ERIE, PA.—Zurn Engineered Water Solutions, one of the United States’ largest manufacturers of commercial plumbing products, is developing an industry-wide green initiative called Stand Up for the Earth. The primary mission of Stand Up for the Earth is to help organizations reduce their environmental impact and to recognize those that achieve this commitment. The Stand Up for the Earth partners are working together to help businesses and organizations reduce energy consumption, create more efficient facilities and preserve natural resources. Green building solutions are not just for new construction—most existing buildings can be easily upgraded and made greener. Eaton Corp. is the...

GERMANTOWN, MD.—Telkonet, Inc., a leading technology solutions provider for broadband networking, end-to-end service support and energy management, announced the availability of the new Telkonet SS1107 Energy Management Controller, representing significant advances in versatility, interoperability with other equipment, and overall performance. The new Telkonet SS1107 controller incorporates key design innovations, including compatibility with a wide range of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) equipment and third party sensors, for maximum installation flexibility. Compared to the previous SS1106 model, the Telkonet SS1107 controller’s communications have been enhanced, with a dedicated port for high-speed communication and the ability to support future mesh networking technology,...

MIAMI—MTech, a leading innovator in developing solutions to help hotels improve communications, increase productivity, and maximize guest satisfaction, has been selected by Greenville, S.C.-based JHM Hotels to provide the company’s 30 U.S.-based full- and limited-service properties with PMWorks, the first ASP specifically designed to handle the day-to-day needs of hotel maintenance. “At JHM Hotels, we are committed to providing 101 percent guest satisfaction as we consistently exceed guest expectations,” said Darwin Brumley, corporate director of engineering for JHM Hotels. “At each property, a team of highly motivated, empowered, guest-sensitive associates truly wants to help and welcome each traveler into their...

NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO—Moen Inc.’s Commercial Division introduces new Ultra-Low Flow showerheads, in fixed and handheld models, designed with conservation and durability in mind. The new Ultra-Low Flow showerheads have a flow rate of 1.6 gallons per minute, offering a 30 percent water savings from the industry standard of 2.5 gallons per minute. Not only is this savings significant in reducing water consumption, but it also reduces energy costs, as less hot water is used. Unlike some low-flow showerheads that simply restrict the water flow, Moen Commercial’s Ultra-Low Flow showerheads feature an optimized spray pattern to preserve the showering experience that...

NEW YORK—ecoEnvelopes, the developer of innovative reusable envelopes designed to conserve natural resources and reduce costs, has received a key National Customer Ruling from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). It is the first time USPS has issued such a certification for a line of reusable envelopes and solidifies ecoEnvelopes’ position as a leader in a bold new effort to green the U.S. mail. The USPS National Customer Ruling is issued after an official testing and approval process. The ruling provides customers with increased confidence that ecoEnvelopes’ unique designs meet the most stringent qualifications for use in the U.S. mail. In...

LONDON—NewspaperDirect, the leader in multi-channel newspaper content distribution, has launched Hotel PressDisplay.com. Hotel PressDisplay.com brings more than 550 newspapers and magazines from 72 countries and in 37 languages to the laptops of hotel guests. Using the hotel’s high speed internet service, Hotel PressDisplay.com can be configured to serve guest laptops in-room or in the common areas of the hotel property. In most cases, guests will be able to view a digital facsimile of any newspaper in the system before it has even arrived at public newsstands. Hotel PressDisplay.com is the latest addition to NewspaperDirect’s PressDisplay.com product family, which attracts millions...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes LaMar Lighting Co., Inc. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Occu-Smart, the energy-saving lighting system from LaMar Lighting, combines an internal motion sensor with bi-level electronic ballast to provide an innovative solution for seldom-used spaces, such as stairwells, corridors and storerooms where high light levels are only occasionally necessary. The sensor detects even the slightest movement and instantly switches from the adjustable standby light level to full light output. Occu-Smart is offered in 10 attractive wall or ceiling mount luminaire styles and both dwell time and...

RENO, NEV.—JS Industries, Inc. (JSI) introduces its patented commercial water-heating system to the hospitality market. Claiming a 99 percent heat-exchange efficiency in all hot water volume demands while reclaiming otherwise lost heat energy, the JSI System is the hybrid water-heating component for all green building applications. It can be used for domestic water heating, hydronic or radiant heating, as well as on-site laundry facilities. The system is a compact, highly efficient, and cost-effective solution for all green building programs. Additionally, the JSI System works seamlessly in concert with solar water pre-heating and geothermal water pre-heating technologies. Patents for Canada, United...

INDUSTRY, CALIF.—Bentley Prince Street, a leading manufacturer of stylish floor coverings for nearly three decades, launched Mystic Journey, a collection of five carpet patterns designed by New York-based designer Joanne De Palma. All five styles—Falling Rain, Vortis, Future Connections, Intuitive Impulse and Journey’s Path—are available in broadloom. Falling Rain is also offered in 18” X 18” carpet tile. “As part of our Mission Zero goal of eliminating any negative impact our company has on the environment by the year 2020, Bentley Prince Street is constantly seeking opportunities to partner with designers who share our sensitivity to our vulnerable planet and...

RIPON, WISC.—Energy efficiency is only part of the story of UniMac’s new 55-pound drying tumbler. Hotel laundry managers will appreciate that UniMac built the UT055 to fit through a standard 36-inch doorway—unlike most drying tumblers of similar capacities. In addition to fitting through a standard opening, the tumbler is a foot shorter than its 50-pound counterpart. Its design maximizes cylinder capacity, while not wasting any cabinet space. The end result is a leaner (and greener) design that utilizes 20 percent less steel than a 50-pound tumbler. Perhaps the most impressive feature for on-premises laundry managers is the tumbler’s performance. In-house...