LAS VEGAS—Interface Hospitality is offering up new product options plus online design tools to inspire and help designers create unique floor design layouts. These were on display at the recent 2014 Hospitality Design Expo. Originator of the skinny plank style, Interface is adding the smart 25cm x 1m size to its popular RMS 101 product for guestrooms. This latest iteration features irregular bands of carved texture that go against the grain, creating a subtle undulating appearance and natural effect that evokes sand, water and timeworn driftwood. RMS 101 is designed to be custom colored.Customization is key to creating distinctive...

CHINO, CALIF.—Bertolini Inc. recently launched their Sustainability Training Program for Employees. The first training session was held at the company’s corporate headquarters in Chino, Calif. This was a trial for launching the program companywide.The first training session was a successful overview of the sustainability every Bertolini built-to-order chair has. Every Bertolini built-to-order chair is built with locally sourced materials. The 16 gauge cold rolled steel chair frame is produced from 100 percent recyclable American made steel, the patent pending Blow Molded Flex-Fit Seat is produced with 30 to 50 percent post industrial recycled materials, and the ergo-V back foundation...

SAN DIEGO—Robanda Amenities, a division of diversified beauty manufacturer Robanda International, has partnered with luxury men’s grooming product manufacturer, Baxter of California. This will be Baxter’s first venture into the hospitality segment, with Robanda Amenities facilitating entry into four and five star properties. Using one of Baxter’s most popular soap formulas, Robanda Amenities created a full custom set of amenities for The Line hotel, a boutique property in Los Angeles, owned by The Sydell Group, a New York based owner and developer of lifestyle oriented hotels.Moving forward, luxury Baxter of California bar soaps will be available with Robanda Amenities...

TRAVELERS REST, S.C.—Foodservice plumbing product manufacturer T&S Brass announces a new partnership with Everpure, the world’s largest water treatment equipment manufacturer, that will package popular T&S products with a point-of-use EverPure water filtration system. The bundled solutions will make high quality, great tasting, odor- and contaminant-free high tap water available at the source.“High quality tap water is a major factor in the perceived caliber and cleanliness of restaurants, hospitals, office complexes and, really, any place where people are tasting and judging,” says Richard Fahey, Senior Marketing Product Manager at T&S. “These new filtration packages are the perfect solution for...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting has introduced the Diamond II Series, the next generation of its LED retrofit downlights with a number of enhanced features. Among the many new updates is a standard 700 lumen level in all 4”, 5”, 6” and 6” adjustable models for improved visual comfort, along with a deep-set 2” diameter light source for uniform appearance and lower aperture brightness. All Diamond Series II fixtures are cULus wet label listed and Energy Star approved.Models also feature a Cree LED ceramic platform for consistent light output and can be dimmed to 10 percent with a standard incandescent dimmer....

TORRANCE, CALIF—LEDtronics announces the EXLT6-4 Series LED Exit Light Bulbs that present a reliable alternative to conventional T6 incandescent exit-sign tube bulbs. Brighter, longer lasting, more power-efficient and maintenance-free, the EXLT6-4 Series of exit-sign bulbs offers a sensible choice when it comes to replacing energy-hungry, short-lived and breakage-prone old-technology incandescent bulbs.The EXLT6-4 Series T6 tube bulbs are available in either 4200K Natural White, 633nm Super Red, or 514nm Aqua Green LED light colors. These LED T6 tube bulbs are ideal replacements in single- or double-sided exit sign fixtures, picture lights or as omni-directional lighting, accent lighting, indicator lighting or...

BAINBRIDGE, ISLAND—Abnormals Anonymous, a new west coast wallpaper studio spirited by a husband/wife duo who remain anonymous, premieres the Living Colours series. The made-to-order collection bursting with big, bold, colorful blossoms will include three patterns in a total of six colorways. Living Colours makes an impact in both residential and hospitality spaces, and is available through design showrooms and selected retailers.Living Colours is fully customizable and eco-friendly. The designers use non solvent, VOC-free inks on all of their papers and can print on a variety of materials, including smooth and textured paper, type II vinyl, and a new recycled...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—GRAFF, a manufacturer of precision-engineered contemporary products for the bath and kitchen, recently introduced the TERRA Collection. This latest bath collection features 25 new products.TERRA, meaning “Earth” in Italian, brings the essence of nature into its organic design. Inspired by the beauty and simplicity of the world around us, TERRA appeals to the interests of top industry designers, functional needs of interior projects, and fits within budgetary constraints. Bringing a dynamic combination of bold lines and simple shapes, the TERRA Collection delivers a superior style to the bathroom. The round edges of the spout and sleek lines of...

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—WattStopper has launched a line of optional neutral occupancy sensors that let installers decide whether or not they need a neutral after they purchase a wall switch product. Because the sensors work for two-wire or three-wire applications, one device is compatible with 2011 NEC requirements and with existing wiring. Unlike competitive products, they require no special configuration, saving time for contractors, preventing miswiring and simplifying ordering. WattStopper’s patent pending Neutral Sense Technology ensures proper operation in any installation. Neutral Sense Technology was developed to address customers’ requests for products that offer the greatest versatility, allowing them to...

GLEN RAVEN, N.C.—Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has reinforced its NSF/ANSI 336 Sustainability Assessment with third-party certification by UL Environment, a company providing independent validation of green marketing claims. More than 50 patterns in the Sunbrella Contract fabric line, including those with Defiance treatment, carry the Silver Level certification.Glen Raven Custom Fabrics self-certified two of its fabrics—a filling-face twill and plain-weave canvas—under the standard in 2011, the first company to do so since the Association of Contract Textiles (ACT) instituted the sustainability standard for commercial furnishings fabrics. An expanded self-assessment of more than 35 fabrics followed in February 2013.“This certification...