KENNESAW, GA.—The Mohawk Group announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) National Furniture Center (NFC) honored the global flooring manufacturer for the second time in four years with the coveted 2007 Evergreen Award during a recent reception in Washington, D.C. The environmental accolade affirms The Mohawk Group’s ongoing dedication to reducing waste by improving energy and resource efficiencies through innovative products, processes and services. “Receiving the GSA Evergreen Award is a shining achievement in The Mohawk Group’s history,” said Al Kabus, president of The Mohawk Group. “Environmental responsibility is a cornerstone of our corporate character, and this honor only...

OSHKOSH, WISC.—Continental Girbau has unveiled the new M-Series hard-mount line of washer-extractors, available in 25-, 40- and 55-pound capacities. The new M-Series Washers deliver improved energy efficiency and higher G-force extract speeds than many hard-mount washers on the market, according to Joel Jorgensen, vice president of sales and customer services at Continental. “M-Series Washers are built using the same manufacturing platform as our high-performance E-Series Washers,” Jorgensen said. “They share many of the same components including the control systems—resulting in a higher performance hard-mount washer with unrivaled energy efficiency. This will save on-premise laundries gas, water and electricity. Superior programmability...

LAGRANGE, GA.—Milliken Hospitality’s Lucerne modular carpet collection received the Editors’ Choice Award for green décor during the 92nd annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) last month at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This year, the awards program was expanded to include a green equivalent to each of the competition’s five traditional categories of décor, essentials, luxury, restaurant and technology. Editors from leading hospitality trade publications reviewed nearly 150 submissions of cutting-edge, new products, and selected winners based on innovative product design, how a product answers a particular industry need, creative use of material or...

GERMANTOWN, MD.—Telkonet, Inc., a leading technology solutions provider for broadband networking, end-to-end service support and energy management, announced that it has been awarded a $3.8 million dollar contract by InTown Suites for the intelligent Telkonet SmartEnergy (TSE) energy management system. Under the contract, Telkonet will install TSE products in 125 InTown Suites locations across the United States, as an integral component in the organization’s ongoing commitment to achieving increased energy efficiencies at their properties. Commencing in January 2008, Telkonet will begin an aggressive implementation of the scheduled installations to ensure completion of this initiative within a six-month time frame. Telkonet was...

WINCHESTER, VA.—Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), a leader in durable facility maintenance solutions, introduces its new Deluxe Paneled Carts—making waste and linen management smart and stylish. With faux mahogany finished doors and panels, the Rubbermaid Deluxe Paneled Carts feature ergonomic handles which help reduce worker strain, making it comfortable to use and easy to maneuver. Flexibility is built-in with RCP’s high quality nylon bags or optional Triple Waste Bag Holders that allow segregation of waste and recycling. And because it’s Rubbermaid, the carts’ all plastic and aluminum construction make it easy to clean as well as chemical- and salt-water resistant. ...

NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO—Metering faucets prevent faucet run-on and provide safety, ease of operation and unparalleled water and energy savings. Moen Inc. has expanded its line of commercial metering faucets, designed to give today’s commercial consumer an affordable, eco-friendly lavatory option, backed by the quality and reliability that is synonymous with the Moen name. Moen’s commercial metering faucets offer a variety of styles and options, including single mount, four-inch centerset, and eight-inch widespread. All metering faucets feature adjustable timing, all-metal chrome-plated construction and a 0.5 gallon per minute (0.25 gallon per cycle) vandal-resistant aerator. Moen’s commercial metering faucets also...

ATLANTA—Georgia-Pacific Food Services Solutions announces the latest addition to its product line of Dixie Insulair insulated paper cups—the new Interlude design. The new look of Interlude combines vibrant musical accents and warm red and gold hues to complement the performance of triple-wall layering that keeps beverages hot. “The new Interlude design is created to provide operators with a product that matches the experience demanded by today’s consumers,” said Chuck Knudsen, senior Hot Cup category marketing manager, Georgia-Pacific Food Services Solutions. “Our goal is to continually provide operators with single-use products that perform at a very high level in functionality and...

CAMARILLO, CALIF.—Hygiena has just released its newest rapid detection equipment system, the SystemSURE Plus ATP hygiene monitoring system. This new sanitation monitoring system is used to gauge performance of cleaning processes and to verify that cleaning has been done. The SystemSURE Plus detects both microbial and non-microbial contamination in just 15 seconds, allowing cleaning professionals to verify cleaning and record the results. For more information, visit www.hygiena.net.

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes American Hotel Register Co. as a Green Product & Service Directory sponsor. American Hotel Register has been a leading supplier to the hospitality industry for more than 140 years, and is a one-stop source for 50,000 items. The company offers 1,600 brands, four private-label brands, plus nearly a thousand eco-friendly products to help keep a property green. Call (800) 323-5686, e-mail info@americanhotel.com, or go to www.americanhotel.com for more information.

DALTON, GA.—The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) recently announced the first commercial vacuums to earn certification under its new Seal of Approval/Green Label testing program. An independent testing laboratory certified that the vacuums meet high industry standards for soil removal, indoor air quality and carpet fiber protection. This announcement coincided with the 2007 ISSA/Interclean trade show in Orlando, Fla., where CRI showcased the newest addition to its Seal of Approval program for carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Nearly 300 products carry the CRI Seal of Approval. The Proteam Sierra CM and the TTI Rubbermaid prototype earned the highest gold...