ADDISON, TEXAS—Hospitality Air Solutions, a supplier of heating and air-conditioning equipment to the lodging industry, has increased its commitment to reduce greenhouse gases and protect the environment by partnering with companies that manufacture highly efficient products. Most recently, the company has joined with Daikin to sell its energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment. Daikin selected Hospitality Air Solutions exclusively for its North American lodging sector sales. Daikin’s VRV system, which Hospitality Air Solutions is now selling, uses the latest technology and offers a high degree of energy efficiency. Daikin gives hotels the capability to control the temperature of their...

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—Watt Stopper/Legrand announces the ELCU-100 Emergency Lighting Control Unit, bringing energy savings to emergency lighting. Emergency lighting typically burns 24/7, and with recent changes to state and local building codes in major metropolitan areas, specifiers are having to devote more watts per square foot to emergency lighting than ever before. This new product allows building owners and operators to leverage the energy saving benefits of control devices such as occupancy sensors and time scheduled systems by having these devices control emergency lighting in tandem with non-emergency lighting. They can also be assured of enhanced response from...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes 1-866-Identor Signs as a Green Product Directory sponsor. The company, based in Dallas, designs, manages and installs custom graphics packages for hoteliers. 1-866-Identor Signs’ all-metal Eptimum Green Graphics are fabricated using full-color, sublimated aluminum. For more details on the company’s interior and exterior signage offerings, call (866) IDENTOR (433-6867), ext. 202, or e-mail larry@1-866-IDENTOR.COM. Go to 1-866-Identor Signs.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Friedrich Air Conditioning, an American manufacturer of energy-efficient window and specialty air-conditioning products, has been awarded the San Antonio Water System’s (SAWS) top environmental distinction—the Environmental Excellence Award. Friedrich operates a manufacturing and warehouse facility in San Antonio, Texas. Recipients of the award must demonstrate best management, water conservation, and pollution prevention practices as well as innovative educational initiatives. SAWS serves over one million people in the ninth largest U.S. city. Friedrich Air Conditioning was selected for this honor because of recent changes it has made to its paint processing system. Many air-conditioning parts and...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Operators can now have high braising production capacity without sacrificing space with the SET-15 countertop braising pan from Cleveland Range. This high-efficiency unit features precise temperature controls, fast heat-up and recovery, and a temperature range of 175°F to 425°F. Heating elements are cast in aluminum along the entire bottom of the pan to ensure even temperature distribution. Cooking surfaces are bead blasted to resist sticking and are guaranteed not to warp. Tilt handles may be field mounted on either side of the pan. The braising pan features stainless steel construction, which is both durable and easy to...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—Neenah Paper, a premium paper manufacturer, announced that it is purchasing more than 10 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable energy, making it one of the largest purchasers of green power in the paper industry. Neenah Paper is also the largest purchaser of green power in the entire state of Wisconsin, where its mills are located. The purchase is 12 percent of Neenah Paper’s total energy purchase for its Wisconsin fine paper manufacturing operations. The purchase also qualifies Neenah Paper for distinguished membership in EPA’s Green Power Partnership, a program recognizing organizations for exemplary green power purchases....

FALL RIVER, MASS.—The AD-758V, which has been a preferred ADC dryer for many years, is now available with an improved 46 percent larger door opening. This 75-pound machine offers rugged, high performance and is ideal for on-premise applications. Available in gas, steam or electric heat, the AD-758V is built for high production, and fast efficient drying. Gas units have a heat input of 175,000 Btu/hr and airflow of 1,000 cfm, providing maximum performance. ADC incorporates an exclusive patented microprocessor control that provides simple and accurate operation. Automatic drying programs take the guesswork out of cycle selection and avoid...

SAN FRANCISCO—Orbeco Inc., a manufacturer of green carpet cleaning products, is the first company in its field to be certified as a Green Business by the city and county of San Francisco and will receive the award in a ceremony on November 6. The certification confirms the safety of Orbeco’s products and environmental practices. The San Francisco Green Business Program is a voluntary program that encourages businesses to take proactive actions that are good for their bottom line and the environment. It is a partnership of city agencies that promote, recognize and provide hands-on support to local businesses...

CINCINNATI—At this year’s International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, Procter & Gamble Professional will reiterate its environmental philosophy by showcasing products backed by P&G Professional’s Green Guarantee. According to P&G, the products offer outstanding performance while meeting high standards for human and environmental safety. All P&G products are held to high human and environmental safety, so products such as Febreze Fabric Refresher and Mr. Clean Finished Floor Cleaner can be used in hotels and motels that require green products. These products meet or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Preferred Purchasing guidelines and the criteria of the GS-37 standard...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Pineapple Hospitality, Saint Charles, Mo., as a sponsor. Pineapple, led by Ray Burger, president, has been providing green products, programs and services to the hospitality industry for more than 10 years. Pineapple’s products include the following: greenSPA amenity and dispenser system, which includes Neutrogena products; Project Planet towel and linen reuse cards; Oxygenics showerheads; NUMI teas; ecorooms program; General Electric lighting products; Guestat thermostats; Wattstopper Motion Sensor Nightlights; Nature’s Mist deodorizer; Hillyard green cleaning products; Preserve recyclable toothbrushes; Oreck vacuums; and the odor-eating Fresh Bulb. “I...