ATLANTA—Interface, the global manufacturer of modular carpet tile, has been awarded LEED-CI Gold certification for its flagship Atlanta showroom which opened last July. Occupying a 6,900-square-foot space in Brickworks Atlanta, a restored industrial building dating back to the 1880s, the facility posed unique challenges as Interface’s design team sought to meet the energy efficiency criteria set by the USGBC while preserving the foundation and original historic character of the interiors. Among the noteworthy solutions that earned Interface its Gold level rating: • Lighting power is reduced by more than 30 percent.• All workspaces regularly occupied by employees are day lit...

LAS VEGAS—With 40 years of experience and more than 5 million minibars installed worldwide, Dometic Group today announced that it is launching the DM20, a totally silent, compact drawer-style minibar for hotel guestrooms, at the HD Expo show in Las Vegas, May 13 to 15. The DM20 is the first-ever silent drawer minibar for the hospitality industry. It is the compact version of the DM50, launched four years ago and used widely by international hotel chains, interior designers and architects of guestrooms worldwide. “The new DM20 is specially designed for ease of access and visibility to guests, with a complete...

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J.—Sysco Guest Supply introduces Olive Branch Botanicals, an eco-friendly product that has been formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, DEA, TEA, propylene glycol, mineral oil, petroleum products and is not tested on animals. The bottles and caps are blended with a non-toxic compound called EnviroClean, which accelerates the biodegrading process in a typical landfill.Olive Branch Botanicals includes shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, bath soaps, face and hand creams, as well as personal care accessories.Click here for more details.

CARTHAGE, MO.—Leggett & Platt Smart Products will introduce Helios wireless charging, Helios Time and LPSense Illuminate at the 2015 Hospitality Design Expo and Conference being held May 13 to 15 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Helios, Helios Time and LPSense Illuminate are designed to transform ordinary living and working spaces into modern, connected environments. These innovative solutions are three products in the company’s LP Smart Suite package, with additional products set to roll out later this year. “Leggett & Platt has been a leader in the hospitality industry for more than 130 years, and we are excited to continue our...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—Geberit announces the newest addition to its line of concealed tank and carrier systems: the Omega Series. The Omega Series consists of a Duofix carrier frame with an Omega in-wall toilet tank for wall-hung toilets, plus a new range of dual-flush plates for fast, tool-free installation.The new Omega Series selection of dual-flush plates includes the Omega20 with round buttons, the Omega30 with square buttons, and the Omega60 that mounts evenly with wall surfaces. All are available in a variety of finishes and materials to match any décor. When paired with Geberit Omega dual-flush in-wall systems, they provide...

PHOENIX—After years spent working in the automotive and aerospace industries, Ray DelMuro quit his job and set out to combine his passions for engineering and art. Now, DelMuro and his business Refresh Glass, which creates products from recycled wine bottles, is getting national attention from Deluxe Corp. and its Small Business Revolution documentary project. The Small Business Revolution, which also features “Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec, is a yearlong campaign that celebrates the vibrancy, variety and community impact of small businesses all across the country. Its latest story is a photo essay profiling Refresh Glass, one of 100 profiles...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros, the innovator of an ultra-low water laundry system, announced that it is now offering high performance dryers with shorter dry times to work in conjunction with its award winning polymer bead laundry system and Xeros Sbeadycare laundry management program. Xeros showcased the new dryers at The Clean Show 2015.Two new high performance 80 and 120lb OPL dryers will be offered, and both provide high performance efficiencies, optimized energy use, shorter dry times, and safer, more reliable operation. Features include: •    Inverter system to ensure soft starts with less wear on the motor and belts; •    Fire suppression system...

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.—R&J Public Relations, a full-service public relations agency with offices in Bridgewater, N.J. and Manhattan, announces the addition of John De Bellis to the agency as Director of Business Development. De Bellis comes to R&J with over 20 years of marketing and communications experience, including having served as VP of External Communications at JPMorgan Chase. In his new role, De Bellis will be responsible for driving business development activities for the firm, seeking out new opportunities, and developing strategies to strengthen both new and existing client relationships.  “John’s extensive background and ambitious approach reinforces our decision that he...

ARCHBOLD, OHIO—WoodTrac introduces its decorative wooden Ceiling System for commercial and residential use. The system has the appearance of a custom-crafted three-dimensional ceiling. Each ceiling can be individualized with the combination of different molding profiles and molding and panel finishes. Molding profiles include colonial, cove and tear drop shapes while molding and panel finishes consist of abbey oak, bank alder and paintable white ceiling options.For a more traditional ceiling appearance, WoodTrac offers an additional panel finish—a knock-down textured surface. Additionally, the WoodTrac ceiling system has the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody Certification. Builders, architects, designers and developers using WoodTrac...

ROSWELL, GA.—Kimberly-Clark Professional announced the launch of GreenHarvest products, an offering that incorporates rapidly renewable plant-based fiber, such as wheat straw and bamboo, into Kleenex and Scott brand towel and tissue products.Kimberly-Clark Professional is the first major towel and tissue manufacturer in North America to introduce products made with 20 percent plant fiber in place of tree fiber or recycled fiber. These products required the development of an entirely new supply chain to directly obtain wheat straw from U.S. farmers and the creation of a new manufacturing process for converting plant fiber into pulp.“In a resource-constrained, digital world, with...