Boating

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Pacific Door Systems in New Zealand

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Door Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial doors & window systems in New Zealand.

Key Points: 
  • ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Door Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial doors & window systems in New Zealand.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Pacific Door Systems and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • "Pacific Door Systems is an excellent addition to the Asia Pacific Division and complements our existing door opening solutions offering for our customers.
  • ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Pacific Door Systems in New Zealand

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 20, 2018

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Door Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial doors & window systems in New Zealand.

Key Points: 
  • ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Door Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial doors & window systems in New Zealand.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Pacific Door Systems and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • "Pacific Door Systems is an excellent addition to the Asia Pacific Division and complements our existing door opening solutions offering for our customers.
  • ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Luxer One in the US

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired Luxer One, a leading advanced package locker solutions business in the US.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired Luxer One, a leading advanced package locker solutions business in the US.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Luxer One into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • Luxer One constitutes a strategic addition to the Group and reinforces our position in solutions for home delivery," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • "Luxer One is the market leading company in the last mile delivery space in the US," says Lucas Boselli, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of the Americas Division.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Luxer One in the US

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired Luxer One, a leading advanced package locker solutions business in the US.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired Luxer One, a leading advanced package locker solutions business in the US.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Luxer One into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • Luxer One constitutes a strategic addition to the Group and reinforces our position in solutions for home delivery," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • "Luxer One is the market leading company in the last mile delivery space in the US," says Lucas Boselli, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of the Americas Division.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Lorient in the UK

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Monday, December 17, 2018

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lorient, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance door sealing systems based in the UK with half of sales exported outside of the UK and EU.

Key Points: 
  • ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lorient, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance door sealing systems based in the UK with half of sales exported outside of the UK and EU.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Lorient and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • "Lorient is a very attractive addition to the EMEA division thanks to its strong position in the UK fire protection market.
  • ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Lorient in the UK

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 17, 2018

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lorient, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance door sealing systems based in the UK with half of sales exported outside of the UK and EU.

Key Points: 
  • ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lorient, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance door sealing systems based in the UK with half of sales exported outside of the UK and EU.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Lorient and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • "Lorient is a very attractive addition to the EMEA division thanks to its strong position in the UK fire protection market.
  • ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

EF Education First commits to wildlife-friendly travel

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Monday, December 10, 2018

We will continue to work with EF to build animal-friendly travel experiences and stop tourism to wildlife attractions that are harmful to animals."

Key Points: 
  • We will continue to work with EF to build animal-friendly travel experiences and stop tourism to wildlife attractions that are harmful to animals."
  • As part of this initiative, EF has committed to reviewing all activities involving animals across all of its travel brands, which include but are not limited to: EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Educational Tours, EF College Study Tours, EF Ultimate Break, EF Gap Year and EF Explore America.
  • "EF is proud to take a leading role in enhancing animal welfare throughout the travel industry with this initiative," said Hult.
  • Founded in Lund, Sweden in 1965, EF Education First (EF) is the world leader in international education.

EOS World Tour Comes to North America; EOS Insiders Attended San Francisco Event

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS World Tour San Francisco took place on Nov 13th.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS World Tour San Francisco took place on Nov 13th.
  • The event series was initiated by WhaleEx to promote EOS dApps and expand the EOS ecosystem.
  • The SF event is co-organized by 5 block producers: EOS Blocksmith, EOS Silicon Valley, shEOS, EOS Detroit and EOS Tribe.
  • Since the first event in Seoul Korea on Sept 16th, EOS World Tour has received support from over 120 entities, of which 59 are EOS block producers.

Team Akerma Lalou Multi Prepares for Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe 2018

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Friday, November 2, 2018

An experienced skipper in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race, with three podium places to his credit and now his fourth participation just a few days away, Lalou Roucayrol has been preparing assiduously for this solo transatlantic event due to set off from Saint-Malo (France) on 4 November.

Key Points: 
  • An experienced skipper in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race, with three podium places to his credit and now his fourth participation just a few days away, Lalou Roucayrol has been preparing assiduously for this solo transatlantic event due to set off from Saint-Malo (France) on 4 November.
  • Route du Rhum 2018 facts and figures:
    TheRoute du Rhum - Destination Guadelouperace is the most legendary transatlantic solo race held every four years between Saint-Malo and Pointe--Pitre, in Guadeloupe .
  • Six classes of craft (Ultime, Multi 50, Imoca, Class40, Rhum Mono, Rhum Multi)
    This 11th edition of the famous race marks its fortieth anniversary since it was first created in 1978.
  • Don't miss a moment of the #RDU2018 and follow Lalou Roucayrol live on the Team Arkema social networks:

Mandatory Life Jacket Requirement Begins November 1

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Monday, October 29, 2018

"No boating trip should ever begin without wearing a life jacket, especially this time of year," said Ryan Walt, PFBC Boating and Watercraft Safety Manager.

Key Points: 
  • "No boating trip should ever begin without wearing a life jacket, especially this time of year," said Ryan Walt, PFBC Boating and Watercraft Safety Manager.
  • A life jacket can keep you afloat and alive."
  • According to Pennsylvania boating accident reports, nearly 80-percent of all boating fatalities occur because of boaters not wearing life jackets.
  • Read approval labels to be sure the life jacket is appropriate for your boating activity.