SUNRISE, FLA.—Advantix Systems, a manufacturer of energy efficient air-conditioning technology, announced that it has been selected as a 2014 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. The award recognizes companies on the cutting edge of innovation with potential to transform the future of business and society.  The final selection of Advantix Systems and 35 other winners in three categories—including Energy and Environment, Life Sciences/Health, and Information Technologies, Telecommunications & New Media—was made by a selection committee comprised of top technology and innovation experts, academics and venture capitalists.Advantix is being recognized by the World Economic Forum for developing its breakthrough,...

ALEXANDRIA, VA.—ASTM International, a leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards, has published the TRSA-initiated Standard Practice for Sustainable Laundry Best Management Practices, recognizing key criteria for TRSA’s Clean Green certification as universal indicators of maximum sustainability in commercial laundry work.The new ASTM standard codifies the best management practices in the TRSA Clean Green standard as the structural, nonstructural and managerial techniques most effective and practical for a laundry to achieve green objectives (such as preventing or minimizing pollution) while making optimum use of natural resources.Vetted by ASTM for 19 months, the organization’s acceptance of...

DANBURY, CONN.—FuelCell Energy, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean and efficient fuel cell power plants, announced a co-marketing agreement with NRG Energy for the marketing and sales of FuelCell Energy power plants. NRG will market the power plants to its customer base, offering a financing option utilizing a power purchase agreement whereby NRG will purchase and own the power plant and sell the ultra-clean electricity and high quality heat to the end-user or the customer can purchase the power plant. The agreement also includes the option of NRG Energy purchasing and owning...

CHICAGO—The Drake Hotel’s landmark rooftop neon sign will be replaced with environmentally friendly Sloan LED lighting with the help of Olympic Signs of Lombard (Ill.). Licensed by the EPA, Olympic Signs will dispose of the antiquated neon piping that used to adorn the 20-foot “The Drake” sign. Thus, neon’s 70-year run illuminating Lake Shore Drive officially ends.The new and improved sign will be the first of its kind. Olympic Signs president Robert Whitehead, whose company is known for green energy, has led his team in the production of a new mold, a new source of energy and a new...

WATERFORD, N.Y.—Cascades Tissue Group introduced its Cascades Pink hand towels for the Away-from-Home market to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), Cascades aims to help make a difference for women and families affected by this disease.Through December 31, 2013, Cascades is donating $0.50 per case sold while supplies last, with a minimum donation of $5,000, to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding state-of-the-art research worldwide. “Everyone has been touched in some way by this disease, and...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes San Diego-based Robanda Amenities as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Robanda Amenities is a new division of Robanda International.Robanda follows ISO & GMP manufacturing standards and offers co-branding and full custom capabilities. The three stock collections, available in Environmentally Friendly Packaging (EFP), include: Eliganti—a paraben-free, cost-sensitive option; Ecorite—high quality formulas in biodegradable packaging; and Spa Essentials—created with paraben and sulfate free formulations with moisturizing, spa-like ingredients.Call (800) 783-9969, e-mail sales@robanda.com, or go to www.robandaamenities.com for more information.

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics introduces PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 EarthBulb LED floodlights which offer more than 80 percent savings compared to standard floodlights. EarthTronics dimming technology provides smooth dimming to less than 5 percent on standard controls. EarthBulb LED PAR lamps are ideal for use in display lighting, track lighting and recessed lighting applications for hospitality, restaurant, long-term care and retail locations.EarthBulb LED PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 floodlights provide 300, 750, and 1000 lumens respectively and replace 50 watt, 75 watt and 90 watt incandescent floodlights. EarthBulb LED PAR lamps are designed with the same form factor as the PAR lamps...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Kelley’s PTAC & HVAC Cleaning as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Kelley’s PTAC & HVAC Cleaning has been providing HVAC cleaning service nationwide since 2004. The company’s professional truck mount systems produce quality results, whether it’s PTACs, VTACs, Fan Coil Units, Heat Pumps or other HVAC components. The company has assisted many of the most successful owners and management companies in the hospitality industry, increasing guest satisfaction while reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs. Kelley’s PTAC & HVAC Cleaning also serves educational institutions and assisted...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.—In most offices, hotels or homes, a lot of money is wasted by people simply not turning off the lights when they leave a room. In fact, lights are often accidentally left on overnight, wasting both money and electricity. When one installs a Tolomeo Task Lamp with a motion sensor light switch, it will automatically sense any movement in the room. This means the light will go on automatically without one having to do a thing. After a certain amount of time, if no further motion is detected, the lights will also turn themselves off. Because of this...

ST. JOSEPH, MICH.—Maytag Commercial Laundry recently welcomed five new team members—Kevin Steinbraker, senior marketing manager and product business team leader; Chris Brick, regional sales manager; Ben Hopkins, product development manager; Bryan Rausch, regional sales manager; and Brian Nilsson, field service manager. “In an effort to best serve our customers, we’ve recently expanded the breadth and experience of our team,” said Bob English, general manager at Maytag Commercial Laundry. “With a combined 60 years of industry-related experience, our five new team members make us better poised to support our customers in all facets—new product development, service and selling.”  Kevin Steinbraker brings...