Supply management

Modine Battery Thermal Management System Selected for New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ All-Electric Bus

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

RACINE, Wis., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As health and environmental concerns accelerate the shift to zero-emission technologies, Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD, "Modine" or the "Company"), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced that leading global bus manufacturer, New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), has selected the Company's EVantage Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) in New Flyer's zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ heavy-duty transit bus model. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI),  a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions.

Key Points: 
  • With more than 300 US-made units in use, the Modine EVantage Battery Thermal Management System provides a rugged and dependable solution for New Flyer's battery-electric, zero-emission transit bus.
  • RACINE, Wis., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As health and environmental concerns accelerate the shift to zero-emission technologies, Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD, "Modine" or the "Company"), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced that leading global bus manufacturer, New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), has selected the Company's EVantage Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) in New Flyer's zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit bus model.
  • As a long-trusted supplier for our internal combustion platforms, Modine now delivers a battery thermal management solution aligned with the operational needs of our electric transit bus platform," said David White, Executive Vice President of Supply Management, NFI.
  • "Modine has provided New Flyer with thermal management systems for its internal combustion engine (ICE) buses for over five years.

RSM US Middle Market Business Index Declines, Shows Deteriorating Conditions

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eased to 124.2 in the fourth quarter, down 12.5 points from the previous quarter. While the index remains at a level that signals expansion and reflects the resilience of the broader economy, the decrease in topline sentiment indicates that two years of rising prices are taking a toll on overall business conditions and expectations around revenues, net earnings and hiring.

Key Points: 
  • All 10 components of the RSM US Middle Market Business Index declined from the third quarter to the fourth, reflecting growing pessimism about the economy.
  • "The year's final Middle Market Business Index shows that persistently high inflation is souring businesses' perceptions about the strength of the economy in the near term," said U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley.
  • RSM US LLP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have partnered to present the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI).
  • The survey panel consists of approximately 1,500 middle market executives and is designed to accurately reflect conditions in the middle market.

Supply-managed sectors to receive compensation for the impacts of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Dairy, poultry and egg processors and producers are expected to share more than $1.7billion in direct payments and investment programs.

Key Points: 
  • Dairy, poultry and egg processors and producers are expected to share more than $1.7billion in direct payments and investment programs.
  • The Government intends to offer dairy producers funding of up to $1.2billion over six years under the Dairy Direct Payment Program to account for the impacts of CUSMA.
  • Producers will receive funding based on their quota holdings, to support improvements to their farm businesses.
  • Through the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government announced up to $1.7 billion in compensation to supply-managed sectors for the impacts of CUSMA.

Government of Canada fulfills its commitment to compensate supply-managed sectors

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Monday, November 14, 2022

With this announcement, the Government of Canada delivers on its commitment to fully and fairly compensate producers and processors who have lost market share under CETA, CPTPP and CUSMA.

Key Points: 
  • With this announcement, the Government of Canada delivers on its commitment to fully and fairly compensate producers and processors who have lost market share under CETA, CPTPP and CUSMA.
  • Through the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government announced up to $1.7billion in compensation to supply-managed sectors for the impacts of CUSMA.
  • Supply managed sectors create over 100,000 direct jobs in Canada in production and processing activities.
  • In 2022, there were 9,952 dairy farms in Canada and 4,773 chicken, turkey, egg and broiler hatching egg producers.

RSM Survey Shows Evolving ESG Priorities Among Middle Market Companies

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Support for environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives remains high among middle market companies as their ESG priorities evolve to better align with industry and organizational goals, according to the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) ESG Special Report released today by RSM US LLP (RSM).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Support for environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives remains high among middle market companies as their ESG priorities evolve to better align with industry and organizational goals, according to the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) ESG Special Report released today by RSM US LLP (RSM).
  • The specialization of ESG initiatives could be one reason why only 56% of companies with a formal ESG plan specify all their commitments in their policies.
  • The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) is based on research of middle market firms conducted by Harris Poll, which began in the first quarter of 2015.
  • The survey panel consists of approximately 1,500 middle market executives and is designed to accurately reflect conditions in the middle market.

