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Mainetti signs strategic distributor agreement with Kingfa

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

HONG KONG, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mainetti Group ("Mainetti" or the "Company"), the leading global retail solutions provider, is pleased to announce a strategicdistributor agreement with Kingfa Science & Technology Co Ltd (stock code: 600143.SS) ("Kingfa"), one of the largest personal protective equipment (PPE) suppliers in the world.

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  • HONG KONG, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mainetti Group ("Mainetti" or the "Company"), the leading global retail solutions provider, is pleased to announce a strategicdistributor agreement with Kingfa Science & Technology Co Ltd (stock code: 600143.SS) ("Kingfa"), one of the largest personal protective equipment (PPE) suppliers in the world.
  • The new agreement will enable Mainettito support the stable supply of PPE to major markets around the world.
  • Since 2020, Mainetti- under the MainettiCare brand- has been supplying high-quality PPE to businesses around the world to safeguard their employees, customers, and communities.
  • As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses everywhere, this strategic agreement will support the quick deployment of high-quality PPE products, including masks, gloves, gowns and sanitizers, distributed by MainettiCare,around the world.

The Worldwide Workplace Safety Industry is Expected to Reach $19.9 Billion by 2025

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The global workplace safety market size is expected to grow from an estimated value of USD 12.1 billion in 2020 to USD 19.9 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.4% from 2020 to 2025.

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  • The global workplace safety market size is expected to grow from an estimated value of USD 12.1 billion in 2020 to USD 19.9 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.4% from 2020 to 2025.
  • However, lack of skilled workplace safety and health professionals, and lack of employee engagement, are some of the factors restraining the growth of the workplace safety market.
  • North America is expected to be the largest contributor in terms of the market size in the workplace safety market.
  • The major factors driving the growth of workplace safety in North America include the strengthening of safety standards and government regulations.

Global $20 Billion Military Personal Protective Equipment Market to 2027: Market Opportunities in Mergers and Acquisitions to Drive the Growth

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Rising Procurement of Body Armor with Supportive Government Initiatives to Boost Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Growth.

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  • Rising Procurement of Body Armor with Supportive Government Initiatives to Boost Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Growth.
  • The military personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in protecting soldiers and enhancing the procurement of military gear.
  • Increasing demand for advanced protection equipment across different military forces is a major factor driving the growth of the military personal protective equipment market.
  • The COVID-19 outbreak impacted the supply chain of the military personal protective equipment, and governments are focusing majorly on medical sector and moderately on military sector; this is impacting the growth of the military personal protective equipment (PPE) market.

Article - Parliament wants to ensure the right to disconnect from work

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Parliament calls for new EU law

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  • Parliament calls for new EU law

    The right to disconnect is not defined in EU law.

  • Parliament wants to change that.
  • On 21 January 2021 it called on the Commission to come up with a law allowing employees to disconnect from work during non-work hours without consequences and setting minimum standards for remote work.
  • Parliament noted that interruptions to non-working time and the extension of working hours can increase the risk of unremunerated overtime, can have a negative impact on health, work-life balance and rest from work; and called for the following measures:

    Find out more on how the EU improves workers rights and working conditions

AlphaSix Corporation Is Awarded $87M CDC NIOSH IT Services Contract (NITS)

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

STERLING, Va., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaSix Corporation, a Public Sector products, services and solutions provider was successfully awarded a GSA MAS-based $87M five-year time & materials contract by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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  • STERLING, Va., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaSix Corporation, a Public Sector products, services and solutions provider was successfully awarded a GSA MAS-based $87M five-year time & materials contract by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • The IT services contract supports the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) worker safety goals through new modernization and innovation competencies.
  • AlphaSix has been supporting NIOSH since 2018 and is independently certified for IT quality (ISO 9001:2015).
  • About AlphaSix Corporation:AlphaSix Corporation (AlphaSix) is a data management company that provides the hardware, software and expertise required to unlock the potential of customer's data.

Global Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Forecast to 2027: Focus on Gloves, Helmet, Boots, Goggles, & Face Masks - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The "Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Equipment, Products, End-User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Equipment, Products, End-User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Rising Procurement of Body Armor with Supportive Government Initiatives to Boost Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Growth.
  • Increasing demand for advanced protection equipment across different military forces is a major factor driving the growth of the military personal protective equipment market.
  • The COVID-19 outbreak impacted the supply chain of the military personal protective equipment, and governments are focusing majorly on medical sector and moderately on military sector; this is impacting the growth of the military personal protective equipment (PPE) market.

Two Strategies Help Prevent Workplace Disasters, Protect Employees with Smart Data

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Monday, January 25, 2021

But collecting data into one, centralized data management system, and contextualizing data with the help of AI and Machine Learning, helps all employees of a company quickly and easily find the information they need.

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  • But collecting data into one, centralized data management system, and contextualizing data with the help of AI and Machine Learning, helps all employees of a company quickly and easily find the information they need.
  • Companies spend an average of $7,500 for each lost-time workplace injury, but the financial consequences of workplace accidents do not stop there.
  • Digitizing company and process manufacturing data is essential to preventing accidents, two strategies can help employers do just that.
  • Kinsmen Group's solutions can dramatically help manufacturers in almost all industries ensure the quality of their data, make it easily attainable, and help prevent future disasters," Sallade says.

“Thank you, President Biden” - Owens & Minor Welcomes President Biden Strategy on COVID Response

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

Today, Edward Pesicka, President and CEO of Owens & Minor, a leading manufacturer of HALYARD* branded Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), welcomed the announcement from President Biden of the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness.

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  • Today, Edward Pesicka, President and CEO of Owens & Minor, a leading manufacturer of HALYARD* branded Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), welcomed the announcement from President Biden of the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness.
  • We welcome President Bidens thoughtful and comprehensive approach to combating this pandemic and we look forward to working with the administration.
  • A vertically-integrated, predominantly Americas-based footprint enables Owens & Minor to reliably supply its self-manufactured surgical and PPE products.
  • For more information about Owens & Minor, visit owens-minor.com, follow @Owens_Minor on Twitter and connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/owens-&-minor .

Global Rubber Gloves Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, 2020-2027 - Outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic has Resulted in Increase in the Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The global rubber gloves market size is expected to reach USD 22.1 billion by 2027.

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  • The global rubber gloves market size is expected to reach USD 22.1 billion by 2027.
  • The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2020 to 2027.
  • The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has resulted in increase in the demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks, face shields, and gowns.
  • Strategies adopted by market participants include supply chain development, collaborations, value chain integration, and distribution network expansion to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Honeywell Survey Reveals 68% Of Surveyed Workers Do Not Feel Completely Safe In Their Buildings

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Honeywell survey reveals 68% of surveyed workers do not feel completely safe in their buildings.

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  • Honeywell survey reveals 68% of surveyed workers do not feel completely safe in their buildings.
  • The findings show that a staggering majority of the global workforce (68%) does not feel completely safe working in their employer's buildings.
  • Nearly half of U.S. surveyed workers (49%) are concerned about their building management's ability to consistently enforce health and safety guidelines.
  • Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.