SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp., is launching the new Centurion rooftop “PD” series. Based on its award-winning Centurion rooftop product line with environmentally sound Puron refrigerant, the PD series provides single-zone, variable-cooling capacity and fan speed control in one, single-package rooftop. The new Centurion rooftops have Energy Star-certified efficiencies with up to 15.0 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and achieve design criteria outlined in ASHRAE 55, “Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy”, and ANSI S12.60, “Acoustic Standard.” The new series also supports LEED certification. Centurion PD series rooftops use variable-capacity scroll compressors and variable-speed indoor fan systems....

CHICAGO—Master-Bilt, manufacturer of a full line of premier commercial refrigeration systems for 70 years, will display its energy-saving equipment and technology at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show May 17-20, 2008 at McCormick Place in Chicago, booth No. 7213. “Master-Bilt recognizes the growing trend and demand for ‘green’ equipment solutions,” says Bill Huffman, vice president of sales and marketing for Master-Bilt. “We are always looking for ways to provide products that will help our customers reap the environmental and economical benefits of energy efficient equipment.” Some of the energy efficient equipment and technologies on display at the NRA show include: • Master-Bilt’s...

PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Beginning this month, a steaming hot cup of coffee at Wyndham hotels not only will taste great, it will feel good, too, especially to guests concerned about preserving the environment and supporting small, family coffee growers. In conjunction with its evolving environmental responsibility strategy, the Wyndham chain is introducing organic and Fair Trade Certified Starbucks coffees in hotel restaurants, cafes, bars and via room service. Participating Wyndham hotels will offer two popular Starbucks blends: Café Estima Blend and Organic Serena Blend. Starbucks’ Fair Trade Certified Café Estima Blend offers a bold taste with a smooth feel and roasty-sweet finish ideal...

SAN FRANCISCO—Smith & Fong Co., manufacturer of Plyboo bamboo architectural plywood and flooring, announced it has secured certification according to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and established the sustainability of its bamboo forest resource, enabling the company to produce the world’s first range of FSC-certified bamboo plywood and flooring. Product will be available to the North American market by this summer. “The independent European FSC-certifier Institut für Marktökologie (IMO) was impressed with our forestry practices and agreed that if we could meet the same FSC standards for a tree forest, it would certify our bamboo source,” Smith...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes The Refinishing Touch as an advertising partner. Founded in 1977, The Refinishing Touch® is a world leader in providing on-site environmentally safe, furniture re-finishing and re-upholstery to private and public organizations. It enables its 20,000 customers across the following markets—government, hotel, hospitality and academia—to save up to 80 percent of their budgets and maintain environmental sustainability. For more information, call (800) 523-9448, e-mail marketing@therefinishingtouch.com, or go to www.therefinishingtouch.com.

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.—Award-winning Elite Island Resorts—the second-largest independently owned Caribbean hospitality group—announced that four of its upscale properties have been certified green in accordance with the highest international standards: the Baseline Criteria of Sustainable Tourism Certification Network of the Americas, International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001/14001, The Mohonk Agreement, Agenda 21, and principles for Sustainable Development endorsed by 182 governments at the United Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992. Certification was awarded to Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in St. Lucia; Palm Island in The Grenadines; and Galley Bay Resort & Spa and St. James’s Club & Villas in...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Swisssol USA Creative Body Care as an advertising partner. Swisssol USA Creative Body Care is the maker of the Press + Wash dispensing system. The system, which can dispense liquid soap, body lotion, shampoo and bath/shower gel, helps the environment by eliminating individual bottle waste. Press + Wash can reduce costs by up to 35 percent a year. Press + Wash is a long lasting and tamper-proof system. It is drip free and will not leak. Press + Wash offers an attractive image design and is available in...

WYLIE, TEXAS—Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Inc. (CCW), a leading manufacturer of waterproofing and exterior protection products, introduces Barritech VP, a fluid-applied, vapor-permeable membrane air barrier. Barritech VP provides a continuous, monolithic air and water barrier, which enables improved building energy efficiency, indoor comfort and building envelope durability. The molecular structure of Barritech VP allows passage of moisture vapor while eliminating the penetration of liquid moisture. This chemistry allows Barritech VP to keep rainwater out of the building envelope, while allowing indoor moisture to escape. Barritech VP is installed into building exterior wall assemblies, often at the same location...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Animavi, LLC as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Animavi is the designer of the Animavi Club Chair and Ottoman—now available—as well as other furniture pieces that will be introduced soon. The chair and ottoman are durable in construction and are intended to last lifetimes. Animavi’s premium products are produced with the highest quality sustainable materials. Animavi, a company formed in August, 2007, is committed to a being an industry leader in product design. The company’s vision is “to design and manufacture contemporary-styled premium quality, eco-intelligent products...

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF.—Bentley Prince Street, California’s largest commercial carpet manufacturer, is taking a significant step toward its goal of becoming a completely sustainable enterprise by the year 2020 by launching a new carpet tile backing line using next generation thermoplastic technology. Through this technology, Bentley Prince Street will dramatically decrease its environmental footprint by reducing energy use, decreasing raw material usage and increasing efficiencies in its carpet tile manufacturing processes. Ultimately, this new technology will also improve the company’s ability to keep reclaimed and waste carpet in the technical loop and increase its use of recycled content materials. The...