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BuildStrong Academy Announces National Expansion, Aims to Train One Million Construction Workers Over the Next 15 Years

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Pat Hamill, CEO of Oakwood Homes, founded BuildStrong Academy to fill critical skills gaps and accelerate workforce development in Colorado's construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • Pat Hamill, CEO of Oakwood Homes, founded BuildStrong Academy to fill critical skills gaps and accelerate workforce development in Colorado's construction industry.
  • Through corporate and philanthropic funding, BuildStrong Academy classes are free to students pursuing professional opportunities in the construction and homebuilding industry.
  • Across the country, new BuildStrong Academy chapters will help address the the U.S. housing sector's severe lack of skilled laborers."
  • BuildStrong Academy of Colorado remains the flagship chapter of the national BuildStrong Academy network.

ID Quantique sets up a Center of Competence in Quantum Communications in Austria to support Europe's leadership in quantum technologies

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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GENEVA, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In this decade, quantum technologies will dramatically impact our society: more secure communication; more computational power for research, innovation, and industry; and better sensors and instruments for measuring and data collection. From being pioneers back in 2001, ID Quantique today is the world leader in quantum key distribution, random number generators and quantum photonic instrumentation.

Key Points: 
  • ID Quantique (IDQ), a world leader in quantum-based cybersecurity solutions, announces today it has set up an independent company and Center of Competence (CoC) in quantum communications in Austria called ID Quantique Europe.
  • From being pioneers back in 2001, ID Quantique today is the world leader in quantum key distribution, random number generators and quantum photonic instrumentation.
  • ID Quantique Europe is supporting the European Union (EU)'s ambitions to stay at the forefront of quantum technologies and retain and develop new quantum talents in Europe.
  • "We are pleased that ID Quantique as a Swiss company has established a CoC in quantum communications in Austria and that this high-tech and research center will secure highly qualified jobs.

ID Quantique sets up a Center of Competence in Quantum Communications in Austria to support Europe's leadership in quantum technologies

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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GENEVA, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In this decade, quantum technologies will dramatically impact our society: more secure communication; more computational power for research, innovation, and industry; and better sensors and instruments for measuring and data collection. From being pioneers back in 2001, ID Quantique today is the world leader in quantum key distribution, random number generators and quantum photonic instrumentation.

Key Points: 
  • ID Quantique (IDQ), a world leader in quantum-based cybersecurity solutions, announces today it has set up an independent company and Center of Competence (CoC) in quantum communications in Austria called ID Quantique Europe.
  • From being pioneers back in 2001, ID Quantique today is the world leader in quantum key distribution, random number generators and quantum photonic instrumentation.
  • ID Quantique Europe is supporting the European Union (EU)'s ambitions to stay at the forefront of quantum technologies and retain and develop new quantum talents in Europe.
  • "We are pleased that ID Quantique as a Swiss company has established a CoC in quantum communications in Austria and that this high-tech and research center will secure highly qualified jobs.

Molecular Devices expands operations in Europe to meet growing demand for 3D biology research

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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"Meeting the increasing demand in Europe has driven regional, double-digit growth for our business, and we are thrilled to commit more resources in support of our growing customer base," said Susan Murphy, President of Molecular Devices.

Key Points: 
  • "Meeting the increasing demand in Europe has driven regional, double-digit growth for our business, and we are thrilled to commit more resources in support of our growing customer base," said Susan Murphy, President of Molecular Devices.
  • Molecular Devices opened its Austrian Research & Development Center in 2019 and expects to expand its total footprint there by about 30 percent in early 2022.
  • The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), awarded Molecular Devices an 800,000 grant to support the company's 3D biology product roadmap.
  • Molecular Devices will be better equipped to offer custom 3D biology solutions with integrated automation capabilities that can only be delivered with a more consultative application approach."

The project FIVE of the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences explores how the hashtag #fitspiration impacts gender stereotypes, health behaviours and body awareness of adolescents

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Ace Institute of Health Sciences, Mag, Health, Austrian Research Promotion Agency, FIVE, Applied science, Adobe Photoshop, Adolescence, Instagram, FFG, Social media, Institute, Global health, ST, Marketing, Toy

ST. PÖLTEN, Austria, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- #fitspiration is a global health trend in social media. The image platform Instagram alone offers approximately 20 million posts with the hashtag. #fitspiration is aimed at motivating people to adopt a healthier lifestyle. However, #fitspiration often tends to preach extreme and unbalanced training or nutrition habits, while communicating very one-sided gender norms at the same time. Adolescents in particular are strongly represented in social media and use these channels to obtain information. The project "FIVE ─ #Fitspiration Image VErification" examines the influences of #fitspiration on the gender identities, health behaviours, and body images of these young people.

Key Points: 
  • ST. PLTEN, Austria, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --#fitspiration is a global health trend in social media.
  • The project "FIVE #Fitspiration Image VErification" examines the influences of #fitspiration on the gender identities, health behaviours, and body images of these young people.
  • Dr. Elisabeth Hld, project lead and Senior Researchers at the Institute of Health Sciences at the St. Plten UAS.
  • The interdisciplinary project FIVE is carried out by the St. Plten University of Applied Sciences (as the project lead) together with the publishing company Hlzel and gender expert Bettina Prokop.

