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Hilco Corporate Finance Expands Its Investment Banking Practice with the Addition of Mark Birkett as Senior Managing Director for Capital Advisory

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Corporate Finance (HCF) , Hilco Global's investment banking advisory firm, has named Mark Birkett Senior Managing Director for Capital Advisory.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Corporate Finance (HCF) , Hilco Global's investment banking advisory firm, has named Mark Birkett Senior Managing Director for Capital Advisory.
  • Mr. Birkett has experience raising capital for middle-market companies that includes growth and acquisition financing, refinancings, recapitalizations, and special situations.
  • Mark is a distinguished and talented investment banking leader, respected by his clients and peers, with considerable experience in all aspects of middle-market capital advisory.
  • Prior to joining Hilco Corporate Finance, Mr. Birkett was a Managing Director in the Leveraged Finance group at William Blair in Chicago.

Cimcorp improves business resilience, efficiency and competitive advantage with IFS Cloud

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, today announced that pioneer in automated intralogistics solutions, Cimcorp, has celebrated two years of being evergreen on IFS Cloud as it continues to execute successfully on its digital transformation roadmap, driving continuous business growth while prioritizing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) demands with the latest capabilities.

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  • Since upgrading their ERP solution to IFS Cloud as the first Pioneer customer two years ago, Cimcorp has benefited from the flexibility and scalability of the platform to stay agile and competitive.
  • IFS Cloud 's twice-yearly feature releases allow customers to remain "evergreen" on the latest version of the software without the interruptions that come with full-scale upgrades.
  • By leveraging IFS Cloud and its automation capabilities, Cimcorp has been able to drive productive uptime.
  • The organization continues to work with IFS to ensure software optimization for cost savings, business opportunities and reduced risk.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice Keeping Things Ice Hot for 2024

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year filled with tremendous growth and success, Jeremiah's Italian Ice – the hottest brand in the frozen dessert category – looks to build upon its accomplishments in 2024. The brand opened 40 locations in 2023 and now looks to open their 150th location, forecasted to open in Q1 of 2024. Additionally in 2023, Jeremiah's received numerous awards showcasing their rapid growth and commitment to success, and underwent new leadership changes, including the appointment of a new CEO and President, Michael Keller.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year filled with tremendous growth and success, Jeremiah's Italian Ice – the hottest brand in the frozen dessert category – looks to build upon its accomplishments in 2024.
  • The Italian Ice favorite was also recently ranked #15 on the 2024 Franchise Times Fast & Serious list, honoring the smartest-growing brands in franchising, and #157 on the 2024 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, climbing 55 spots from 2023.
  • The Jeremiah's Gelati, which features layers of Italian Ice and Soft Ice Cream offers nearly limitless flavor combinations and is the star of their menu.
  • To learn more about Jeremiah's Italian Ice, or its franchise opportunities, please visit: https://jeremiahsfranchise.com/.

Gooten Announces the Formation of an Advisory Board

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gooten, a trailblazer in on-demand order management technology, is excited to announce the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board, a move to bolster its expertise and leadership in the ever-evolving sectors of print-on-demand, retail, and eCommerce.  As Gooten launches its next-generation OrderMeshTM software platform, the Advisory Board is uniquely positioned to guide Gooten through its next phase of growth.

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  • As Gooten launches its next-generation OrderMeshTM software platform, the Advisory Board is uniquely positioned to guide Gooten through its next phase of growth.
  • Deborah Merrill, an existing Gooten board member, will also join the board alongside Arnaud Deshais.
  • He brings this track record of success and deep knowledge of the photo industry to Gooten's Advisory Board.
  • Said Brian Rainey, CEO of Gooten: "As we continue to innovate and expand our reach in the market, the guidance from our esteemed Advisory Board will be invaluable.

Frontera Consulting UK to become Accelalpha

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

After a successful year, achieving an impressive 100% revenue growth, Frontera Consulting UK retired its name on January 1st, 2024.

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  • After a successful year, achieving an impressive 100% revenue growth, Frontera Consulting UK retired its name on January 1st, 2024.
  • Together with Accelalpha in Europe and the Middle East, it will rebrand as Accelalpha EMEA.
  • With employees in 9 countries across the UK, EU, Africa, and the Middle East, Accelalpha EMEA offers the most comprehensive set of Oracle Cloud consulting skills and services of any Oracle partner in the region.
  • Tom Linton, Frontera Consulting UK Managing Director, will lead Accelalpha's EMEA region as Managing Director, EMEA.

