EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc. announced that its XLERATOR high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer is now available with a certified HEPA Filtration System. XLERATOR offers the only certified HEPA filtration system proven to remove 99.97 percent of potentially present bacteria and particulates from the air in the room, and the only one with a washable pre-filter for reliable performance and extended filter life. The HEPA filtration system is now available as an optional XLERATOR feature, or can easily be retrofitted into existing units.“Excel Dryer is the only hand dryer manufacturer that tests and certifies each HEPA filter to ensure it...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Now available for iPhones and iPads, the new iTunes App from ClearWater Tech greets users with a sliding bar calculator. On the far left side, it shows the yearly savings a ClearWater ozone system can produce for a 10,000-gallon capacity pool. Slide the bar to the right and the user sees the amount of yearly savings go up correspondingly as the capacity of the pool grows to 80,000 gallons. As to the savings, the App’s calculator shows that they can range from $300 to $2,400 a year depending on the size of the pool. The App...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc. introduces a new line of bio-based hard surface cleaners that deliver effective cleaning performance and are USDA BioPreferred and Green Seal certified. Designed for lodging, commercial and facility operations, Ecolab’s bio-based facility care solutions are made from plant-derived natural resources and designed to remove soils from hard surfaces safely and effectively. The full product line includes a Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner, Glass Cleaner, Acid Bathroom Cleaner and Neutral Bathroom Cleaner. “Ecolab’s new line of bio-based hard surface cleaners were designed to deliver effective cleaning performance with staff interactions in mind and do not require personal protective equipment...

NASHVILLE—MEIKO USA Inc. announced the launch of the kubeCS 70; a chemical sanitizing, door-type dish machine. The first of its kind in MEIKO’s history; the machine is the culmination of years of industry research and feedback from chemical agents, end users and service providers.Built with a single-piece of 304 stainless steel, door-construction is the kube’s namesake. A durable, wraparound, cube-like door eliminates the multi-piece door guides of other models. The digital control panel and dosing pumps are mounted underneath the machine for time-saving operation, maintenance and chemical agent access.The machine is completely modular and easily disassembled for quick refurbishing....

ST. JOSEPH, MICH.—Maytag Commercial Laundry has unveiled its new industrial line of soft-mount washer/extractors. Available in 180-, 230- and 275-pound models, the washer/extractors are designed to help industrial launderers meet the most demanding requests for large hotels and linen-service laundry operations. “With our new, larger capacity washer-extractors, we now better meet the industrial commercial laundry market’s needs,” said Bob English, general manager at Maytag Commercial Laundry. “Engineered with the latest technologies, our Maytag soft-mount washers offer dependability, utility savings and a suspension system that allows for easy installation.” The washers’ high-spin speed extractors remove more water, therefore reducing dry time and...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros Ltd., the U.K. company responsible for the development of “virtually waterless” laundry cleaning, has set its sights on the North American commercial laundry industry, starting in New England. On August 20, 2012 the Xeros system was installed at Manchester, New Hampshire’s Sterling Linen Services, a high-quality linen processing and rental service for area hotels, hospitals and restaurants. Best known for its environmentally-friendly polymer bead cleaning system, Xeros’ technology uses a fraction of the water, energy and detergent required for conventional cleaning methods, and provides significant cost-saving and environmental benefits. These benefits include using up to 90 percent less...

NEW YORK—Lucid and HonestBuildings.com announced that Lucid will provide real-time resource and performance data for thousands of commercial buildings on the HonestBuildings.com platform. Members of Honest Buildings will just need to type in an address to access real-time performance data for thousands of buildings listed on the platform.“We’re thrilled to be joining Honest Buildings to provide building owners, managers, service providers and occupants real-time energy consumption information so they can make better decisions about their buildings,” said Michael Murray, CEO of Lucid. “These tools allow these stakeholders to more accurately understand and compare their building’s energy and water consumption...

ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced the opening of its new 60,000-square-foot facility for Acuity Brands Canada, combining the company’s Lighting and Controls offices. Located in Toronto, the new facility includes offices, a warehouse distribution center and a state-of-the art showroom. Twelve offices incorporate a variety of Acuity Brands value stream products to illustrate lighting solutions in office applications. Additionally, the entire building is networked with nLight controls from Sensor Switch.“This new work environment shows customers firsthand what they can achieve when specifying lighting and controls solutions from Acuity Brands,” said Gregory Holm, vice president and general manager, Acuity Brands...

INDIANAPOLIS—Gilchrist & Soames, a luxury hotel amenities company, has identified three key emerging trends that are expected to make a larger impact on the hospitality industry in 2013 and the years ahead. According to Tim Kersley, senior vice president with the company, hoteliers will be continuing to focus on packaging, formulations and options for sensitive skin. Greener Packaging, More Repurposing “With 4.8 million hotel rooms in North America and three million of those occupied on any given night, packaging and product waste are at the forefront of sustainability concerns, both in terms of environmental impact and on business viability,” says Kersley....

PINECREST, FLA.—Green-Energy-Products.com, LLC, a small business that offers energy efficient products and services to consumers, has been accepted into the Energy Star program because of G-E-P’s commitment to improving energy efficiency in the United States and across the world. The Energy Star program is a joint program of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Energy Star program was developed to help promote energy efficiency to the public, help protect the environment and lower energy costs for consumers. The DOE and EPA have made G-E-P a valued member of the Energy Star program, in part,...