GLEN RAVEN, N.C.—Sunbrella, a leader in performance fabrics for more than 40 years, has been certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) as a low-emitting product. The Greenguard Certification assures architects, specifiers, building owners and homeowners that they can use Sunbrella fabrics indoors with the confidence that these fabrics will contribute to healthy indoor air. Sunbrella has also received the Greenguard Children & Schools Certification, which requires that products meet even more stringent standards to help limit pollutant exposure in schools and other settings that serve children and other sensitive individuals. The Greenguard Certification Program, an industry independent, third-party testing program...

PEACHTREE CITY, GA.—The Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center is now offering allergy-friendly guest accommodations and 99.9 percent allergenic-free meeting facilities, thanks to Pure Solutions NA’s PURE Room system. “At the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center, we’ve always made it a priority to offer personalized service to our guests,” says Helen Simmons, general manager at the property. “We’ve taken that philosophy to unprecedented heights with our new allergy-free rooms and meeting facilities.” Utilizing the PURE Room system, this hotel now offers guests an environment where surfaces are treated to minimize contaminants and irritants—such as mold spores, yeast, bacteria, pollen, dust, dust mites and chlorine—as...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—As part of Neenah Paper’s expanded offering of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified papers, two colors in the mill’s flagship Classic brands are now available as FSC-certified: Recycled Bright White and Recycled Natural White. Neenah is the world’s first mill to watermark the FSC symbol and Chain of Custody into its papers, completing the chain of custody for anyone using them. Neenah has also introduced 100 percent post consumer whites in the four finishes of the Classic Brands (and in Environment Papers). The FSC is an international nonprofit organization that supports environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of...

FIFE, WASH.—Premier Building Systems, North America’s largest manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), offers an energy-efficient building product that has a 55 percent higher whole-wall efficiency than traditional two-by-six, R-19 construction. Consisting of a layer of expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS) sandwiched between two layers of oriented strand board, Premier’s SIP panels help building owners become eligible for up to $2,000 in federal tax credits that reward energy-efficient construction and design. Premier’s SIPs systems create a virtually airtight building envelope that offers unmatched energy efficiency and helps lower a building owner’s utility costs by up to 60 percent while...

READING, PA.—EcoLogo, North America’s oldest Green-certification organization, announced that several products made by a variety of jansan manufacturers have recently been Green certified and may now place the well-known EcoLogo mark on their packaging and marketing materials. In addition to meeting EcoLogo’s stringent requirements, Green certification means, among other things, that the products and their ingredients have been analyzed and verified by independent, accredited laboratories and have been shown to have a reduced impact on the environment. Additionally, these products are made with ingredients that are rapidly biodegradable and nontoxic, meet specific ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards, and are not...

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA.—The Chemically Safer Travel Directory, a guide for health-conscious travelers with sensitivities to chemicals, is now available. It features 658 listings (314 of which are new). Each listing represents a less-toxic place to vacation and stay in the United States, Canada and other countries. The “Safer” in Safer Travel Directory was inspired by the 1995 movie “Safe,” in which the main character inexplicably becomes allergic to the 20th century. Twentieth Century Disease (also known as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) is a very real disability with no cure. It is brought about by some 60,000 chemicals present in our environment,...

CARLISLE, PA.—EcoStar, a leading manufacturer of premium steep slope roofing materials, is adding EcoVent to its line of premium accessories. EcoVent is a continuous tile-over ridge vent that efficiently removes hot, moist air from the attic space of a building. Vital to increasing the life span of a roof, EcoVent helps reduce cooling costs of a building while preventing moisture build-up in the attic space. EcoVent provides strength and offers durability and protection against rain, snow and ice, providing a breathable, yet efficient weather barrier in virtually every weather condition. Manufactured in 20-foot-long...

FRANKLIN PARK, ILL.—Sloan Valve Company’s new HYSO sensor-operated door handle dispenser automatically releases a burst of cleaner on a door handle on a pre-set basis. The battery-powered dispenser is a welcome convenience that helps address the concerns of germ-conscious users who appreciate restroom cleanliness. The HYSO dispenser is ideal for handles on public restroom exits and stalls. Other applications include doorknobs and handles in hospital patient rooms, assisted-living facilities, medical centers/laboratories, school classrooms, foodservice establishments and health clubs. The dispenser mounts inches above the target surface and only releases cleaner when the sensor detects that users are out of range. By...

ATLANTA—Master-Bilt, manufacturer of a full line of premier commercial refrigeration systems for almost 70 years, will unveil their BSD Series, a new line of self-contained bottom mount solid door reach-in refrigerators and freezers, at the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) show October 11-13, 2007 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, booth #1423. The BSD series consists of six models that offer increased capacities of 24, 52, and 80 cubic feet over Master-Bilt’s previous bottom mount reach-ins. They come equipped with reversible door swing, and are Energy Star and California Energy Commission certified. All of the...

BRAINTREE, MASS.—Symmons, a manufacturer of commercial and residential plumbing products, has introduced its new Ultra-Sense S-6050 Series Sensor Activated Faucet. Designed for commercial and residential hand-washing applications, the S-6050 is a battery-powered, sensor-activated lavatory faucet equipped with self-adjusting infrared microchip technology. The S-6050 is easy to install and features solid-brass housing and a durable polycarbonate sensor lens to minimize vandalism. The S-6050 is crafted with a high-arc, long-reach profile for recessed mountings and features a 10-second factory-set cycle time and will “time out” by automatically shutting off if the sensor is blocked. The entire electronics and battery package is securely...