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Yale introduces advanced dynamic stability system as standalone option at MODEX 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024

ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces standalone availability of its advanced dynamic stability (ADS) offering, one of the underlying technologies in the company’s Yale Reliant™ forklift operator assist solution .

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  • ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces standalone availability of its advanced dynamic stability (ADS) offering, one of the underlying technologies in the company’s Yale Reliant™ forklift operator assist solution .
  • Engineered to help maintain overall stability and minimize the potential for forklift tip overs, ADS is available on an extensive lineup of Yale models and is a main focus of demonstrations underway at Yale booth #B3810 during MODEX.
  • ADS continuously monitors forklift and load status and automatically applies interventions in response to compromised stability.
  • MODEX demonstrations will also feature other technologies in the Yale Reliant operator assistance suite like object detection, proximity detection and real-time location sensing.

NCLA Brief Asks High Court to Restore Law Forbidding Congress from Divesting Legislative Power

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Congress may not divest to an executive agency legislative power that Article I of the Constitution vests in it, a principle known as the nondelegation doctrine.

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  • Congress may not divest to an executive agency legislative power that Article I of the Constitution vests in it, a principle known as the nondelegation doctrine.
  • The Supreme Court should review the Sixth Circuit’s erroneous decision and deem unrestricted divestment of power impermissible.
  • NCLA’s amicus brief details how the nondelegation doctrine developed to prevent Congress from divesting legislative power to outside parties, but its modern application actually enables constitutional violations, wrongly legitimizing statutes that effectively grant power to the Executive Branch.
  • NCLA released the following statements:
    “The nondelegation doctrine purports to prohibit Congress from delegating any lawmaking power to executive agencies.

Verita Announces Two Strategic Hires

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verita (Verita CSG, Inc.), a visionary Managing General Underwriting (MGU) company, announced today that Victor Sordillo and Glen O’Connor have joined the organization.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verita (Verita CSG, Inc.), a visionary Managing General Underwriting (MGU) company, announced today that Victor Sordillo and Glen O’Connor have joined the organization.
  • O’Connor brings more than 20 years of experience in Risk Control to his new position at Verita.
  • Sordillo, Director of Risk Advisory Services, Verita, commented: “I am honored to join the Verita team of high performing professionals dedicated to bringing innovation to the insurance industry.
  • This involves harnessing advanced technology overlapped with human behavior analysis and the environment to protect people and property.”
    O’Connor, Deputy Director of Risk Advisory Services, Verita, added: “I am truly excited to be working with Verita.

Orijin partners with Interplay Learning to scale up access to skilled trades workforce development in correctional facilities

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Learners will be well-prepared to sit for industry-recognized credentials like NATE, OSHA 10, and EPA 608, unlocking accelerated pathways to career success in their chosen trades.

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  • Learners will be well-prepared to sit for industry-recognized credentials like NATE, OSHA 10, and EPA 608, unlocking accelerated pathways to career success in their chosen trades.
  • Incarcerated learners participating in correctional education programs are nearly 43%3 less likely to recidivate when compared with those who did not participate in correctional education programs.
  • With the Orijin-Interplay Learning partnership, jurisdictions can dramatically expand access to more incarcerated learners without having to add additional teachers or build new vocational shops.
  • "We are honored to have our skilled trades courses integrated into Orijin's innovative workforce development platform," said Doug Donovan, Founder and CEO of Interplay Learning.

Camfil APC Unveils Essential Guide to Metal Dust Collection and Safety Regulations

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), a pioneering entity in air pollution control, presents an authoritative guide on adhering to the stringent standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regarding metal dust collection.

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  • Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), a pioneering entity in air pollution control, presents an authoritative guide on adhering to the stringent standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regarding metal dust collection.
  • This essential guide delves into the significant health risks posed by airborne metal particles and the potential for combustible dust explosions, underlining the paramount importance of compliance with government-mandated best practices for metal dust collection.
  • These include detailed recommendations for selecting and implementing effective metal dust collection systems to control hazardous particles.
  • For further insights into mastering OSHA and NFPA regulations for metal dust collection and to explore Camfil APC's innovative solutions, visit the company’s website .

