ST. JOHN, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Stanley Selengut, founder of the eco-resorts Maho Bay Camps, Harmony Studios and Concordia Eco-Tents and Studios has added a new multi-use green building at Estate Concordia Preserve. Concordia and its sister resort, Maho Bay Camps, have been innovators in the design and operation of ecologically sensitive resorts since 1976 when it first opened the canvas doors of its eco-tents. Selengut’s latest addition at Concordia includes a store, café offering alfresco dining, event pavilion and large open space with a 280-degree panoramic view. The pavilion and open space dining area provide a stunning setting for functions from...

SAN FRANCISCO—3Degrees announced that it has received a 2007 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Department of Energy for helping to build the market for green power. The annual awards recognize leading national green power suppliers for their commitment and contribution to helping advance the development of the nation’s green power market. 3Degrees’ impact on the total sales of renewable energy and carbon reductions in 2007 is significant. 3Degrees, which recently purchased the assets of the REC and Utility Partnership Division of 3 Phases Energy, serves more than 150 business customers across its product lines, including 28 U.S. and...

LOS ANGELES—Samsung, a leader in technology and manufacturer of Staron Solid Surface and Tempest, has been granted Greenguard certification by the Greenguard Environmental Institute for its Staron Solid Surface material, including the new Staron Tempest line, as well as its all-acrylic sinks and bowls. Each of the product lines has passed the requirements of two Greenguard certification programs. Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified product certification is granted for low-emitting interior building materials, furnishings and finish systems. The more stringent Greenguard for Children & Schools certification is granted for low-emitting interior building materials, furnishings and finish systems used in educational (daycare...

NIANTIC, CONN.—INNCOM International Inc. officially changed the name of its Green Button option—featured on the e4 Smart Digital Thermostat—from ENVIRO-MODE to ecoMODE. The new name was selected to better reflect the feature’s eco-friendly functionality and makes it more recognizable as “green” to those seeking environmentally friendly solutions. With the simple push of a green button on the 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. The new ecoMODE will be showcased in booth number 3232 at the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, to be held...

FAIRFIELD, N.J.—Amerlux Lighting Solutions introduces Profilo, a new family of compact T5/T5HO fluorescent luminaires. Designed for ambient and display lighting applications in hotels, restaurants and resorts, Profilo utilizes the latest in compact fluorescent lamps and electronic ballast technology. Adding to Amerlux’s EcoTectural product line, Profilo continues its major commitment to facilitate sustainable strategies recognized by organizations such as the U.S Green Building Council. Compact in size, the Profilo is constructed with a one-piece extruded aluminum housing and features a drawer latching system that provides clean joints in continuous row-mounting applications. Aircraft cable suspension in 4-foot or 8-foot lengths are standard....

ROCKVILLE, MD.—Avendra, a procurement services company with $2.5 billion in purchasing volume, announced that it was selected by Delaware North Companies, Inc. of Buffalo, New York for its procurement needs covering 28 of its parks, resorts, gaming and entertainment venues. Included are such well-known locations as the Tenaya Lodge, Yosemite Lodge, the award winning Ahwahnee in Yosemite and Harrison Hot Springs Spa and Resort in British Columbia. Delaware North locations will utilize a variety of Avendra’s procurement programs including rooms operations, cleaning chemicals and sanitizing systems, engineering, golf agronomy and turf maintenance, golf pro shop and spa supplies. “We are...

NEW PORT RICHEY, FLA.—The Foodservice Consultants Society International named Enodis as the Education Provider of the Year during its annual awards ceremony during the North American Foodservice Manufacturers Association (NAFEM) Show in Atlanta. The award was presented to Enodis, a global leader in foodservice equipment manufacturing, for its accredited training program, “Energy Saving Technology in Foodservice,” designed specifically for consultants. The training is offered several times each year at the Enodis Technology Center in Tampa, Fla. Consultants are presented with a one-day overview of the green trends driving kitchen innovation today and the ways in which different categories of equipment...

LOUISVILLE, KY.—Second-Look, the first recycling program for vinyl wallcovering, has won the Gold Award for Most Sustainable Product from IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, the Symposium Distinction Award for Most Sustainable Product from the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, and the Grand Prize for Environmental Solutions in the Innovations Competition at NeoCon. Second-Look was launched this year by Louisville-based LSI Wallcovering and took home the top environmental prize at the three international design shows. A comprehensive sustainable solution, Second-Look includes a retrieval program that reclaims used vinyl wallcovering made by any manufacturer from renovation projects. The used wallcoverings are transformed...

BLACKLICK, OHIO—Featuring more than 2,000 custom decorative lighting options, Besa Lighting introduces its 2007-2008 Catalog. Completely redesigned, the book includes 268 pages of handcrafted glasses in many new colors, sizes and styles, for a broad range of hospitality applications. Besa Lighting is a leading designer and manufacturer of decorative glass lighting. Besa’s line has grown in breadth and depth, from 35-watt 12V mini-pendants to 120V Mondo Glass Pendants. Many glass pendant families are being introduced, including: “Callisto,” “Castor,” “Caesar” fluted opal pendants and “Pahu” double-glass pendants. New decors include distressed metallic foils in copper, gold and silver. New decorative ADA...

DUNEDIN, FLA.— For the third consecutive year, Mintek Mobile Data Solutions, a leading provider of turn-key, mobile data solutions, ranks among the top 500 global software and services providers. The ranking, based on 2006 revenues, appears in the September/October issue of Software Magazine. “We are excited to be included again on this prestigious list,” says Lind Hutton, president of Dunedin, Fla.-based Mintek. “We have experienced tremendous growth since launching our business in 1987. That growth has been driven by our focus on understanding the business challenges of our customers and developing unique solutions that meet their needs.” The Software 500 is...