GERMANTOWN, MD.—Telkonet, Inc., a company that develops and manufactures proprietary energy management and Smart Grid networking technology, announced that it has been ranked number 64 in the latest Technology Fast 500 list, Deloitte LLP’s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the five-year period from 2004 to 2008. Telkonet grew 2,841 percent during this period. In addition, Telkonet has been named fifth on the Washington Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies list, based upon three-year revenue-growth...

CHICAGO—Protect-A-Bed, a provider of mattress and pillow protectors and AllerZip mattress and box spring encasements for the hospitality industry, has added Betsy Evenson as a national account manager in the Hospitality Division. Evenson joined Protect-A-Bed in August 2009 to help manage and further advance the company’s growth in the hospitality industry. Evenson works with hotel and motel properties seeking solutions for the growing problem of bed bug infestations. Protect-A-Bed encasements are for hotels and motels interested in mitigating risks associated with potential bed bug infestation. In her role, Evenson also educates hotel and motel owners and operators on how...

LORIS, S.C.—Integra Fabrics, a leading supplier in the hospitality, GSA and healthcare markets, has committed to donating proceeds from the sale of fabric from the Integra Environment Collection to The Arbor Day Foundation. The Integra Environments Collection is an assortment of fabrics that are produced using only recycled materials. In this case the goods are made from 100 percent recycled polyester yarns that consist of recycled sustainable content; the yarns are created from consumer products such as water bottles. By taking a percentage of sales from the Integra Environment Collection and contributing to The Arbor Day Foundation, Integra Fabrics hopes...

FORT LAUDERDALE—Valley Forge Fabrics, a leader in sustainable textiles, was honored as a finalist by the Natural Resources Committee of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce as it hosted its first annual Sustainable South Florida Awards. The Green Business Award honors a South Florida business that provides a superior product, service, or innovation that enables others to practice sustainable and green efforts. The award also recognizes new processes or ways of doing business with a significant environmental benefit. There were over 100 nominees in the first annual Sustainable South Florida Awards and 31 in the Green Business category including giants...

MADISON HEIGHTS, MICH.—SAFLOK has announced a collaboration with Control4. As a leader in electronic locking systems and part of the Kaba Group, SAFLOK has integrated some of its best-selling Messenger technology on the Control4 Suite Systems for “smart rooms” at hotel properties. “This integration will be a winning technology venture for SAFLOK, Control4, and most importantly the hotels,” says Kerry Hirschy, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Kaba Lodging Systems. “The integration between our two systems is proof of the smart room interoperability concept as a significant benefit to a hotel property.” The SAFLOK lock essentially becomes part...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Reel Mowers, Etc. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Reel Mowers specializes in reel mower sales. The company’s quiet, non-polluting manual reel mowers provide a superior scissors cut, save money, and are safer and easier to maintain than power mowers. Reel mowers are available in different sizes. Reel Mowers, Etc. also sells other products including blade sharpening kits, wagons, garden cultivators, compost bins, and grass catchers. For golf course putting greens, the company offers several mower styles. For additional information, call (888) 384-1033, e-mail marjorieking@reelmowersetc.com, or...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Refinishing Touch, a specialist in environmentally safe and sustainable on-site furniture refinishing, upholstery and armoire modifications, has added new environmentally-friendly materials to its Touch Textiles fabrics brand. The new line includes a range of 100 percent recycled fabrics finished with GreenShield, a Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) recognized, low fluorocarbon treatment that uses two-thirds less chemicals without compromising the durability, moisture resistance, stain resistance or nonflammable qualities of the fabric. In recent years, the industry has seen a massive increase in the use and demand for eco-friendly textiles. Close to 12 billion pounds of post-consumer textile waste ends...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—United Feather & Down will introduce its new branded Borghese bedding, gifts and accessories during the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, November 8 to 10, in their private New York showroom located just across from Bryant Park. “Our showroom appeared as the best venue for an intimate, personal display of this unique opportunity to create a lifestyle impression within the hospitality industry,” says Stephen Palmer, co-president of United Feather & Down. “In addition, this is a first within the hospitality industry—a product line that truly marries the concept of beauty with sleep, to offer your customers an...

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y.—Andrew Morgan Collection introduced an aromatherapy-infused, eco-friendly textile collection at the 2009 ISPA Conference & Expo. Andrew Morgan Collection is the first and only textile company in the United States to feature this advanced technological breakthrough where tiny polymeric microcapsule shells containing unique fragrances are infused into the textile manufacturer’s throws, scarves, robes, wraps and towels. Only through movement or touch do the capsules break and release the fragrance over a period of time. The aromatherapy collection features three fragrances to choose from including: Euphoria, a warm, herbal, Mediterranean bouquet designed to invigorate and refresh; Paradis, an aroma...

CINCINNATI—The Procter & Gamble Company has released its 2009 Sustainability Report titled “Designed to Matter.” The report outlines P&G’s progress in improving the environmental profile of products and operations and delivery of several new, sustainable product innovations. The report is available for viewing at www.pg.com/sustainability. “A fundamental reason why P&G has been in business for 172 years is the clarity and constancy of our company’s purpose—to touch and improve consumers’ lives with branded products and services,” said Bob McDonald, P&G chief executive and executive sponsor of sustainability. “To fulfill this purpose, we must grow responsibly and sustainably and ensure that...