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IGU 2022 Global Wholesale Gas Price Survey Report

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 5, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2022 Wholesale Gas Price Survey Report.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2022 Wholesale Gas Price Survey Report.
  • The Annual IGU Wholesale Gas Price Survey report was launched in 2005.
  • It is a unique global database on the evolution of gas markets, changes in gas price formation mechanisms, and wholesale gas prices.
  • The IGU organises flagship international gas conferences, including World LNG Congress, the World Gas Conference (WGC), and International Gas Research Conference www.igu.org .

IGU 2022 Global Wholesale Gas Price Survey Report

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 5, 2022

LONDON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2022 Wholesale Gas Price Survey Report. The survey is the [14th] to be undertaken in a series that began in 2005.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) today releases its 2022 Wholesale Gas Price Survey Report.
  • The Annual IGU Wholesale Gas Price Survey report was launched in 2005.
  • It is a unique global database on the evolution of gas markets, changes in gas price formation mechanisms, and wholesale gas prices.
  • The IGU organises flagship international gas conferences, including World LNG Congress, the World Gas Conference (WGC), and International Gas Research Conference www.igu.org .

Landmaster hires Jim Mason, 20 year powersports and outdoor power equipment veteran as their new Mid-Atlantic territory sales rep

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Giovedì, Settembre 29, 2022

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmaster, the American made UTV company headquartered in Northeast Indiana, announced that they have hired a new mid-Atlantic territory sales rep, Jim Mason.

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  • COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmaster, the American made UTV company headquartered in Northeast Indiana, announced that they have hired a new mid-Atlantic territory sales rep, Jim Mason.
  • Jim has been in the Powersports and OPE industry for over 20 years.
  • Prior to starting in the mid-Atlantic territory, Jim will go through several weeks of extensive sales training and hands-on product training up at the Landmaster production factory.
  • I am excited to begin working with all the people at Landmaster and the dealers in the mid-Atlantic region," says Jim Mason.

Octane Enters the RV Market to Streamline and Digitize the Buying Experience

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Mercoledì, Settembre 21, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, today announced its entrance into the Recreational Vehicle (RV) market. Effective immediately, RV customers, dealers, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) will benefit from Octane's fast and easy digital buying experience.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octan e (Octane Lending Inc.), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, today announced its entrance into the Recreational Vehicle (RV) market.
  • Effective immediately, RV customers, dealers, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) will benefit from Octane's fast and easy digital buying experience.
  • By combining cutting-edge technology with innovative risk modeling and superior service, Octane delivers a seamless, end-to-end buying experience that speeds up transactions to benefit customers, dealers, and OEMs alike.
  • "We're excited to transform buying in the RV market with our seamless user experience," said Jason Guss, CEO of Octane.

Kress announces plans to launch in North American market

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Lunedì, Agosto 15, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kress brand, with its deep-rooted heritage in German engineering and design, is coming to North America with commercial outdoor power equipment (OPE) for lawn care and landscape professionals. As a part of the well-established Positec family of leading brands, Kress Commercial is introducing advances that will, for the first time, offer commercial OPE professionals in North America the opportunity to transition away from gas-powered products, a transformation that will change the OPE industry forever.

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  • Don Gao, CEO of Positec Group, said, "For decades, Kress has demonstrated its quality, durability and innovation in the European markets.
  • It is very exciting to bring this storied brand to the North American professional landscaper as the Kress brand launches new commercial-grade OPE in the US and Canada."
  • Kress will launch in North America in Q4 2022 in conjunction with the International Equip Exposition (formerly GIE).
  • Kress will sell its products at select dealer locations in the United States and Canada beginning with the 2023 season.

Octane Announces Significant Milestones on Its Journey to Transform E-commerce

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Martedì, Agosto 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, today announced numerous accomplishments during the first half of 2022 as it transforms e-commerce and makes buying lifestyle purchases fast, easy, and accessible.

