KEHL, GERMANY—ADA Cosmetics has been honored with two prestigious employer awards, reinforcing its position as a leading workplace in the hospitality supply sector. The company was named “Excellent Employer 2025” in Germany and also received a Gold Award for “Employer of the Year” at the SME Business Awards in Bedfordshire, its U.K. base for more than 30 years. These accolades reflect ADA Cosmetics’ dedication to cultivating a respectful, motivating, and forward-looking workplace culture around the world. The “Excellent Employer 2025” award is based on an independent industry survey, conducted annually throughout the German-speaking hospitality sector since 2021. The anonymous survey explores...

NEW CASTLE, PA.—Berner International, North America’s leading manufacturer of air curtains, announced the launch of its newly redesigned Intelliswitch digital controls across the entire Architectural Series. The updated controls replace the traditional push-button interface with a sleek, touchscreen display and smart control capabilities offering effortless operation, streamlined setup, and energy-saving features. Engineered in-house by Berner’s controls and Internet of Things (IoT) experts, the new Intelliswitch digital controls represent a significant advancement in how air curtains are installed, configured, and managed. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, seamless integration with the Berner AIR Basic app, and support for BACnet/Modbus BMS protocols,...

HUNTINGTON, N.Y.—Emerald Ecovations, a leader in sustainable solutions for foodservice and janitorial industries, announces the launch of over 50 additional compostable molded fiber and clear PLA Plant to Plastic foodservice items. This innovative lineup furthers Emerald Ecovations’ commitment to supporting green practices across foodservice industries. “We are thrilled to introduce these groundbreaking products, each designed with the dual goals of environmental responsibility and performance excellence,” said Ralph Bianculli, CEO of Emerald Ecovations. “Our molded fiber and PLA solutions help our customers significantly reduce their environmental footprint, directly contributing to measurable savings in trees, water, plastics avoided, and compostable waste diverted from...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc., the pioneering force behind the touchless, high-efficiency hand dryers, spotlights its partnership with two eco-conscious New York breweries: Lake Placid Pub & Brewery and Big Slide Brewery & Public House. These beloved Adirondack establishments, owned and operated by the same team, are the latest in a growing list of businesses using XLERATOR technology to advance their commitment to sustainability. For the breweries’ operators, environmental stewardship is more than a talking point—it’s woven into every part of their business, from compostable containers to 100 percent wind-powered facilities. But as they looked to make improvements in restroom...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of premium site furniture, structure, lighting, and accessories, introduces Basic, a lightweight, durable and comfortable line of outdoor benches and tables created by Barcelona-based design partner, Urbidermis. Embodying a rational economy of design and materials, Basic brings elevated quality, durability and style to simple, adaptable outdoor site furnishings. Crafted solely from cast and extruded aluminum, the benches and tables are lightweight, easily configurable, and able to confidently withstand intensive use and adverse weather conditions. Designed by esteemed father-and-son team Miguel and Gonzalo Milá for Urbidermis, the line is clean, refined and...

SOLON, OHIO—Illustrative of the company’s brand and marketing leadership, Tarkett was recently recognized in two international creative award competitions—the Hermes Creative Awards and the Viddy Awards—administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The flooring manufacturer earned six Hermes Creative Awards for outstanding marketing strategy, creative campaigns and activations, and five Viddy Awards for outstanding achievement in video and digital production. Among the highlights are the Platinum awards for four standout initiatives. One Hermes Platinum Award went to the “Every Step Matters” campaign, which successfully translated complex sustainability concepts into relatable human values, showcasing Tarkett as a...

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.—Liberty Plugins, Inc., a pioneer of EV charge station management solutions since 2009, in partnership with Wallbox, a global leader in EV charging hardware, announced the launch of the U.S.-made Liberty CodeConnect Wallbox Charger, a breakthrough managed charging solution that fuses the Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV charger and Liberty’s patented CodeConnect encryption technology. The Liberty CodeConnect Wallbox Charger enables the essential management features of access control and payment without the need for an internet connection. Available in two variants, 40A and 48A, the Liberty CodeConnect Wallbox Charger is offered at a market leading price. Developed in close collaboration between the two companies, the new...

KEHL, GERMANY—ADA Cosmetics unveils Native Nature, an eco-conscious hotel cosmetics brand that transforms daily care into a forest-inspired wellness experience. Rooted in the Japanese concept of Shinrin-Yoku, or “forest bathing,” this collection features a 100 percent upcycled fragrance crafted from recycled wood and forest extracts, capturing nature’s pure, revitalizing essence. Designed for a holistic journey, it extends beyond personal care with hygienic, sustainable dispenser solutions, offering hotels an eco-friendly way to enhance guest relaxation. Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, the traditional Japanese practice of “forest bathing,” Native Nature embraces the philosophy of tranquility and restoration. Designed to recreate the rejuvenating effect of...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—The customer experience starts in the parking lot where, too often, garbage and grease corals dominate a landscape where they should be invisible. Hospeco Brands Group offers the most complete weapon in this fight, the Hospeco Brands Group Chute and Dumpster Cleaning and Deodorizing Program, a product mix developed to keep dumpsters and trash cans, trash rooms, loading docks, and other high-odor areas deodorized and clean. An important distinction between the Hospeco Brands Group family of products compared to other odor-fighting tools is that Hospeco’s products do not mask odors; rather, they eliminate them. The lineup starts with Chute...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley Company announced its Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection has been named a Popular Choice Winner in the Commercial Design category of the prestigious 2025 Architizer A+ Product Awards. Elvari was also recognized as a finalist in the Kitchen & Bath – Fittings and Fixtures category, further underscoring the product line’s excellence across design disciplines. The Architizer A+ Product Awards celebrate the world’s best building products, honoring innovation that elevates architectural projects and transforms the built environment. This year’s winners were selected by thousands of architects, designers, and industry professionals from around the globe through public voting and jury evaluation. “Earning recognition from the...