JUPITER, FLA.—Fresh-Aire UV, the manufacturer of the original 24 Volt Blue-Tube UV and the APCO in-duct air purifiers, introduces the Mini UV System, the first germicidal ultra-violet light system designed specifically for mini-split and other ductless air-conditioning units in residential and commercial applications.The Mini UV’s patent-pending miniaturized components, consisting of two pencil-thin, 9 (L) x 3/8 (D)-inch UV lamps and a 6 (W) x 1.5 (H) x 1 (D)-inch, 120 or 208-230-VAC power supply, fit inside all ductless A/C brands and even the tightest compact mini-split spaces.Like all Fresh-Aire UV products, the Mini UV inhibits all mold and other...

VERNON HILLS, ILL.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Scotsman Ice Systems as a 2012 Energy Star Partner of the Year—Product Manufacturer for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and helping to educate consumers about those products. Scotsman’s accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 2012, which marks the 20th anniversary of the Energy Star Partner program. Scotsman will be honored for its leadership in manufacturing products that earn the Energy Star Partner, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency. Scotsman offers more than 65 Energy Star...

COOPERSBURG, PA.—Light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics announced updates to its web-based LED Product and Driver Selection Tools. These tools make product selection simple and easy by eliminating guesswork and ensuring compatibility between LED fixtures and LED drivers. The Lutron LED Product Selection tool features hundreds of fixture/driver/control combinations that have been evaluated in the free Lutron testing program, ensuring compatibility between controls and LED drivers, luminaires and screw-in bulbs. “Lutron is committed to helping customers answer their questions about LEDs and avoiding potential compatibility problems in the field,” says Ed Blair, Lutron vice president of Commercial Solutions. “As the world leader...

TROY, OHIO—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded ITW Food Equipment Group–North America (ITW FEG) a 2012 Energy Star Sustained Excellence award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency. A manufacturer of commercial food equipment, ITW FEG’s accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 15, which marks the 20th anniversary of Energy Star. ITW FEG, an Energy Star partner since 2008, will be honored for its long-term leadership and continued efforts in helping to make foodservice and grocery operations more energy efficient, sustainable and profitable. Hobart, Traulsen,...

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.—The Radisson Grand Rapids Riverfront Hotel announced that it has implemented a facility-wide “Green Clean Sweep” by permanently replacing traditional cleaners and sanitizers with plant-based, environmentally preferable alternatives made by green chemical manufacturer EcoLogic Solutions. In addition to the health and environmental benefits, the shift will reduce the hotel’s chemical costs and usage by an estimated 15 percent each year, according to Radisson Grand Rapids Riverfront Hotel general manager, Todd Roesler. “Sustainable commercial cleaning supplies have come a long way recently,” said Roesler. “They’re now every bit as effective as the old fashioned alternatives, often lower in cost, and...

OAKLAND, CALIF.—Móz Designs expands its Metal Laminates product line with the introduction of a new Neutrals Collection. Featuring subtle shades that offer elegant design solutions, the Móz Neutrals color palette includes tones of champagne, oyster, khaki, clay, graphite, cream and pewter.The Neutrals Collection was created to complement trend-setting designs in hotels and restaurants, spas and lounges, retail centers, healthcare facilities and other public settings where decorative laminates are installed as design elements. The versatile range of applications includes wall coverings, column covers, bar dies, elevator walls and more. They can also be utilized as room dividers or railing infill panels. Stronger...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Alto-Shaam, Inc. recently debuted a new website targeted to its customers located in Spanish-speaking regions of the world. The site is a near mirror image of the current site and will strive to become a complete duplication of the English site in the near future as content is updated and created.Just like the English site, the Spanish version boasts a robust catalog of Alto-Shaam foodservice product innovations, information about how to buy these products and all the required specifications and technical documents that are typically required. The site also features interactive features and navigation tools.“Due to the...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—MaxLite has introduced a variety of accessories including a PhotoCell, an Emergency Battery Backup and Wire Guards in its MaxLED family of LED lamps and fixtures for hotels, restaurants and resorts. MaxLite is a global manufacturer and marketer of MaxLED, a line of LED luminaires and lamps using LED technology. The new Wire Guards can be used with all MaxLED standard Wallpacks. Constructed with welded continuous wire, the Wire Guards protect and guard the high-quality shatter-resistant glass lens inside the fixture. The 2.8 mm wire, polyester powder coated in standard black, easily attaches to the wallpack’s housing...

PORTLAND, ORE.—The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is rolling out a wide-ranging professional education roadmap that puts practical resources behind the drive for green meeting standards. The announcement by the GMIC comes just a week after the official publication of eight new standards for sustainable meetings, released after years of development by the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) and ASTM International. “This is our moment,” said GMIC president Paul Salinger, vice president-marketing at Oracle Corp. “Corporations and associations have been asking for a recognized standard to help define what makes a meeting more sustainable. Meeting professionals, facilities, and destinations have...

CINCINNATI—Cintas Corp., the largest uniform supplier in North America, in conjunction with Washing Systems, LLC (WSI) announced it has begun transitioning company-wide to a new, more environmentally friendly cleaner. Structure, the WSI product being introduced at Cintas facilities throughout the United States, uses components that are free of phosphates and ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), which have been found in some instances to alter the oxygen and metallic levels naturally found in the environment. The components of Structure are not only environmentally friendly, but completely biodegradable. Its main ingredient is also naturally based and made from renewable resources. “Cintas is committed...