RIPON, WISC.—For years, on-premises laundries have relied on the labor and cost saving features of UniMac equipment. With the September 2007 launch of the new UniLinc control for its UW line of washer-extractors, UniMac takes efficiency to a higher level. The user-friendly control and management software bridge the gap between the laundry room and management offices—putting laundry operations data at the fingertips of general managers. “With its advanced reporting and labor-saving traits, UniLinc will have managers looking at their laundries less as cost centers and more as contributors to overall profitability,” says Kim Shady, vice president of distributor sales for...

MUSCATINE, IOWA—The HON Company has improved upon its popular F3 chair, which represents three elements of comfort—fit, form and function. It is now available in a new material called ilira-stretch. This innovative material features a three-dimensional knit with an open-weave pattern, which allows for enhanced airflow, resulting in a more comfortable sitting experience. The HON Company is the exclusive U.S. furniture manufacturer to offer the unique ilira-stretch fabric in its product line. “The F3 is one of our most popular seating lines, thanks to its inherent comfort, versatility and function,” says Brian Miller, vice president of seating for The HON...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Valley Forge Fabrics Inc. welcomes 200 new fabrics spanning two fashion-driven collections to its FRESH line. FRESH launched earlier this year to rave reviews and is an acronym for Fabrics Redefining Environmental Standards (for) Hospitality. FRESH represents the first environmentally friendly comprehensive fabric program designed specifically for the hospitality industry. Prominent New York designer Celerie Kemble has created the Celerie Collection for FRESH. World renowned Palm Beach designers Mimi McMakin and Brooke Hutting developed The Palm Beach Collection for FRESH. The Celerie Collection was designed by Celerie Kemble from her New York studio and reflects Celerie’s urban sense...

SEATTLE—Callison announced the hiring of Teresa Burrelsman as its new Sustainability Program Leader. She brings expertise as a former green building consultant to the firm’s Sustainable Strategies Team, whose goal is to meet growing client demand for sustainable design expertise and provide clients with buildings and communities that are environmentally resourceful, sustainably developed and enhance quality of life. Leadership for Callison’s Sustainable Strategies Team includes the following individuals: Teresa Burrelsman, LEED AP, Sustainability Program leader—As Program Leader, Teresa is responsible for developing sustainable design programs, strategies and business models throughout each of Callison’s markets. Formerly a senior Green Building...

DANVERS, MASS.—As a part of its continued commitment to sustainable practices, Osram Sylvania announced its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Leaders program. By participating in Climate Leaders, Sylvania has pledged to reduce its corporate-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This commitment to reduce emissions is just one of many social and environmental goals set by the company through its recently launched Global Care program. “Climate Leaders presented us with a new goal on which to set our sights,” says Jennifer Dolin, environmental marketing manager. “As we continue to make changes to increase the sustainability of our practices and...

THORNTON, COLO.—EarthFriendlyEnergy.us (EFE), founded to create synergies between human and environmental need, announced that it has begun offering comprehensive energy efficient lighting solutions as well as free bulb recycling services. Based outside of Denver, CO, EFE services are available nationwide. Lighting typically accounts for anywhere between 15 to 40 percent of energy use in a building. Replacing traditional bulbs with compact fluorescents (CFLs) can result in substantial financial savings, especially in the face of rising energy costs, and helps to protect the environment. CFLs are compatible with standard sockets but use 65 percent to 75 percent less energy than traditional...

NEWARK, DELA.—W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., the inventor of GORE-TEX fabric, has developed a premium mattress cover to meet the demanding needs of the hospitality industry. Using its patented barrier technology, Gore has developed a mattress cover that provides “invisible” protection for hotel mattresses. Because of its soft, quiet performance and moisture vapor breathability, the GORE Mattress Cover delivers absolute protection against liquids and environmental contaminants, while keeping guests from feeling too hot or cold. “Only Gore can produce a mattress cover that embodies 25 years of research in barrier technologies that provides comfort, durability and liquid protection,” says...

WINCHESTER, VA.—Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) announces its “Smarter Recycling” solution: The Glutton Recycling Station. It combines the trusted Glutton and Slim Jim strength and durability into a high-capacity station that can separate up to four waste streams for more efficient recycling. “Supporting our customers’ recycling efforts while working to help reduce their waste disposal and labor costs is our priority for the Glutton Recycling Station,” says Victoria Ciupak, product manager for Rubbermaid Commercial Products. “For a recycling collection to be successful, the receptacles have to be as easy to maintain as they are to use. And with Rubbermaid Commercial...

ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH.—C.F. Stinson introduces a breakthrough surface material, the AgION Upholstery Collection; the first, PVC-free upholstery with AgION, a patented, safe, antimicrobial technology that actively targets bacteria on the protected surface of the upholstery for the life of the furniture. Recently recognized with a Best of NeoCon Gold Award, this new collection is durable and environmentally friendly with a “built-in” ability to naturally and continuously resist bacteria and other microorganisms. In addition, it is impervious to fluids and easy to clean. The PVC-free AgION Collection from C.F. Stinson is an innovative surface material, representing an entirely new...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.—GreenPan cookware with Thermolon non-stick coating is the first environmentally-friendly, PTFE-free non-stick cookware available since the introduction of non-stick technology in 1960. Utilizing a ceramic-based non-stick technology, GreenPan provides professional chefs with superior performance and an unrivaled ability to cook without scratching or overheating. The cookware is available as a six-piece set. Despite numerous modifications and improvements to non-stick technology over the last several decades, the essential element in traditional non-stick technology, polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE), has remained the same since it was created in 1938. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a synthetic chemical used to manufacture PTFE. In January...