OMAHA, NEB.—The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) recently released two studies titled, “Qualification of Surface Disinfection using Aqueous Ozone Generated by CleanCore Technologies Ozone Systems.”These studies indicate aqueous ozone cleaning systems can prove very effective at eliminating colony-forming units (CFUs) of both E. coli and listeria from hard surfaces. These bacteria can produce food poisoning-type symptoms that can be very harmful and even result in death. Ozone, which is found naturally in the atmosphere, can be mechanically createdthrough the interaction of electricity and oxygen. It is then infused into water to create aqueous ozone that can be poured into...

NEW ALBANY, MISS.—Master-Bilt, manufacturer and supplier of a full line of premier commercial refrigeration, introduced their new Alternative Industrial Refrigerant (AIR) Initiative which outlines the use of Hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blended refrigerants and foaming agents to meet the EPA’s Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) guidelines.A blended refrigerant is a combination of two or more single component refrigerants that drastically reduce global warming potential when compared to traditional hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The new refrigerants are approved and supported by major component manufacturers and have similar energy efficiency and performance characteristics of HFCs. The blends are non-volatile and non-flammable and can easily be...

MORROW, GA.—TOTO announced that its high-efficiency commercial wall-hung toilet, two ultra high-efficiency urinals, and wall-hung commercial lavatory have no Red List ingredients and are listed in the International Living Future Institute’s (IFLI) Declare Products Database as “Red List Free.”The IFLI’s Declare Program, often compared to nutritional labeling on packaged food, has three Declaration Status options—“Declared,” “Living Building Challenge Compliant,” and “Red List Free.” If the ILFI finds a product contains an ingredient from the Living Building Challenge’s (LBC) Red List, that ingredient is listed in red on the label, and the product is listed in the Declare database as...

TORONTO—Totally Green Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cam Carver as Chief Executive Officer effective November 2, 2015. Carver was most recently the Co-founder and CEO of Temporal Power Ltd. As CEO, Cam Carver succeeds Shawn Dym, who will continue to serve as an active member of Totally Green’s Board of Directors.“The Board is excited and proud to welcome Cam Carver as CEO,” said Shawn Dym. “We’ve brought on a proven leader at a time when Totally Green is in a strong position in the marketplace. He brings more than 15 years of experience as a...

LOUISVILLE, KY.— Ask a hotel front desk employee or read an online review to learn quickly that temperature and noise are two of the biggest complaint opportunities for guests, and both can result from a faulty air conditioner. Hospitality industry data proves that when guests are not pleased with the temperature or noise of their room, two-thirds are unlikely to return to the hotel, and one-third are unlikely to recommend a hotel.GE’s new Zoneline packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs) are now engineered to be more reliable and quiet, as well as provide energy efficiency and easier installation and maintenance,...

DALLAS—ForrestPerkins announced that it will combine practices with international design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman effective January 1, 2016. The combined practice will enhance the ability of both firms to expand their reach in luxury hospitality and residential projects worldwide while continuing to provide the high level of design and client service for which both firms are known. The combined international firm will total almost 1,000 employees.In joining Perkins Eastman, ForrestPerkins will remain a distinct brand for luxury hospitality and high-end residential interior design.“I am thrilled to join forces with Perkins Eastman, a firm for which I have enormous...

LITTLE ROCK, ARK.—AirRevive, a leader in sustainable HVAC refurbishment and re-commissioning services for the hospitality industry, announced its completion of a guestroom fan coil unit refurbishment project for the Little Rock Marriott.Marriott engaged AirRevive to refurbish the guestroom’s Whalen fan coil units after the property’s $16 million dollar renovation in 2014. The renovation included upgrading the guestrooms to Marriott’s new design. The only former asset remaining was the 35-year-old Whalen fan coil units. “Working at Little Rock Marriott after its important renovation was an honor for AirRevive,” said AirRevive President Justin Del Sesto. “AirRevive loves to refurbish Whalen fan coil...

CHICAGO—Expanding its Unique Effects Collection with two new styles—Banana Bark and Jacinthe—MDC, the leading wallcovering and design solutions company, offers hospitality interiors the luxury of hand-woven, sustainably sourced goods for the wall.“The new styles are special gifts from Mother Nature,” said Dan Brandt, Product Manager at MDC. “Not only are Banana Bark and Jacinthe beautiful in their design, but even more so, they’re beautiful because of where they come from and how they’re made. Every installation is truly unique.”Banana Bark is sourced with minimal impact from the stems left behind after a banana harvest. It is intricately hand-woven in...

EXETER, N.H.—New Hampshire’s hospitality industry requires a lot of hot water to clean dishes, provide showers and keep swimming pools comfortable. In a state where many people spend their vacations, ReVision Energy has helped a number of local businesses maintain a financial competitive edge while curbing fossil fuel consumption.Some of ReVision’s solar hot water installations include the Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery, Inn at Sunset Hill, Purity Springs Resort, Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Company, The Common Man restaurant in Concord and the Eastern Slope Inn Resort. One of the company’s larger projects is a system of 24,...

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.—iTouchFaucets, a California-based company, has just launched its patented smartfaucet to help hotels reduce water wastage in compliance with authorities. While most people are familiar with the motion sensor infrared faucets which offers no temperature control or the old fashioned unsanitary mini dial system for temperature control, iTouchFaucets is an electronic touchpad that can retrofit and replace existing faucet handles, allowing users to activate the waterflow and temperature with the touch of a finger or knuckle with various preset timers to cut off water supply.This electronic touchpad allows hotel designers to mix and match various faucet designs...