EVERETT, WASH.—Electric Mirror, a global leader in lighted mirrors and mirror TVs, announced its Best of BDNY (Boutique Design New York) award for its innovative and energy saving feature called Keen.Keen Technology is an energy-saving, environmentally-friendly feature that can be added to any of Electric Mirror’s collection of lighted mirrors. Keen has capacitive touch controls for eight levels of lighting and a night light. Offering almost a 60 percent reduction in lighted mirror energy costs, Keen has an intelligent sensor that automatically dims the mirror after one hour of non-use.“Hotels are responding enthusiastically to Keen,” said Jon Johnston, Senior...

CHARLESTON, S.C.—ISI Technology has created the world’s first fully electronic water heater. The Heatworks MODEL 1 is the world’s first 100 percent digital water heater. The system allows one to replace or improve any existing water heating system and offers instant and infinite hot water, a significantly longer lifespan with zero required maintenance, and ultimate control.Using electrical current to silently heat water while monitoring power 60 times per second, the MODEL 1 is capable of maintaining temperature within 1 degree Fahrenheit. As a result, the Heatworks MODEL 1 saves up to 40 percent of energy costs devoted to heating...

BELLEVUE, WASH.—Republic Services announced the addition of 14 new compressed natural gas (CNG) solid waste and recycling trucks to serve customers throughout the greater Puget Sound area. This addition brings the total number of CNG trucks operated by Republic in the area to 109. The new CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and represent a significant local investment in cleaner, safer and more efficient vehicles.“The Pacific Northwest is known for its pristine environment and considerable natural beauty, and we believe in doing our part to preserve this for future generations,” said Mike Huycke, Area President of Republic Services. “We...

LOS ANGELES—A-1 Textiles & Hospitality Products Inc., a leading hotel distributor, announced the donation of 1,000 blankets to two Phoenix based charities, UMOM and StreetLightUSA. The desire to do something that has a greater impact than gifting blankets to Lodging Conference attendees was well received by the event organizers.“For the past few years we’ve given away bathrobes and towels in the welcome bags at The Lodging Conference,” said A-1 Textiles President, Carol Moran. “Although they’ve been received with rave reviews, they are bulky and difficult to transport home. Rather than gifting blankets to attendees, we are giving them to...

NEW YORK—Carrier Enterprise, a leading provider of temperature and energy control technologies for commercial, hospitality and residential properties, previewed E-TAC II technology from Gree at the 2014 International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show. During the show, Carrier exhibited Founten’s Intelligent Wireless HVAC Energy Management Solution and the PTAC Air Knight air purification system.Attendees of IHMRS got a sneak preview of the redesigned E-TAC II by Gree and Carrier Enterprise. Scheduled for full release in early 2015, E-TAC II is significantly quieter and more energy efficient than the previous version. Hotel guests will enjoy increased comfort from humidity controls, greater...

NEW YORK—At this year’s International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show, Standard Textile, a leader in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of engineered textiles for the hospitality market, announced the launch of two new offerings to hoteliers: Vidori luxury sheeting and a new, stylish robe collection by renowned fashion designer Heidi Weisel.Vidori, an entirely new, patented sheeting fabric is generating interest among luxury properties who previously believed that 100 percent cotton was their only option.According to Corporate Vice President of Product Development and Sustainability, Richard Stewart, “We recognize that many hotel guests desire the experience of 100 percent cotton...

HIGH POINT, N.C.—Custom Contract Furnishings (CCF) will be the first hospitality manufacturer to debut an innovative new natural foam, Enviro-Fiber Foam™, for use in its upholstery products, at BDNY. The company will be in booth No. 486 on November 9 and 10.Enviro-Fiber Foam™ is a natural alternative to polyurethane foam and carries with it many advantages. Not only does it feel and sit like traditional foam, but due to its natural fiber content, it is more environmentally friendly without the indoor toxicity concerns of polyurethane foam.According to Chris Morris, Director of Sales & Marketing at CCF, “The new Enviro-Fiber...

SAN FRANCISCO—Mozie Bicycles, a leader in fashionable, upscale transportation with European vintage spirit, announced that its continued expansion of partnerships with luxury resorts and hotels now includes Bardessono Hotel and Spa in Yountville, Napa Valley, Calif. Bardessono now offers complimentary Mozie bicycle rides as part of their fleet so guests can explore the local neighborhood and landscapes.“Mozie Bicycles has this wonderful way of transporting you to another place and time—a place of adventure and tranquility, and a time where slowing down, taking in new sites and living in the moment is what makes life so beautiful,” said Darren Buck,...

SAN FRANCISCO—Bamboo innovator Smith & Fong Co. announced the appointment of Stacy Willard to the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO), according to Smith & Fong founder and CEO Dan Smith.Willard, who joined the company in 2007 as inventory and logistics manager, has been instrumental in both shaping and organizing this area of the company’s operations. “Over the past eight years, Stacy has come to know the company and our mission in a broader dimension, and he was the natural choice to take on this new and challenging position,” Smith said.“Stacy has played a key role in Smith &...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Water scarcity is impacting the vitality of communities around the world. For businesses, it is a significant constraint to growth. The Water Risk Monetizer is a financial modeling tool that enables businesses to factor water into decisions that support business growth and help ensure the availability of this limited natural resource for future generations. The Water Risk Monetizer provides actionable information to help businesses understand the impact of water scarcity to their operations and quantify those risks in financial terms.The Water Risk Monetizer was developed by Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water technologies and services, and...