Richloom Fabrics Group has established a contract division based in Shanghai, China and named Glenda Spangler to lead the company's efforts in the Asian market.

In September, Lissadell by Aquarelle Towels Ltd. opened a new U.S. distribution center in Memphis.

Saguaro Ranch Development Corp. selected Extenway to supply in-room guest media for Saguaro Guest Ranch, a luxury resort under development near Tucson, AZ. The installation will begin in January.

The Scott Paper division has been renamed Kruger Products.

Appointments at Alsons Corp. include John Davies to vice president, sales and marketing; Leann King to vice president of administration; Al Marandola to vice president, operations and finance; and Cindy Goodwin to national sales manager.

Vertical Systems, Inc. signed a deal with Hyatt Hotels to install its BoardEZ kiosks in Hyatt properties. The system enables guests to print their airline boarding passes at no cost within 24 hours of departure.

Recent installations by Safemark Systems include three Hiltons, two Wyndhams, two independents and one each Crowne Plaza, Auberge Resort, Kimpton, Loews, Sheraton, W and Westin.

Hotels recently hiring Benjamin West to provide ff&e purchasing services include the Westin Reston Heights, VA; Palmer House Hilton, Chicago; and The Nines, a Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel in Portland, OR.

Jeffrey Gurtman joined LRA Worldwide as a senior consultant in the firm's quality assurance and mystery shopping practice. Most recently, he was host of Travel Spies, an undercover travel show on The Travel Channel.

The Beverly Hills (CA) Hotel selected Agilysys to provide the property with its Materials Management inventory and procurement system.

Josh Rolland joined US Door and Building Components as a sales rep in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and eastern Tennessee.

Ira Osman joined American Lighting & Furniture Group as vice president of sales and marketing.

IDeaS hired Rajashree Vivek Kale as director of software and quality assurance in the company's Pune, India software development center.