ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA—The Raindance Bodyspray from Hansgrohe offers a unique, round-face design that mounts flush to the wall, in contrast to conventional bodysprays that operate on a rotating ball joint. A user simply rotates the spray face of the Raindance Bodyspray to alter the direction of the water coursing through its slanted channels. Available in chrome or brushed nickel, the bodyspray also features Hansgrohe’s proprietary air-injection technology, which draws air inside the spray face, infusing the water with air bubbles to create larger droplets and the sensation of being covered with more water. As a result, the Raindance Bodyspray...

NIANTIC, CONN.—With the simple push of a green button on the INNCOM International e4 smart digital thermostat, guests can make the choice to participate in a host of environmentally-friendly and energy-saving programs predetermined by the hotel. ENVIRO-MODE will debut in Booth #1025 at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exhibition and Conference (HITEC) June 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. “Our customers—hotel owners and operators—want to better respond to guests’ demands that hotels be more environmentally friendly,” says Duane Buckingham, chairman and CEO of INNCOM. “While INNCOM has always been at the forefront of guestroom innovation,...

SAINT CHARLES, MO.—Pineapple Hospitality has added the Buffet Burner Electric Chafing Dish Heater to its lineup of profit-enhancing products. Created and patented by Intracoastal Innovations, the Buffet Burner provides a safe, environmentally responsible alternative to costly, open-flame canned fuels used to maintain food temperature in hospitality kitchens, buffets, serving lines and banquets. Food and Beverage Managers will never have to worry about running out of canned fuel, or have to deal with the waste that comes from throwing out used fuel containers with the Buffet Burner. With this added convenience comes big savings, as the Buffet Burner is...

SAN FRANCISCO—Sally Robb Haims Public Relations has launched one of the country’s first public relations practices specializing in media relations for sustainable spas, hotels, and beauty companies. The Green Spa Network (GSN) recently named Sally Robb Haims Public Relations as their agency. The GSN is a group of prominent North American spas dedicated to bringing sustainable design and operating practices to the spa industry and to promoting the natural connections between personal well-being, economic sustainability, and the health of the planet. Based in San Francisco, Sally Robb Haims Public Relations will initially assist with strategic counsel and media...

FRANKLIN PARK, ILL.—Sloan Valve Co. has received a Platinum-level award in the 2006-2007 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) competition—the highest award level given by design professionals on the judging committee—for its sensor-operated Royal Smooth Flushometer. “Sloan is proud to be recognized for the design excellence of our Royal Smooth Flushometer,” says Susan Kennedy, director of marketing for Sloan Valve Co. “It’s an honor to be singled out for the high-quality, water-efficient features that Sloan builds into its Flushometers.” The Royal Smooth Flushometer provides automatic, infrared, adaptive sensing operation without the need for AC hookups or wall alterations....

MIAMISBURG, OHIO—FreshMarx, a leader in automated date coding and the supplier of Monarch products and services, announced the release of its FreshMarx XL®PRO 29FFS three line labeler and supply system for improved efficiency and waste reduction. With the release of the FreshMarxTM XL® PRO 29FFS three line labeler and supply system, restaurant owners and food service managers will be able to reduce the amount of labeling stock and labelers they keep on hand, while improving the accuracy of their date coding systems. “XL PRO does the date coding work of seven different labels all with one labeling...

SEATTLE—Impex Development LLC and Whirlpool Corp. have formed a marketing partnership to provide distinctive and sustainable interiors based on realistic price points for the hospitality industry. The partnership will incorporate energy-efficient appliances from Whirlpool Corp. within Impex’s manufacture of eco-friendly kitchens, baths and architectural door systems. “Both companies are passionate about making it easier for hospitality and multifamily professionals to create exceptional, eco-friendly environments,” says Jeff Smitley, LEED AP, president of Energy & Environmental Solutions. “Interiors from Impex help contribute points toward the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system and the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes rating...

DANVERS, MASS.—At a time when many are searching for a convenient compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) recycling option, North American lighting leader Osram Sylvania has unveiled two CFL recycling options: the MiniPak CFL mail-back recycling kit, and the Community Pail RecyclePak. “It’s exciting to be the first lighting manufacturer to offer all of our customers a recycling solution,” says Jennifer Dolin, environmental marketing manager, Osram Sylvania. “With recycling and disposal options available in only a few communities, our MiniPak and Community Pail options allow consumers and small communities everywhere to recycle their spent lamps easily. Simply purchase the pre-labeled...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Milliken & Co. has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Magazine, a national publication dedicated to illuminating the important correlation between ethics and profit. “Milliken’s strong culture of business values and community values has evolved over 140 years of doing the right things the right way,” says Ashley Allen, CEO of Milliken & Co. “This is indeed an honor for every person in our company. Our long-standing philosophy of making money with people, not out of them, continues to benefit our associates, our customers, and the communities in which we operate.”...

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.—Roos International has introduced its Yahgi Natural Grasscloth Wallcovering that is specifically designed for the contract market. The collection name Yahgi is derived from an ancient Chinese tradition meaning “elegant gathering,” which was an informal debate with art rather than words. This new artfully inspired, elegant gathering of grasscloths include: silk screen prints on sisal; hand dyed jutes; and natural weaves in an artistic presentation of various silks, paperweaves, sisals, jutes, textiles, burlaps, woven jutes, reed jutes, and metallic sisals. Given that designers are always on the lookout for sophisticated and original decorative elements, and...