ADVANCE, N.C.—Beaufurn, a manufacturer of contract quality furniture that is built to suit a variety of locations, budgets and design needs and is environmentally responsible, announced that it is introducing the Terza Collection. This seating series is appropriate for both hospitality and office applications. Ideal for high traffic areas, the well-proportioned size of these pieces makes them perfect for such diverse locations as reception areas, malls and university libraries as well as all types of hospitality applications. The brushed steel frame and legs are both strong and refined. The models can be upholstered in the customer’s choice of fabrics. “This contemporary...

FAIRFAX, VA.—Omega World Travel, a woman-owned, fast-growing, award-winning global travel management company, announced its recent partnership with EcoKraft. EcoKraft provides its clients sustainable energy and environmental solutions to battle depleting natural resources and climate change with customized carbon asset management solutions. Omega will support EcoKraft’s mission by providing its clients with more sustainable travel management options so they can reach their corporate sustainability goals.  In the United States, federal agencies are required to compile their annual comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and uphold to the emissions standards that are managed by the Environmental Protection Agency as well as the...

TUCSON, ARIZ.—The Holiday Inn Express in Tucson Ariz., installed EZ-Efficiency’s BiO-Therm in an effort to reduce energy expenses and minimize their carbon footprint. This successfully reduced natural gas consumption by 42 percent, and decreased laundry drying time by 20 percent.The Holiday Inn Express wanted to reduce energy costs while positively effecting the environment. An extensive product evaluation process ended with the selection of the BiO-Therm. The BiO-Therm is a unique patent pending energy savings add-on to commercial laundry dryers which increases efficiency by leveraging EZ-Efficiency’s “gas stepping” technology.Pilot test results showed a potential for large scale energy savings and...

HOUSTON—Toshiba International Corp. announced the introduction of its new MR16 GU5.3 LED lamp that generates up to 540 lumens. Toshiba’s new MR16 GU5.3 500 series is a direct replacement for 50W halogen lamps. Using only 9.1 watts of energy, Toshiba’s new MR16 provides significant energy savings compared to conventional halogen lamps that use more than five times the wattage for the same lumen output. MR16s are ideal for a variety of applications that require directional light, such as track lighting, recessed ceiling lights, desk lamps and pendant fixtures.“The 50W halogen lamp is a staple lighting professionals frequently specify for...

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C.—Spirax Sarco released the RediHeat instantaneous water heater designed with a unique feed-forward temperature control system to instantly produce hot water within +/-4°F of the set temperature under widely varying demands. This performance makes the Rediheat the ideal solution for hot water applications where tight temperature control and instant response to changes in demand are required. The Rediheat features a spiral tubed helical heat exchanger for efficient heat transfer in a compact space. The rugged casing and bourdon tube configuration allows the entire assembly to expand and contract without localized stressing, ideal for intermittent cycling common with domestic...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—Farmer Brothers has launched Artisan Collection by Farmer Brothers, the company’s first specialty line of world-class coffees that are available through its nationwide direct-store-delivery (DSD) network. The line includes unique single origins as well as traditional coffeehouse favorites. Further, every bag of Artisan Collection coffees comes in innovative, one-way valved packaging to maintain a peak level of freshness and flavor. This unique line is one of the very few sustainably produced coffees sold at this scale through nationwide DSD distribution. As part of Farmer Brothers’ sustainability mission of reducing impact on the environment, these coffees are roasted in a...

MIAMI BEACH—Car Charging Group, Inc., a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, now provides EV charging services at Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham in Harrisonburg, Va. “Providing electric vehicle services at hotel properties like Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham is a great step forward for CarCharging and electric vehicle drivers,” said Michael D. Farkas, CEO of CarCharging. “Not only do additional EV charging locations reduce range anxiety, but it also encourages EV drivers to travel beyond their standard commutes.” “To be successful in the hotel industry, you have to be able to recognize industry trends early...

WALTHAM, MASS.—American DG Energy Inc., an on-site utility, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality facilities, announced that it has reached an agreement to provide chilled water to Doral Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center to cool the property from two 450-ton chillers. The highly efficient cooling systems will be owned and operated by American DG Energy. The chillers are in addition to the 375 kW of combined heat and power (CHP) systems operating at the property since 2011 that are owned and operated by American DG Energy that provide electricity, heat and hot water. Doral Arrowwood,...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Green Promotional Items as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Green Promotional Items specializes in eco-friendly promotional products including biodegradable, organic and recycled products, corn plastic, solar powered, and bamboo, eco-friendly apparel and reusable items. Green Promotional Items is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise. The company will make a donation to a customer’s charity of choice once an order is made. On its website, Green Promotional Items has a blog entitled, “The Green Machine.”For more information, e-mail gerri@greenpromotionalitems.com, call (800) 415-0028, or go to www.greenpromotionalitems.com.

HIGHLAND PARK, ILL.—T2 Site Amenities will be presenting the new Verso Recycling Receptacles at booth 2119 at the 2012 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Leadership Conference. The event runs October 24 to 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.Attendance of more than 4,500 is expected covering such InterContinental Hotels brands as Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental Hotels, Hotel Indigo, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites.The upscale Verso recycling bins are designed for lobbies and other interior public spaces. Available in a number of powder coated steel finishes, the Versos complement both contemporary and traditional interiors.“Offering recycling receptacles in...