The Seltmann by Frieling Diamant line aims to capture the look and feel of fine bone china in a hard porcelain collection with durability and chip resistance . A new raw material mix combines hard porcelain with the smooth finish and translucency of bone china . The Diamant collection includes a broad range of pieces including multiple plate sizes , cup / saucer sets and creamers , a tureen , warming plate , vase , candlestick , napkin ring and more . Frieling , Charlotte , North Carolina . frieling . com
New energy-efficient LED Downlight Retrofit Kits in the MaxLED line from MaxLite work in indoor and outdoor applications . LED Downlight Retrofits can replace incandescent and compact fluorescent ( CFL ) light sources commonly used in the recessed downlighting marketplace . The damp- and wet-listed Retrofit LED modules with integral trim are designed with an E26 medium screw base to replace incandescent lamps in most new construction and remodel recessed downlights . MaxLite , West Caldwell , New Jersey . maxlite . com
Aluminyze is a new way to display photos by infusing an image right into the body of a lightweight but solid sheet of recyclable aluminum . Aluminyzed photographs are longlasting , and the recyclable aluminum protects the photos from fading and tearing . Aluminyzed photos require no framing and can be ordered online in a variety of shapes , sizes and finishes . Aluminyze , New York City . aluminyze . com
The Prodigy Advanced Sustainability line from Scotsman Ice Systems reduces energy and water consumption . Prodigy Advanced Sustainability is available with Scotsman cubers , flakers and nugget ice machines . Ice-level management occurs through ultrasonic icelevel sensors to allow for customizable ice production levels based on demand , which saves energy and water . Five LED-lighted symbols and a buzzer system alert staff to key operational issues to minimize performance interruptions and ensure appropriate ice production levels . Scotsman Ice Systems , Vernon Hills , Illinois . scotsman-ice . com
Cintas has partnered with Jay Godfrey to create a new line of suiting for hotels . Godfrey worked with Cintas to create a contemporary yet timeless black suiting collection for men and women . Slim-fitting silhouettes with narrow lapels , highnotch collars , shell buttons wrapped in stainless steel and signature Jacquard dotlining with magenta piping complement Cintas fashion technologies . Cintas Corp ., Cincinnati , Ohio . cintas . com
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