NEW YORK—Designtex, a leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, further evolves their biobased offerings with the debut of the brand’s first coated textile with biobased polyurethane, Ethos. A biobased material is partially or entirely made from renewable biological resources such as plants, animal fibers, algae, fungi, or agricultural and forestry byproducts. For Ethos, third-party ASTM D6866 testing verifies its 12 percent biobased content, with Designtex providing documentation for reporting to any sustainability program. When it comes to material health, Ethos is free of VOCs, antimicrobials, flame retardants, PFAS, and PVCs. In addition, Ethos is rewarded...

LEBANON, TENN.—Lochinvar, an industry leader in high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, announces the launch of its newly updated website, Lochinvar.com. The redesigned website offers an immersive and user-friendly experience, catering to the diverse needs of today’s trade professionals and homeowners. Key improvements to the website include a mobile-friendly design, a reorganized navigation system and improved search functionality. These upgrades, made possible by the new Salesforce Commerce Cloud platform, provide users with a seamless browsing experience and expeditious access to key information. An advanced filtering system is incorporated into each product category to help guide users to the unit that best...

BEACON FALLS, CONN.—LAVATEC plans to honor several exceptional customers at The Clean Show, which is being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The inaugural class of LAVATEC’s Hall of Fame will be inducted during a 30-minute ceremony on Sunday, August 24 at 3 p.m. in booth 1303. Mark Thrasher, LAVATEC President and Managing Partner, talked about the importance of creating an event that recognizes highly valued customers. “We are getting close to reaching our 9,000th machine installation in North America. One of the things we have in common with the majority of our customers is an appreciation for...

PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that help protect people and the resources vital to life, announced the launch of Ecolab RushReady, a new AI-powered program within its Ecolab KitchenIQ platform. Designed to help restaurant leaders improve shift performance and profitability, RushReady combines real-time data, intelligent recommendations, and human coaching to tackle the complexities of daily operations and elevate the overall experience for guests. The engagement begins with a connection into each restaurant’s unique data sources, enabling the platform to work on transforming back-of-house operations through: RushReady AI-driven recommendations that help...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has been awarded the prestigious platinum medal for the second year in a row by EcoVadis, a leading platform for assessing CSR (Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility) performance. This distinction places Tarkett in the top 1 percent of the 130,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis across 185 countries. With an overall score of 86/100, Tarkett confirms its maturity in sustainability and social responsibility. Tarkett is therefore the only multi-product company in the flooring and sports surfaces sector to achieve this level of rating at EcoVadis. “Recognition like the...

KEHL, GERMANY—ADA Cosmetics has been honored with two prestigious employer awards, reinforcing its position as a leading workplace in the hospitality supply sector. The company was named “Excellent Employer 2025” in Germany and also received a Gold Award for “Employer of the Year” at the SME Business Awards in Bedfordshire, its U.K. base for more than 30 years. These accolades reflect ADA Cosmetics’ dedication to cultivating a respectful, motivating, and forward-looking workplace culture around the world. The “Excellent Employer 2025” award is based on an independent industry survey, conducted annually throughout the German-speaking hospitality sector since 2021. The anonymous survey explores...

NEW CASTLE, PA.—Berner International, North America’s leading manufacturer of air curtains, announced the launch of its newly redesigned Intelliswitch digital controls across the entire Architectural Series. The updated controls replace the traditional push-button interface with a sleek, touchscreen display and smart control capabilities offering effortless operation, streamlined setup, and energy-saving features. Engineered in-house by Berner’s controls and Internet of Things (IoT) experts, the new Intelliswitch digital controls represent a significant advancement in how air curtains are installed, configured, and managed. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, seamless integration with the Berner AIR Basic app, and support for BACnet/Modbus BMS protocols,...

HUNTINGTON, N.Y.—Emerald Ecovations, a leader in sustainable solutions for foodservice and janitorial industries, announces the launch of over 50 additional compostable molded fiber and clear PLA Plant to Plastic foodservice items. This innovative lineup furthers Emerald Ecovations’ commitment to supporting green practices across foodservice industries. “We are thrilled to introduce these groundbreaking products, each designed with the dual goals of environmental responsibility and performance excellence,” said Ralph Bianculli, CEO of Emerald Ecovations. “Our molded fiber and PLA solutions help our customers significantly reduce their environmental footprint, directly contributing to measurable savings in trees, water, plastics avoided, and compostable waste diverted from...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc., the pioneering force behind the touchless, high-efficiency hand dryers, spotlights its partnership with two eco-conscious New York breweries: Lake Placid Pub & Brewery and Big Slide Brewery & Public House. These beloved Adirondack establishments, owned and operated by the same team, are the latest in a growing list of businesses using XLERATOR technology to advance their commitment to sustainability. For the breweries’ operators, environmental stewardship is more than a talking point—it’s woven into every part of their business, from compostable containers to 100 percent wind-powered facilities. But as they looked to make improvements in restroom...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of premium site furniture, structure, lighting, and accessories, introduces Basic, a lightweight, durable and comfortable line of outdoor benches and tables created by Barcelona-based design partner, Urbidermis. Embodying a rational economy of design and materials, Basic brings elevated quality, durability and style to simple, adaptable outdoor site furnishings. Crafted solely from cast and extruded aluminum, the benches and tables are lightweight, easily configurable, and able to confidently withstand intensive use and adverse weather conditions. Designed by esteemed father-and-son team Miguel and Gonzalo Milá for Urbidermis, the line is clean, refined and...