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Core Scientific Announces March 2024 Production and Operations Updates

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Core Scientific earned 906 bitcoin in March from its owned fleet of miners.

Key Points: 
  • Core Scientific earned 906 bitcoin in March from its owned fleet of miners.
  • In addition to its self-mining fleet, Core Scientific provided data center hosting services, technology and operating support for approximately 51,000 hosted, customer-owned bitcoin miners, representing approximately 23% of the bitcoin miners operating in the Company’s data centers as of March 31, 2024.
  • Core Scientific works with utility companies and the communities in which it operates to enhance electrical grid stability.
  • The Company expects to receive and deploy the remaining S21s from this order by the end of April 2024.

Frontdoor Announces 2024 National Contractor Award Winners

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service warranties and parent company of American Home Shield, today announced the winners of the American Home Shield 2024 Pinnacle Award for Service Excellence.

Key Points: 
  • Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service warranties and parent company of American Home Shield, today announced the winners of the American Home Shield 2024 Pinnacle Award for Service Excellence.
  • All are preferred contractors, a designation Frontdoor places on the highest quality contractors.
  • Each recipient received a check for $25,000, an engraved plaque and certificate recognizing their achievement, and a truck magnet.
  • To learn more about becoming a contractor for American Home Shield or Frontdoor, please visit https://www.frontdoor.com/pro/join .

United States $41.58 Billion Natural Gas Storage Markets, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The "United States Natural Gas Storage Market, By Region, By Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "United States Natural Gas Storage Market, By Region, By Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • United States Natural Gas Storage Market has valued at USD 41.58 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 4.82% through 2028.
  • One of the key drivers for the United States Natural Gas Storage Market is the increasing demand for natural gas, driven by its versatile applications in electricity generation, heating, industrial processes, and as a cleaner energy source.
  • Another crucial driver for the United States Natural Gas Storage Market is the evolving regulatory landscape and environmental considerations.

Airbus Ventures Invests in OROS Labs®, Creators of Solarcore® Insulation, in $22M Series B Funding Round

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Airbus Ventures announces its investment in OROS Labs, an innovative thermal solutions company, which has raised $22 million to support the company’s expansion in consumer, commercial, and government industries.

Key Points: 
  • Airbus Ventures announces its investment in OROS Labs, an innovative thermal solutions company, which has raised $22 million to support the company’s expansion in consumer, commercial, and government industries.
  • This round of funding was led by Airbus Ventures, with participation from REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures, Platinum Mile Ventures, Culper Ventures, Crumpton Ventures, Iron Gate Capital Advisors, Enlightenment Capital, CTK and the Goldwin Play Earth Fund, among others.
  • With the flexible design of its thermal product suite, Solarcore® represents the most versatile aerogel materials ever made,” remarks Nicole Conner, Airbus Ventures Partner.
  • “We are proud to lead OROS Labs’ Series B round, and to bring the OROS Labs team into the Airbus Ventures portfolio.”
    “The support from our investors in this Series B funding round strongly reflects our ambition to reinvent a field that has seen limited innovation,” said Michael Markesbery, co-founder and CEO at OROS Labs.

United States Plastic Pipes Markets, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2018-2023 and 2028: Focus on Northeast Region and Sustainable Advancements - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The demand for plastic pipes in the U.S. correlates with the country's expanding new construction initiatives and the ongoing development of utility networks.

Key Points: 
  • The demand for plastic pipes in the U.S. correlates with the country's expanding new construction initiatives and the ongoing development of utility networks.
  • Innovation remains at the forefront of market growth, with significant advancements in manufacturing techniques and materials.
  • The United States Plastic Pipes Market continues to thrive with segmental growth within residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure domains.
  • This recent analysis of the United States Plastic Pipes Market offers a comprehensive perspective on the trajectories and trends influencing the market.

Empowered Ventures Acquires Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Empowered Ventures, a 100% employee-owned holding company based in Carmel, Ind., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (Benoure), a leading residential and commercial mechanical contractor based in South Burlington, Vermont.

