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Granite Telecommunications Boosts EPIK Solution with Strategic Rapid Response Monitoring Alliance

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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QUINCY, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Granite Telecommunications, a leading $1.85 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government entities, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Rapid Response Monitoring. This collaboration is set to offer top-tier professional monitoring services for customers utilizing Granite's patented EPIK solution for alarm signaling.

Key Points: 
  • QUINCY, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Granite Telecommunications , a leading $1.85 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government entities, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Rapid Response Monitoring .
  • This collaboration is set to offer top-tier professional monitoring services for customers utilizing Granite's patented EPIK solution for alarm signaling.
  • "In forging this partnership with Rapid Response Monitoring, we're not just enhancing a product; we're elevating the entire safety and security landscape for our customers.
  • "Our alliance with Granite is a testament to our shared commitment to excellence and innovation," said Jeffrey Atkins, President of Rapid Response Monitoring.

United States Steel Honors Employees for Community Service with Donations to Charitable Organizations

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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S. Steel”) named its Volunteer of the Year along with 12 Service Champions for their community service in 2023 as part of the company’s United by Service initiative.

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  • S. Steel”) named its Volunteer of the Year along with 12 Service Champions for their community service in 2023 as part of the company’s United by Service initiative.
  • To honor the winners, U. S. Steel is donating to the charitable organization of each employee’s choice.
  • Tyrell Anderson, an operational excellence engineer at U. S. Steel Gary Works in Gary, Indiana, was named the United by Service 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
  • U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe.

MSA Safety Launches New Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of the most recognized and treasured pieces of firefighting safety equipment, the fire helmet stands as a point of pride and tradition in the fire service. Today, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), launches the new MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. In the North American fire service market, the Cairns 1836 is one of the lightest weight traditional-style fire helmets available that meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

Key Points: 
  • Today, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), launches the new MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet.
  • Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9118654-msa-cairns-1836-fire-hel...
    The Cairns 1836 features a reduced ride height, enhancing comfort, fit and balance for the wearer.
  • Additionally, the new helmet includes a patent-pending slide-lock system, which eliminates the need for any special tools to disassemble the helmet, ultimately enabling quicker and easier maintenance.
  • Each Cairns 1836 helmet comes with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, making it easier to track and manage the helmets through MSA FireGrid™ Inventory Management software.

CHARLOTTESVILLE PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in the City of Charlottesville's Department of Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, and Office of Community Solutions have voted to join Teamsters Local 29.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in the City of Charlottesville's Department of Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, and Office of Community Solutions have voted to join Teamsters Local 29.
  • Prior to May 2021, public sector workers in the Commonwealth of Virginia were not able to collectively bargain.
  • We have seen what other public sector workers have gotten as Teamsters and wanted that for ourselves," said Sherod Ward, a water service technician for the City of Charlottesville.
  • Teamsters Local 29 has been serving workers in the Shenandoah Valley and Western Virginia since 1963.

Radiation Shield Technologies Secures New Order with FDNY for Advanced Protective Equipment

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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MIAMI, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) is pleased to announce a recent order with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) for a range of advanced protective equipment, aimed at enhancing the safety of first responders during emergencies.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) is pleased to announce a recent order with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) for a range of advanced protective equipment, aimed at enhancing the safety of first responders during emergencies.
  • This order includes RST's pioneering safety gear, designed to offer unparalleled protection against various threats.
  • These products are part of RST's commitment to developing technologies that safeguard those on the front lines of emergency response.
  • The equipment supplied to FDNY is also utilized by leading organizations worldwide, including NATO, NASA, and the U.S. Military, highlighting RST's global impact in enhancing safety protocols.

Organizations for the Caring Workplace Partnership Program Announced

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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CLAYTON, Mo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities is proud to announce the organizations selected for the current Caring Workplace Partnership Program cohort.

Key Points: 
  • CLAYTON, Mo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities is proud to announce the organizations selected for the current Caring Workplace Partnership Program cohort.
  • The Chapman Foundation proudly announces the organizations selected for the Caring Workplace Partnership Program.
  • The Caring Workplace partnership provides evidence-based programming and resources to participating organizations to build a workplace based on trust, connection, recognition, meaningful work, and continuous learning.
  • Organizations that show accountability for a caring workplace's critical leadership behaviors can earn a Caring Workplace Designation.

Next Generation Emergency Response System Market worth $3.3 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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In the next generation of emergency response systems, call management software is pivotal in optimizing the entire response process.

Key Points: 
  • In the next generation of emergency response systems, call management software is pivotal in optimizing the entire response process.
  • To strategically analyze the macro and micro markets to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the total Next Generation Emergency Response System Market.
  • To analyze the industry trends, patents, and innovations related to the Next Generation Emergency Response System Market.
  • To analyze the opportunities for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the Next Generation Emergency Response System Market.

Next Generation Emergency Response System Market worth $3.3 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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In the next generation of emergency response systems, call management software is pivotal in optimizing the entire response process.

Key Points: 
  • In the next generation of emergency response systems, call management software is pivotal in optimizing the entire response process.
  • To strategically analyze the macro and micro markets to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the total Next Generation Emergency Response System Market.
  • To analyze the industry trends, patents, and innovations related to the Next Generation Emergency Response System Market.
  • To analyze the opportunities for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the Next Generation Emergency Response System Market.

FDNY Upgrades Fire Boxes to Modern Knightscope E-Phones

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots (“ASRs”) and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces that Fire Department New York (FDNY) issued a purchase order to upgrade 10 fire boxes at various schools from outdated analog wirelines to Knightscope’s solar, 4G wireless technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots (“ASRs”) and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces that Fire Department New York (FDNY) issued a purchase order to upgrade 10 fire boxes at various schools from outdated analog wirelines to Knightscope’s solar, 4G wireless technologies.
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207711952/en/
    FDNY Upgrades Fire Boxes to Modern Knightscope E-Phones (Photo: Business Wire)
    Knightscope is seeing campuses transition away from traditional emergency call boxes to more reliable and cost-effective systems that use cellular and satellite communications powered by solar energy.
  • Knightscope’s portfolio of K1 products provide clear voice connectivity with a flashing blue strobe to extend access to emergency services to remote locations.

Bluewater Announces FloWater's 2023 Double Digit Growth

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluewater, the Swedish global hydration solutions and beverage brand, today announces 2023 was a record year for sales of FloWater Refill Stations across North America. FloWater was profitable in 2023 for the second year running with a nearly 80% growth rate over the past two years thanks to new customer acquisitions including Lululemon, Amazon, Four Seasons Hotels, Costco Warehouses, Coachella Music Festival, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and Albuquerque Public Schools. They join the thousands of other company headquarters, offices, stores, schools, hotels, gyms, and events already relying on FloWater Refill Stations to transform ordinary tap water into ultra-purified, premium drinking water.

Key Points: 
  • The FloWater brand offers a great-tasting, sustainable and superior alternative to water coolers and fountains, 5-gallon plastic jugs, and single-use, plastic water bottles.
  • A FloWater Series B investor in 2018, Bluewater acquired the company in 2022, which is led by FloWater Co-Founder and CEO Rich Razgaitis.
  • Bluewater was founded in 2013 by CEO and Swedish environmental entrepreneur Bengt Rittri, who has built successful air and water purification companies including Blueair and Bluewater .
  • "We're very impressed with FloWater's exponential growth in North America this past year and are celebrating these wins alongside the team," added Rittri.