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Additive Manufacturing Users Group Presents DINO Awards to Ten Members

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

MILWAUKEE, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) presented its prestigious DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award for additive manufacturing expertise and service to ten deserving individuals. These new DINOs received their awards at the 35th annual AMUG Conference during a ceremony that commemorated the 25th anniversary of the DINO Award.

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  • Over many years, they have supported AMUG by being team members on the AMUG Board and AMUG committees (Bell, Levy, Mitchell, Natal, Rooney, and Roschli), by supporting education through scholarships (Hassold and Nielson), and by demonstrating how to achieve results through additive manufacturing (Filipkowski and Rittmeyer).
  • Receiving a DINO is not the endgame for those that demonstrate the passion and dedication that the DINO Selection Committee seeks.
  • Rabinovitz said, "This was the 25th anniversary of the DINO Award, and we had representation at AMUG 2023 for DINO classes back to 1998, with 40 percent of all DINOs attending the conference."
  • Nominations for 2024 DINO candidates will be accepted beginning October 1, 2023.

Wood Pellets Global Market Report 2023

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The global wood pellets market grew from $9.55 billion in 2022 to $10.7 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%.

Key Points: 
  • The global wood pellets market grew from $9.55 billion in 2022 to $10.7 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%.
  • The wood pellets market consists of sales of premium wood pellets, standard wood pellets, food-grade wood pellets, traeger signature wood pellets, applewood pellets, cherry wood pellets, pecan wood pellets, mesquite wood pellets, and hickory wood pellets.Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers.
  • Forest residues and wood waste are converted into wood pellets, a significant biomass source for energy production.The wood pellets production process involves sawdust preparation, screening, hammering, pelletizing, cooling, and packaging.
  • The wood pellets market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides wood pellets market statistics, including wood pellets industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a wood pellets market share, detailed wood pellets market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the wood pellets industry.

DermBiont Presents Positive Phase 2 Trial Data Treating Seborrheic Keratosis with SM-020 Topical Gel at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

SM-020 is a selective and potent AKT inhibitor applied by patients at home to their seborrheic keratoses (SK) lesions.

Key Points: 
  • SM-020 is a selective and potent AKT inhibitor applied by patients at home to their seborrheic keratoses (SK) lesions.
  • SKs are currently treated with ablative surgical procedures and there is currently no available topical therapy for these tumors.
  • DermBiont’s Phase 2 proof-of-concept, adaptive open-label trial tested SM-020 gel 0.1% and 1.0%, enrolling 35 subjects with 4 SK target lesions across seven treatment cohorts.
  • "We are pleased to have presented positive results from our Phase 2 adaptive, open-label trial with SM-020 at the prominent AAD annual meeting.

OrthoLite® Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novamont to Create the First Circular Foam Material Solution in Footwear

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005202/en/
    OrthoLite announces exclusive partnership with Novamont to create OrthoLite Cirql, the first circular foam material in footwear.
  • OrthoLite Cirql will offer a traditional plastic-free, scalable and truly circular material to OrthoLite’s 500+ footwear brand partners and factory stakeholders in 2023.
  • “OrthoLite Cirql illuminates the path forward to truly circular footwear,” said Glenn Barrett, CEO and Founder of OrthoLite.
  • “We are excited to be partnering with Novamont to escalate scalable solutions to drive positive change in the global footwear industry.

Global Polypropylene (PP) Market Report 2023: Exponentially Rising Demand for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Fuels Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The packaging industry dominates the Polypropylene market and is the most widely used plastic for packaging and largely used in food packaging applications.

Key Points: 
  • The packaging industry dominates the Polypropylene market and is the most widely used plastic for packaging and largely used in food packaging applications.
  • The increasing demand for Polypropylene by the automotive industry is expected to boost the Polypropylene market in the forecast period.
  • Exponentially rising demand for electric and hybrid electric vehicles (EV/HEV) is further propelling the demand for Polypropylene and is likely to augment the market growth in the future.
  • This industry is anticipated to dominate the global Polypropylene (PP) market owing to the growing demand of ready-to-eat food items in the forthcoming years.

