MIAMI—ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, received the 2022 Vendor Award for Private Label and Exclusive Products and Programs during Aramsco’s Nexus Expo in Las Vegas. The award recognizes exceptional commercial cleaning products that exude innovation and customer satisfaction. “It’s fantastic to be recognized for not only producing sustainable cleaning tools, but tools that are durable and long-lasting,” said Luis Janania, National Sales Manager, ABCO Cleaning Products. “ABCO Products is incredibly honored to receive this award.” Aramsco’s Nexus Expo is one of the largest trade shows in the Restoration, Concrete Surface Preparation, Abatement, Safety, and Professional Cleaning industries. The expo included educational...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Swedish concrete manufacturer Heidelberg Materials Precast Contiga and Finnish producer of engineered wood products Metsä Wood, have initiated a cross-industry collaboration to capitalize on the benefits of combining concrete and wood in future building structures. The ambition is to jointly develop and launch a hybrid element with a low carbon footprint. The collaboration involves starting the development of a new hybrid element that is constructed with both concrete and wood as constituent building material. The result when combining climate-improved concrete with wood, is a new type of building element with high strength and durability as well as lower weight...

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.—Serge Ferrari Group, a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative composite fabrics, is showcasing a variety of performance textiles suitable for hospitality environments at HD Expo from May 2-4, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Soltis Loop Sunmate is the first-ever interior solar protection fabric made from 100 percent recycled materials from post-consumer waste. Since its creation in 1973, Serge Ferrari Group has established itself as a leader in the hospitality space, offering a variety of products available to its industry partners that provide comfort and style. In 2023, the team at Serge Ferrari...

NEW YORK—Stacy Garcia New York and Koroseal announce the previewing of three new wallcoverings. The Stuyvesant, Cabrini, and Sunset Park designs are their latest additions and represent the ideal combination of sophistication and durability. This opportunity to get a first look at the designs will take place from May 2-4 during HD Expo in Las Vegas. Cabrini, with its subtle canvas embossing and modern wavy linework, creates a calming effect that is ideal for any space. Stuyvesant, a blend of 80’s nostalgia and modern architecture, features striking line work and geometric shapes that add energy to any room. Sunset Park offers...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Businesses that fail to keep their restrooms clean and maintained are unwittingly flushing away customers’ repeat business and sales. According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp., almost 60 percent of Americans make it a point to stop at a business and will spend more money at the establishment if they know it has clean and maintained restrooms. In fact, those age 25-44 are even more likely to shell out more cash based on the condition of a business’ restroom. Conversely, there are negative business repercussions for experiencing a restroom in poor condition. More than half of Americans say an unclean...

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINN.—Restaurant Technologies (RT) released its sustainability numbers from 2022, helping over 36,000 customers nationwide reach their ESG goals and create a cleaner, more livable planet. In 2022, RT recycled nearly 290 million pounds of used cooking oil, which eliminated 16 million plastic oil jugs, saved 7.4 million cubic feet of landfill space, and reduced about 67 million pounds of GHG CO2e emissions. In partnership with renewable energy organizations such as Chevron Renewable Energy Group, RT converts 100 percent of used cooking oil from its customers into renewable diesel or biodiesel. They exceeded the amount of waste oil recycled in 2021 by almost...

KEHL, GERMANY—In contrast to other dispenser systems such as pumps, Smart Care+ guarantees no dripping, no back contamination, and no wear-out effect, thanks to a unique membrane now protected by the Safe Lock Seal. With this patented technology, clean dosing is assured, and the contents of the dispenser cannot be contaminated. The power of Smart Care+ is recognized by a renowned independent hygiene institute, the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Scientific analysis carried out by the institute found zero bacteria inside Smart Care+ dispensers. “At ADA, our pledge is to be surprising, sustainable, and safe,” says Gerd von Podewils, CMO...

SEATTLE—Luvia, creator of the world’s first plastic-free, all-glass countertop water filtration pitcher, announced a Kickstarter campaign to produce the first generation of its pitchers. Luvia’s countertop water filtration pitcher unites sustainable, heirloom-quality design with advanced filtering technology that removes contaminants and improves taste. The company aims to raise $20,000 to fund their first run of production which will begin shipping in late fall. “Over the past several years, consumers have become more aware of how harmful plastic is for our health and the environment,” said Jacob Shumaker, founder and CEO of Luvia. “The Luvia pitcher filters harmful substances from water...

SAN DIEGO—Eldorado Stone announces Rivenwood, a new panelized stone veneer profile with wood grain characteristics. Inspired by the pioneering craftsmanship seen in 19th century barns, Rivenwood is designed with authentic details such as nails, breaks and knots with a unique patina that blends natural wood colors with unexpected tonal grains for an aged yet contemporary design. “Our goal with Rivenwood was to provide a uniquely contemporary profile that also pays homage to the artistry and versatility of reclaimed barnwood structures,” said Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing and Product Design. “This profile translates the beautiful aging process of wood into a captivating veneer format that...

ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc. announced the launch of its DC2DC architecture, a distributed low-voltage DC power and digital controls platform. The architecture eliminates the need to convert AC to DC power at the luminaire, resulting in efficiency gains and increased reliability of the lighting system, leading to reduced maintenance and operation costs. The platform relies on Class 2 cabling to provide power and communications to each luminaire, eliminating conduit, junction boxes, and power packs, while providing greater lighting controls design flexibility with individually addressable luminaires. The DC2DC architecture can also facilitate direct connection to renewable energy sources, supporting buildings converting to...