Aerospheres and myTECHNIC Form Strategic Consignment Agreement

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The agreement marks the inclusion of myTECHNIC into Aerospheres’ expanding clientele that are realizing the advantages of its Chemical Care consignment program.

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  • The agreement marks the inclusion of myTECHNIC into Aerospheres’ expanding clientele that are realizing the advantages of its Chemical Care consignment program.
  • Having served as a trusted provider of aviation-related chemicals to myTECHNIC for numerous years, Aerospheres will now consign a diverse inventory directly to the company.
  • myTECHNIC stands to gain substantial advantages through the consignment program.
  • Our consignment programs simplify those complexities and help solve those problems for our customers.”
    “With this consignment agreement signed with Aerospheres, myTECHNIC has taken another important step to serve its customers better and make a difference in the industry,” said Neslihan Uzun, Supply Chain Manager for myTECHNIC.

Metapack to Host Leading Retailers and Carriers at The Delivery Conference 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Metapack , a leader in ecommerce delivery technology, today announces that it will bring together retailers, brands, carriers and technology companies at the world's foremost ecommerce delivery event, The Delivery Conference (TDC), on 6 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

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  • Metapack , a leader in ecommerce delivery technology, today announces that it will bring together retailers, brands, carriers and technology companies at the world's foremost ecommerce delivery event, The Delivery Conference (TDC), on 6 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
  • “TDC is a key event for anybody operating in the ecommerce, retail and logistics space.
  • Entering its 15th year, the agenda for TDC 2024 has been meticulously created to provide attendees with actionable, data-driven insights and solutions to help them overcome ecommerce unpredictability in 2024.
  • We’ll unveil the highly anticipated 2024 Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report, which reveals the key trends our industry should seek to capitalise on, especially as ecommerce continues to evolve.

SpectronRx and ARTBIO Join Forces to Develop and Manufacture Clinical Supply of Novel Alpha Radioligand Therapy AB001 for Indiana and Surrounding States

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

"We are excited to be working with ARTBIO to bring their targeted alpha radioligand therapy to patients in need," said SpectronRx co-founder and CEO John Zehner.

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  • "We are excited to be working with ARTBIO to bring their targeted alpha radioligand therapy to patients in need," said SpectronRx co-founder and CEO John Zehner.
  • Upon validation, SpectronRx will design, develop and implement the customized manufacturing line and processes required to scale up production to meet clinical supply requirements.
  • With the additional support from SpectronRx, ARTBIO hopes to bring its novel therapy to market efficiently and make a significant impact in the fight against prostate cancer.
  • “Our team at SpectronRx is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and safety standards in the production of AB001.”

Noodle.ai Names Stephen R. Collins as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Noodle Analytics, Inc. (“Noodle.ai” or “the Company”), a leading provider of enterprise AI SaaS applications for digital supply chain planning, today announced the appointment of Stephen R. Collins as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Noodle Analytics, Inc. (“Noodle.ai” or “the Company”), a leading provider of enterprise AI SaaS applications for digital supply chain planning, today announced the appointment of Stephen R. Collins as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Stephen Pratt, who is the Company’s Co-Founder and current CEO, will serve as a Senior Strategic Advisor to the executive team and remain on the Board.
  • Collins brings a proven background as a software executive to Noodle.ai with more than 35 years of experience.
  • We look forward to continuing to work with Stephen Pratt in his new role and are pleased to welcome a leader of Stephen Collins’ caliber.”

DHL Supply Chain Reaches 50-Truck Milestone with Orange EV and Doubles Down with Plans for 100 E-Yard Trucks and Diesel Phase-Out by 2025

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    DHL Supply Chain became Orange EV’s first customer in October 2015 and their first re-order came a year later.
  • “We deeply appreciate our partnership with DHL Supply Chain, now spanning eight years and 50 trucks.
  • When DHL Supply Chain leaned in to purchase Orange EV’s very first electric yard truck, they single-handedly advanced the heavy-duty EV industry,” said Wayne Mathisen, CEO and co-founder of Orange EV.
  • DHL Supply Chain plans to double their current electric yard truck fleet, ultimately deploying 100 Orange EV emission-free trucks.