IRVINE, CALIF.—Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering has unveiled a new collection designed by Sina Pearson that holds texture and color in playful juxtaposition: Unexpected. Robust with visual intrigue, color, texture and style, the Unexpected collection offers the commercial industry three fresh designs in a range of surprising and bold colorways. For Pearson, textile design has always been rooted in balancing inspiration with a deliberate, yet organic process. This new collection—Momentum’s 12th with Pearson—celebrates this idea with exuberant colors, textures and designs that are, as the name suggests, unexpected. The textile range also meets the most demanding industry performance standards and sustainability metrics—including GREENGUARD...

LOS ANGELES—EVgo Inc., one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), announced that the company will be adding North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors to its fast-charging network across the country following the recent announcements by Ford and General Motors (GM) that they will be leveraging NACS starting some time in 2025. “EVgo first deployed integrated Tesla connectors in 2020, and with the recently announced expansion of the number of automakers using the NACS connector, we are excited to announce that we will also be integrating NACS connectors on the EVgo network in future deployments...

FAIRFIELD, CONN.—ASHRAE announced the approval for publication for the first-ever pathogen mitigation standard. It was developed at the request of the White House, prior to the expiration of Title 42 COVID public health emergency. An AtmosAir representative was on a committee that completed the standard. ASHRAE’s 241-P: Control of Infectious Aerosols, outlines requirements for buildings to reduce the risk of disease transmission in indoor spaces. One highlight of the standard is the use of equivalent clean air, as opposed to just outside air. This means buildings using advanced air cleaning technologies will be able to bring in less outside air and...

HORSHAM, PENN.—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, announced that its Nicky brand, well-known across Europe, is now available to consumers in the United States. Nicky Elite is the first-ever household paper product range produced in the United States to be made with sustainable, paper packaging. “Nicky Elite is the only household paper brand made in the U.S. that uses packaging that is renewable, recyclable and biodegradable,” said Mark Greenberry, Senior Marketing & Sales Director, Sofidel America. “The innovative paper packaging enables consumers to conveniently recycle the packaging using their local curbside recycling scheme. This innovative...

TORONTO & LAS VEGAS—This week hoteliers will have two opportunities to see the latest in energy-management solutions for hotels. Verdant will display its popular digital thermostats at HITEC Toronto, June 27 to 30 in Booth 607 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, and at The Hospitality Show (THS), June 28 to 29 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. While there, the Montreal-based company will introduce a new mobile app and a new energy service-optimization program. “Travelers are returning, and many say they are willing to spend more in 2023 than the previous year—that’s the good news,” said Verdant General Manager Michael Serour. “The...

TORONTO—LG Business Solutions USA is demonstrating how its broad range of powerful display technologies, service robots and computing devices can improve hospitality guest experiences throughout hotel rooms, lobbies, business centers, meeting spaces and even restaurants at HITEC 2023 in Booth #1809 in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. “The hotels of the future are being designed today, and we invite HITEC attendees to experience all of LG’s innovative display technologies and devices that hoteliers can deploy to attract today’s tech-savvy guests and drive revenue,” said Michael Kosla, Hospitality Vice President, LG Business Solutions USA. “From state-of-the-art in-room LG OLED TVs and digital...

AMSTERDAM—EVBox, a leading provider of EV (electric vehicle) charging solutions, has launched its most powerful charging station: EVBox Troniq High Power. The charging station can deliver 400 kW of power and is the first standalone charging station with this power output that has been tested and proven in the field in France and the Netherlands. The company expects to begin fulfilling orders from September 2023 in key European markets. High-power charging (above 350 kW) is the evolution of fast charging (above 50kW) and is seen by industry experts as one of the keys to mass market EV adoption. According to the...

HAINING, CHINA—FUZE Technologies, innovators in sustainable, antibacterial, and fast-drying fabric and surface finishes, announced the opening of a second FUZE Technologies - Asia office to better serve the needs of a growing client base. Complementing an existing office in Taiwan and employing a team in the town of Haining (between Shanghai and Hangzhou), FUZE Technologies - Asia will now be better positioned to address the growing needs of brands and manufacturers with factories and operations in China and the rest of Asia. “With the bulk of the world’s manufacturing based in Asia, it makes perfect sense for us to expand our...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Crossville, Inc. has launched its Snippet ceramic wall tile collection. This unique product is noted for its unique tone-on-tone graphic geometry expanding creative options for custom wall designs. Created in a design collaboration with renowned tile designer Michael R. Golden, Crossville developed this unique tile collection with a left and right mirrored iteration of subtle graphic geometry, providing designers with an almost endless array of patterns to express custom creations. The tone-on-tone design feels both edgy and understated, and the colorways match Crossville’s popular Swatches collection adding even more design options. The team’s vision led them to “seek a component with endless...

NEW YORK—When you are traveling, choosing the right hotel is an essential part of your trip. Recently, more people are looking for hotels that align with their interest in purpose-driven travel. To meet this demand, American Express Travel is expanding its signature hotel programs and making it easier for Card Members to identify hotels that can have a positive impact on their local communities and the environment. This year, Amex Travel added a record 250 new properties to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs. The new additions include some of the most sought-after hotels around the world, including...