Key Points: 
  • Empowered Ventures, a 100% employee-owned holding company based in Carmel, Ind., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (Benoure), a leading residential and commercial mechanical contractor based in South Burlington, Vermont.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome the entire Benoure team to Empowered Ventures,” said Empowered Ventures President & CEO, Chris Fredericks.
  • I am looking forward to leading Benoure into the future and working with the Empowered Ventures team to bring Benoure to the next level.”
    Joining Empowered Ventures reinforces Benoure’s commitment to excellent service and quality.
  • With the acquisition, Benoure’s employees join the Empowered Ventures ESOP, which owns 100% of Empowered Ventures and its operating companies.

Global HVAC Maintenance and Services Market Outlook 2024-2029, with Profiles of Key Players Systemair, Johnson Controls, Robert Bosch, Zehnder, Ostberg, Aldes, Daikin, Samsung, AquaCal and Pentair - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The "Global HVAC Maintenance and Services Market - Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global HVAC Maintenance and Services Market - Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The maintenance & repair service model segment holds the most prominent share of the HVAC maintenance and services market 2023.
  • The global HVAC maintenance and services market by end-users is segmented into residential, commercial, and others.
  • Global players in the HVAC maintenance and services market, like Systemair Manufacturing, Johnson Controls, Zehnder, and Ostberg, are trying to expand their markets through profitable partnerships and merger strategies.

MAX Service Group Names Mike Roszkowski as New President

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Monday, April 1, 2024

MAX Service Group, which operates five leading heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical companies serving the Midwest, is proud to announce Mike Roszkowski as its new President.

Key Points: 
  • MAX Service Group, which operates five leading heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical companies serving the Midwest, is proud to announce Mike Roszkowski as its new President.
  • Roszkowski, who previously served as Vice President of Operations for MAX Service Group has a long history of leadership experience with various roles within the mechanical and HVAC fields.
  • “I’m honored to take the baton and lead MAX Service Group,” said Roszkowski.
  • “The MAX Service Group brands are all respected leaders in their markets, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue building those reputations.

Treaty Oak Equity Sells Stan’s Home Services Holdings to The Master Trades Group

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Treaty Oak Equity LLC (“Treaty Oak”), a private investment firm investing in lower middle-market companies with the potential to grow rapidly through investments in talent, capabilities and strategic acquisitions, announced today it has completed the sale of Stan’s Home Services Holdings, Inc. (“Stan’s” or the “Company”) to The Master Trades Group (“MTG”).

Key Points: 
  • Treaty Oak Equity LLC (“Treaty Oak”), a private investment firm investing in lower middle-market companies with the potential to grow rapidly through investments in talent, capabilities and strategic acquisitions, announced today it has completed the sale of Stan’s Home Services Holdings, Inc. (“Stan’s” or the “Company”) to The Master Trades Group (“MTG”).
  • Stan’s is a leading provider of residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services in the Austin, Texas and Albuquerque, New Mexico metro areas.
  • Since acquiring Stan’s in 2018, Treaty Oak supported the significant long-term growth and success of both the Company and its management team.
  • John Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Stan’s noted, “It was a pleasure to partner with the Treaty Oak team over the last five years.

Impacts of Extreme Weather on Interior Design Examined in New Research

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Focusing on the intersection between science and interior design, “ASID Impact of Design Brief: Climate, Building Resiliency & Human Health” is the first of two free resources from ASID and CIRI.

Key Points: 
  • Focusing on the intersection between science and interior design, “ASID Impact of Design Brief: Climate, Building Resiliency & Human Health” is the first of two free resources from ASID and CIRI.
  • The brief explores how weather events impact the built environment and interior design, the effects of extreme weather on human health and building resilience, and insight into designing for the future.
  • The extreme weather brief will be followed by a second brief from the ASID-CIRI team; with the second focusing on the effects of heat.
  • “With the increase of extreme weather events and climate change, the interior design profession must be well-equipped to better understand and incorporate resilient solutions into their practices.