ATLANTA—WinCup, a leading manufacturer of sustainable disposable foodservice products and the company behind the phade brand of products, announced its support for Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bike Tour. The annual event, which is in its 25th year, raises critical funds to support the nearly 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S. with arthritis. To help keep riders sustained throughout the journey and the environment top-of-mind for participants, WinCup will provide its high-quality Home and Industrial Compostable certified phade paper cups, cutlery and straws as riders fuel up and hydrate along the route. WinCup and phade are committed...

CHICAGO—Allectrify, a leader in commercial real estate finance, announced the launch of FASTPACE.com, a new platform purpose-built to simplify and accelerate access to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing nationwide. FASTPACE is the first national platform of its kind to unify the entire C-PACE ecosystem, connecting property owners and developers to a growing network of more than 40 capital providers. FASTPACE enables both borrowers and lenders to move projects from initial screening through closing with speed and confidence. “C-PACE financing has long held transformative potential, but the process has remained too slow and fragmented,” said Allectrify CEO Colin Bishopp, who unveiled...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—PACE Equity, a leader in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, has introduced a new large-asset financing solution tailored for large C-PACE projects. The new product solves large-asset challenges by offering more competitive pricing and flexible prepayment options. This product addresses a funding need in the current CRE market to obtain low cost, short-term capital that can be refinanced with no exit cost when market conditions change. Built on the proven C-PACE model, the large-asset solution serves as a lower cost alternative to bridge or mezzanine loans, with fixed rates, the ability to defer payments for up to...

ORLANDO, FLA.—LG Electronics USA, believed to be the fastest-growing appliance player in the U.S. commercial laundry market, has unveiled a new series of top-load washers built on the direct-drive motor technology pioneered by the company. Shown for the first time at The Clean Show, North America’s largest commercial laundry trade show (August 23 to 26 in Orlando), the 27-inch high-efficiency top-loaders build on LG’s position as America’s most reliable and #1 appliance brand. The new coin- and card-operated models incorporate LG’s advanced Inverter Direct Drive motor, delivering premium performance, durability and efficiency. Perfected by LG over the past two decades, the direct-drive...

NATIONAL REPORT—SAFEguard Pro is being greeted with great relief by a marketplace that spends hundreds of hours each snowfall removing ice and cleaning salt residue from flooring.  What has been surprising to many is that facility owners are first drawn to the impact on flooring even more than the labor savings and safety upgrade to their steps and walkways. Airports and roadways now remove ice as a last resort. This best practice is now available to everyone. For over a decade, their goal has been to prevent ice and keep roads and runways open and free of ice. To prevent...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Native Trails, a leader in artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath design, introduces Natoma 24—the latest addition to its award-winning NativeStone collection. This 24-inch, wall-mounted concrete sink blends minimalist form with handcrafted texture, offering an ADA-compliant solution that combines beauty and performance in a compact footprint. Ideal for small bathrooms and hospitality spaces, Natoma 24 elevates the wall-mounted sink beyond its utilitarian roots, serving as a refined focal point in both residential and commercial interiors. Every Natoma 24 is handcrafted in a multi-day process that begins with custom molds and ends with a one-of-a-kind functional work of art. Artisans pour and hand-pack NativeStone—a...

NEW YORK—Carnegie, a leader in sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the commercial industry, announces four new upholstery options, a part of its Studio Collection. This collection reflects Carnegie’s 75-year legacy, drawing on the deep experience, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design that have become hallmarks of the brand, shaping its journey along the way. Joli, Moreland, Ophelia, and Parallelogram draw from the quiet luxury of boutique hotel lounges, the ambiance of high-end restaurants, and the timeless elegance of haute couture design. Perfect for hospitality-infused experiences, these upholstery options showcase richness and sophistication in every thread. For designers aiming to craft unforgettable, opulent spaces, these fabrics...

MIAMI—As sustainability continues to redefine modern luxury, Groupe GM is placing eco-innovation at the forefront of its U.S. presence. At the upcoming Independent Hotel Show Miami, the brand will spotlight its Ecofill system: an innovation launched in 2020 that has drawn strong interest from leading hotel groups and independent properties alike around the world. Designed for smart, elegant, and future-ready amenity programs, Ecofill is quickly becoming a benchmark for sustainable hospitality. With mounting pressure from guests, regulators, and sustainability certification bodies, independent hotels are facing a critical question: how to reduce waste without compromising on guest experience, operational efficiency, or...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—PACE Equity, a leader in Commercial PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing, expanded its groundbreaking financial product, CIRRUS Low Carbon, with the introduction of the first whole-building Embodied Carbon Intensity (ECI) target-based initiative in the U.S., CIRRUS Zero Carbon. CIRRUS Zero Carbon is part of the CIRRUS C-PACE product set, which financially rewards building owners with a reduced financing rate when they build, renovate, or refinance with a higher efficiency design. The goal of CIRRUS Zero Carbon is to neutralize carbon emissions by optimizing energy-consuming systems and generating renewable energy to offset any remaining energy use. CIRRUS Low Carbon has...

SAN DIEGO—Anacove, the developer of AI-enabled, cloud-connected hotel energy and operations management software solutions, announced that its line of Smart Thermostats, Toilet Leak Detectors, Asset Tracking Tags, and Staff Safety Tags now integrate seamlessly with the SkyTouch Technology Hotel Property Management System (PMS). “The integration of our AI-enabled energy and operations management hotel software solutions with the SkyTouch PMS makes it easier than ever for hotel owner-operators to reduce waste while increasing operational efficiency and staff safety,” Anacove CEO Ian Lerner said today. “SkyTouch Hotel OS users can now access all of the features and reporting capabilities of the Anacove solution directly from...