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Clearwater Paper Announces Michael Urlick as New Consumer Products Leader

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Michael (Mike) Urlick has been named senior vice president and general manager of the consumer products division, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Michael (Mike) Urlick has been named senior vice president and general manager of the consumer products division, effective January 1, 2022.
  • I look forward to Mikes continued, valued contributions as a senior leader at Clearwater Paper.
  • Mr. Urlick joined Clearwater Paper in 2013 and has most recently served as the vice president of sales and marketing for the consumer products division.
  • We have a great team at Clearwater Paper, and I am honored to lead the consumer products business and continue our commitment to achieve strong business results and service our customers, said Mr. Urlick.

Diamond Packaging Awarded Platinum Rating in 2021 EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diamond Packaging today announced it has been awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis, the leading global advocate for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diamond Packaging today announced it has been awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis, the leading global advocate for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
  • Diamond reported on its industry-leading greenbox sustainability initiative to research, design, and implement packaging solutions that are innovative and more sustainable.
  • Founded in 1911, Diamond Packaging is a WBENC-certified woman-owned business specializing in developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
  • Diamond differentiates itself through award-winning creative design, packaging innovation/technical expertise, its greenbox sustainability initiative, and the Global Packaging Alliance (GPA).

Cloud Security Alliance Releases New Cloud Controls Matrix Auditing Guidelines

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the worlds leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today released the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) Auditing Guidelines .

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  • The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the worlds leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today released the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) Auditing Guidelines .
  • Drafted by the CCM Working Group , this new addition to the Cloud Controls Matrix v4 contains a set of auditing guidelines tailored to the control specifications of each of the CCMs 17 cloud security domains.
  • The Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) is a cybersecurity control framework for cloud computing, composed of 197 control objectives structured in 17 domains, covering all key aspects of the cloud technology.
  • The controls framework is aligned to the CSA Security Guidance for Cloud Computing and is considered a de-facto standard for cloud security assurance and compliance.

Global Industry Analysts Predicts the World Smart Cards Market to Reach $16.8 Billion by 2026

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Smart Cards - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Smart Cards - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Smart Cards estimated at US$12.6 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$16.8 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $1.8 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $4.4 Billion by 2026
    The Smart Cards market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.8 Billion in the year 2021.
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

Global Thermal Printing Market to Reach $48.8 Billion by 2026

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Thermal Printing - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Thermal Printing - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Another factor augmenting growth of the thermal printing market is the increasing demand for thermal transfer printing.
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Thermal Printing estimated at US$37.2 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$48.8 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $11.4 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $7.2 Billion by 2026
    The Thermal Printing market in the U.S. is estimated at US$11.4 Billion in the year 2021.

New Study Reveals The One Simple Thing You Can Do To Spread Joy This Holiday Season

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

You can spread holiday cheer and create a lasting memento for generations to come by simply sending a heartfelt, handwritten holiday card.

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  • You can spread holiday cheer and create a lasting memento for generations to come by simply sending a heartfelt, handwritten holiday card.
  • A remarkable 9 out of 10 respondents surveyed perceived holiday cards with handwritten messages as more thoughtful and heartfelt than cards with printed messages.
  • In this holiday season and throughout the year, we want to encourage everyone to pick up a pen and help spread joy."
  • With so many varieties and options available, there is sure to be a G2 ideal for your writing needs this holiday season, and beyond.

HighByte Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round to Speed Growth in Industrial DataOps Market

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HighByte , an industrial software company, today announced the close of its series seed funding round.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HighByte , an industrial software company, today announced the close of its series seed funding round.
  • The fully subscribed round raised $3.5 million in new capital to fuel the company's next phase of growth.
  • The round was led by the family offices of Seth and Cindy Lawry and Soren and Caroline Oberg.
  • "The HighByte team is uniquely positioned to understand what customers need to enable digital transformation in industrial manufacturing.

White paper aimed at 'SWITCHing the paradigm' between solar and ag land use on Oahu

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

"When framed as having to choose one goal over the other, the choice can become paralyzing.

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  • "When framed as having to choose one goal over the other, the choice can become paralyzing.
  • However, in reality, the development of renewable energy, specifically solar photovoltaics (PV), and protecting Hawaii's agricultural land do not have to be at odds with each other.
  • "The following analysis shows that the two can not only coexist but, at times, have a symbiotic relationship that allows us to achieve these ambitious goals simultaneously."
  • Read the white paper here:

Grove Collaborative, a Leading Sustainable Consumer Products Company, to Become a Publicly Traded Company via Transaction with Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Grove Collaborative (Grove or the Company), a leading sustainable consumer products company, and Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II (VGII) (NYSE: VGII), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by Virgin Group, announced today they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in Grove becoming a public company.

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  • Grove Collaborative (Grove or the Company), a leading sustainable consumer products company, and Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II (VGII) (NYSE: VGII), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by Virgin Group, announced today they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in Grove becoming a public company.
  • Grove is a leading sustainable consumer products company fueled by a mission to transform the consumer products industry into a force for human and environmental good.
  • Beyond Plastic is Groves comprehensive plan to address the plastic crisis and to help the Company meet its ambitious goal.
  • Evan Lovell, Chief Investment Officer of Virgin Group, said, Grove has a distinctive opportunity to capitalize on a growing sustainable products market ripe for disruption.

DGAP-News: INVERTO GmbH: European Businesses Caught Off Guard by Rapid Price Rises and Supply Shortages of Raw Materials

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Nine out of ten companies (89 percent) that participated in the study note limited availability of raw materials.

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  • Nine out of ten companies (89 percent) that participated in the study note limited availability of raw materials.
  • "Similarly, businesses were caught off guard by the recent spike in energy prices, with only around a quarter expecting electricity or gas and oil price rises.
  • The most common measure taken by companies to ensure supply at the best possible price is to analyse the supply chain and build up stocks.
  • Almost 100 procurement managers and Managing Directors, from the EU and UK, took part in this year's raw materials study.