MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros announced a new brand identity and new website. The new look website is intended to better align Xeros’ branding and image to match its mission to convert the traditional world of aqueous washing to Xeros polymer bead cleaning. Xeros is an ultra low water cleaning system with potential applications wherever a large quantity of fresh water is the primary cleaning medium in conventional technology. Initially, Xeros has piloted and developed a system for the commercial laundry industry for roll-out during 2013, and the company is also planning to enter the $100 billion-valued domestic laundry market.Conventional laundry has...

NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO—Moen Commercial’s new M•Press metering faucet collection was recently awarded a 2012 Production Innovation Award (PIA) by Architectural Products magazine in the restroom and plumbing category. The awards program, now in its second year, showcases and honors innovation in the development and enhancement of building-related products. Judged by a group of 50 independent industry professionals, the M•Press faucets were selected for their pressure-independent design, which ensures consistent water flow, handle resistance and proper shut-off with every use.The M•Press line of faucets contain Moen’s new, proprietary Durameter cartridge, a durable brass-shell cartridge featuring a sealed-silicone timing mechanism that...

TRAVELERS REST, S.C.—T & S Brass, a provider of equipment solutions to the foodservice and plumbing industries, received an Editors’ Choice Award for its B-3200 series hotel shower package at the recent International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show in New York City.The IHMRS Editors’ Choice Award is based on innovative product design, how a product answers a particular industry need, creative use of material or construction, and development or use of a new technology. Linda Seigler, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for T & S, accepted the award when it was presented on November 10, 2012.The B-3200 Series is customizable...

MORTON GROVE, ILL.—Xylem Inc., a global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announces the release of its new white paper, “A Systems Approach to Energy and Water Efficiency in Commercial Buildings.” As the name suggests, the white paper focuses on the challenges designers and managers of commercial buildings face today with the ever-increasing demands to improve the energy and water efficiency of their buildings.As the complexity of building systems continues to increase, the challenge of designing, installing and operating these systems also increases. New building codes continue to raise efficiency standards for new...

NEW YORK—The Architec Dry Urinal by Duravit and Prof. Frank Huster embraces responsible water use and environmental conservation through innovation in design. Thanks to a hose membrane integrated into its outlet, Architec Dry flushes without any water. This dry flush technology means it is operated without any water pipes and tap fittings thus serving as a cost-effective alternative to urinals with a conventional flush. In addition to its easy maintenance and cleanability, the membrane only requires replacement after 7,500 uses.“Water is one of our most precious resources,” says Duravit USA president Tim Schroeder, “and at Duravit, we are always...

TRAVELERS REST, S.C.—T&S Brass, a manufacturer of plumbing and foodservice equipment, has received a New Product Innovation Award from the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). The award, given for the company’s EC-3122-HG above-deck electronic sensor faucet with hydrogenerator, was announced on October 29 during ASPE’s Convention and Exposition in Charlotte, N.C. The 2012 awards recognized 15 of the most exciting new products introduced to the plumbing industry in the past two years.The EC-3122 is the newest above-deck electronic sensor faucet model in T&S’s ChekPoint sensor faucet line. Combined with a hydrogenerator which allows the faucet to power itself,...

OSHKOSH, WIS.—Continental Girbau’s E-Series 55-pound capacity washer-extractor now offers a single-phase option to meet the needs of most laundry applications. “The single-phase option allows for high-performance machines to be installed at locations with limited utilities—the type of power typically available in older construction or light commercial buildings,” said Continental vice president Joel Jorgensen.The addition of single-phase power allows most locations to take full advantage of Continental’s most popular machine—the 55-pound capacity E-Series Soft-Mount Washer-Extractor, according to Jorgensen. “Previously, some locations may have been restricted by power availability,” he said.Now, nearly the entire E-Series line of high-speed, soft-mount washers offers...

WOODLAND HILLS, CALIF.—Raindrip, a division of NDS, has earned certification under the requirements of the EPA WaterSense Specification for Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers as listed in ICC-ES PMG-1157. The evaluation verifies compliance to the specification.“It’s been a pleasure working with ICC-ES PMG during the final development phase of EPA’s WaterSense controller specification and throughout the testing and certification process for our controller,” said Dan Nourian, director of R&D at NDS, Inc. “Their knowledge of the certification process, professionalism, positive attitude, and the work they did to move quickly to certification completion sums up the great service offered by the entire...

MIAMI—Downtown Miami’s hospitality market just got a whole lot greener with its first LEED certified hotel. Hospitality Operations, Inc.’s new 221-room Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown has been awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The property becomes the first LEED certified hotel within City of Miami limits. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.The Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown is also outperforming the market when it comes to guest satisfaction, rising to become the top ranked...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—Chicago Faucets, a leading manufacturer of commercial faucets, has introduced its new electronic faucets brochure. The brochure features the Chicago Faucets HyTronic and E-Tronic 40 lines.The full-color brochure highlights the differences in Chicago Faucets products. The catalog features six styles and more than 60 unique configurations. Included in these styles are the new HyTronic Curve and HyTronic Edge.The Chicago Faucet Co. is part of the Geberit Group, a global provider of sanitary technology.Go to Chicago Faucets.