TRAVELERS REST, S.C.—T&S Brass and Bronze Works was named recipient of the 2016 Silver Crescent Award, the most prestigious award for manufacturers in South Carolina. The award is presented to select manufacturing companies that demonstrate superior performance in a number of areas. “T&S is honored to receive this recognition of our work,” said Claude Theisen, owner of T&S. “We strive every day to ensure we’re having a positive impact—on our employees and customers, on our community and on our environment. We’re proud to be a world-class manufacturing operation.”Criteria for the Silver Crescent Award included citizenship, employee engagement, customer satisfaction,...

COOPERSBURG, PA.—According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 60 percent of U.S. commercial buildings were constructed before 1980, representing a tremendous need for retrofit products. This staggering number, combined with the ongoing contractor labor shortage, means that demand is high for time and labor-saving products and solutions. To address these issues, lighting control provider Lutron Electronics has launched its Vive wireless lighting control, which makes it easy to bring energy savings and comfort enhancing benefits into new and existing commercial buildings.Leveraging Lutron’s Clear Connect wireless technology, Vive is easy to design, simple to install, and extremely flexible, easily adapting...

WESTMINSTER, COLO.—IrriGreen, Inc. and CPS distributors, Inc. announced that CPS now distributes the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System to contractors in Colorado and Wyoming. With 13 locations, CPS is the largest wholesale distributor of professional pump, irrigation and landscape supplies to contractors in the Rocky Mountain region. IrriGreen, Inc. leverages digital control technology and multi-stream nozzle design adapted from high-tech, commercial inkjet printers. Like an inkjet printer spraying ink in controlled patterns on a page, the IrriGreen system applies precise patterns of water in exact shapes on a lawn.“CPS has been a leader in water saving technologies, products and industry...

WOODRIDGE, ILL.—Danze, Inc., known for its unique design and innovation in the North American plumbing industry, has added the South Shore Collection to its array of bath offerings. The collection is available in Chrome and Brushed Nickel.“The geometric architecture of this collection provides a space-conscious scale with clean, simple lines,” says Katherine Riley, Danze Director of Marketing. “Due to its thoughtful scale and height, many design professionals and homeowners are gravitating toward South Shore for smaller bathrooms.”The collection includes a single handle lavatory faucet, widespread faucet and tub/shower products. Both lavatory faucets include ceramic disc valves to ensure quality...

NEW YORK—Humanscale, a company long dedicated to incorporating sustainable practices in their manufacturing processes, will be committing to the International Living Future Institute’s Living Product Challenge with their Float sit/stand desk and Diffrient Smart task chair in 2016. The only contract furniture brand to participate in the challenge, this represents a significant undertaking on behalf of the manufacturer and signals a message to the industry that a net positive impact is not only an important and achievable aim for the brand, but something the industry as a whole should be working towards. While taking on only a part of...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added a Hubbell Lighting case study to its website. The case study details Extended Stay America’s efforts to improve the exterior lighting at its hotels. From a lighting perspective, the technology used to light up the buildings, parking lots and common areas were outdated. The desired light levels were unachievable, and maintenance costs were unsustainable. The InSite Group and Hubbell Lighting partnered to develop a solution that would replace the existing pole and wallpacks with LED luminaires.Beacon Products and Spaulding Lighting both feature a product portfolio of...

SPOKANE, WASH.—Ecova, a leading global energy and sustainability management company, announced that it has published its 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report. It details the company’s impact on clients, the environment, employees and communities. The report also shows significant reductions in Ecova’s carbon footprint, important investments in new solutions and improved performance in climate change reporting.2015 marks the third year of Ecova’s Corporate Responsibility Report. During the first two years, Ecova established the structure of the program, developed strategies that aligned with the business and set measurable goals. In 2015 Ecova put key initiatives into action across the organization.“We are in...

TROY, OHIO—Hobart introduces the new Advansys LXGe glasswasher, the first machine specifically designed to clean and sanitize glassware in bars and restaurants. The new Energy Star qualified washer produces cleaner glasses by eliminating chemical sanitizers, resulting in better-tasting drinks and an improved customer experience.“As the trend in craft beers and handcrafted cocktails continues to grow, bars and restaurants are looking at the entire drink experience, and a cleaner glass is a key part of that,” said Carrie Sherman, Product Line Manager. “The LXGe glasswasher gives operators the ability to serve customers their best, in a glass that’s free from...

NEW YORK—Sina Pearson, designer/manufacturer of New York City-based Sina Pearson Textiles, premieres Fast Track, a new high performance upholstery fabric collection. Five complementary patterns in a total of 30 colorways reference iconic athletic motifs and colors from the world of competitive sports. The collection consists of a knit mesh, a textured chenille, a PVC-free polyurethane, a bleach cleanable polyester/acrylic, and an indoor/outdoor Sunbrella Contract jacquard weave. Fast Track is ideal for workplace, healthcare, institutional, hospitality, or any application calling for visually striking, exceptionally durable solutions.Marathon is a large scale pattern featuring dramatic diagonal bars that seem to be on...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros, the innovator of an ultra-low water laundry system, announced that several hotels and commercial laundries have joined the Xeros Million Gallon Club by each saving more than one million gallons of water using Xeros’ award-winning polymer bead cleaning laundry system. The patented, award-winning system delivers superior cleaning performance while using 80 percent less water, up to 50 percent less energy, and approximately 50 percent less detergent than traditional systems. In addition to significant operational savings, the advanced technology has also proven to extend linen life with gentler cleaning...