BALDWIN PARK, CALIF.—Blue Ridge Hotel, an operating division of parent Blue Ridge Home Fashions, announced the company has completed a significant expansion of its factories. Blue Ridge is the premier supplier of the largest down comforter and natural fill pillow programs in North America. The company’s expansion includes new factory and distribution centers in Allentown, Pa. and near Toronto, Canada. This growth allows the company to scale its hospitality production and distribution capabilities, ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of quality hotel bedding products. At the same time, the hotel division announced the opening of its North Carolina office, catering specifically...

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Invi Air, the Brooklyn-based company specializing in design-forward air diffusers and grilles, has revolutionized how designers think about designs with the introduction of the 1 Slot Diffuser With Light, available in Round and Square. This sleek, dual-functioning diffuser combines air distribution with LED lighting in a single product. The frameless, flush mount installation is an aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional round duct registers. Perfect for small areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, or for anyone who wants to achieve a minimal look on their ceilings. Invi Air’s new product line with LED light elevates its architectural air diffusers...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—PACE Equity, a leader in PACE financing for renovation and development projects, has upgraded its groundbreaking financial product, CIRRUS Low Carbon. The product continues to offer a substantially lower rate when applicants pursue a lower-carbon design. To continue positioning CIRRUS Low Carbon as a strategic funding tool, the low-carbon requirements have been updated to consider modern building practices, federal incentives, and client inputs. An ongoing champion for sustainable construction, the newly modernized CIRRUS Low Carbon specification now includes options for low embodied carbon concrete as well as electric vehicle charging readiness as the program continues to demonstrate advantages for...

SOLON, OHIO—As more than 40,000 people from across the global design community gather in Chicago’s Fulton Market District from June 10 to 12 for Design Days, an annual showcase of the latest in commercial products and design, Tarkett will welcome design professionals into its showroom (215 N. Peoria Street, Floor 10) for a firsthand look at the company’s newest initiatives and products. Headlining Tarkett’s showroom will be Layered Duality, a new collection that encourages designers and occupants to “Find Your Balance.” Debuting at Design Days, the Layered Duality collection of high-performance flooring brings together diverse forms, textures, and colors to...

NICE, FRANCE—BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has partnered with d2o, a leading forecasting and resourcement management technology provider for the hospitality industry, to create a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) solution for hotels. The collaboration unites the BeCause Sustainability Hub with d2o’s PMI GoGreen suite of prediction, targeting, tracking, and allocation tools to create an auditable CSRD reporting solution that goes beyond compliance to boost efficiency and profits. The partnership was announced at the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Spring Summit in Nice, France. By joining forces, BeCause and d2o...

DENKENDORF, GERMANY—Following the successful debut of OBJECT CARPET’s first DUO carpet as the red carpet at the Berlinale in February, the journey of this circular sensation continues. By 2026, the entire range of over 1,000 products will be gradually converted to the recyclable DUO technology. This means full design flexibility using only two basic materials: polyamide and polyester. Traditional carpets consist of over 30 different materials on average, which means they pose an ecological challenge after their use—it is not possible to efficiently separate and fully recycle them back into their original components. However, it is essential to recycle these...

LOS ANGELES—Contract-grade pillows and throws by bläanks won two awards in the product category of the recent Hospitality Design Magazine’s 20th annual HD Awards. The first award is for Sustainable Solutions, the latter is the coveted Best in Show. Pillows and throws by bläanks are sustainably knitted to size with zero waste in the USA—no cut-and-sew techniques are used in their manufacturing process. They pass NFPA 260 as well as Wyzenbeek 50,000 double rubs testing for commercial-grade durability. bläanks offers a collective vision of high-quality contract knits with unique textures and colors to deliver a soft and 3D tactile experience for the hospitality industry. Their textures are...

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—LG Business Solutions USA has opened its latest Business Innovation Center (BIC), a 3,600-square-foot showroom at LG Electronics’ North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. The new center provides resellers, partners and customers with a one-stop technology showcase that demonstrates LG’s full portfolio of innovative commercial technologies and wide-ranging business solutions. This newest location joins LG Business Innovation Centers in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles. According to David Bacher, head of marketing at LG Business Solutions USA, the latest LG BIC assists business-to-business (B2B) partners and customers as they research and plan for the future of their workspaces, customer environments...

GÖTEBERG, SWEDEN—PulPac and Matrix Pack Group announced their strategic partnership aimed at delivering a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional single-use plastic and wooden cutlery. This innovative collaboration involves PulPac, Matrix Pack, and PA Consulting. PulPac and PA Consulting will lead the development of the cutlery, with MatrixPack acting as a co-developer in the industrialization of the post-processing solution. MatrixPack will be the first producer to introduce Dry Molded Fiber Cutlery to the market, with a fully industrialized cutlery set expected to be available by early 2025. “Our goal within this partnership is to develop a consumer-friendly solution that not only meets...

WASHINGTON, IOWA—Aspire Pavers, the innovative and sustainable material solutions brand, announces the launch of its latest products—the Bullnose with Legs, Bullnose Corner, Transition with Legs, and Transition Corner. The innovative products promise to revolutionize the installation process for roofers, landscapers, and DIY enthusiasts. Excellent for rooftop decks, balconies, resurfacing patios, and more, the pavers are made with up to 95 percent recycled rubber and plastics removed from the waste stream, offering a blend of efficiency and aesthetic appeal. The Aspire Bullnose Paver with Legs is designed to integrate with Aspire’s existing line of Resurfacing Pavers, thereby making them more secure....