RSM US Middle Market Business Index Surges, Despite Elevated Inflation

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, increased to 138.5 in the third quarter, up 7.3 points from the previous quarter. The statistically significant increase in topline sentiment is indicative of strong overall activity and solid middle market business conditions, even as inflation remains elevated.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , increased to 138.5 in the third quarter, up 7.3 points from the previous quarter.
  • The statistically significant increase in topline sentiment is indicative of strong overall activity and solid middle market business conditions, even as inflation remains elevated.
  • RSM US LLP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have partnered to present the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI).
  • The survey panel consists of approximately 1,500 middle market executives and is designed to accurately reflect conditions in the middle market.

Ruskin Felix Consulting becomes the leading blockchain consulting firm in the Cryptoverse with more than 50 projects worked on

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Monday, July 11, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruskin Felix consulting is proud to announce that we have successfully worked with more than 50 projects in 2022 and have opened a specialized division to work with other blockchain clients in the space. Currently, the services provided by RF for digital assets consist of Business strategy, Platform development, Game development, Coin distribution and supply management, Risk mitigation plan, Capital raising, Valuation services, Tokenomics, game design document, launching of the cryptocurrency, IDOS, STO/ICO planning and technical project execution and social media marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Ruskin Felix Consulting LLC has become one of the leading blockchain consulting firms.
  • With more than 50 projects covered in the last 12 months alone, they are one of the most sought-after firms in Blockchain strategic consulting.
  • WILMINGTON, Del., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruskin Felix consulting is proud to announce that we have successfully worked with more than 50 projects in 2022 and have opened a specialized division to work with other blockchain clients in the space.
  • In the past 6 months, Ruskin Felix Consulting has worked with more than 30 projects in the blockchain space.

RSM US Middle Market Business Index Improves Despite Ongoing Pricing Pressures

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Monday, June 6, 2022

CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, increased to 130.6 in the second quarter of this year from 126.3 in the previous quarter. Business conditions in the middle market remained robust, bolstered by solid demand and strong productivity-enhancing business investment, despite underlying inflationary pressures.

Key Points: 
  • Business conditions in the middle market remained robust, bolstered by solid demand and strong productivity-enhancing business investment, despite underlying inflationary pressures.
  • A set of special questions in this quarter's MMBI explore how ongoing supply chain disruptions have affected the middle market and the marked differences between smaller middle market organizations and their larger middle market counterparts.
  • RSM US LLP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have partnered to present the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI).
  • The survey panel consists of approximately 1,500 middle market executives and is designed to accurately reflect conditions in the middle market.

RSM Cybersecurity Report Reveals Major Threats Still Persist Despite Slight Drop in Reported Breaches in the Middle Market

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

CHICAGO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Middle market firms face an increasingly volatile cybersecurity environment, with threats coming from more directions than ever before and more skilled criminals targeting the segment, according to the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Cybersecurity Special Report released today from RSM US LLP (RSM), in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. However, there is good news as the number of breaches reported in the last year among middle market companies slightly decreased with protections becoming more available and executives understanding the consequences related to potential incidents. Twenty-two percent of middle market leaders claimed that their company experienced a data breach in the last year, representing a drop from 28% in last year's survey, suggesting that even with enhanced protections in place and the decrease in attacks, companies cannot afford to let their guard down.

Key Points: 
  • "The small drop in reported breaches is encouraging, and we largely attribute it to middle market companies beginning to implement better identity and access management controls.
  • The report further reveals relevant middle market cybersecurity insights and data privacy trends, along with tactics organizations can utilize to strengthen security and privacy programs.
  • RSM US LLP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have partnered to present the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI).
  • The survey panel consists of approximately 1,500 middle market executives and is designed to accurately reflect conditions in the middle market.

National Citizens Business Conditions Index™ Soars to Record High Even as Economic Uncertainty Grows

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Demand is still strong, leading to strong business conditions, said Eric Merlis, managing director, Global Markets, Citizens.

Key Points: 
  • Demand is still strong, leading to strong business conditions, said Eric Merlis, managing director, Global Markets, Citizens.
  • Positive indicators regarding business conditions are reaching new heights just as uncertainty escalates in a number of areas.
  • All five components of the Index were additive in the first quarter, an atypical scenario even in other periods of robust business activity.
  • The Index draws from public information and proprietary corporate data to establish a unique view of business conditions across the country.