NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO—Moen Commercial has introduced a new portfolio of commercial-grade kitchen faucets—the M•Dura heavy-duty cast brass single-handle faucets.“The M•Dura line is thoroughly tested to stand up to the extreme wear and tear found in commercial applications, yet it also provides a stylish aesthetic not seen in most industrial faucets,” explained Kristin Meyers, marketing and product manager, Moen Commercial. “Plus, the faucets are backed by a five-year warranty against material or manufacturing defects—so our customers know they’re getting one of the best products on the market.”Featuring a heavy-duty, cast-brass body and Moen’s Duralast ceramic disc cartridge encased in a...

NEW YORK—Worksman Cycles, America’s oldest cycle manufacturer, announces an expanded and upgraded line of Industrial Cycles for the hospitality industry. Featuring bicycles, tricycles and even quadcycles, Worksman offers a complete range of Industrial Cycles for any lodging application including grounds and maintenance, housekeeping, security and activities.Long known for their “super-duty” capabilities—credit the fully lugged and hand-brazed steel frames, industrial rated axles, chains and rims and range of baskets, cabinets and platform—Worksman can now boast of their environmentally conscious benefits as well. Produced in its solar-powered factory in New York City, the cycles are finished with water-based, vegetable pigment paints....

BURLINGAME, CALIF.—Green Creative LLC, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, announced the availability of its new Titanium LED Series 3.0 G25 8W decorative lamp.This latest entry to Green Creative’s lineup of Energy Star qualified products is one of the few G25 60W equivalent bulbs on the market. At only 8W, this dimmable lamp is ideal for decorative applications.The Green Creative G25’s 69 LPW efficacy is the highest among all other Energy Star qualified G25 LEDs. The lamp emits 550 lumens of warm diffused light in 2700K and replicates a 60W incandescent bulb. Ideal for Bathroom Vanities Knowing that some consumers have...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—Concept Amenities, a global supplier of environmentally responsible hotel guest bath amenities, announced that 2013 will round out its 30th year in business. To celebrate its anniversary, the company will mark the occasion by unveiling a commemorative 30th anniversary logo which will be used in conjunction with the standard company logo throughout the year.“We are proud to celebrate this landmark achievement as it represents our resilience in an ever-changing industry.” said Michael Matulick, Concept Amenities CEO. “It has been a great 30 years but we don’t plan to rest any time soon. Our company will continue to drive...

DEARBORN, MICH.—In their second collaboration with Lauretano Sign Group, Adoba Hotel Dearborn is taking their sustainable journey to new heights. Dearborn’s skyline will now feature a new green hue, thanks to a sustainable sign that’s breaking ground in the world of outdoor illumination. The Adoba Dearborn/Detroit location across the street from the Ford World Headquarters is taking every sustainable element into consideration, Lauretano Sign Group has created a landmark exterior sign package with several green features. For instance, the sign is illuminated by GE LED systems that contain no mercury, lead, or glass. Energy savings will amount to...

ANN ARBOR, MICH.—NSF Sustainability, a division of global independent public health organization NSF International, has verified an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a broad variety of nylon carpet styles and colors manufactured by Mannington Commercial and backed with their rEvolve modular backing system. EPDs are transparent product environmental attribute reports used by government purchasers, green builders and owners, architects and interior designers to help make more informed product decisions in selecting products that meet their environmental purchasing goals.“As one of the first companies in their industry to release a third-party verified EPD, Mannington is demonstrating their commitment to environmental...

RIPON, WIS.—UniMac, a leading provider of on-premises laundry equipment, introduces new OPTispray Rinsing Technology and ECO Cycles to the UniLinc control system. These new features reduce water use and improve time and energy savings on the UW45 and UW65 machines while producing a superior rinsing result. OPTispray is a state-of-the-art spray rinse technology that allows OPL operators to minimize water use with highly effective rinsing. The exclusive technology delivers optimized rinsing through unique bath and spray rinse intelligence, which can provide a 12 percent faster cycle rinse time and increased throughput. Superior to bath rinsing alone, OPTispray’s spray...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Refinishing Touch, a leader in on-site environmentally safe and sustainable furniture refinishing and re-upholstering for private and public organizations, has completed a large-scale renovation project at the Candlewood Suites in Killeen, Texas. The Refinishing Touch re-upholstered 68 lounge seats, 63 desk chairs and seven side chairs using eco-friendly Embrace recycled leather, the latest addition to the company’s Touch Textiles commercial fabric division. After receiving customer feedback around outdated, stained and worn upholstery across its existing furniture assets, Candlewood Suites sought an alternative to purchasing new furniture that would enhance its ongoing sustainable initiatives and save on...

KNOXVILLE, TENN.—EcoGreenHotel, a leader in energy efficiency analysis and delivery of sustainable solutions to the hospitality industry, named Greg Hofstetter director of development.“During our first six years, EcoGreenHotel has changed the way hoteliers in many cities manage sustainable solutions by partnering with hotel owners and management companies to support a critical resource of their operation, saving time, money and energy costs while reducing their carbon footprint,” said Scott Parisi, president of Energy Solutions. “Bringing Greg Hofstetter onto the team will allow exponentially more successful and impactful partnerships, creating positive changes for our growing customer base.”Most recently serving as director...

TOLEDO, OHIO—Betco Corp. announces the launch of Green Earth Devour Drain Gel. Green Earth Devour Drain Gel is formulated for naturally maintaining drains and odors typically found in food service applications as well as other commercial areas. The thickened gel formula clings to vertical surfaces providing better contact time than thin formulas. The pH neutral formula is safe for use on all drain pipe materials and fittings. Devour Drain Gel’s proprietary blend of natural microbes work together to digest odor causing bacteria in drains. With an easy to use applicator lid, the gel coats the pipes to prevent buildup...