Ropers Elevates Eight to Partner, Of Counsel, and Senior Associate, Welcomes Three New Partners to the Firm

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Ropers Majeski’s Chairman Geoffrey Heineman says, “We congratulate these excellent lawyers on their achievements.

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  • Ropers Majeski’s Chairman Geoffrey Heineman says, “We congratulate these excellent lawyers on their achievements.
  • She has represented clients in a variety of matters including insurance, landlord/tenant, general real estate, business/commercial, and tort claims.
  • Christopher J. Gioia (New York) counsels clients on a wide array of matters, both in suit litigation and pre-suit counseling and avoidance of claims.
  • * elevated to Partner effective June 1, 2023
    ** elevated to Senior Associate effective January 1, 2024

VAV Enters LatAM with High-Purity Lipids, Eyes 40% Share in Five Years

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

VAV Lipids is headquartered in Mumbai, India and is among the world’s leading manufacturers of phospholipids and lecithins.

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  • VAV Lipids is headquartered in Mumbai, India and is among the world’s leading manufacturers of phospholipids and lecithins.
  • The biopharmaceutical company manufactures plant phospholipids (LECIVA), egg phospholipids (LIPOVA), synthetic phospholipids and neutral lipids, APIs and specialty proteins.
  • VAV Lipids will introduce its entire range of products through the company’s distribution network in Latin America.
  • Arun Kedia, Managing Director of VAV Lipids, said, “Our expansion into Latin America will boost our global presence significantly.

Agility Robotics Appoints Peggy Johnson as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Agility Robotics , creator of the market-leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) called Digit, announced the appointment of veteran technology leader Peggy Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective today.

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  • Agility Robotics , creator of the market-leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) called Digit, announced the appointment of veteran technology leader Peggy Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304702817/en/
    Agility Robotics appoints Peggy Johnson as CEO.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining the finest robotics team on the planet,” said Johnson.
  • With Peggy at the helm, Agility can bring robotics to new heights.”
    Throughout her career, Johnson has received extensive industry recognition for her engineering and business successes.

TA Studios to Showcase Pioneering VR Solutions at Digital Oilfields Expo in Houston, Texas

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

TA Studios, the AR/VR development division of Tests Assured , announced its participation in the forthcoming Digital Oilfields conference , set to take place in Houston, Texas March 4th and 5th.

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  • TA Studios, the AR/VR development division of Tests Assured , announced its participation in the forthcoming Digital Oilfields conference , set to take place in Houston, Texas March 4th and 5th.
  • TA Studios will be demonstrating its virtual reality (VR) solutions, with a focus on safety and operations training for the energy sector.
  • In 2022, the global demand for AR and VR in oil and gas was valued at 250.8 million USD.
  • As the energy industry seeks innovative ways to enhance operational efficiency and safety, TA Studios offers VR technologies that promise to transform traditional oilfield operations.

Tuned Secures $3.2M Seed Extension to Scale Hearing Health Benefits for Modern Workforce

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Tuned , a digital hearing health company providing preventive and comprehensive hearing health for employers, today announced it secured an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension led by Unum Group, with participation from Distributed Ventures.

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  • Tuned , a digital hearing health company providing preventive and comprehensive hearing health for employers, today announced it secured an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension led by Unum Group, with participation from Distributed Ventures.
  • Undiagnosed hearing issues cost employers up to $9,100 per person annually , representing $133 billion in U.S. healthcare spending compared to those without hearing loss.
  • With 50 million Americans experiencing unaddressed hearing issues, and 60 percent of them in the workforce, Tuned addresses a critical gap in employee benefits and represents a key piece of talent attraction for employers.
  • “The only other options for hearing coverage today are discounted hearing aid programs, which cater only to those with severe hearing issues,” said Danny Aronson, CEO and co-founder of Tuned.