to the commercial side of the industry with products that offer the same level of performance while saving water by using no more than 1.28 gallons per flush,” said Bill Strang, President of Operations and eCommerce for TOTO USA. “Restrooms are a major source of water consumption in all commercial and institutional buildings, accounting for approximately...

JASPER, IND.—For the second consecutive year, Kimball International, Inc. has been certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work. Kimball International earned this credential based on ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys.“Our company’s Guiding Principles are the foundation of our organization and have stood the test of time,” said Bob Schneider, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Kimball International. “As stated in those principles, ‘Our People are the Company’. We are proud, once again, to be recognized with this certification. The employee feedback we receive from this process helps us...

OAKLAND, CALIF.—MACH Energy, a leading provider of energy and water management software services and solutions, revealed the results of one of the largest national surveys to date of hotel and lodging professionals on energy and water management efforts. The poll reached out to over 5,000 industry professionals, and the responses exposed significant opportunities to expand energy and water efficiency awareness as well as adoption of energy and water management best practices. Meanwhile hotel and lodging professionals seek to improve overall guest experience and the bottom line.Of primary concern to MACH Energy in conducting the survey was to specifically gauge...

SAN FRANCISCO—As a part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport North, a leading hotel in the San Francisco Bay Area, announced the results of an energy audit focused on energy reductions that will help the hotel achieve its sustainability goals. Conducted jointly with Verdafero, Inc., the audit found saving opportunities of over 81,067kWh per year by implementing energy efficient technology and best practices.Jason Dorfman, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport North, said, “As a premier Bay Area hotel committed to developing a sustainable business, DoubleTree...

LEXINGTON, KY.—RainMaker Hospitality, a leading hotel management and development company, broke ground recently on a 93-room, four story, TownePlace Suites by Marriott. The property is located in Richmond, Ky., and is scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2017. The extended stay hotel project is adjacent to route I-75, conveniently located directly off exit 87. Though RainMaker is an established owner/developer in the community, this is the first time the ownership group has developed a project featuring a Marriott International brand. The new construction project utilizes the future forward Generation IV construction prototype, which features expanded public space areas,...

ISLA VERDE, PUERTO RICO—Verdanza Hotel in Isla Verde has selected the Xeros polymer bead cleaning laundry system, which uses 80 percent less water than a traditional industrial washer, up to 50 percent less energy and approximately 50 percent less detergent. “Environmental sustainability has always been key in our operations from day one,” said Ricky Newman, General Manager of the property. “This system allows us to minimize our impact on the environment—and on our operational budget—without sacrificing our guests’ comfort.”  Verdanza is the first hotel, and the first company, in Puerto Rico to use this technology.The Xeros laundry system replaces...

LONGMONT, COLO.—TERRALUX’s SL Fixture Line is a significant upgrade for tired and flickering stairwell and garage lights. Its performance quality is now confirmed with a DLC Premium Classification.Replacing old fixtures with the SL Fixture can reduce energy use by as much as 80 percent, as stairwells and garages are illuminated 24 hours a day, and are not frequently occupied spaces in commercial buildings. Simple installation is designed into the SL Series with no need to reroute conduit because hookup points are built into each surface of the fixture.“We developed the SL series from the ground up, with the commercial...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact for its customers, introduces its new Type A direct install T5 LED linear tube to easily replace T5 fluorescent lamps working on program start high output ballast systems. This new technology from EarthTronics offers the first opportunity to cost-efficiently change out T5 fluorescent lamps in high bay warehouse and industrial fixtures.With its 50,000 hour rated life combined with a 53 percent energy savings, the T5 LED linear tube delivers a quick return on investment with total lifetime savings that can exceed...

DENVER—Global ice machine and dispenser manufacturer, Ice-O-Matic, announces the launch of their new Ozone Delivery System: the O3-Matic. This new groundbreaking device infuses ozone into incoming water, killing microbes on every surface it touches and retarding future growth. In addition, the ozone becomes entrapped in the ice cubes, carrying the same sanitation benefits to the bin and dispenser. Introducing ozone increases intervals between sanitizing, impedes microbial growth while continually sanitizing an ice making system, and diminishes mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses. Ozone also improves the taste and eliminates odor in iced drinks. The Ice-O-Matic’s O3-Matic is designed for modular...