COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting’s award winning 2” M2 downlights are now available in a trimless option, without any housing required. The patent pending trimless mud plate includes integrated magnets to hold the luminaire against the ceiling. These IC Air-tight downlights are a perfect solution for commercial and residential applications with shallow plenums. The M2 trimless downlights produce over 750 lumens in three color temperatures (2700K, 3000K, or 4000K) @ 90+ CRI. Each luminaire includes a pre-wired driver box with dimmable driver. Finishes include matte black or matte powder white to match any décor or hardware. M2 luminaires are cETLus listed for damp...

CINCINNATI—Cintas Corp. recently launched its electric vehicle pilot program, which to date, includes almost 20 vehicles from multiple manufacturers. Cintas operates one of the largest corporate fleets in North America with almost 14,000 commercial vehicles deployed throughout the United States and Canada, and it’s a significant source of the company’s Scope 1 (direct) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Cintas acknowledges the importance of transitioning its fleet as it continues along its Path to Net Zero. “Our ability to remove vehicles powered by fossil fuels from our fleet and introduce vehicles that run on renewable or alternative fuels will be an important factor...

WOOSTER, OHIO—Wooster Products, an industry leader in anti-slip safety stair treads and walkway products, has added Webstaurantstore.com as a new distributor. For nearly 20 years the company has created and fostered an innovative and easy to use website to serve the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals, and now they are branching out to serve industrial users as well. They will offer the FlexMaster and Stairmaster brands of Wooster Products safety stair treads, as well as Flex-Tred anti-slip tapes, and Safe Stride anti slip paint. These products are ideal for new construction, renovation, and industrial safety. In addition to restaurants...

DULUTH, MINN.—Loll Designs, the made-in-Minnesota outdoor furniture manufacturer, keeps their “people and nature first” philosophy top of mind year-round. In 2022 Loll Designs supported numerous charitable events and organizations that share the company’s sustainability and social responsibility values. This year Loll Designs collaborated with local taproom, Bent Paddle Brewery, to give back to Hartley Nature Center (HNC)—a local nature center dedicated to inspiring lifelong connections with nature through education, play and exploration. Bent Paddle customers were given the opportunity to participate in the brewery’s “October Round Up.” Participants rounded up the cost of their beer to the nearest dollar in...

EMERYVILLE, CALIF.—Biotechnology company MycoWorks announced that it has partnered with high-end, design-forward furniture company Ligne Roset, to bring MycoWorks’ flagship Fine Mycelium material, Reishi, into luxury furnishings. High demand for Reishi, a new category of luxurious, natural materials first adopted by the fashion industry, has driven expansion into new markets including automotive, and now home decor and furniture. Reishi offers the hand feel and performance of the finest leathers, but is made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. “Ligne Roset is a global leader with a legacy of forward-thinking, contemporary furniture design,” said Matt Scullin, MycoWorks CEO. “Today it becomes...

BURLINGAME, CALIF.—Standard Fiber, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the home textile market, has hired Jyl Davis as its new VP Sales and Merchandising, joining the company in this role on January 3, 2023. In her new position, Davis will align with Standard Fiber’s executive leadership on strategic business development to plan and execute thoughtfully curated merchandising programs with key accounts in the home textiles and bedding accessories categories with the objective of creating new opportunities while accelerating its customers’ success. Davis brings over 17 years of leadership experience in product development, merchandising, sales, brand, and marketing management at Downlite International, where...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, together with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, have announced the adoption of a range of innovative security access technologies by Hotel Marcel New Haven in Connecticut. Part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton and one of the few U.S.-based properties set to earn LEED Platinum certification, Hotel Marcel New Haven’s installation includes VingCard door locks with Mobile Access by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, and an array of products by ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, each serving to enhance the property’s commitment to enhanced sustainability and guest safety. By...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the second consecutive year and the North America Index for the twelfth consecutive year. The company performed in the 97th percentile in the Capital Goods industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (score date: October 21, 2022), with perfect scores of 100 in both the environmental reporting and social reporting categories. The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index represents the top 10 percent of the 2,500 largest companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on long-term economic, environmental, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, officially released the 2022 edition of its annual Sustainability Report, titled “Connecting Our Industry to Reach Our Potential.” The report chronicles the ongoing adoption of +Vantage Vinyl verification across the industry. The +Vantage Vinyl sustainability initiative drives improvements by jointly identifying the most relevant potential performance improvement areas for companies operating within the vinyl supply chain and having company commitments verified by an independent third-party program. “Since 2016, the Vinyl Sustainability Council has focused its efforts on bringing the vinyl industry’s supply chain together for the...

HALLANDALE, FLA.—Groupe GM, a leading international player in the guest amenity sector, has announced the relaunch of its Pascal Morabito Contemporary hotel line. Redesigned to better reflect Groupe GM’s sustainability goals, this specially tailored product range will be available worldwide thanks to Groupe GM’s extensive distribution network. Pascal Morabito has been an artistic visionary for almost 50 years, creating avant-garde jewelry and sculptures since 1970. He is known for creating masterpieces—and his hotel lines are no exception. In 2000, Pascal Morabito launched his first hotel line with Groupe GM, marking an entirely new venture for him. When designing his collections, Pascal Morabito wanted to...