Products Sept. 1, 2010
BEDDING
A-1 Textiles’ Golden Memory Down Alternative Pillow with BioProtection is manufactured using 100-percent recycled PET bottles. This machine wash and dryable pillow has all the comfort of down without the drawback of feathers.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
The new Orion by VingCard Elsafe allows hotels to manage guestroom temperature remotely from one central location and to automatically control temperature settings as guests travel in and out of their rooms.
PHONES
Cetis’ Ts9600 DECT SIP cordless touch-screen telephone combines the functionality of a guestroom phone and the power of touch-screen technology. It features a full-size touch screen that integrates a flexible, web-based interface designed to deliver rich content and application to guests.
EDUCATION
The new edition of Executive Decisions: Hospitality Case Studies in Leadership, Ethics, Employee Relations and External Relations published by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute features 20 new case studies revealing management principles and solutions.
BEDDING
United Feather & Down has partnered with sleep expert and Cornell University professor Dr. James Maas for a new line of pillows. The line, called Power Sleep by Dr. Mass and Sleep for Success, include pillows designed for stomach, back and side sleepers; a “Comfortable Reader” pillow; and United Feather & Down’s proprietary Tri-Chamber, Single Chamber and Pillow Top pillows.
LAUNDRY CLEANING
EnviroEdge Laundry Products from Zep Inc. are a line of earth-friendly products specially formulated for superior cleaning using biodegradable ingredients that reduce environmental impact. They do not contain any volatile organic compounds like VOICs, chlorine bleach or phosphates.
LAUNDRY CARTS
Tingue, Brown & Co. now offers laundry cart covers and sling bags with optional logos, company names or other custom graphics. Printed in full color with images and text, ease and speed cart identification, sorting and tracking and deter casual theft while enhancing visual appeal.
SEATING
Beaufurn’s Celine Collection of chairs offers fresh style and versatility with crafted wood frames and upholstery that can be customized with a variety of fabric and wood finish combinations to complement any décor.
WASTE COLLECTION
Toter’s 21-gallon cart accommodates both automated and semi-automated handling and is ideal for single-stream recycling and for segregating food waste organics that can be channeled into composting. It features Toter’s patented Rugged Rim technology that ensures a close fitting lid, which helps reduce odors and the attraction of vermin.
CEILING FANS
Fanimation’s new 2010 Mini catalog features the company’s latest designs and nearly 50 families of ceiling fans. High profile designs and energy-saving technology are common features among the many new collections. Also included are light kits and fitters, decorative glass fixtures, fabric shades and other accessories.
FABRICS
The new Everywhere pattern from the All Spaces collection by Sina Pearson Textiles is made of 100-percent polyurethane. A broad range of sophisticated and lively colors, enhanced durability, germ resistance and easy cleaning make it ideal for most indoor and outdoor hospitality spaces.
COFFEE BREWING
IntelliFresh is a new advancement for the Curtis Gemini Brewing Systems that allows for perfect heat, timing and brewing of your coffee. Once the brew button is pushed, IntelliFresh maintains pre-programmed freshness requirements and desired serving temperature.
BANQUET SEATING
MTS Seating’s new Cascade stacking chair combines the luxury of a fully upholstered seat and back with the functionality of a stackable chair. Constructed with a steel frame engineered to stack up to 10 high, Cascade comes standard with a 12-year structural warranty.
MOBILE MARKETING
MobileAdPower, a new targeted mobile advertising technology company, is about to launch an on-demand mobile power utility providing guests un-tethered power access for cell phones, iPads, laptops, camcorders and more chargeable equipment. It also provides new opportunities in mobile marketing to establish connections to hotels, resorts and restaurants.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EcoGreenHotel’s new Energy Efficiency Analysis program is designed to help green hotels determine their exact energy usage and develop cost-effective ways to reduce it. The program begins with the company measuring a year’s worth of the property’s energy bills using Energy Star’s benchmarking system.
VACUUMS
The CarpetMaster 200 upright series features the power and efficiency of a dual motor system with a twist: a low center of gravity results in lighter handle weight and greatly reduced operator fatigue. The series also features an on-board crevice and upholstery tools, quiet operation, HEPA filtration and a bag indicator light.
SNOWPLOWS
The new snowplow from The Boss—the Box Plow– BX-12— is designed for professionals looking to remove large volumes of snow in a single pass. It attaches to loaders or backhoes with a quick-hitch system.
DIGITAL SIGNAGE
Muzak, a provider of music, messaging and video for businesses, introduced a new digital signage product, the Encompass DS. It was developed in partnership with video hardware leader BrightSign and Scala, a leading digital signage company, and the partnership creates strategic opportunities by uniting premium content, leading technology and nationwide support
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Runtriz released version 2.0 of its Hotel Evolution solution that leverages mobile, location-based technology to provide goods and services to travelers on demand. Runtriz allows guests to access services and amenities from their mobile device such as ordering roomservice, ordering drinks poolside, setting wake-up calls, requesting luggage pick-up, checking the weather, viewing spa options, requesting towels and more.
LIGHTING
Bulbrite’s Bug Lights can be used for outdoor security fixtures, downlights and portables. They are available in compact fluorescent and standard incandescent lamps. Both are designed with a bright yellow finish, which repels insects.
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