NEW YORK—With open-plan layouts dominating projects of all types, Carnegie has expanded its Acoustic Textile Solutions with two new acoustically absorbent sheers by Creation Baumann and one new silk-inspired acoustically transparent panel fabric.The first generation of Carnegie’s innovative sound absorbing sheers was launched in a lustrous, techno inspired palette; however, in efforts to blend with a more natural environment, Carnegie introduces Deltacoustic & Zetacoustic window solutions that expand the sheers collection by offering matte, cotton-like textiles. Using breakthrough yarn and weaving technology, these draperies are soft lightweight sheers that have the strength and performance of an opaque sound absorbing...

MIAMI—At 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, the recently opened luxury beachfront property in Miami, there’s no need to leave a prime poolside or beachside seat to go searching high and low for a wall outlet. The property is now equipped with ZON’s Powersol umbrellas. An industry leader in solar mobile charging with several patents, The ZON Powersol will make the outdoor spaces at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach more accessible and convenient than ever.  Harnessing one of Miami’s most abundant resources, the Powersol can charge up to three USB mobile devices at once through its solar powered...

SPOKANE, WASH.—Ecova, the total energy and sustainability management company, has been selected by Caesars Entertainment to help the company reach its CodeGreen goal of reducing waste generation by 50 percent by 2020. As a leader in environmental sustainability in the gaming entertainment industry, Caesars, which operates under the Caesars, Harrah’s and Horseshoe brand names, demonstrates their commitment to sustainability by reducing waste, reporting their greenhouse gas emissions to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) with the help of Ecova, a CDP accredited provider, and by leveraging the Ecova Energy and Sustainability Management Platform to gather additional insight to optimize its...

CARY, N.C.—Civilight North America announces the appointment of Connecticut-based Vanguard Lighting as the company’s newest sales representative for New England states. Vanguard Lighting’s territory will include Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.“We are thrilled to partner with Vanguard Lighting to grow our customer base throughout the New England states,” said Jeffrey E. Lagaly, CEO of Civilight North America. “Through strategic partnerships such as these, Civilight North America is able to provide end-users from coast-to-coast with our high-quality LED indoor replacement products. We look forward to a strong and prosperous partnership between Civilight and Vanguard for many...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics is now offering general purpose A-type EarthBulb LEDs as an energy-efficient solution for replacing incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs for home, hospitality, restaurant, long-term care and retail locations. These Energy Star rated bulbs feature multi-chipset high-power LED, an advanced cooling system that provides extended performance life, high color rendering of greater than 80 CRI, and smooth dimming capabilities from 100 percent to less than five percent. With a 25,000 hour rated life and a 10-year warranty, the A-type EarthBulbs provide an energy savings that exceed 80 percent for a quick return on investment.The 13-watt A19 omni-directional EarthBulb...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added Intus Windows to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Windows & Doors” category. Intus Windows is one of the pioneers in manufacturing and distributing of super energy-efficient windows and doors in the United States. The company has developed three distinctive product lines: Wood, Aluminum, and U-PVC. Each of them offers multiple choices of finishes and styles as well as different price points. The company’s super energy-efficient Passive House certified and suitable windows, doors and curtain walls will fit any commercial, residential or industrial application....

INDIANAPOLIS—Solar America Solutions, an Indianapolis-based provider of leading commercial solar thermal heating solutions, has received official “Notice of Allowance” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office representing the final decision and ruling that an official U.S. Patent will be granted for the breakthrough solar thermal technology at the core of their SunQuest 250 solar thermal collector. A New Jersey patent attorney shares that by having an official patent, this helps to protect the intellectual property of the technology that Solar America Solutions developed. “This patent represents the biggest advance in solar thermal technology in the past 30 years,” said Solar America Solutions Vice President...

SAN FRANCISCO—Smith & Fong Co., manufacturer of Plyboo bamboo architectural plywood and flooring products, announced the expansion of its successful Stiletto, strand flooring line with four new colors and an extended range of custom trim molding options, according to company founder Dan Smith.“The Stiletto line has been our fastest-growing floor line to date, and to embrace color trends and a growing demand for a wider range of trim molding options we are responding to the call,” Smith said. “We are excited to debut new color offerings and supply custom color trim molding needs for the entire Stiletto line.”Stiletto now...

LAS VEGAS—Global Experience Specialists (GES), a global full-service provider for live events, has become the first general service contractor to be certified to an international sustainability standard for the meetings and events industry. GES exceeded Level One and achieved Level Two certification to the Accepted Practices EXchange/American Society for Testing and Materials (APEX/ASTM) Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards pertaining to the Evaluation and Selection of Exhibits for Environmentally Sustainable Meetings, Events, Trade Shows, and Conferences.GES has a long and ongoing commitment to sustainable practices. Its operations in the United Kingdom are ISO 20121 certified, a complex and challenging international standard...

OSHKOSH, WIS.— Continental Girbau Inc. (Continental) recently partnered with two new on-premise laundry distributors—Atlantic Laundry Equipment, in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and The Laundry Shop, in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Both companies will represent the Continental E-Series, L-Series, G-Flex and LG Washer lines; Pro-Series II and LG Dryer lines; and the Continental feeder, ironer, folder and stacker lines. Originally established in 1943 as Harold Snow Service Group—a commercial food and laundry sales, parts and service provider—Atlantic Laundry Equipment became a separate brand focused only on commercial laundry in 2014. A one-stop-shop for parts, equipment, service and support, Atlantic Laundry Equipment provides Continental...