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44 Supplier News Hunter Douglas settled a lawsuit against Shaoxing Hengfeng Curtain Factory of the Hu Tang Industrial Zone in Shaoxing, China. The suit alleged infringement by Hengfeng of three of Hunter Douglas’ U.S. patents for Silhouette window shadings. Under the agreement, Hengfeng is permanently enjoined from selling, offering to sell, marketing or manufacturing certain window-covering products covered by Hunter Douglas patents. Sunbrella has been certiﬁed by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute as a low-emitting product. PhoneSuite has been named to the 2007 Top 25 “Fastest Growing Small Private Companies in Colorado” by the Denver Business Journal. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has expanded its partnership with LRA Worldwide, a Philadelphiabased consulting company that conducts quality assurance site evaluations. LRA will launch customized programs for the Hyatt Select Group, comprised of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerﬁeld Suites brands. Mocha Kiss Coffee has H&MM October 15, 2007 | HotelMotel.com teamed up with the Palms Casino Resort to provide inroom coffee service to more than 700 guestrooms. The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance held its “Roadmap to Results” conference in San Francisco. During the conference, Lina Hu, c.e.o. and founder of Clipper Corp., received the 2007 Ernest Henry Royal Pioneer Award, which honors industry and diversity leaders who have set an inspiration, vision and direction for the present and the future. Aramark was named MFHA’s Corporate Champion. Milliken & Co. launched an Energy Conservation Initiative to reduce energy consumption, related emissions and water use in four categories: people, alternative sources, innovation and green building. New Castle Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Ecolab to implement eco-friendly housekeeping practices in the laundry and kitchen departments throughout its properties. Marquis Seating has begun manufacturing fully upholstered seating from the former Miller Desk South Road plant in High Point, N.C. Marquis will relocate to the former plant, which will lead to the creation of nearly 100 jobs over the next two years. Choice Hotels International awarded qualiﬁed vendor status to allRisk Property Damage Experts, a commercial general contractor specializing in disaster recovery. RezOvation has launched an online chat support tool that enables its customers to communicate easily with the company’s support team. Inc. magazine ranked linen and textile company Anichini No. 3,624 on its ﬁrst Inc. 5,000 list of the fastestgrowing private companies in the country. Fox/Atkins Development of Champaign, Ill., contracted American Hotel Furnishings to provide interior design and FF&E purchasing services for the planned I Hotel and Conference Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Jensen Mailboxes offers new STD-4C installation Instructions—a 20-page, four-color brochure that highlights easy-to-read Minibar Systems SmartCube by Minibar Systems won a HITEC FAVE Awards at this year’s show in Orlando. The FAVE awards recognize HITEC attendees’ favorite booth design and technology solution. SmartCube is designed to provide maximum ﬂexibility in all areas of minibar operations. Choice of cooling systems, glass door designs with product sensors, unlimited product choices and the ability to upgrade technology, modify the conﬁguration and change the look at any time are some of the key features asked for by hoteliers seeking to maximize their in-room retail proﬁts. installation instructions. LG Surfaces and Adhesives from LG Solid Source have been GREENGUARD Indoor MINIBAR SYSTEMS Air Quality Certiﬁed for low chemical emissions. Cardinal International appointed David Sebastianelli vice president of sales, responsible for its portfolio of glassware, permanent ware and ﬂatware brands. Krisam Group and Global Events Partners named Anita Heathcote European sales representative, based in London. Meeting Alliance named Michael Dolan director of sales and Maura Middleton senior meeting planner. The company also promoted John Huffman to vice president of sales. A.J. Antunes & Co. named Bill Brockhaus to the newly created position of director, international water ﬁltration. A.J. Antunes is a worldwide distributor of water ﬁltration products to foodservice customers. Check in to a new opportunity. 316-630-5505 | ValuePlace.com Value Place Franchise Services LLC 8621 E. 21st Street North, Suite 250 Wichita, KS 67206 CIRCLE NO. 140 http://HotelMotel.com http://ValuePlace.com http://ValuePlace.com

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Hotel & Motel Management - October 15, 2007 Contents Concord Sets Goal to Double Portfolio Leaders: Budgetel Brand Off and Running Pension Funds Put More Capital Into Hotels Perspective Letter to the Editor At Your Risk Consultant's Corner Sales Clinic On Finance Guest Column Trends & Stats Industry Leaders Say Healthy Times Will Continue Eco-Concious Hotels Looks for Certification Events Removing Chemicals, Suds from Housekeeping Products Handhelds Help Track Safe Activity People on The Move Awards Transactions Supplier News Ad/Editorial Index Bath Trends Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out

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