GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILL.— PathoSans, a leading provider of sustainable and socially-responsible cleaning and disinfecting solutions, has appointed Chuck Gagnon and Mike Mitchell as Regional Account Managers—Sales. They bring decades of experience to PathoSans and will be responsible for providing outstanding customer support and growing PathoSans’ business. “Chuck and Mike bring years of valuable expertise that will help us better serve our clients and grow our business,” said Ken Campbell, Sales Director at PathoSans. “We’re thrilled they joined the team and are confident they will be valuable resources for our customers.” Gagnon brings over 20 years of business development and sales experience...

ATLANTA—Spot Detergent, a leading direct-to-consumer laundry detergent company, announces the launch of their innovative eco-friendly spot detergent sheets. These cutting-edge sheets provide a cost-effective, convenient, and eco-conscious solution for consumers seeking to embrace a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic-jug detergents. Furthermore, they offer retailers and consumers an opportunity to meet the escalating demand for environmentally conscious laundry care products without compromising on performance. Crafted with a plant-based formula developed in Sweden, Spot Detergent sheets are entirely free from parabens and phosphates, ensuring a safe and effective cleaning experience. Designed to work seamlessly with all types of washing machines, these sheets...

ATLANTA—Hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities announced the enterprise wide implementation of a cutting-edge digital tipping platform for their associates powered by Grazzy. The initiative aims to enhance the overall associate and guest experience by providing a convenient, secure, and cashless way for guests to express their appreciation for exceptional service. According to a recent study, 83 percent of hotel guests report wanting to tip staff members but not having the means to do so digitally. With the Grazzy platform, hotel guests staying at any Hotel Equities hotels can now tip housekeeping, front desk, and other hotel staff directly...

SOMERSET, N.J.—Manchester Mills, a Guest Worldwide company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Sysco Corp., announced the launch of the DUO Mock Duvet Cover Top of Bed System for the hospitality industry, expanding the company’s collection of innovative textile solutions. The DUO Mock Duvet Cover is uniquely constructed for a better fit at the bottom of the bed for a contemporary and clean aesthetic, pairing seamlessly with the patented Advantiva blanket to form the Top of Bed (TOB) System. Elizabeth McNulty, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Manchester Mills, commented, “Our textile engineers designed this bedding solution with sustainability in mind,...

THE NETHERLANDS—PowerGo has partnered with Radisson Hotel Group, the international hotel chain with over 1,150 hotels in operation and under development to provide charging solutions at approximately 300 hotels across European countries in the coming years as part of Radisson Hotel Group’s Green Mobility Mindset initiative. As a global leader in sustainability committed to net zero by 2050, Radisson Hotel Group helps guests to choose sustainable transportation options. Offering charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) fits perfectly with the Group’s Radisson Moves Green Mobility mindset. In October 2022, the European Commission agreed that all new registered cars and vans in Europe will need to be...

CORAL GABLES, FLA.—Bayview PACE announced a $19.8 million Commercial PACE financing for a new 140-room hotel that is starting construction in Oakhurst, Calif., just outside Yosemite National Park. The hotel is a development of Chicago-based Waterton, along with equity partner Argosy Real Estate of Wayne, Pa. Located at 42071 Highway 41 in Oakhurst, the Outbound Yosemite Resort project involves expansion and redevelopment of an existing 13-room hotel and eight contiguous parcels. When complete, the resort will include 135 luxury accommodations consisting of Suites, Standard Rooms, and Cabins plus a full restaurant and bar, meeting spaces, a lobby-workstation area, an outdoor pool/whirlpool,...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Crossville, Inc. has announced the introduction of its new Sahara Noir porcelain tile panel. Inspired by Tunisian Black Marble, found on the cusp of the Sahara itself, these unique panels are crafted to replicate the characteristic rich black of the base and the distinctively striking bright orange and white veining of the appearance. The line is made in Italy by Laminam and stocked in the United States. “Evoking the depth and dimension of the night sky, the deep black background illuminates striations of gold and white streaking across the surface,” said Lindsey Waldrep, Crossville’s VP of Marketing. “As Tunisian Black Marble...

COLOGNE, GERMANY—HRS, the leading global corporate lodging and payment technology platform, announced its latest partnership to support corporate lodging programs in their quest to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions. HRS is partnering with SQUAKE, the innovative solution that powers accurate carbon calculations and provides access to multiple high-quality compensation projects, for all travel and logistics-related emissions. HRS’ award-winning Green Stay Initiative is already playing an instrumental role in demonstrating how technology can help alter the hotel booking behavior of business travelers as corporations strive to use more sustainable hotel properties. More than 600 hotel brands worldwide participate in the GSI program; millions of...

CHICAGO—The Magnuson Group, experts in high-design accessories and support furniture for commercial facilities, has introduced its newest product, KASTA, a sleek and streamlined waste and recycling receptacle collection, available in four sizes and multiple finishes. KASTA, the Swedish word for “throw,” was designed in collaboration with Gensler, serving as product design consultant, and is Made in the USA. The freestanding modular receptacles are highly flexible and can be used independently or ganged to create just the right disposal streams for each end user’s specific needs and environment. The sophisticated architectural shape, featuring distinct chamfered corners, is aesthetically pleasing and allows...

SUWANEE, GA.—Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a leading supplier of all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces the introduction of Hybrid VRF, a cutting-edge two-pipe VRF zoning system designed to use water instead of refrigerant in indoor spaces. The Hybrid VRF system exchanges heat between refrigerant and water using Mitsubishi Electric’s proprietary Hybrid Branch Circuit Controller (HBC). The HBC enables Hybrid VRF to provide heat recovery for simultaneous heating and cooling while keeping indoor piping refrigerant-free and reducing the system’s overall refrigerant charge. Hybrid VRF is compatible with CITY MULTI N-Generation outdoor...