DURHAM, N.C.—Using up to 80 percent less energy and designed to last up to eight times longer than traditional 50-watt halogen MR16 lamps, the Cree LM16 LED Lamp delivers a new standard in LED lighting. The new Cree lamp can deliver payback in less than 12 months and provide years of consistent color quality and lumen output. The high-performance LM16 LED Lamp delivers the industry’s best center beam candlepower for 25° beam angles—making it ideal for a wide spectrum of applications in retail, hospitality and residential settings.The new LM16 LED Lamp not only matches the performance, appearance and ANSI...

PHOENIX—The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa announced the addition of new electric vehicle charging stations, making it the first and only resort in Phoenix to offer EV units for guests and the community. The seven Blink Pedestal charging stations were provided as part of the resort’s partnership with ECOtality, Inc., a company specializing in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, and are an evolution of the resort’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility.The EV charging stations are prominently placed in two highly visible, high-traffic locations on property for guests and employees to charge their electric vehicles. Easy to use, drivers...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—MaxLite, a leader in LED technologies, announced it is donating 1,000 compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to help victims of Hurricane Sandy who are rebuilding their homes and businesses after the storm.“As a New Jersey company, we are proud to give back to other New Jersey residents and businesses who have suffered losses during the storm,” said Yon Sung, MaxLite president and CEO. “We appreciate the outstanding efforts and tireless work of Governor Christie, his staff and other government officials and we are pleased to contribute to this relief effort.”MaxLite is donating 1,000 bulbs to the Hurricane Sandy...

INDIANAPOLIS—Hotel guests can now enjoy exclusive hair and skin-care products from celebrity go-to brand Neil George, available exclusively through Gilchrist & Soames. Developed by celebrity hair styling pros Amanda George and Neil Weisberg, Neil George collection products feature Indian Gooseberry, an ingredient rich in antioxidants and containing 10 times more vitamin C than an orange, to condition, soften and provide vitamins to nourish hair and skin.All Neil George products are formulated with 96 percent natural origin ingredients, 100 percent Paraben-free, 100 percent Phthalate-free, free of mineral oil and artificial colors, and never tested on animals.The four Neil George liquid...

NEW YORK—Sina Pearson Textiles, the Manhattan-based design and manufacturing studio known for its innovative upholstery fabrics, introduces a duo of patterns for every space and situation. Allover and Anywhere work equally well indoors and outside, while simultaneously meeting the toughest ACT performance standards. Intended for both contract and residential use, Allover and Anywhere are sustainably woven in the United States with Sunbrella Contract yarns, offering enhanced durability, bleach cleanability and stain-resistance. The certified Greenguard finish is non-toxic and low-VOC. The new twosome is part of the All Spaces collection. Two patterns in a total of 16 colorways. Allover is a...

LAS VEGAS—Panasonic Eco Products Division introduces a “greener” option for builders and remodelers at the 2013 International Builders’ Show (IBS), with the expansion of its popular line of WhisperGreen ventilation fans to include LED technology. Available starting March 2013, the WhisperGreen LED is an ENERGY STAR rated fan/light that provides spot and/or whole house ventilation for cleaner indoor air quality, with added LED illumination.Panasonic has combined two life-long technologies to develop the energy efficient fan/light solution. Utilizing only 7.5 Watts, the 80 CFM WhisperGreen LED FV-08VKSE3 and FV-08VKME3 are more energy efficient than ENERY STAR standards, and the 12-watt...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.    —ClearWater Tech, LLC (CWT), provider of EcoTex O3 ozone cold water laundering systems, has added two new videos to the Service and Maintenance playlist on YouTube: “Changing the Inline Particulate Filter” and “UV Ozone Lamp Replacement.”“No other ozone provider comes close to matching our YouTube Library,” asserts Marc DeBrum, CWT assistant sales manager and applications engineer. “Three years ago we launched the library as a way to give customers and prospects convenient access to ClearWater products along with service information. Our collection now includes 24 videos in three playlists: EcoTex O3 Laundry Systems, the Service...

LEXINGTON, KY.—More than 20 employees of the Big Ass Fan Co., ranging from engineers to sales personnel, have passed LEED certification exams. Most recently, 16 members of the sales staff have earned the LEED Green Associate credential. Each of these Green Associates dedicated an average of 50 hours of study time outside of work toward achieving their certifications, which will enable them to provide additional support to Big Ass Fans’ customers. “The amount of time and effort spent by our sales staff on passing the Green Associates exam demonstrates the Big Ass Fan Company’s commitment to the green building movement,” said...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Saint-Gobain has issued an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its Grenite Engineered Stone Series. Compliant with ISO 14025, EPDs are internationally recognized, standardized tools that detail the environmental impact of a product.“We commend Saint-Gobain for demonstrating their commitment toward transparency by completing and third-party certifying an EPD for their Grenite product,” said Paul Firth, EPD product manager at UL Environment. “UL Environment is championing disclosure of environmental impacts with the building industry to help manufacturers meet evolving green building requirements and to help architects and designers make more responsible purchasing decisions.”To determine the product’s eligibility for an EPD,...

FOREST, VA.—When a hotel offers something truly unique to first-time and repeat guests, word spreads quickly. When that offering helps keep germs from spreading, word-of-mouth goes viral in a good way. That’s what happened at the boutique Craddock Terry Hotel in Lynchburg, Va., when they started featuring a trio of NanoTouch Materials products in their guestrooms. NanoTouch Materials is the world’s first manufacturer of printed, portable, removable, and self-cleaning NanoSeptic touch point products that constantly kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi.Executives at Craddock Terry and the development and management firm, Cornerstone Hospitality, added NanoSeptic self-cleaning antimicrobial travel mats on which...