NEW YORK—Priority Bicycles announced its new fleet service program to the luxury vacation, resort and rental markets. Designed specifically for the hospitality industry, the new program supports community involvement by providing guests a fun and free opportunity to explore local businesses and events around lodging properties.Priority Bicycles offer innovative engineering utilizing a greaseless belt drive in place of a messy chain, three-speed shifting, coaster breaks and rust-free components in a sleek, smart frame design. By delivering durability and quality, Priority Bicycles lower routine maintenance and resource demand to allow guests more time to explore and less equipment management for...

NASHVILLE—Leading interior design firms from across the United States teamed with INNCOM by Honeywell to showcase their best creations for guestrooms and public spaces at the HI Connect design event in Nashville held March 25 to 27, 2015. Award winners, designONE studio, VOA Associates, and Chipman Design Architecture featured INNCOM’s Integrated Room Automation Systems (IRAS) with Evora and Modeva switches for hotel lighting and comfort controls in their displays.  INNCOM partnered with several interior design companies with vignettes at HI Connect to provide solutions and suggest lighting controls and other guestroom automation. “INNCOM worked closely with the design community...

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—For fine bath and ambient lighting, WAC Lighting introduces the Kube family of LED vanities and wall sconces. Updated geometric styled metalwork meets sleek etched opal glass cubes of light. They are ideal for above a mirror or to illuminate distinctive entryways and other rooms in fine homes, restaurants and other spaces.The luminaire features both uplighting for ambient lighting as well as downlighting for illuminating the vanity below. Offered in a 2700K color temperature, Kube features a high 90 color rendering index (CRI) and a damp location listing creating a fixture ideal for powder rooms or luxury...

DALTON, GA.—As part of their annual sales meeting, Tandus Centiva partnered with West Zephyrhills Elementary, Joshua House and Sunrise Domestic Violence Shelter to offer service hours. Employees performed facility improvement tasks such as painting and floor covering installation, assembling of playground equipment and gardening.“Tandus Centiva strives to be a positive force in our local communities,” sayss Erin Istanbulluoglu, Director of Environmental & Social Stewardship for Tandus Centiva. “United in our team efforts, we were thankful and honored to have the opportunity to give back.”Tandus Centiva Community Service Day began in 2009 as part of the company’s annual sales meeting....

INWOOD, N.Y.—Laundrylux announced that New Jersey-based Equipment Marketers is now an authorized Electrolux and Wascomat distributor for coin and on-premises laundry equipment.Cody Milch, V.P. of OPL at Laundrylux, states, “We are pleased to welcome Richard and Susan LaMaina along with the entire Equipment Marketers’ team to the Electrolux and Wascomat distributor network. A true industry leader, Equipment Marketers has a 70-year reputation for exceptional service and support. We look forward to growing the business and our relationship.”“I’m excited to be working with the team at Equipment Marketers,” says John Olsen, V.P. of Vended Sales for Laundrylux. “Equipment Marketers is...

HIGHLAND PARK, ILL.—Steve Tilkin, Principal from T2 Site Amenities, spoke on the sustainability panel at the HI-Connect conference in Nashville last month. Joined by sustainability experts from Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott, it was agreed that sustainability has to be part of the “infrastructure” of any hotel property.Tilkin noted that offering recycling bins in the public spaces and guestrooms is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways for a hotel to demonstrate its “green credentials.” Moreover, 80 percent of guests participate in some level of sustainable practices when staying at a hotel. Not only do guests...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—ClearWater Tech showcased its EcoTex cold-water ozone laundry system at last week’s Clean Show in Atlanta. ClearWater Tech also introduced NatureWash, a new ozone laundry system for residential and coin operated laundry applications. NatureWash uses the same cold-water technology as EcoTex, reducing energy use by reducing the need for hot water. It also reduces detergent use and wash time.Ozone laundering has proven to be very effective, safe and has an excellent performance record. It is an ideal cold-water alternative, combining the power of ozone and oxygen to reduce energy, water, and labor costs. EcoTex not only...

LAS VEGAS—Sterling Sleep Systems, a leader in the development of sustainable bedding solutions for the hospitality industry, announced that it will showcase its award-winning line of sustainable mattresses at HD Expo 2015, the leading conference for hospitality interior design, taking place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, May 13 to 15, 2015. Visitors to Booth #1801 at this year’s event will learn about the unique advantages in cost savings, convenience, guest comfort and environmental responsibility that a sustainable mattress can provide.  “We look forward to taking part in this year’s HD Expo and in providing attendees with the opportunity to...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros, the innovator of an ultra-low water laundry system, announced that Jonathan Benjamin’s role has expanded from President of North America to President of Global Commercial Laundry. In his new role, Jonathan will steer the growing business and will be responsible for product development, sales, marketing, and operations worldwide. The company also announced that Jaret Christopher has joined the company as General Manager and Senior Vice President of Global Technology. In his new role he will be responsible for the strategic direction of Xeros’ technology initiatives including the development and commercialization of the company’s Internet of Things (IoT)...

ADVANCE, N.C.—Beaufurn, the manufacturer of fashion-forward, functional designs announced that it is introducing the multi-functional Lotus collection. These side chairs and barstools are well-suited to a variety of locations sporting a light, modern décor, including restaurants, bars, universities and retail spaces.The slim lines and tapered details are the hallmark of this collection. The combination of powder-coated metal frames, upholstered seat and wood panel back create a welcoming feel with a minimal silhouette. The Lotus-S models feature five spindles as part of the back design, where the Lotus-P has an open,...