Products May 2010
Innovations in hotel products and services
UMBRELLAS
In response to customer demand, FiberBuilt Umbrellas has introduced a new collection of Fiberglass Bases with Wheels. The heavy-duty, polyurethane, non-marking Stoltz wheels make moving umbrellas much easier and add flexibility.
INSECTICIDE
STERIFAB has been proven to kill pyrethroid-resistant bedbugs and has also been shown to kill bedbug eggs upon hatching, the company says. The product is labeled for use on mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets and a host of other inanimate objects. In addition to being an insecticide, it's also a disinfectant, bactericide, germicide and deodorant.
PHONES
PhoneSuite, a provider of phone systems, offers affordable products and upscale service for mid-size properties. It integrates seamlessly with property management systems and eliminates hours of training with its easy-to-use console.
EDUCATION
Milestone Internet Marketing and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute released the third edition of “From Hotels to HTMLs: A Complete Guide to Internet Marketing” for the lodging industry, authored by Internet marketing experts Benu and Anil Aggarwal and printed and distributed by AH&LEI.
HAND SANITIZING
HandGiene Corp. offers a RFID monitoring system that gives administrators the ability to track, improve and meet 100-percent hand-washing compliance. Each employee is issued a radio frequency ID-enabled nametag or wristband that tracks entry and exit data for restrooms as well as soap or hand-sanitizing use.
RECYCLING
Rubbermaid Commercial Products' new Element Indoor Recycling Stations are stylish and centralized collection systems for multi-stream waste and recycling sorting. They are available in four waste-stream configurations and can hold up to 57 gallons of waste and recyclable materials.
BATH LINENS
Monarch Bath, Bed & Spa's new Monarch Eco is a line of hotel linens designed to conserve water and reduce energy costs in laundry operations, while maximizing comfort and durability. The robes and towels are more absorbent and dry much faster than cotton fabrications.
UPHOLSTERY FABRICS
Refinishing Touch has introduced a line of sustainable and weatherproof fabrics to its Touch Textiles collection. The new line of upholstery fabrics is designed to withstand UV rays, sunlight and the effects of cleaning agents.
SAFES
Dometic's new rental code system for in-room safes is an easy-to-manage solution using specially designed firmware and software that generates a unique rental code so each guest can enjoy in-room security. The system works with Dometic's line of electronic proSafes.
SURFACE MATERIALS
Bradley's new Evero Natural Quartz Material fuses the elegance of quartz with the durability of granite and the luminance of exotic materials, bringing new levels of sophistication to commercial washroom design, the company says.
PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
VeriFone Holdings PAYware Mobile is a complete payment solution for the Apple iPhone that provides businesses with simple and secure card-processing capabilities on the popular smartphone platform. PAYware Mobile includes a PA-DSS approved payment app and a sleek and durable card reader that slips over the iPhone to accommodate card swipes.
LAUNDRY PRODUCTS
The new Tingufelt Gold Blend-SG flatwork ironer felt from Tingue, Brown & Co. is the world's first to combine a blended Nomex-polyester felt with a Nomex scrim cloth, the company says. It delivers long-term performance and heat, moisture and hydrolysis resistance of Nomex at a savings of 39 percent versus traditional Nomex felts using Nomex scrim cloths.
LAUNDRY CARTS
Meese Orbitron Dunne's line of laundry carts comes in a choice of 16 standard colors, but for the second straight year, Royal Blue ranked as the top seller. The color blue offers versatility and blends with a wide range of hospitality design and décor styles, says the company.
RESTROOM DOORS
Commercial Restroom Products' new hands-free SanitGrasp door pull/handle is in the shape of a ‘J’ allowing a person to open the door with a close fist, forearm or wrist. It's made of a 12-gauge stainless-steel plate and is also protected with anti-microbial protection.
SHOWERS
California Faucets' new StyleTherm thermostatic shower system delivers superior technology, high flow rate, independent volume control and ultimate safety, the company says. The new thermostatic technology allows StyleTherm to be available at pressure balance pricing.
REMOTE CONTROL COVER
The Gluvi Remote Control Cover is a new form-fitting clear cover that fits most standard hotel remote units and helps keep germs from coming in contact with guests. It's reusable and easy to clean with a standard sanitary wipe.
IRON SAFETY
Mar-Bal's new Iron-Safe is a fire-resistant iron organizer and part of the company's Fire-Gard Product Family. It is engineered using Mar-Bal's proprietary heat-resistant thermoset material compound and designed to hold most irons and ironing boards.
CURTAINS
Quiet Curtains' STC Sound Blocking Hospitality Curtains function both as an aesthetically appealing design element and a barrier to unwanted noise. The custom-made curtains are flexible, multipurpose and can be used as window treatments, in doorways or as room dividers.
WALLCOVERINGS
Doo-Wop, Shake Your Beauty and Strippy Zippy, the latest Genon contract wallcovering designs from OMNOVA Solutions, offer modern interpretations of classy styles. Each of these patterns features an environmentally preferred construction using OMNOVA's exclusive REcore Recycled Wall Technology.
TEXTBOOK
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute textbook, “Revenue Management: Maximizing Revenue in Hospitality Operations,” by Gabor Forgacs presents a concise overview of effective revenue maximization strategies and their operational aspects.
WINDOW WASHING
The new Sky Pro Window Cleaning System from NuStar safely cleans windows in a fraction of the time and cost compared to conventional methods that use scaffolding, the company says. Sky Pro is a completely self-contained, self-climbing washing system that operates from existing roof rigs, davit arms, tracks or from the unique Sky Pro 4-Wheel Steering Rig.
LIGHTING
Meyda Custom Lighting's Plain Dome Chandel-Air features bent stained glass lighting with ceiling fan technology. The innovative 44-inch wide Plain Dome Chandel-Air is engineered and designed to integrate lighting innovation, energy-saving fan technology and a charming nostalgic style, the company says.
WALLCOVERINGS
OMNOVA Solutions' Bolta portfolio interweaves color and texture to create designs that complement any environment. Each pattern — Clear Skies, Fair Weather, Showers and Showers Texture — features environmentally preferred construction using the company's exclusive REcore Recycled Wall Technology.
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Clorox's new Green Works Concentrates line is designed to meet the challenges of commercial cleaning, yet is 99 percent natural. Made with plant and mineral-based biodegradable ingredients, the line includes General Purpose Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, Neutral Floor Cleaner and Glass Cleaner.
WALL DECOR
The Moz/Art collection from Moz Designs features Mondrian-inspired hand-etched patterns highlighted by translucent colors and is perfect for trend-setting venues. Each piece is custom created to complement a site's décor.
BATHROOM PRODUCTS
Coway's Premium Bidet line offers all the high-tech elements that complement the modern bathroom. The eco-friendly BA-17 model is self-powered using pressure from water flow to generate sufficient electricity.
MOBILE APPLICATIONS
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute's new iPhone application, iCoach, delivers concise training advice in five areas: front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance and leadership. The free app is available from iTunes.
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