DUNEDIN, FLA.—Mintek Mobile Data Solutions Inc. announced a unique contest for a fully installed Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) valued at more than $20,000. Contestants will have the opportunity to receive Mintek’s Transcendent, a software application designed to organize and automate many maintenance management functions. The contest which began August 25, 2010 includes: • One site license for one year;• Ten user Web and mobile licenses for one year; • Setup and implementation services; and • Training and support. Transcendent CMMS features include automated work requests, work orders and inspections as well as the collection of asset detail. These features enable maintenance managers to become proactive...

PRINCETON, N.J.—Miele has given its commercial freshwater dishwashers a new look with a black anthracite ergonomic control panel. “Both the fast cycle G 7856 and the NSF approved G 7859 will feature this new panel, which provides a more sophisticated look and enhanced usability for today’s kitchens and commercial establishments,” said John Oliveira, director of Miele Professional Products.  The new design debuted in Europe earlier this year and received positive reviews, leading the company to launch the design in the United States. Beginning July 1, Miele Professional Dealers nationwide began selling the new models. The new design provides a...

MT. VERNON, N.Y.—ICE AIR, the developer and manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units, has released ExactFit  PTACs (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners) for demanding renovation or retrofit applications in the hospitality industry where existing cooling and heating units need to be replaced. PTACs, which are self-contained, individually- controlled air conditioners, installed through the wall of rooms with an outside wall, are found throughout the hospitality market. The ICE AIR ExactFit PTACs include the RS, RSC and RSMK Series, and replace existing equipment from various OEM PTAC manufacturers common in this market, including Carrier, Heil Quaker, ZoneAire, McQuay, Applied Comfort...

MOONACHIE, N.J.— Demonstrating its latest innovation of energy efficient LED technology, BULBRITE has received an ADEX Award for Design Excellence for its Super High Power Dimmable LEDs. These LEDs are featured in the company’s extensive line of energy efficient LEDs. This year alone, BULBRITE has received three ADEX Awards for Design Excellence. BULBRITE is a leading supplier of innovative, energy efficient light source solutions and an educational resource for lamping technology. BULBRITE’s line of High Power Dimmable LED PAR30 and PAR38 bulbs has received a Silver ADEX Award for Design Excellence. These LEDs provide all of the benefits of traditional...

DALTON, GA.—Healthier Choice Flooring announced that the company has acquired Flexitions, LLC, manufacturer of the flooring industry’s one and only stainable flexible transition molding product line, which is sold and marketed under the brand name Flexitions. Developed for use with hardwood and laminate flooring applications, Flexitions is the solution to installation headaches when dealing with a curve, arch or radius. Available in t-molding, threshold, reducer, stair nose and quarter round profiles, Flexitions can be stained and finished to match and or coordinate floor coverings such as wood, laminate, tile, vinyl, stone and more. Flexitions takes stain just like natural wood and...

GENEVA—The future ISO 50001 standard for energy management was recently approved as a Draft International Standard (DIS). ISO 50001 will establish a framework for industrial plants, commercial facilities or entire organizations to manage energy. Targeting broad applicability across national economic sectors, it is estimated that the standard could influence up to 60 percent of the world’s energy use. The document is based on the common elements found in all of ISO’s management system standards, assuring a high level of compatibility with ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management). ISO 50001 will provide the following benefits: • A framework for integrating...

NEW YORK— Recognizing that climate change is at a critical juncture, Designtex has cemented its commitment to operate as a carbon-neutral company. The New York-based textile and surface solutions company announced that it has reduced the greenhouse gas footprint of its operations to net zero. “I am pleased to say that we have reduced or offset 100 percent of the CO2 emissions from all of our facilities,” said Tom Hamilton, president and CEO of Designtex. “In addition, we are offsetting all of Designtex’s business travel, employee commuting, and all product shipments into and out of our warehouse.” Since the mid-1990s, Designtex...

TORONTO— Decreasing waste and improving sustainability is often a function of controlling cost and improving environmental stewardship. WasteLess Environmental Services Inc., of Calgary, is helping Canadian companies reduce waste and reach environmental improvement goals. ZeroWaste, a new program offering from WasteLess, takes this mission one step further. Instead of aiming to reduce waste created by corporations, it completely eliminates it. Through consultative waste audits, new landfill diversion tactics and breakthrough recycling programs, the ZeroWaste application by WasteLess is capturing industry attention because of its design, implementation and results. Coast Hotels & Resorts in Vancouver, B.C., a WasteLess client, has received...

SAN DIEGO—Cali Bamboo, a leading manufacturer of green building materials for residential and commercial projects made primarily from bamboo, announced its first flooring line created from cork, another highly renewable and recycled material. CaliCork is a ready-to-lay product manufactured from cork used in wineries, and is a step up from other cork floors with its proprietary ceramic wear-resistant technology that nearly eliminates the appearance of scratches, scuff marks, scoring and rough spots. “The unique, abrasion resistant surface is a big improvement in the cork flooring market,” said Jeff Goldberg, CEO and founder of Cali Bamboo. “If you are familiar with wine...

PISCATAWAY, N.J.—New high performance, high efficiency toilets (HETs) are now available as part of three complete bathroom collections from American Standard Brands, including the Studio, Tropic and Evolution series, which offer styles that range from traditional to contemporary. “Savvy shoppers can focus on finding the ideal bathroom fixtures and coordinating design accessories, knowing that water efficient technology and top-rated flushing performance are built in,” says James Walsh, director of chinaware for American Standard. The top-rated flushing platforms used in these three bathroom collections, including the new high efficiency toilet additions, are capable of flushing more than 2.2 pounds of solids without...