SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Native Trails, a leader in artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath products with large-scale availability, exhibited for the seventh time at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) on November 10-11, 2024, at New York’s Jacob Javits Center. Attendees had the opportunity to review the brand’s new product offerings—including the Winemaker Series bath vanity and mirror collection and the opulent blue-green Ocean finish added to its popular NativeStone line. “We love finding artisans who are excited to grow and evolve with designs and techniques, while respecting and preserving their roots and artistic traditions,” says Naomi Neilson, Founder and CEO of Native...

NEW YORK—Havwoods, a leading global specialist in wood flooring and surface solutions, announced Italian Grande’s launch in the North American market during BDNY 2024. Part of the Italian Collection, this deep, smokey wood tone offers dark, rich colors at a cost-effective price point for residential and commercial spaces. “Italian Grande is a game-changer in the wood flooring industry. We are thrilled to showcase this exceptional product at BDNY. In recent years, we have seen designers play with dark, rich colors throughout their designs,” says Anthony Scott, Havwoods Global Product Director. “Italian Grande also offers exceptional value for a prime wood-grade...

MINNEAPOLIS—Room & Board and the brand’s commercial arm Room & Board for Business, announce the expansion of the Urban Wood Project in partnership with Storm Trees in Minnesota. With the expansion of the project, the Graft collection of tables is now available to residential and commercial markets in reclaimed white oak, exemplifying Room & Board’s ongoing commitment to being a sustainability leader that makes a positive impact. “Our collaboration with sustainable partners across America diverts urban wood from landfills and creates a circular supply chain,” says Emily McGarvey, Director of Sustainability for Room & Board. “In welcoming Storm Trees to the Urban Wood...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab announced the acquisition of Barclay Water Management, a fast-growing provider of water safety and digital monitoring solutions for industrial and institutional customers based primarily in the northeastern United States. Barclay Water Management provides differentiated water safety solutions, including the proprietary iChlor Monochloramine System for the treatment of Legionella bacteria in drinking water systems. This secondary disinfection program improves water quality, extends the life of customer assets, and provides continuous on-line monitoring and control of water chemistry. “We welcome the Barclay team to Ecolab—a company with more than 100 years of experience helping to protect people and the resources vital to...

SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, announced Matrix Grid, Ace Baffle, and Ramp Tile, as part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions’ Tuned Collection. The three new products utilize air gaps to improve acoustic functionality while inviting designers to explore how sound can shape a space just as much as aesthetics. All of the products in the Tuned collection are designed to work seamlessly together, offering complementary shapes, colors, and textures that transform walls and ceilings into functional, beautiful acoustic solutions. “With the Tuned Collection, we are continuing to push Kirei to be at the forefront of what can be done in...

PORCARI, ITALY—Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and household use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, has finalized the acquisition of the tissue division of Clearwater Paper Corporation (“CLW Tissue”). The agreement had been announced last July 22. All regulatory approvals have been obtained. The transaction, the largest carried out in the Group’s history, represents a strategic step in Sofidel’s journey. Thanks to the acquisition of four production plants – Shelby (North Carolina), Lewiston (Idaho), Las Vegas (Nevada) and Elwood (Illinois) – and the integration of about 1,700 employees, Sofidel increases its production capacity by 25 percent (340,000...

LOS ANGELES—evolvetogether, the luxury, clean personal care brand that blends beautiful design, high-performing formulas, and fine fragrances into thoughtfully made products, announced a collaboration with goop, the wellness brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, who is also an advisor to and equity holder in evolvetogether. The collaboration features a first-of-its-kind exfoliating bar soap that meets goop’s clean-certified standards and comes wrapped in paper made out of materials like wood pulp that disappears under running water in seconds, leaving no trace. This partnership began with a call to action to address the overuse and waste of hotel amenities, particularly soap, the most used and highest-waste...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—1Concier, an industry-leading provider of luxury wholesale linen products, announces the launch of its storefront on Amazon Business, offering an expanded range of products to businesses across the U.S. Now, hospitality providers can conveniently access 1Concier’s high-quality inventory, including luxurious bathrobes, vibrant pool towels, and elegant terry and bed linens, through Amazon Business. “We are excited to extend our product reach to Amazon Business, providing businesses a streamlined way to access our diverse offerings,” said Vera Kolesnik, Director of Marketing at 1Concier. “Our new storefront ensures that even more customers can experience the quality and durability that 1Concier...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, lighting and accessories, introduces the Contour line designed by Ignacio Ciocchini, the company’s first collection of high-design, highly durable tables that can comply with existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. “With Contour, we challenged ourselves to design a public site-grade table that’s beautiful, flexible, and also fully ADA compliant,” says Landscape Forms Director of Design, Ryan Heiser. “Championing inclusivity and enabling more people to enjoy more outdoor experiences are fundamental to who we are at Landscape Forms, so to achieve this in...

LOS ANGELES—Yesterday, evolvetogether, the luxury, clean personal care brand that blends beautiful design, high-performing formulas, and fine fragrances into thoughtfully made products, announced a collaboration with goop, the wellness brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, who is also an advisor to and equity holder in evolvetogether. The collaboration features a first-of-its-kind exfoliating bar soap that meets goop's clean-certified standards and comes wrapped in paper made out of materials like wood pulp that disappears under running water in seconds, leaving no trace. This partnership began with a call to action to address the overuse and waste of hotel amenities, particularly soap, the most used and highest-waste...