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Mojave Announces Plans to Manufacture in South Carolina

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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ANDERSON, S.C., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced it will soon begin manufacturing its ArctiDry product in Anderson, South Carolina. Mojave's novel liquid desiccant technology uses half the energy and 20% less refrigerant than comparable incumbent HVAC products to provide buildings with fresh, cool, dry outdoor air.

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ANDERSON, S.C., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mojave Energy Systems , founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced it will soon begin manufacturing its ArctiDry product in Anderson, South Carolina.
In September, Mojave won a competitive $2.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support manufacturing scale-up and initial pilot projects.
Mojave has selected Anderson, South Carolina as the location for these operations.
Mojave will invest more than $4M and create at least 200 high-paying, clean-energy manufacturing jobs over the next five years.

MERGON GROUP ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF PAT BEIRNE, CEO, AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PADHRAIC MCGINN

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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Under Pat Beirne's guidance, Mergon has grown from modest beginnings in Ireland to become a global plastics engineering group.

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Under Pat Beirne's guidance, Mergon has grown from modest beginnings in Ireland to become a global plastics engineering group.
In preparation for the transition, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Padhraic McGinn as the incoming CEO of Mergon Group, effective Sept. 18, 2023.
I am very pleased that we have found an excellent successor in Padhraic McGinn who will continue the work of growing this great company."
Padhraic McGinn said: "I am thrilled to take over the reins at Mergon from Pat Beirne.

MERGON GROUP ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF PAT BEIRNE, CEO, AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PADHRAIC MCGINN

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Under Pat Beirne's guidance, Mergon has grown from modest beginnings in Ireland to become a global plastics engineering group.

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Under Pat Beirne's guidance, Mergon has grown from modest beginnings in Ireland to become a global plastics engineering group.
In preparation for the transition, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Padhraic McGinn as the incoming CEO of Mergon Group, effective Sept. 18, 2023.
I am very pleased that we have found an excellent successor in Padhraic McGinn who will continue the work of growing this great company."
Padhraic McGinn said: "I am thrilled to take over the reins at Mergon from Pat Beirne.

48forty Solutions, LLC Completes Acquisition of Taylor Pallets & Recycling

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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48forty Solutions (“48forty”), a leading national provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, today announced that it has acquired South Carolina-based pallet management company Taylor Pallets & Recycling (“Taylor” or the “Company”).

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48forty Solutions (“48forty”), a leading national provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, today announced that it has acquired South Carolina-based pallet management company Taylor Pallets & Recycling (“Taylor” or the “Company”).
48forty is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity (“Audax”) and Summit Partners (“Summit”).
Taylor was founded in 1992 by Greg and Russ Taylor and has grown steadily since that time.
“Joining 48forty provides us the opportunity to expand our reach and serve more customers than ever,” said Greg Taylor of Taylor Pallets.

THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS WILL FIND LOVING HOMES AS NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA KICKS OFF 29TH ANNUAL GLOBAL PET ADOPTATHON® - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RACHAEL RAY® NUTRISH®

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Monday, May 1, 2023

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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Shore Animal League America is enlisting more than 2,000 shelter and rescue partners, with thousands of available dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens – of all ages, breeds, and sizes - as they kick off their 29th annual Global Pet Adoptathon®- in partnership with Rachael Ray® Nutrish®.

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This yearly, month-long initiative focuses on finding loving, responsible homes for animals rescued locally, nationally, and internationally.
It also celebrates the devoted worldwide community that facilitates and supports animal rescue and adoption.
Animal League America collaborates with each to help solicit local media to broadcast the shared message of choosing animal adoption.
Together, everyone is working with one common goal: finding responsible, loving homes for thousands of homeless animals.

Guardian Capital Partners Exits Portfolio Company, Tactical Medical Solutions, to CNL Strategic Capital

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Monday, March 27, 2023

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Guardian Capital Partners (“Guardian”) is pleased to announce the successful sale of its portfolio company, Tactical Medical Solutions (“TacMed Solutions” or the “Company”), to CNL Strategic Capital.

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Guardian Capital Partners (“Guardian”) is pleased to announce the successful sale of its portfolio company, Tactical Medical Solutions (“TacMed Solutions” or the “Company”), to CNL Strategic Capital.
Headquartered in Anderson, SC, TacMed Solutions designs, develops, and manufactures medical products that equip, train, and protect professionals in pre-hospital, emergency trauma situations.
TacMed Solutions’ medical simulation training solutions combine advanced technology and durable materials to offer customers the highest fidelity training simulators and provide realistic replicas for emergency medical personnel training exercises.
For more information about the transaction contact Peter Haabestad at Guardian Capital Partners at [email protected] .

