OAKLAND, CALIF.—Dramatically-styled with interwoven panels of hand-etched aluminum, Basket Weave wall assemblies are the newest decorative offerings from Móz Designs. Utilized as a large-scaled backdrop in a reception area or public lounge, or placed as a smaller-scaled art installation in a restaurant, corporate lobby or private residence, Basket Weave offers a unique visual presentation.Because of the versatility of Móz color and pattern options—and the range of scaleable sizes—Basket Weave offers designers a unique opportunity to create a contemporary installation compatible with any architectural style or theme.Environmentally-friendly, Móz Basket Weave is fabricated from 85 percent post-industrial recycled aluminum and contributes...

MARCO ISLAND, FLA.—The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Lodging Program last week re-designated Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa in partnership with Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program.During the ceremony, Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa was presented with a designation certificate. Speakers for the ceremony included the Department’s South District director Jon Iglehart, the Department’s Sustainable Initiatives director Brad Stombock, Audubon International executive director Ryan Aylesworth and David Robinson, senior director of Golf, Grounds, & Operations for Marriott Golf.“Through this partnership with Audubon International, the Florida Green Lodging Program will be able to better...

GARDEN CITY, N.Y.—Matching eco-friendly nanotechnology with modern aesthetics, WAC Lighting offers two new Organic LED luminaires. “Designed and engineered to stimulate curiosity and aesthetic appeal among the design and specification community, our next generation OLED luminaires raise the bar with a unique lighting experience of vision and sustainability,” said WAC Lighting president, Shelley Wald.The Vela OLED Chandelier is defined by a dramatic contemporary profile laser-crafted of aluminum, with 12 OLED panels that illuminate surfaces below, and 12 additional OLEDs that shine upward to render a soft ambiance that evokes a lighter sense of space and visual comfort. The chandelier...

WATERFORD, N.Y.—North America’s fourth largest producer of towel and tissue paper, Cascades Tissue Group, announced commercial line expansions of their Cascades Moka 100 percent recycled unbleached bathroom tissue offerings. In addition to the single roll offering, launched in January, Cascades Moka is now available in jumbo rolls (9-inch) and a high capacity format for Cascades Tandem dispensers. The larger formats provide more options to use the product in existing dispensers that are intended for less frequent stocking.Beige in appearance, Cascades Moka offers the highest hygienic qualities and softness while significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with manufacturing a highly...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Dover House Resort, a division of Landex Resorts International Inc., a vacation and timeshare condominium complex based in Delray Beach, Fla., has completed a refinishing and sustainability project led by The Refinishing Touch. The project involved refinishing guestroom furniture by updating wood colors and laminate replacements, including dining tables, nightstands, armoires, dressers, built-ins and headboards.The entire project was completed on-site to minimize environmental impact and reduce costs. This was achieved through The Refinishing Touch’s unique refinishing services and methods: a non-toxic, non-flammable, low VOC (volatile organic compounds) process that allows furniture to be refinished on-site with minimum...

NEW YORK—Designtex, a Steelcase company, announced its Surface Imaging facility in Portland, Maine, has been recertified by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), a nonprofit organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic communications industry. SGP recertification demonstrates Designtex’s continued commitment to sustainable practices throughout its organization. “Commitment to sustainability and maintaining sustainable manufacturing operations is continuous,” says Marci Kinter, chair, Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Program. “We are pleased that Designtex’s facility in Portland, Maine has once again stepped up and recertified under the SGP banner. Recertification sends a strong message that sustainable business practices remain an integral part of...

LAS VEGAS—Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting, the provider of a full family of LED replacements to the incandescent A-Lamp, revealed for the first time key details behind the company’s core technology to a group of industry insiders during a speech at the LED Show. Bilbrough also introduced SWITCH’s new LQD Cooling System.“We’re proud to reveal the patented technology behind the LQD Cooling System,” Bilbrough said. “We have brought our liquid silicone coolant and patented driver together under one technology to deliver the best thermal management solution on the market. We can’t think of a better place to show...

LANSING, MICH.—The new edition of Contemporary Club Management, published by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI), introduces readers to the complex world of private club management as a specialized area of hospitality.Edited by Joe Perdue, CCM, CHE, and Jason Koenigsfeld, Ph.D., CHE, for the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), the third edition of Contemporary Club Management covers a wide range of topics of concern to those working in private clubs, including club governance, membership marketing, club food and beverage operations, golf operations, and training/professional development. The third edition features two new chapters. “Effective Communication for Club...

PLAINFIELD, IND.—Gilchrist & Soames, a hotel amenities company servicing luxury properties around the globe, has moved its worldwide headquarters from downtown Indianapolis to nearby Plainfield, Ind., to accommodate its growing business. With significant growth projected for 2012 and beyond, the company is poised to hire an additional 40 full-time employees within the next six months to keep up with demand.“By offering the hospitality industry the very best products and service, Gilchrist & Soames has established itself as a premier luxury company domestically and internationally,” said Kathie DeVoe, CEO of Gilchrist & Soames. “Our team has a passion for pursuing...

OSHKOSH, WIS.—Girbau Industrial’s new PC-120 Flatwork Ironer is engineered to meet the needs of high-volume laundries. Available in natural gas, steam and thermal fluid, it features advanced programmability while producing a high-quality finish in little time. The PC-120 Flatwork Ironer finishes up to 164 feet of linen per minute.Designed to meet the needs of a variety of high-volume laundry applications, the PC-120 comes available in 118-, 130- or 138-inch finishing widths with up to three, 48-inch diameter rolls. The new natural gas model delivers 93 percent efficiency. The natural gas model is engineered with an integrated boiler that allows...