The AZEK® Company Announces February 2023 Investor Conference Schedule

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) ("AZEK" or the “Company”), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech® decking, Versatex® and AZEK® Trim, and StruXure™ pergolas, announced today that Peter Clifford, CFO, and Jonathan Skelly, President, Residential Segment, will participate in the following investor conferences:

Key Points: 
  • The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) ("AZEK" or the “Company”), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech® decking, Versatex® and AZEK® Trim, and StruXure™ pergolas, announced today that Peter Clifford, CFO, and Jonathan Skelly, President, Residential Segment, will participate in the following investor conferences:
    The Company’s presentation at each conference listed above will be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed through the Company's website, investors.azekco.com .
  • To listen to the live presentation, please go to the "Investors" section of the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the broadcast to register and download any necessary audio software.
  • For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly following the conference on our website and will be accessible for a limited time.

Ouster and Velodyne Achieve Guidance and Announce Combined Company Board of Directors in Anticipation of Closing of Merger of Equals

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

After careful deliberation in the months following the announcement of the proposed merger, Ouster and Velodyne each selected their four designees to serve as directors of the Combined Company after the proposed merger closes.

Key Points: 
  • After careful deliberation in the months following the announcement of the proposed merger, Ouster and Velodyne each selected their four designees to serve as directors of the Combined Company after the proposed merger closes.
  • With an expanded global commercial footprint and distribution network, the Combined Company expects to deliver increased volumes, reduce product costs, and drive sustainable growth.
  • Following stockholder approval, Ouster and Velodyne intend to close the transaction promptly, and the combined company will be positioned to leverage its strengthened balance sheet.
  • With the closing cash on hand, and subject to combined company Board approval, the combined company will be positioned to pay off Ouster’s credit facility debt of approximately $40 million2.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Debuts Boundless Campaign, New Booth and Immersive Experience at 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS)

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Westlake Royal will also introduce an online 3D interactive program at the booth designed to showcase exterior products from all Westlake Royal brands.

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  • Westlake Royal will also introduce an online 3D interactive program at the booth designed to showcase exterior products from all Westlake Royal brands.
  • “Westlake Royal Building Products is thrilled to be kicking off a new year with boundless opportunities for growth, innovation and design,” said Steve Booz, vice president, marketing, Westlake Royal Building Products.
  • At the IBS Show Village, Westlake Royal's products will be featured on the Impresa Home, located at Show Village #P-15.
  • Westlake Royal Building Products’ new Pro Perks program awards loyal customers with Visa reward cards for choosing our signature brands.

United States Biodegradable Plastics Market Report 2023: Sector to Reach $2.18 Billion by 2028 at a 13.68% CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 30, 2023

United States Biodegradable Plastics Market is expected to reach US$ 2.18 Billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 13.68% during a forecast period of 2022-2028.

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  • United States Biodegradable Plastics Market is expected to reach US$ 2.18 Billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 13.68% during a forecast period of 2022-2028.
  • The United States bio plastics industry is on the rise, and it will continue to capture a more market share year after year.
  • As per this research report USA Biodegradable Plastics Industry has crossed the valuation of US$ 1.01 Billion in 2022.
  • The United States of America's Biodegradable plastic market is bifurcated based on Applications in packaging, agriculture, consumer goods, and others.

TAICEND's World-leading Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Technology

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Friday, January 27, 2023

DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TAICEND's world-leading Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Technology is a patented, exclusive material that has demonstrated high safety and effectiveness in the medical field.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TAICEND's world-leading Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Technology is a patented, exclusive material that has demonstrated high safety and effectiveness in the medical field.
  • As stated above, TAICEND's Hydrophilic PU Foam has an exceptionally high absorption rate, found to have a representative value of 900% following the testing method EN 13726-1.
  • Water is attracted to the molecular composition of the hydrophilic PU Foam, which gives it a high water retention rate.
  • This is why TAICEND's Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Technology is an ideal choice for any medical professional.