Midwestern United States

ITS Logistics May Port Rail Ramp Index: Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress at US West Coast

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torsdag, maj 16, 2024
Transport, Index, Intermodal transport, CIRB, IPI, Safety, Health, Strike, ITS, Logistics, National Railway, Canadian National Railway, Canada Industrial Relations Board, Congestion, Midwestern United States, CPKC, Rail freight transport

In addition, due to the potential Canadian rail strike, more stress will hit the US West Coast as shippers divert containers to the US to avoid potential operational issues.

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  • In addition, due to the potential Canadian rail strike, more stress will hit the US West Coast as shippers divert containers to the US to avoid potential operational issues.
  • The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
  • Ocean and domestic container rail ramp operations are also highlighted in the index for both the West Inland and East Inland regions.
  • Visit here for a full comprehensive copy of the index with expected forecasts for the US port and rail ramps.

15 Weekends of Summer, 100s of Reasons to Explore Western Cook County

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måndag, maj 6, 2024
City, Taste, OAK, Midwestern United States, Amusement park

OAK PARK, Ill., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Oak Park, the state-certified convention and visitors bureau for western Cook County, is announcing its "15 weeks of Summer 100's of Reasons to Visit Campaign." The bureau represets the Village of Oak Park and 15 other communities and is chock-full of plans, events and unique places for adults and kids to discover big city thrills with suburban convenience.

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  • OAK PARK, Ill., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Oak Park , the state-certified convention and visitors bureau for western Cook County, is announcing its "15 weeks of Summer 100's of Reasons to Visit Campaign."
  • "There is only 15 weeks of summer, and we have 100's of Reasons for you to explore western Cook County.
  • From walking tours, bike paths, festivals, and events, to fantastic dining options, we can fill your weekends from sunup to sundown" said Annie Coakley, executive director of Visit Oak Park.
  • Below is just a taste of what Visit Oak Park has to offer, the bureau is pleased to showcase the Visit Oak Park area and all that western Cook County has to offer.

Heritage Distribution acquires Young Supply Company

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måndag, april 22, 2024
HDH, Refrigeration, Family, Acquisition, Midwestern United States, HVACR, Marketing, HVAC, Growth, Retail

ATLANTA, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Distribution Holdings, the U.S. platform for global HVACR wholesaler Beijer Ref, has signed an agreement to acquire Young Supply Company (“Young Supply”), a wholesale commercial refrigeration and HVAC distributor serving contractors in the Midwestern United States including Michigan and Northern Ohio – territories adjacent to its current holdings.

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  • ATLANTA, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Distribution Holdings, the U.S. platform for global HVACR wholesaler Beijer Ref, has signed an agreement to acquire Young Supply Company (“Young Supply”), a wholesale commercial refrigeration and HVAC distributor serving contractors in the Midwestern United States including Michigan and Northern Ohio – territories adjacent to its current holdings.
  • Young Supply will continue to operate under its own brand, in both distribution and marketing.
  • “Young Supply Company is excited to announce we have joined the Heritage Distribution Holdings and Beijer Ref family.
  • With over 85 years as an industry leader, our Young Supply team also looks forward to contributing to the world-renowned Heritage Distribution Holdings and Beijer Ref family of companies.”
    "We are excited to welcome Young Supply to the Heritage Distribution family.

Building Enclosure Design and Commissioning Expert Colleen Stuber-Zukanovic Joins SGH

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onsdag, april 17, 2024
Education, University, SGH, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Research, Engineering, American Institute, Science, AEC, Midwestern United States, Multimedia, U.S. Green Building Council, Architecture

CHICAGO, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Colleen Stuber-Zukanovic as a Project Director, bolstering the firm's building enclosure consulting practice with insights and experience from across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. She joins SGH's Building Technology Division in Chicago, Illinois, partnering with SGH team members and clients across the Midwestern United States. Colleen brings nearly fifteen years of design and construction experience as an architect, specializing in building enclosure design consulting for new and existing buildings, as well as building enclosure commissioning (BECx) services for enhanced sustainability and performance.

