BOWLING GREEN, OHIO—Systems Associates Inc. (SAI), a provider of building automation systems for energy management and hotel maintenance, announces the acquisition of Scientific Control Systems (SCS). As a distributor of SAI’s CONTROLIQ energy-management solution and owner of the Scientific Atlanta hotel property-management system interface, this acquisition is positioning SAI to serve as a comprehensive resource for building automation.“We are always looking at opportunities to expand our product offering to better assist hotel owners and operators with their struggle to conserve energy and streamline building communications,” said David Codding, SAI president. “We have worked with SCS for many years. Their...

ATLANTA—Onity, a leading provider of electronic locks and energy management solutions, has been selected by Larson Companies to provide the Onity SensorStat DDC Energy Management System (EMS) to a new full-service Holiday Inn in Eau Claire, Wis. Onity is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.“Through a collaborative effort with Custom Energy Solutions, the company that installed the system, Onity’s SensorStat DDC EMS provides efficient and affordable solutions to conserve energy, improve guest comfort and save money,” said Steve Lyons, product manager, energy management systems, Onity.The SensorStat DDC EMS manages the heating, ventilation...

CHICAGO—Timothy Lavelle has been named the new northeast region key account manager for Protect-A-Bed’s hospitality division. In his position, Lavelle is focusing on growing relationships with current Protect-A-Bed customers and forging new relationships with prospective clients.“Protect-A-Bed has a long history of providing mattress protection products to hotels and other leaders in the hospitality industry,” said Protect-A-Bed CEO James Bell. “By adding Tim to our team, we look forward to expanding our leadership and expertise in this industry.”Lavelle and Protect-A-Bed’s hospitality team work closely with hotel owners and operators to educate them on the benefits of creating a healthy sleep...

NAPLES, FLA.—Industrial Nanotech introduces Nansulate Energy Protect, a clear thermal insulation and mold resistance coating that insulates and reduces energy use in an easy to apply, environmentally friendly liquid coating. The product is designed to increase thermal resistance of windows, walls, ceilings, and skylights of commercial buildings and facilities. It can be used over surfaces without changing their look and can also be painted over with another water-based paint.On windows, the coating allows through approximately 92 percent of visible light and frosts windows for security. It is used over many types of building surfaces such as brick, drywall, finished...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that more than 30 of the world’s most respected companies, ranging from banks and retail corporations to architecture firms and technology companies, are showing their strong commitment to green building and have joined USGBC as platinum level members. “USGBC’s platinum level members represent some of the world’s most innovative, forward-thinking corporations and organizations, and we are proud to count on them as partners in the green building movement,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. “USGBC’s global relevance helps members grow their business by joining a diverse community dedicated to...

WOODRIDGE, ILL.—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has added a high performing, high efficiency toilet (HET) option to its stylish Brianne Suite of products. This WaterSense certified product operates at 1.28 gallons per flush and provides significant water savings over older, more traditional products in the marketplace. In many instances, these toilets can save a homeowner or commercial building manager more than 20 percent in water usage.The Brianne HET features: a reliable FluidMaster 400A fill valve, which is fast, quiet and trouble free; a 3-inch flush valve for quick bowl clearing; powerful dual-fed siphon jets, which thoroughly clean the bowl; and...

NEW ORLEANS—At the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Panasonic Eco Products Division introduced the WhisperRecessed LED, providing builders, remodelers and architects with an efficient ventilation option, complete with an elegant design. Available starting August 2013, the WhisperRecessed will be offered with a 10W LED lamp.The WhisperRecessed LED incorporates an Energy Star certified down light into a powerful 80 CFM fan that exhausts indoor pollutants, allergens, and moisture from the air using only 20.5W. The adjustable recessed LED bulb helps minimize glare, and LED bulbs in general use about 75 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Influenced by the concept of “art in memory,” photography plays a key role in the Moment Collection introduced by Milliken’s global floor covering division. Designed by Kristin Gruenefeld, each image was carefully selected to reflect the energy, dramatic impact and scale which occur naturally in large public spaces. The four Moment designs—Swept Away, On the Avenue, City Escape and Saturday Morning—take the visitor on a visual journey, while transitioning from public and interactive spaces to increasingly private, undisturbed areas.“The idea for this collection occurred when I started to think about the journey within a property and how design...

BOURNE, MASS.—Onset, a leader in data loggers and weather stations, announced a new, enhanced version of the company’s HOBOlink web-enabled software platform that provides 24/7 data access and remote management for Onset’s web-based HOBO U30 data logging systems.HOBOlink now makes accessing building performance and weather data faster and more convenient than ever. It enables users to schedule automatic delivery of exported data files, in CSV or XLSX format, via e-mail or FTP. And, users now have the flexibility to configure the data export in a highly customized way. For example, a user who has four HOBO U30 systems measuring...

CARTERSVILLE, GA.—Shaw Hospitality Group won Best of Show for flooring and Best of Competition for the Be Bold collection at the 2013 Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference.  Held annually in Las Vegas, HD is the premier trade show for the hospitality design industry, bringing together more than 900 exhibitors and 7,000 attendees to Las Vegas each May.Be Bold is a statement of layering patterns, color and texture. Graphic elements and dynamic black and white patterns create contrast and scale to transform a space. The innovation lies in the system of patterns, holistically designed to migrate throughout the space,...