SAO PAULO, BRAZIL—Suzano, the world’s largest producer of hardwood pulp, and Sofidel, a leading European tissue paper producer, announced “Together we plant the future”, a landmark three-year pilot project which will advance ecological conservation and restoration, alongside supporting socio-economic development in the Amazon region in Brazil. This will be delivered with support and on-the-ground implementation from the Brazilian Institute for Development and Sustainability (IABS) and Amazônia Onlus, an Italian nonprofit active to defend the forest and the people of the Amazon. This region was selected because some of Suzano’s operations are in that area. Through the partnership, Sofidel’s investment will scale...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Auto-Chlor, a national leader in the production, installation, and service of energy saving dishwashers, is offering the A4 WaterSaver single rack in-line low-temperature dishwashing machine, equipped with an environmentally safe sanitizing solution that offers the lowest water and chemical use per cycle. The low temperature method fully meets all regulatory criteria at only 120°F, while reducing the energy required to heat the water used during the cleaning and sanitizing process. Combined with Auto-Chlor’s System’s WaterSaver design, the A4 dishwasher provides an energy efficient and water conserving solution. Also offered is the A5 model, which contains all the features of the...

DALLAS—By reducing their carbon footprint 17 percent since 2018, leading tile company sister brands Daltile, Marazzi, and American Olean were key contributors to their parent company, Mohawk Industries, being named to USA Today’s recent “America’s Climate Leaders” list. This Daltile, Marazzi, and American Olean substantial reduction in carbon emissions is just one of many sustainability accomplishments the brands have achieved to date, providing their customers with tile that is not only attractive and durable, but sustainably and responsibly manufactured. “As a company, we create beautiful tile designs responsibly,” said Paij Thorn-Brooks, Vice President of Marketing, Dal-Tile LLC. “Under our brands’...

FOSTER CITY, CALIF.—Standard Fiber, one of the world’s largest innovators and suppliers to the home textiles market, has promoted Chad Altbaier and David Wang as co-CEOs charged with leading the company in a bold new direction of advanced textile innovation, consumer-responsive product design, and unparalleled global production capabilities. Altbaier, previously Standard Fiber CCO, will direct sales, merchandising, product development/innovation, human resources, IT, and strategic business expansion. Wang, previously Standard Fiber President and COO, will focus on directing global supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. “Chad and David bring a record of excellence, trust, vision, and accomplishment to our community,” said Glenn Boschetto, Standard Fiber Chairman....

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its low-profile Color & Wattage Selectable LED Area Light. Designed to ensure the proper light level and color temperature for exterior, wide-flood area illumination, it is ideal for commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial and municipal facilities that illuminate parking lots and walkways. The Color & Wattage Selectable LED Area Light provides the flexibility of setting the color temperature at 3000K, 4000K or 5000K. Two models are available with adjustable lumen levels at the point of installation—one with 9100, 13000 or 19500 lumen...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Milliken & Company is a part of the first annual edition of the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, a list curated by Newsweek in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI). Debuting at number 61 on the list, the diversified manufacturer joins other organizations leading the way in building a culture that places people at the center of their business models. “Together we strive to positively impact the world around us for generations to come,” Milliken’s President and CEO Halsey Cook said. “Our associates are invested in Milliken’s purpose, and this award speaks to their commitment. I am grateful for their hard...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting, a leading provider of lighting solutions, announced the opening of its new Learning and Experience Center (LEC) in Los Angeles. The Nora LEC showcases Nora Lighting’s full line of products, services and provides a space to train sales reps and customers. “We are excited to open this new space in Los Angeles,” said Fred Farzan, President at Nora Lighting. “The Nora Learning and Experience Center will allow us to better serve our customers and provide them with an opportunity to experience our products and services firsthand.” The new center features a wide variety of products and installations from...

LINCOLN, NEB.—The Arbor Day Foundation surpassed a tree planting milestone, having helped to plant 500 million trees over the organization’s 51-year history. Recognized as the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to planting trees, the 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have found homes in cities, forests and neighborhoods in more than 50 countries worldwide. “Sometimes it’s hard to put 500 million trees in context because it’s so many trees. But whether it was planted in somebody’s backyard or in a national forest, every one of these Arbor Day Foundation trees matters,” said Dan Lambe, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “All of these...

KALAMAZOO, MICH—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, announces an expansion of its 2020 lighting partnership with SESCO Lighting. SESCO Lighting, which is headquartered in the Greater Orlando area, represents Landscape Forms in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi, and now has added SESCO offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Arkansas. An employee-owned business founded over 50 years ago, SESCO Lighting is the country’s largest lighting manufacturers’ representative company, with nearly 400 employees and 24 branch offices and specialty divisions that cover all aspects of a project, including...

BOSTON—Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a new relationship with UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, to offer its customers access to inspection and testing services that meet the scope requirements of the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark. This new relationship demonstrates Schneider Electric’s continued commitment to providing its customers with the tools and resources needed to reach their health, wellness and environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. UL Solutions’ Verified Healthy Building program helps business and building owners communicate their commitment to maintaining healthier indoor environments and report their efforts to...