DURHAM, N.C.—Cree, Inc. introduces new KR8 and LR6 LED downlights, designed to deliver better lighting performance and better value for new and existing commercial spaces. The new KR8 downlight expands the KR Series by adding Cree’s first eight-inch downlight, and features Cree WaveMax Technology and Cree TrueWhite Technology. This combination brings even more light through optical efficiency, precise beam control and long product life to higher ceiling applications. Cree also announces the newest generation of its LR6 downlight, which provides even better light quality at a lower price.“With today’s announcement, Cree continues to accelerate the adoption of better commercial...

TRAVELERS REST, S.C.—Global producer and distributor of  commercial foodservice and plumbing products T&S Brass and Bronze Works has been named the 2015 Manufacturer of the Year (small/midsize category) by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The Palmetto Vision Award was announced at a gala in Columbia earlier this month.In accepting the award, Operations Manager Gary Cole paid tribute to T&S associates, saying, “The Theisen family moved their commercial foodservice and plumbing manufacturing facility to Travelers Rest in 1978 and, through the hard work and dedication of a great group of people, the company has developed into one of the...

DECATUR, GA.—Seresco USA Inc., Decatur, Ga., a leading indoor pool mechanical dehumidifier manufacturer, introduces the three-model NE Series Compact Cabinets, which are pool/spa room dehumidifiers with enclosures designed specifically for mounting above suspended ceilings and other small, tight spaces. The Compact Cabinet models target humidity control in small aquatic-centric spaces containing physical therapy pools, spas, swim-spas and other small vessels used in healthcare, medical office, assisted living, condo, small hotel and residential buildings.The Compact Cabinet models feature Seresco’s NE Series 2, 3 or 4-ton units, but in a new 46 (d) x 32 (w) x 22 (h)-inch enclosure reconfiguration...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes WET-TECH as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. WET-TECH develops, designs, manufactures, installs and services energy and water saving EnviroSaver II ozone equipment. The company’s equipment is presently installed on tunnel washers as well as conventional washer/extractor equipment. WET-TECH’s specially designed small bubble ozone infusion provides a high quality wash while maintaining savings in fuel energy, electrical energy, water, sewage and chemical costs. The EnviroSaver II offers a low operating cost and a quick ROI. WET-TECH offers a three-year parts warranty. Call (508) 831-4229, e-mail jackreiff@wet-tech.com,...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—Hansgrohe USA is rolling out new shower collections to its already comprehensive lineup. In addition to introducing two showerpipes to the Croma collection, Hansgrohe is integrating its popular and intuitive Select technology into the new Croma Select E and Croma Select S showerheads/handshowers. The company is also launching the Crometta collection, a sister collection to Croma.“As the result of customer feedback, we have integrated Select into the next generation of Croma showerheads and handshowers,” says Erik Christensen, President of Hansgrohe USA. “The advantages are quite literally in the user’s hands. Thanks to the Select technology, spray modes can...

LOS ALTOS, CALIF.—Silicon Valley’s Enchanté Boutique Hotel, opened April 2015, is the first hotel in the region to fully equip its rooms with certified organic, sustainably-produced mattresses. The mattresses, made by Naturepedic of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, meet the most stringent of green textile certifications without sacrificing the comfort, luxury and durability desired of a high-quality mattress for a restful night’s sleep. Enchanté is the first hotel globally to be outfitted with Naturepedic mattresses.Enchanté’s owner Abby Ahrens’ commitment to sustainable luxury and a superior guest experience led her to seek a top-quality mattress that also assured a clean and memorable...

KOHLER, WIS.—As part of its goal to educate building professionals and consumers in California on reducing water use, Kohler Co. has joined Connect the Drops, a California advocacy campaign highlighting water stewardship efforts. The campaign brings together companies operating in California to initiate collaborative public-private solutions because of the state’s severe water shortage and unprecedented water reduction regulations implemented this year.Kohler, a leading brand of kitchen and bath plumbing products, sells its products in California through numerous leading independent distributors and retail outlets. The company is working closely with its sales partners to promote upgrades of bathroom fixtures and...

SARASOTA, FLA.—The Aqua Mizer Solution is a patented, retrofit toilet tank flush system that prevents water waste from flapper and other tank leaks, and protects a property from catastrophic toilet floods. This innovative system detects most toilet leaks and prevents the tank from refilling when they are present. It’s a simple, green, turnkey solution that can generate a significant ROI in a short period of time.For most hotels, a toilet flood in a guestroom can cost tens of thousands of dollars in damage to the property, in addition to the lost revenue of one or more vacant rooms. A...

WORCESTER, MASS.—WET-TECH, The Ozone People has changed its corporate identity to better reflect its core business activities. Its new name is New Horizons in Ozone Solutions Inc. dba WET-TECH, (formerly J. Reiff Consulting Inc.) now concentrating on ozone technology for the laundry providing environmental and operational solutions utilizing new technologies in ozone applications.  The company is a recognized SDVOSB (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) with a CCR/SAM registry.For a site visit and plant evaluation, contact WET-TECH at (508) 831-4229.

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added an AirRevive case study to its website. The case study details the successful refurbishing and re-commissioning of 167 fan coils at a Marriott hotel—a process that took 21 days.The hotel that runs at 98 percent occupancy year round needed to upgrade or replace their guestroom fan coil units. The units were not properly operating to cool and heat. This resulted in guestroom complaints, reduced guest satisfaction and the consumption of more energy for less return. The challenge for this airport property was the property could not...