New products for November 2008

HIGH-END FABRIC FROM MILLIKEN
Milliken Damask HD is a soft and natural jacquard fabric with performance and durability. Its high lustre designs create a bolder, more distinct pattern with higher contrast for a high-end customer looking for luxury and performance. It comes in 24 standard colours and a range of custom colours to fit any need. The wide range of colours helps keep inventory separate and easy to sort and clean. Milliken also offers a selection of different patterns and sizes, including a 132-inch wide fabric for banquets.
Milliken & Company: 800-322-8326

WORKOUT EQUIPMENT FROM TRUE FITNESS
Commercial grade equipment from True Fitness includes a treadmill, recumbent bike and elliptical machine. The treadmill has a 19 km top speed, a heart rate monitor and telemetry system. The recumbent bike is perfect for those in need of injury rehab and comes with an LCD screen. The elliptical machine allows for either individual upper or lower body workouts or can be combined into a time-saving total body exercise.
True Fitness: www.truefitness.com

MICROS SINGS WITH OPERETTA
Operetta, a property management system from Micros is specifically designed for hotels with front desk, housekeeping, cashiering and end of day processing functions included. The system also comes with reservation blocking capabilities, a central dashboard, top industry standard reports, plug-and-play standard property level interface options and Internet bookings either through GDS or the hotel’s own website. Included with Operetta are two HP business desktop workstations running Windows XP, a laser printer and automatic backup. Training and database configuration is also part of the package.
Micros Systems: 905-474-0101

FLEXIBILITY WITH WASCOMAT
Wascomat has come out with the 90G line of washers. The company has switched from electromechanical timed washers to an electronic system. They are available in 20-75 lb capacities with Compass Control which lets the operator customize the washer, bringing greater flexibility, higher efficiency and lower operating costs in the control of water levels, wash times and number of rinse functions.
Wascomat Laundry Equipment: 800-645-2205

GIFTS FOR THE POOCH
The holidays are not just for humans. ARFdog bundled gift box packages for dogs contain high quality bowls, dog treats, dog toys, dog grooming products and other personalized doggy items. Canine princesses will like the Spa Gift Box with designer shampoo and conditioner, monogrammed plush terry robe, soy candles, a bone or paw-shaped brush, a ceramic bowl and organic treats to fill it with. Other gift boxes include the Sporty box, the New Puppy Welcome gift box, the Beach gift box and the Sleepover Suitcase.
ARFdog: www.ARFdog.com

ORIGINS ARE ALL NATURAL
Marietta’s line of Origins guest amenities are made from natural oils and ingredients from flowers, grasses, fruits, leaves, roots and trees with a chemical structure similar to the oils in the skin. These ingredients are known for their antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant and meditative benefits. Origins is not tested on animals and contains no aerosol. The packaging contains 50 per cent Forest Stewardship Council certified paperboard and 50 per cent post-consumer recycled fibre and is manufactured using renewable wind or hydro power.
Marietta: 800-268-1885