NEWBURGH, N.Y.—Hudson Valley Lighting, manufacturer of art-inspired classic, contemporary and transitional lighting fixtures for more than 20 years, has purchased a site that will serve as the company’s new world headquarters in Hudson Valley’s Wappingers Falls, New York in Dutchess County. This was announced by David Littman, Founder and President of Hudson Valley Lighting and Chairman of Littman Brands, a family of decorative and architectural lighting brands that include Hudson Valley Lighting, Corbett Lighting, Troy Lighting and CSL (Creative Systems Lighting).The new location, 151 Airport Drive, sits on 67 acres of land and occupies more than 261,916 square feet...

FOREST, VA.—Attaining the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) certification for BESt (Building Environment Standards) buildings with eco-friendly operations and infrastructure represents a tremendous commitment to the environment and sustainability. As a recipient of this certification, the Victoria Conference Centre (VCC) in Victoria, British Columbia continues with initiatives to provide an even cleaner environment for employees and guests.Recently, the VCC installed NanoSeptic surfaces, produced by NanoTouch Materials in Forest, Va., on high traffic touch points throughout the facility. NanoSeptic products have a continuously self-cleaning surface that is “always on,” oxidizing organic contaminants 24/7 without the use of chemicals or...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting, a manufacturer of products for residential and commercial installations, has released a comprehensive Work Book with nearly 500 pages showcasing the company’s entire line of fixtures and accessories. With installation and product photos, detailed illustrations and descriptions, the Work Book itemizes nearly 10,000 SKUs of lighting fixtures and installation accessories. It is available free to industry professionals. The Work Book also spotlights architectural and commercial LED products from NSpec, the architectural lighting division of Nora.“With a clean, simplified format, the Work Book is a new concept in reference tools,” says Jilla Farzan, Vice President of Sales...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—Geberit is now offering a hands-free electronic version of their Sigma10 flush plate. Available with battery power or an AC transformer, the Sigma10 activates via touch-free infrared sensing, making it ideal for designing an ADA compliant restroom.The hands-free Sigma10 is compatible with Geberit Sigma in-wall toilet systems. A manual override button with stop-and-go flush is built in. An easy-to-clean, brushed stainless steel finish complements a wide range of restroom designs in private and public locations.“One of the most requested improvements in restrooms is the addition of hands-free options for flushing and hand washing,” says John Fitzgerald, Vice...

WEST HARTFORD, CONN.—Legrand, North America announced that it has acquired QMotion, an award-winning leader in advanced shading systems. QMotion will become part of Legrand’s North American Building Control Systems (BCS) business.QMotion’s window shading systems will integrate easily with the intelligent lighting control and automation solutions offered by Legrand BCS. This creates a more comprehensive portfolio of advanced solutions that provide energy efficiency and lighting control for residential and light-commercial applications. Homes to high-performance buildings will have shading solutions run by quiet, low-power consumption motors that allow manual and automated control of artificial and natural light.“I’ve very much enjoyed working...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics announces its new series of LED T5 High Output Tube Light Kits. The LED kits are available in a choice of 2, 3, 4 or 6-tube kits. They fit into almost any fixture, and feature ease of installation, requiring only a single driver for up to 4 tubes and only two drivers for 6 tubes. The UL-Recognized external drivers are included.The T5 Tube Light Kits can be directly retrofitted into virtually any 4-ft 2-pin, in-line fluorescent tube fixture. Each tube in the LEDtronics LED48T5HO low cost/high value kits uses only 21 watts and replaces fluorescent counterparts up...

BOULDER, COLO.—Eco-Products has earned an innovation award for its new compostable plates that solve a predicament for party-goers: how to hold food and drink while shaking hands and greeting other guests.Eco-Products’ Gala Cocktail Plates feature a patented finger grip that allows guests to hold their food and drink in one hand while simultaneously being able to eat and greet with the other. Made from sugarcane, the plates are 100 percent renewable and certified as compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).The plates earned Eco-Products the Innovation in Convenience Award from the Foodservice Packaging Institute and QSR magazine. Simple & Effective “The...

CINCINNATI—The Procter & Gamble Co. released its 17th annual sustainability report, detailing the progress it is making to reduce its environmental footprint and improve social conditions for those in need.The report reinforces the company’s commitment to operating sustainably and details the progress against the company’s long-term vision of producing products that consumers love while maximizing the conservation of resources, powering all its plants with 100 percent renewable energy, using 100 percent renewable or recycled materials for all products and packaging and having zero consumer and manufacturing waste go to landfill.The report highlights P&G’s recent efforts to address climate change,...

ATLANTA—Georgia-Pacific announced Green Seal certification for a selection of the company’s skincare products. This designation by Green Seal, a third-party sustainability certification organization, is another building block in GP PRO’s offering of sustainable products.The certification applies to enMotion brand general purpose soaps, including fragrance free and Tranquil Aloe. It also applies to Pacific Garden general purpose brand soaps, including fragrance free and Pacific Citrus. All GP PRO general purpose foam soaps are now certified under the Green Seal Standard for Hand Cleaners for Industrial and Institutional Use, GS-41.This standard establishes environmental requirements for industrial heavy-duty hand cleaners and institutional...

NEW YORK—GFL Cosmetics, a leading hospitality amenity company in Europe, is expanding into the U.S. market. While celebrating its 20th anniversary in Milan, Italy, GFL Cosmetics is launching its newest venture: distribution within the United States. Specializing in retail and courtesy bath articles for the hotel and spa hospitality industries, GFL is known for its superior quality products, Ecocert Organic and EcoLabel certified cosmetics, and innovative, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscience packaging.“We are very pleased to introduce the hotels and resorts of the United States to the exceptional caliber of products for which GFL has become known throughout Europe,”...