CLIFTON PARK, N.Y.—Realm Artesian Water announced that it has officially received its New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) certification, marking the final regulatory milestone required to begin full-scale production. With certification secured, the company is now preparing to commence bottling operations and has opened pre-orders at www.drinkrealm.com, with shipping scheduled to begin March 1, 2026. “This certificate is truly the last piece of the puzzle,” said Todd Kletter, CEO of Realm Artesian Water. “It’s been a nine-year journey to get here, and receiving approval from the Department of Health finally allows us to do what we’ve always known we could—share one...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a global leader in sustainable and innovative flooring solutions, has expanded its line of Contour Abstract 3.0 mm, 32 mil luxury vinyl tile Color Play collection with the addition of Color + Light. Inspired by the interplay of color and light to enhance spaces, the new style features a captivating textural pattern that results in vibrant movement and visual interest, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences that inspire creativity, play and positivity. “Every interior environment you create is an opportunity to infuse a space with optimism, energy and emotional well-being. Call it joy-conscious design: an approach rooted in the...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—Chicago Faucets, a leader in commercial plumbing fittings, is celebrating its 125th anniversary, marking more than a century of engineering excellence, manufacturing strength, and deep partnership with specifiers, plumbing contractors, facility managers, and building owners. Since its founding in 1901, Chicago Faucets has shaped the plumbing industry through meaningful innovation. The iconic Quaturn cartridge revolutionized faucet reliability and serviceability. The company went on to lead in food service, education and healthcare plumbing solutions, pioneering infection-control and safety features long before they became industry standards. Breakthroughs continued with the launch of the HyTronic series, which set new expectations for safer touchless faucet performance,...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—There is a safe, clean method for transferring used cooking oil even when a kitchen’s containment tank is located far away from the fryer. Frontline International’s Used Cooking Oil Pump Station can be mounted on a wall, floor, or even in the ceiling near the FOG-generating equipment. It safely moves fats, oils, and grease to a remote containment tank via a trunk line running from the top of the pump station to a valve on the tank. The stainless-steel nozzle connects to a high-temperature, spring-loaded suction hose. This enables clean and thorough transfer of used shortening or fats from...

LONG ISLAND, N.Y.—LiveSoil introduced and demonstrated its proprietary microbe-rich living soil at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Conference and Trade Show, February 2 to 5 in Orlando. LiveSoil gives golf courses a new option to combat nationwide drought challenges and address random dry spots that have plagued golf courses superintendents for far too long. The company’s proprietary soil mix will significantly reduce irrigation demands, lower water-related operating costs, and improve turf health. The product reduces water usage by up to 60 percent while supporting strong turf performance and long-term soil health. The Cornell University soil lab...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has announced its Johnsonite 2026 Colors of the Year. Inspired by the untamed expressions of wild earth, this year’s collection provides fresh design perspective and forward-looking color vision to spark creativity. “Nature has never stayed inside the lines, and this year, neither do we. The 2026 palette celebrates color in its purest form—inspired by the natural ingredients that spill forth from the earth,” said Johnsonite color expert Janette Murray, who designed the palette. “Working with Mother Nature and studying her pigments, we allowed cloth to become canvas. Gradually, the palette revealed...

CHICAGO—Luminii, a leader in high-performance architectural lighting, announced the launch of its Gen 2 LED platform, a comprehensive next-generation system that re-engineers the core lighting “engine” behind the majority of Luminii’s LED strip lighting and made-to-order linear fixtures. More than a product update, Luminii’s Gen 2 platform represents a full-scale evolution of the company’s linear ecosystem, introducing five new LED strip families, expanded outputs and CCTs, improved efficacy, tighter cut increments, enhanced dimming performance, and a standardized LED strip architecture that both simplifies the portfolio and expands compatibility across fixtures and extrusions. “With our next-generation LEDs, we focused on advancing what matters most to specifiers and lighting designers: quality...

NEW YORK—Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, has released Terrene and Mote, expanding its biobased coated textile offerings. Designed for comfort and connection, both designs bring an inviting warmth to contemporary spaces through the use of layered tactile and visual textures combined with neutrals to create environments that feel calm, human, and restorative. Biobased materials are partially or entirely made from renewable biological resources such as plants, animal fibers, algae, fungi, or agricultural and forestry byproducts. For Terrene and Mote, third-party ASTM D6866 testing verifies their 12 percent biobased content, with Designtex...

COOPERSBURG, PA.—Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., a global leader in lighting control, automated shading solutions, and intelligent lighting fixtures, has acquired Tanury Industries, a premier surface finishing and metal coatings company. Tanury has been one of Lutron’s leading suppliers of metal faceplates for more than 25 years. Founded in 1946, Tanury’s metal work can be seen on high-end motorcycle and automotive parts, private and commercial aviation, marine hardware, high-end gifts, jewelry, and more. Company operations will remain in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Lutron will continue to invest in and grow capabilities for all existing Tanury customers. “The strategic acquisition of Tanury enables Lutron to bring exceptional plating and coating capabilities in-house, building on Tanury’s decades of manufacturing excellence...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, unveils the redesigned Candela by urbidermis. This evolution of Gonzalo Milà’s iconic 2009 design brings enhanced performance, adaptability, and sustainability to the forefront of urban lighting. Candela quickly became a benchmark in urban illumination with a human-centered philosophy. Its slim oval silhouette and understated elegance have defined public spaces around the world, enhancing the way people experience cities after dark. “We prioritized evolution, over reinvention,” says Jordi Muñoz, Chief Product Officer at urbidermis. “We’ve enhanced Candela’s usability and sustainability while maintaining the elegance that...