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  • She joins SGH's Building Technology Division in Chicago, Illinois, partnering with SGH team members and clients across the Midwestern United States.
  • Colleen brings nearly fifteen years of design and construction experience as an architect, specializing in building enclosure design consulting for new and existing buildings, as well as building enclosure commissioning (BECx) services for enhanced sustainability and performance.
  • "One of the most compelling things about working at SGH is the commitment to continuing education and in-house knowledge sharing among the building enclosure and structural industry experts across our offices," said Colleen.
  • Colleen has spent her career building a unique knowledge base from her experiences in new construction design on the architect's side and in project management on the owner's side, which inform her current building enclosure practice.

EQS-News: STAIDIUM U.S. Enters Media Naming Rights Agreement with Legacy VTC

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onsdag, april 10, 2024
Midwestern United States, Sport, Partnership, OTT, Artificial intelligence, GSP, Athlete, Machine learning, STL, Advertising, Volleyball

DALLAS (April 9, 2024) – STAIDIUM U.S. is joining Legacy VTC (Volleyball Training Courts) in a media rights agreement that allows the sports streaming company to reach thousands of sports enthusiasts across the Midwestern United States and beyond, increasing the potential for additional sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

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  • DALLAS (April 9, 2024) – STAIDIUM U.S. is joining Legacy VTC (Volleyball Training Courts) in a media rights agreement that allows the sports streaming company to reach thousands of sports enthusiasts across the Midwestern United States and beyond, increasing the potential for additional sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
  • This partnership grants STAIDIUM U.S. the rights to events held on each of the 8 competitive courts in the venue and gives STADIUM U.S. exclusive naming rights at the facility for 5 years.
  • STAIDIUM U.S. broadcasts from Legacy VTC’s St. Louis venue are available to fans, coaches, and scouts on Staidium.TV.
  • "STAIDIUM U.S. increases the appeal of Legacy VTC to tournament directors because of the partnership, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities it creates."

SK hynix Signs Investment Agreement of Advanced Chip Packaging with Indiana

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onsdag, april 3, 2024
CHIPS, HBM, Ambassador, Package, Assistant, Partnership, DRAM, Research, News, AI, Local government, Organic, Commerce, Purdue Research Park, Silicon, Architecture, HBM3, Midwestern United States, Semiconductor, Ecosystem, ChatGPT, South Korea, HBM2, Government, Dynamic random-access memory

"I'm so proud to officially welcome SK hynix to Indiana, and we're confident this new partnership will enhance the Lafayette-West Lafayette region, Purdue University and the state of Indiana for the long term.

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  • "I'm so proud to officially welcome SK hynix to Indiana, and we're confident this new partnership will enhance the Lafayette-West Lafayette region, Purdue University and the state of Indiana for the long term.
  • Senator Todd Young, a key advocate for the project, said, "SK hynix will soon be a household name in Indiana.
  • "SK hynix is the global pioneer and dominant market leader in memory chips for AI," Purdue University President Mung Chiang said.
  • It is also a monumental moment for completing the supply chain of digital economy in our country through chips advanced packaging.

Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Three Decadent New Flavors

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onsdag, mars 20, 2024
Cream, Sprouts, Midwestern United States, Vanilla, Shaw's and Star Market, Ice cream, Harmons, Acme, Social media, News, Safeway, Marketing, Farmer, Bubbies, Churro, Mint chocolate chip, Pistachio, Dairy

PHOENIX, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bubbies Ice Cream, the fan-favorite mochi ice cream brand known for its all-natural, premium ingredients and decadent flavors, announced today three new flavor additions to its product lineup including Chocolate Peanut Butter, Churro, and Mint Chocolate Chip. Hitting shelves just in time for the sunny days of spring and summer ahead, these new flavors are the perfect treat to indulge in any time that sweet tooth hits. Like all Bubbies mochi ice cream products, the new offerings are wrapped in sweet mochi dough with super-premium ice cream on the inside for a mindful indulgence at just 90 calories per serving.

