ATLANTA—Acuity Controls introduces xCella Wireless lighting controls for quick-configure control of lighting HVAC and plug load. Installed in a variety of retrofit and new construction applications, xCella Wireless energy management solutions deploy quickly for simple room control, and can also be networked for floor or building wide control. Featuring Pair & Play technology, xCella Wireless switches, sensors, and load controls are operational in minutes. xCella Wireless can be delivered pre-paired and packaged by room for even faster installation and reduced commissioning costs.“By combining wired and wireless relays, xCella Wireless provides the flexibility to achieve the right control for the...

LAS VEGAS—Concept Amenities, recognized globally as a leader in the supply of guest bath amenities, is one of the first companies in the guest amenity industry utilizing sustainable palm oil. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certificate has been presented to Concept Amenities in recognition of manufacturing soap products using only RSPO palm oil. Concept Amenities ensures this by partnering with certified sustainable palm oil growers who adhere to RSPO social and environmental standards. Established in 2004, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a not-for-profit association developed to implement global standards for sustainable palm oil. Their objective...

MORGANVILLE, N.J.—RoomService Amenities has added Natüra Nü to its personal care collection. It was inspired by clinical skin care products and designed to appeal to a wide range of guests. Neutral blues and grays are combined with white in the simple and clean style.An industry first, the One-Piece Tube is a patented design available exclusively from RoomService Amenities. Manufactured in Italy, the environmentally-friendly One-Piece Tube is made from a single piece of material which allows for a reduction in raw materials, energy efficient production and easy recycling. Unlike traditional tubes composed of multiple materials, only one machine and one...

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—Evolve Controls, a provider of enterprise wireless solutions, introduced two guest-facing applications running on the Room Operations Center (ROC), its next generation room control platform. The applications are designed to deliver touch control of virtually every element in a hotel room, ranging from temperature and lighting to the operation of the draperies and beyond. Far beyond that, however, GuestX applications deliver personalized, content-driven information and interactions.GuestX Concierge is deployed on devices running Microsoft Windows 8; GuestX YOU is specifically designed so that hotel guests can download the same functionality to their mobile phones or other devices (BYOD),...

DALTON, GA.—Tandus Centiva introduces its new Venue series. Made in the United States, Venue redefines luxury vinyl tile by combining outstanding design, competitive pricing and quick delivery. There are 58 products deigned to coordinate with Tandus Centiva soft surface and LVT lines.At the heart of this collection are 25 woods, 12 stones and 21 abstract designs taking their cue from sophisticated design and attractive color variation. The 25 wood designs include traditional wood tones as well as cooler more contemporary colors and grain structures. The stone offering leans toward a more modern look with subtle designs like Grigio and...

ATLANTA—Simmons Hospitality Bedding, a division of Simmons Bedding Co., recently announced the latest addition to its hospitality product lineup—Beautyrest Black. It combines advanced sleep technology with luxurious comfort.According to Bain & Co., affluent spending reached $576 billion in 2013 and is expected to approach $750 billion within the next five years. Simmons Hospitality Bedding has a leadership position in the luxury segment and understands the essential needs of these clients.“A great night’s sleep is the ultimate luxury for everyone; guests want to feel they are special and wake rested in luxury,” said Steve Tipton, Vice President of Simmons Hospitality...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros, the innovator of an ultra-low water laundry system, announced its rollout plan to the hospitality industry is on track and the majority of Xeros ecologically-sustainable laundry systems have been sold into the top five hotel groups in North America. According to MKG Group’s annual rankings reported by Skift, HOTELS’ 325 2013 report named IHG, Hilton Hotels, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotel Group and Choice International as the top five hotel groups in the world.In the United States, hotels use approximately 2.3 billion gallons of water per month to launder linens. The Xeros Laundry System can reduce water usage...

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Zenith Motors as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Zenith Motors is a manufacturer of 100 percent electric shuttle vans. The company’s vehicles have a 90 mile range. One can upgrade to 110 mile battery pack. Charging the van throughout the day can increase range up to 250 miles, saving a hotel more than $100 daily. The van features an interior height of 74” and comfortable seats. The van can seat up to 12 passengers. Its highly resilient floor is constructed for high traffic and abuse...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—ECOS Paints, producer of a wide range of eco-friendly, non-toxic paints and finishes for both interior and exterior applications from wall and trim paints to stains and varnishes, announced it is the first paint company to be listed in the Declare database; a platform of the Living Building Challenge, which is widely accepted to be the most advanced green building standard in the world.“ECOS Paint has firmly established itself as a leader in the green building space and we are extremely proud to be the first paint company included in this industry leading database,” said Julian Crawford, CEO...

MINNEAPOLIS—Eutectics Finance has launched a new financing platform to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements in buildings across the United States. For projects ranging from $25,000 to $5,000,000, Eutectics Finance features a simple financing application, quick turnaround, and a committed capital partner with the goal of financing $70 million in projects in the first round of funding.“Eutectics Finance provides easy access to 100 percent financing for building-scale clean energy projects, with a focus on those medium-sized and smaller projects that have previously been harder to finance,” said Eutectics CEO Jeremy Kalin, a former Minnesota state representative and founding...