MADBURY, N.H.—Vertal US Inc., a Madbury, N.H. based company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of urban, on-site, in-vessel composters, is now offering its CITYPOD composters. CITYPOD composters’ offer a complete odor control guarantee and numerous technical patent pending innovations that make on-site composting user and operationally friendly. Consumer expectations for socially accepted on-site,in-vessel composting projects are related to total control of odor emissions, ease of operation and profitability.With its new on-site food waste processing technology, Vertal US provides compliance in line with the many new state regulations banning food waste and other organic materials from landfills.John Clifford,...

RIPON, WIS.—IPSO has added the IS275, a 275-pound washer-extractor, to its softmount on-premises equipment line. This efficient machine helps on-premises laundry managers to maximize productivity and minimize costs while providing consistently superior wash quality.“We are excited to announce the expansion of our softmount washer-extractor line, designed to improve on-premises laundry operators’ productivity,” said Kathryn Rowen, North American Sales Manager for IPSO. “We strive to continually innovate and produce dependable, efficient and intuitive equipment that OPL managers can rely on to help them decrease utility costs, extend linen life and eliminate unnecessary labor expenses.” The 275-pound washer-extractor’s super high G-Force...

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA.—CarrierClass Green Infrastructure introduces ConnecTable Solar Charging Stations. These commercial and residential power stations are available in café, picnic, and deck table forms. With seamless integration into a variety of landscapes, ConnecTables enhance the sustainability and traditional use of a variety of public spaces. They are also of growing interest to organizations that desire to deploy solar, reduce greenhouse gases, meet sustainability requirements, and improve their landscapes while showcasing their green image.These fully engineered solar power charging and backup power systems are designed to accommodate a range of table design aesthetics, surface materials, and site design objectives....

IRVINE, CALIF.—Cerno’s line of modern LED light fixtures continues to evolve: the California based design and manufacturing company has introduced several new products designed specifically for the hospitality market. Cerno will be exhibiting at BD West, California’s largest hospitality design show, on March 20 to 21 at the San Diego Convention Center (booth 647). Co-Founder and Director of Sales and Marketing Bret Englander spoke to the importance of listening to the customer in order to understand the intended application of each new product. “A lot of design feels like the creator is shooting from the hip and trying to...

LYNDEN, WASH.—Pacific Northwest-based furniture artist Greg Klassen is set to premiere his River Collection at the upcoming Architectural Digest Home Design Show. River is a customizable collection of modern handcrafted tables that take their name from their inlaid “rivers” of hand-cut blue glass. Made to order and available directly from the artist, River is intended for residential and hospitality environments.Klassen makes each River Table from salvaged trees that would otherwise be discarded, retaining their live edges and inherent grain patterns. His curated inventory of wood slabs include western maple, walnut, elm and cedar. Tables can be ordered in a...

OTTAWA—Green Key Global and the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA) have partnered to promote the Green Key Eco-Rating Program to Colorado’s lodging industry. The selection of Green Key Global as its certification partner compliments a drive by the association to promote a culture of sustainability amongst its members. As CHLA’s preferred partner for certifying sustainable lodging operations within the state, Green Key Global will work with the association to educate and certify their members on the many benefits that can be obtained through Green Key Certification. Green Key certification provides a number of valuable resources and marketing benefits to...

OSHKOSH, WIS.—Haddon Equipment & Supplies (Haddon) in Vancouver, B.C., was recently named the Girbau Industrial Distributor of the Year for outstanding industrial sales, service and support. Haddon is an employee-owned and operated distributorship serving British Columbia and Yukon.The company provides outstanding customer service; highly efficient industrial, on-premise and vended laundry equipment; laundry planning and design; as well as chemicals and other supplies, according to Seth Willer, Girbau Industrial National sales manager. “They are dedicated to delivering the ultimate in customer and technical service, and in 2013, provided unrivaled Girbau Industrial distribution.” Learn more about Haddon at www.haddon.ca. Also go to...

TUCSON, ARIZ.—Miraval Resort & Spa announced that each of its 116 guestrooms now feature Definity Digital Good Night LED light bulbs designed by Lighting Science.  Miraval is the first U.S. resort and spa to offer Definity Digital LED lights in their guestrooms. The installation of the specialty light bulbs, which is intended to further enhance the overall sleep experience at the destination retreat, coincides with the introduction of new sleep-focused programming, led by Miraval specialist and Registered Nurse Sheryl Brooks.According to Brooks, whose new lecture ‘Are You Sleeping?’ began in November, sleep is an essential building block of good...

DALTON, GA.—On Friday, February 28, Tandus Centiva held its fifth annual Community Service Day. More than 200 Tandus Centiva employees from the United States and Canada volunteered with organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of Chatsworth, the Women’s Enrichment Center, the Go Murray Art Center and Coffee Shop, Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes and Eastside Elementary School.Employees performed facility improvement tasks that included painting, installing floor coverings, assembling playground equipment, and the installation of light fixtures, counters and shelving systems.Tandus Centiva Community Service Day began in 2009 as part of the organization’s annual sales meeting. Rather than spend the...

PORTLAND, ORE.—MeetGreen, a leader in sustainable meeting and conference management, announced the release of the latest version of their Resource Kit featuring many tools and information designed for professional meeting planners and suppliers.The kit includes a new meeting impact measurement tool stylized in the form of a board game. The tool allows meeting planners to visually see the impact of various choices made by conference attendees. What if an attendee packs one less pair of shoes or eats chicken instead of beef? “If One Attendee…” calculates the total impact based on the number of attendees the meeting planner enters....