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  • These new offerings from the fan-favorite mochi ice cream brand include Chocolate Peanut Butter, Churro, and Mint Chocolate Chip
    PHOENIX, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bubbies Ice Cream , the fan-favorite mochi ice cream brand known for its all-natural, premium ingredients and decadent flavors, announced today three new flavor additions to its product lineup including Chocolate Peanut Butter , Churro , and Mint Chocolate Chip .
  • Like all Bubbies mochi ice cream products, the new offerings are wrapped in sweet mochi dough with super-premium ice cream on the inside for a mindful indulgence at just 90 calories per serving.
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Mochi Ice Cream: This classic flavor combo pairs creamy, dreamy super-premium peanut butter ice cream with soft, chocolate mochi dough.
  • Churro Mochi Ice Cream: Creamy, churro-flavored ice cream is wrapped in sweet mochi dough and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for an added sweet crunch to complete this delicious treat.

New Energy Blue forms New Energy Chemicals to sustainably produce bio-sourced ethylene for carbon-zero jet fuel and Dow's renewable plastics

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måndag, mars 18, 2024
Ethanol, USDA, Certification, Grain, Gasoline, GHG, FID, Arundo donax, Carbon, Life, Lignin, ISCC, CO2, Plastic, Biomass, Airport, HD, Midwestern United States, SAF, Renewable energy

"New Energy Chemicals opens multiple pathways to our exponential growth in biobased fuels and chemicals," says Albury Fleitas, President of New Energy Blue.

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  • "New Energy Chemicals opens multiple pathways to our exponential growth in biobased fuels and chemicals," says Albury Fleitas, President of New Energy Blue.
  • New Energy Chemicals gives us 360-degree downstream options for achieving liftoff of an American bioenergy revolution.
  • New Energy Chemicals is expected to pre-qualify for maximum decarbonizing credits, giving it an advantage in a competitive capital marketplace.
  • "It starts with a biomass refinery in Mason City, Iowa and New Energy Chemicals conversion operations in Port Lavaca, Texas.

Syngenta Partners with CropX as a Key Sustainability Solution

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tisdag, februari 20, 2024
Environment, Technology, Agritech, Professional Services, Software, Sustainability, Hardware, Data Analytics, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Soil, Multimedia, Midwestern United States, Pulse, Seed, Health, Disease, Farm, Water

“Syngenta is committed to improving the sustainability metrics of our seed supply chain,” said Gilber Argenta, Head of North America Seed Production and Supply Chain.

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  • “Syngenta is committed to improving the sustainability metrics of our seed supply chain,” said Gilber Argenta, Head of North America Seed Production and Supply Chain.
  • Since the trial, Syngenta has decided to expand the use of the CropX system to additional irrigated corn production acres in the Midwest.
  • It has allowed us to keep our finger on the pulse of our fields, ultimately improving crop health.”
    “CropX is proud to be chosen as a sustainability solution for Syngenta.
  • Meanwhile, CropX provides field managers a comprehensive snapshot of all their fields, simplifying agronomic management of large-scale operations,” said Tim Davis, CropX VP North America Sales.

Bowman Adds Commentary to 2023 Pre-Release and Announces Acquisition of Transportation and Bridge Design Firm Speece Lewis Engineers

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tisdag, februari 20, 2024
Manufacturing, Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, Engineering, Urban Planning, Acquisition, P.E, Collection, Transport, Growth, Midwestern United States, Built environment, Construction

Employing advanced, state-of-the-art technologies, Speece Lewis’ experienced engineers and technical experts deliver solutions that reflect precise analytics and exceptional designs.

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  • Employing advanced, state-of-the-art technologies, Speece Lewis’ experienced engineers and technical experts deliver solutions that reflect precise analytics and exceptional designs.
  • Speece Lewis practice specialties include transportation planning, bridge design, survey and geospatial services, hydraulics engineering, and field oversight services.
  • “The acquisition of Speece Lewis is a reflection of our continuing commitment to the growth of our national transportation engineering practice,” said Gary Bowman, chairman and CEO of Bowman.
  • “With Speece Lewis, we add a terrific team of skilled transportation and bridge design experts along with an impressive depth of clients.