120 New Jobs Created in Anderson County, South Carolina Through Flexon Industries' Facility Expansion

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flexon Industries, a division of the. U.S. Wire & Cable Corporation (USW), just completed the expansion of its Anderson County plant, adding 200,000 square feet and 120 new jobs. A significant contributor to the economy, with 212 employees in Anderson, Flexon / USW is now the largest watering hose manufacturer and the leading maker of extension cords in North America. Annually at the Anderson facility alone, Flexon will produce enough garden hoses to wrap around the earth seven times.

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U.S. Wire & Cable Corporation (USW), just completed the expansion of its Anderson County plant, adding 200,000 square feet and 120 new jobs.
Annually at the Anderson facility alone, Flexon will produce enough garden hoses to wrap around the earth seven times.
We are proud to create 120 new jobs in the Anderson community and support the local economy.
With the Anderson expansion, Flexon / USW is able to rapidly respond to customers' needs and facilitate delivery in a matter of days.

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes 30 Sonida Senior Living Communities with Best Senior Living Awards

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (the Company or Sonida Senior Living) (NYSE: SNDA), a leading owner-operator of senior living communities and services announced that 30 of its communities received designations of Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, or Best Memory Care on U.S. News & World Reports Best Senior Living Communities 2022.

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Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (the Company or Sonida Senior Living) (NYSE: SNDA), a leading owner-operator of senior living communities and services announced that 30 of its communities received designations of Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, or Best Memory Care on U.S. News & World Reports Best Senior Living Communities 2022.
More than 3,000 senior living communities throughout the continental United States and Hawaii met eligibility criteria defined by U.S. News and World Report and participated in a consumer satisfaction survey of residents and family members, Components evaluated included community & activity, food & dining, caregiving, and management & staff.
To be recognized as one of the 2022-23 Best Senior Living communities, individual locations had to earn a specific final weighted score tabulated in the independent methodology developed by U.S. News and Word Report.
Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Brookview Meadows (Green Bay, WI) Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living
Country Charm Assisted Living (Greenwood, IN) Best Assisted Living
Crown Pointe (Omaha, NE) Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care
Georgetowne Place (Fort Wayne, IN) Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care
Good Tree Senior Living (Stephenville, TX) Best Independent Living
Independence Village of East Lansing (Lansing, MI) - Best Independent Living
Keystone Woods Assisted Living (Anderson, IN) Best Assisted Living
North Pointe Senior Living (Anderson, SC) Best Assisted Living
Rosemont Assisted Living and Memory Care (Humble, TX) Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care
The Remington at Valley Ranch (Irving, TX) Best Independent Living
The Waterford at Colby (Colby, WI) Best Assisted Living
The Waterford at Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, TX) Best Assisted Living
The Waterford at Creekside (Pensacola, FL) Best Memory Care
The Waterford at Fitchburg (Fitchburg, WI) Best Independent Living
The Waterford at Hartford (Hartford, WI) Best Memory Care
The Waterford at Mesquite (Mesquite, TX) Best Independent Living
The Waterford at Park Falls (Park Falls, WI) Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care
The Waterford at Roxbury Park (Omaha, NE) Best Assisted Living
The Waterford at West Bend (West Bend, WI) Best Assisted Living
The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) Best Memory Care
The Waterford at Woodbridge (Plattsmouth, NE) Best Assisted Living
The Wellington at Conroe (Conroe, TX) Best Assisted Living
Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living, Inc. is a leading owner-operator of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities and services for senior adults.

Georgia Lou Huff is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, June 6, 2022

ANDERSON, S.C., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Lou Huff is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Psychiatrist for her excellence in the Mental Health Care field and in acknowledgment of her work with the Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center.

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ANDERSON, S.C., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Lou Huff is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Psychiatrist for her excellence in the Mental Health Care field and in acknowledgment of her work with the Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center.
With more than 26 years of professional experience, Dr. Huff has served as a staff psychiatrist with the Norwood VA Medical Center, specializing in post-traumatic stress disorders.
Before her career as a psychiatrist, Dr. Huff served as a public school science educator.
She completed residencies with the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

Michael J. Fox on Finding Your Purpose, Jimmy Buffett on Finding Your Dream Retirement, and Ann Dowd on Finding New Pleasures, in the December-January issue of AARP The Magazine

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Monday, December 6, 2021

"Margaritaville" singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett talks about his quest to reshape aging in America via his newly launched retirement-community business.

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"Margaritaville" singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett talks about his quest to reshape aging in America via his newly launched retirement-community business.
Ann Dowd shares the greatest lessons she learned over the years personally and professionally.
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
AARP The Magazine caught up with 2022 Purpose Prize Honoree Michael J.
AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.