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  • Between January and June 2022, Octane increased originations by 67% year over year through its in-house lender Roadrunner Financial, Inc .
  • Octane also saw considerable success through the adoption of its award-winning Octane Prequal as the number of dealers who added Octane Prequal to their website increased by 550% since the start of the year.
  • The company also leveraged Octane Prequal on its renowned editorial websites, which reach millions of enthusiasts each month.
  • Octane's considerable growth was partially driven by its success in building and strengthening relationships with its over 4,000 dealer partners.

Penfund Announces Additional Investment in Arrowhead Engineered Products

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Martedì, Marzo 29, 2022

TORONTO, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penfund, an independent provider of junior capital to North American middle market companies, announced today the completion of an additional second lien debt investment in Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), a portfolio company of Genstar Capital LLC (Genstar).

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  • TORONTO, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penfund, an independent provider of junior capital to North American middle market companies, announced today the completion of an additional second lien debt investment in Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), a portfolio company of Genstar Capital LLC (Genstar).
  • Joe Mattina, a Partner at Penfund, noted, This marks the second financing weve completed with Arrowhead and Genstar within the last three months.
  • Arrowhead Engineered Products is a leading supplier of non-discretionary, mission-critical, aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of motorized vehicles and equipment types.
  • The firm is owned by its management team and is currently investing its most recently established fund, Penfund Capital Fund VII.

MAKITA LEADS THE CORDLESS CONVERSION FROM GAS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

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Lunedì, Marzo 7, 2022

LA MIRADA, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Makita, the innovation leader in cordless technology, continues to meet the growing demand for "greener" alternatives to gas equipment with continued expansion of its industry-leading cordless outdoor power equipment (OPE) system.

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  • LA MIRADA, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Makita, the innovation leader in cordless technology, continues to meet the growing demand for "greener" alternatives to gas equipment with continued expansion of its industry-leading cordless outdoor power equipment (OPE) system.
  • "Makita quickly recognized the movement away from gas outdoor power equipment and the demand for cordless, from professionals to homeowners," said Brent Withey, vice president marketing, brand, Makita U.S.A., Inc. "No other company has invested in cordless technology like Makita, and the result is a complete system of professional cordless power equipment.
  • Makita has the world's largest professional cordless outdoor power equipment system (powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries), with over 60 OPE products within the 18V | 36V LXT System.
  • For more information about Makita Outdoor Power Equipment and the Rule the Outdoors campaign, visit http://www.makitatools.com/RTO
    Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, power equipment, pneumatics and cleaning solutions, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories.

Octane Enters Second New Market in 2022 with Launch of Tractor Financing

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Giovedì, Febbraio 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane (Octane Lending Inc.), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational and equipment purchases, today announced its entrance into the tractor market.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane (Octane Lending Inc.), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational and equipment purchases, today announced its entrance into the tractor market.
  • This expansion marks Octane's second foray into new markets in 2022, coming just a month after the company entered the trailer market .
  • With its tractor product offering, Octane can now finance entire mower dealership portfolios and bring its faster, digital closing process to any dealer who offers compact or subcompact tractors.
  • "Starting today, tractor customers and dealers have a simpler way to finance a vehicle through our fast and easy digital experience," said Jason Guss, CEO of Octane.

Octane Strengthens Sales Leadership to Accelerate Growth and Market Expansion

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Giovedì, Febbraio 3, 2022

Octane has achieved considerable success in Powersports, almost doubling loan fundings in 2021, and continues to gain market share with its fast and easy digital buying experience.

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  • Octane has achieved considerable success in Powersports, almost doubling loan fundings in 2021, and continues to gain market share with its fast and easy digital buying experience.
  • To support Octane's recent entrance into the trailer market and forthcoming entrance into the tractor market, Octane appointed Justin "Jay" DuPrey as National Sales Manager OPE.
  • Before joining Octane in 2017 as National Sales Manager Powersports, Mr. DuPrey held roles at Coleman Powersports, ADS Inc. / MAR-VEL Int., and the US Navy.
  • He previously held sales leadership roles at Chase, Yamaha Motor Finance, and Exeter Finance.