SAN DIEGO—Anacove, a leading provider of AI-enabled, cloud-connected energy management solutions for the global hotel industry and an Oracle partner, announced that its suite of hotel energy management solutions is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and integrates with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners. The Anacove line of hotel energy and operations management solutions enables high level business benefits that include: Smart thermostats that reduce energy usage and cut utility costs. Toilet leak detectors that...

NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Ann Brunett, has sparked national discussion with her recently published opinion piece in The Washington Post and on CNN.  In it, she calls out the federal government’s tariff policy and its disregard for the American textile industry. In response to Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments during an April 29 White House press conference in which he stated the administration is not interested in a “booming textile industry” and referred to manufacturing jobs in textiles as “jobs of the past,” Brunett offers a powerful counterpoint from the industry’s front lines. Brunett’s editorial highlights the real consequences...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. was named one of America’s Climate Leaders 2025 by USA TODAY and Statista. The ranking highlights the U.S.-based companies that have reduced their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity the most between 2021 and 2023, as measured by GHG emissions relative to revenue. According to Statista’s analysis, Zurn Elkay achieved a 33.0 percent reduction in greenhouse gas intensity over the three-year period. Among the 500 companies on the list, Zurn Elkay ranked No. 55 overall, No. 3 in the Capital Goods sector and No. 1 among 15 Wisconsin-based companies. “It’s an honor to earn recognition for our efforts,...

LEBANON, TENN.—Lochinvar, an industry leader in high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, is launching its first-ever space heating and cooling appliance—the Centrus air to water hydronic heat pump (AWHP). The Centrus AWHP is a compact unit that supplies water for heating, cooling and domestic hot water needs. The Centrus AWHP is specifically designed for ease of use with contractors and homeowners in mind. Centrus comes equipped with ComfortLoch technology, which ensures a high heating capacity even when there are low ambient temperatures. The dual-pipe heat exchanger and two expansion valves allow for an efficiency-optimized refrigerant two-loop system that maintains heating capacity...

DULUTH, MINN.—Loll Designs, a leading manufacturer of sustainable outdoor furniture, helped lead the 17th annual “Clean Yer Creek” event on May 3. A total of 500 dedicated volunteers, in partnership with 20 local businesses such as Chester Bowl Improvement Club, Wild State Cider, Lake Superior Brewing, and Bent Paddle Brewing, gathered to clean five key creeks feeding into Lake Superior. “With our core mission to inspire others to appreciate the outdoors, we look forward to Clean Yer Creek all year,” says Brian King, Brand + Marketing Director for Loll Designs. “Our team members are passionate about leading planet protection-driven initiatives,...

NATIONAL REPORT—Arkema, AkzoNobel and Omya have collaborated to develop a range of low-carbon options for more sustainable decorative paints with a 30 percent or more reduced carbon footprint for mass market adoption while maintaining performance equivalent to existing products. This project aims to expand experiments and achieve up to 50 percent carbon reduction of decorative paints. “As the industry actively works on decarbonizing its value chain, we wanted to collectively accelerate the development of next generation paints, to meet increasing industry and consumer demand, Green Deal regulations and green building certifications. Our efforts have been driven by the common objective...

SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, introduces Henge Panel. A part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions’ new Mezzo Collection, Henge Panel embodies a harmonious blend of sound control and aesthetic refinement. The Mezzo Collection empowers designers to create interior environments that are both functionally sound and artfully composed. Inspired by the lyrical motion of sheet music, Kirei Henge is a fully unique acoustic wall solution that brings dimensional rhythm to interior spaces. Its construction of 12mm recycled PET with a Class A fire rating features elegantly raised, repeated forms that play with light and shadow to create a visually dynamic, tactile...

GLENVIEW, ILL.—ITW Food Equipment Group is attending the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, May 17 to 20. The group’s premier brands, including Hobart, Baxter, Traulsen and Vulcan will share booth 4031 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees are invited to visit the booth to see equipment innovations designed to help foodservice professionals streamline and improve their kitchen operations, as well as to see live cooking demonstrations. In addition to a central prep area and live cooking demonstrations by the Vulcan and Baxter Culinary team, there will be a commercial kitchen corner featuring a comprehensive lineup of products from the family...

LENOX, MASS.—Amenie, a leader in amenity solutions for boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and hospitality properties, announces the launch of its new Trade Program, designed specifically for hospitality professionals. Created for hospitality designers, property managers, and procurement professionals, the program offers exclusive access to Amenie’s curated catalog of eco-conscious amenities—backed by personalized support and industry-only pricing. The Amenie Trade Program is open for applications. Members gain access to discounted pricing, early releases of innovative products, and dedicated support from Amenie’s experienced trade team. This program provides the products and tools to create memorable, five-star guest experiences at scale for boutique hotels,...

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.—Watts Water Technologies, Inc. has been selected as one of America’s Climate Leaders 2025 by USA Today for the third consecutive year. Watts was named among 500 companies selected for the list, which is comprised of U.S. organizations that achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions intensity between 2021 and 2023, specifically Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in relation to revenue. To compile the list, USA Today’s partner Statista scrutinized approximately 2,000 American companies across all industries with revenue greater than $50 million in 2023 and verifiable emissions data. “Watts is honored to receive this recognition as...