LOS ANGELES—Imagine arriving in your hotel room, setting down your luggage, and falling back onto your cozy bed, closing your eyes for a moment as you catch your breath from traveling. Your head nestles into a throw pillow on your bed, and you realize a faint whiff of stale aging and aerosol. Your throw pillow hasn’t been washed by housekeeping, probably since it was first purchased. Many other heads have also laid on your bed’s throw pillow, all leaving traces that haven’t been cleaned away. Odds are, the throw pillows in your room haven’t been machine-washed because they cannot be...

SINGAPORE—ADA Cosmetics is set to significantly impact FHA HORECA Singapore by unveiling its latest innovation, the ADA Cosmetics Refillution system. Known as a leader in hotel cosmetics, the company is pushing the boundaries of sustainability, efficiency, and hygiene with this groundbreaking automated refill solution designed specifically for the hospitality industry. As pioneers in dispenser systems for over 40 years, ADA Cosmetics is once again raising the bar with the ADA Cosmetics Refillution system. This cutting-edge technology, debuting for the first time at a trade fair in Asia, is tailored to hotels, cruise ships, and airlines. It provides a fast and...

MIAMI—Groupe GM announced its collaboration with the French skincare brand Typology. This partnership marks Typology’s debut in the hotel industry, leveraging its status as a digital native brand renowned for minimalistic, safe, transparent and natural ingredients formulations. Typology, a pioneer in skincare, has entrusted Groupe GM with the development of its first-ever hotel line. This new hotel line mirrors Typology’s commitment to sustainability, combining clean formulations with eco-friendly packaging that showcases the brand’s minimalistic aesthetics and respectful ingredients. The products are designed not just to meet the needs of environmentally conscious travelers but also to provide them with a sophisticated...

ATLANTA—Interface, Inc., the global flooring solutions company and leader in sustainability, announced it received a top honor at the Reuters 2024 Sustainability Awards. The manufacturer received the highest distinction in the Net Zero: Leadership category for its decision to go “all in” on becoming carbon negative without offsets. As part of its strategy, Interface is focused on direct carbon reduction and carbon storage—not offsets—to meet the urgency of the climate crisis. The company is exploring and investing in innovation and R&D projects to avoid, reduce, and store more carbon across the entire enterprise to achieve its bold climate ambitions. This...

NEW YORK—The Good Plastic Company will showcase its Cradle to Cradle Bronze certified material, Polygood––made entirely from 100 percent recycled and recyclable plastic––at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), this November 10-11 at the Javits Center in Booth #1082. As the company continues its expansion into North America, this marks an exciting moment for designers and developers in the hospitality sector to discover Polygood for the first time, a material already celebrated across Europe for its versatility, sustainability, and scalability. Polygood offers complete customization and durability, making it ideal for a wide range of hospitality applications, from table tops to shower...

TORONTO—ecobee, a subsidiary of ​Generac Power Systems, announced the new ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite, available exclusively through Pro distribution channels. Designed with input from professionals, the ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite is easy to install, straightforward to use, durable and hardwired for enhanced reliability, eliminating the need for charging or a secondary power source. With the ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite, installation is seamless, allowing professionals to save valuable time and move on to their next job even faster. The ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite is compatible with most HVAC systems, including multi-stage systems with up to four-stage heating and two-stage cooling (4H/2C), radiant...

NEW YORK—Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, announces the elimination of the forever chemical PFAS in all of their products and inventory. PFAS are a group of chemicals found in a variety of applications, including nonstick treatments and water- and stain-repellents. Years in the making, as of October 1, 2024, no Designtex shipment will go out containing the chemical, and all relevant finishes and specifications will be updated, indicating they are PFAS-free. Designtex offers a wide range of products without a finish, as well as alternative PFAS-free finishes that provide stain resistance. Many fibers in the brand’s textile...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—Geberit North America announces the appointment of Ronn Jefferson as the West Region Sales and Builder Manager. Jefferson brings 19 years of experience with Geberit, starting as a senior design engineer in new product development and serving as the Geberit Product Manager since 2007. His leadership has been crucial in advancing the company’s category growth of Installation Systems for wall-hung fixtures, bringing concealed toilet tanks, wall-hung toilets, and decorative flush actuators into the mainstream. In his new role, Jefferson will oversee the sales of plumbing fixtures and fittings, manage customer relationships, lead independent sales representative teams, guide Geberit territory...

ATLANTA—Interface, Inc., the global flooring solutions company and leader in sustainability, announced that it is making it easier for customers to understand the carbon impact of their product selections by including project-specific embodied carbon metrics on all floor plans created by the Interface Design Studio (IDS). The company is using a unique combination of technology and data to calculate the carbon footprint of a project’s flooring. As a result, Interface is the first flooring manufacturer to deliver embodied carbon metrics as standard on its floor plans, helping customers understand how Interface can positively contribute to their project’s sustainability and...

GRIFFIN, GA.—1888 Mills, a leading global manufacturer of textiles, announces its groundbreaking partnership with FUZE Technologies, the pioneer of a revolutionary antimicrobial textile treatment. This collaboration promises to transform the industry by introducing an unparalleled level of hygiene and efficiency in textiles used by hotels and other commercial properties. FUZE textile treatment, called F1, is a chemical-free, water-based solution that permanently adheres to materials without the need for binders or surfactants. Setting a new standard for antimicrobial performance, FUZE F1 is the first treatment proven to last over 100 washes, even through the harshest commercial laundering processes. This durability ensures...