The project FIVE of the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences explores how the hashtag #fitspiration impacts gender stereotypes, health behaviours and body awareness of adolescents

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Ace Institute of Health Sciences, Mag, Health, Austrian Research Promotion Agency, FIVE, Applied science, Adobe Photoshop, Instagram, FFG, Social media, Institute, Global health, ST, Marketing, Toy

However, #fitspiration often tends to preach extreme and unbalanced training or nutrition habits, while communicating very one-sided gender norms at the same time.

Key Points: 
  • However, #fitspiration often tends to preach extreme and unbalanced training or nutrition habits, while communicating very one-sided gender norms at the same time.
  • The project "FIVE #Fitspiration Image VErification" examines the influences of #fitspiration on the gender identities, health behaviours, and body images of these young people.
  • Dr. Elisabeth Hld, project lead and Senior Researchers at the Institute of Health Sciences at the St. Plten UAS.
  • The interdisciplinary project FIVE is carried out by the St. Plten University of Applied Sciences (as the project lead) together with the publishing company Hlzel and gender expert Bettina Prokop.

E-Steiermark to launch Austria's first "green" hydrogen production facility to supply the industrial sector in 2022

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Construction will start in spring 2022, and completion is planned for the end of the year," according to Chief Executives Christian Purrer and Martin Graf.

Key Points: 
  • Construction will start in spring 2022, and completion is planned for the end of the year," according to Chief Executives Christian Purrer and Martin Graf.
  • The aim is to produce up to 300 tons of green hydrogen per year, which would enable a hydrogen-powered car to cover over 40 million kilometres.
  • The industrial company based in St. Martin has secured 840,000 cubic metres of hydrogen (around 70 tons) annually in order to make its production even more sustainable from October 2022.
  • "This new production facility and the accompanying research project send a clear signal across Europe in terms of the energy transition.

E-Steiermark to launch Austria's first "green" hydrogen production facility to supply the industrial sector in 2022

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Monday, November 15, 2021
Kepler, Powder, Natural Resources, Hydrogen, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Industry, Electricity, Austrian Research Promotion Agency, University, CO2, FFG, University of Leoben, Department, Water, Housing, Research, Natural gas, Partnership, WIVA, Climate, Energy Institute, Recycling, Sulmtaler, Energy, Biomass, Wind, Renewable energy

Construction will start in spring 2022, and completion is planned for the end of the year," according to Chief Executives Christian Purrer and Martin Graf.

Key Points: 
  • Construction will start in spring 2022, and completion is planned for the end of the year," according to Chief Executives Christian Purrer and Martin Graf.
  • The aim is to produce up to 300 tons of green hydrogen per year, which would enable a hydrogen-powered car to cover over 40 million kilometres.
  • The industrial company based in St. Martin has secured 840,000 cubic metres of hydrogen (around 70 tons) annually in order to make its production even more sustainable from October 2022.
  • "This new production facility and the accompanying research project send a clear signal across Europe in terms of the energy transition.

BAE Systems’ Naval Gun Selected for U.S. Navy’s New Constellation-Class Frigates

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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BAE Systems has received a $26 million contract to equip the U.S. Navys Constellation class frigates with the fully-automatic 57mm Mk 110 naval gun.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems has received a $26 million contract to equip the U.S. Navys Constellation class frigates with the fully-automatic 57mm Mk 110 naval gun.
  • The new Constellation class of multi-mission guided-missile frigates is designed to operate in blue water and in the littorals, for an increased forward naval presence.
  • (Photo: BAE Systems)
    The Mk 110 gun system, known internationally as the Bofors 57 Mk 3, is the deck gun of choice for the Constellation class.
  • Deliveries are expected to begin in 2023 under the contract with Naval Sea Systems Command Integrated Warfare Systems 3C (NAVSEA IWS).

Sixpoint Partners Announces Successful Close of Continuation Fund for CREO Capital Partners

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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Sixpoint Partners (Sixpoint), a leading global advisor serving the middle-market private equity industry, announced today the successful closing of CREO Capital Partners V, L.P., a continuation fund for private equity sponsor CREO Capital Partners (CREO).

Key Points: 
  • Sixpoint Partners (Sixpoint), a leading global advisor serving the middle-market private equity industry, announced today the successful closing of CREO Capital Partners V, L.P., a continuation fund for private equity sponsor CREO Capital Partners (CREO).
  • Sixpoint was engaged by CREO to advise on the secondary process and associated fundraise, providing liquidity to existing investors who desired it, while securing additional capital to support growth initiatives at FFG.
  • BlackRocks Secondaries and Liquidity Solutions group (BlackRock) led the transaction with a significant capital commitment to the continuation fund.
  • Investment banking and other advisory activities are provided by Sixpoint Partners LLC (Sixpoint) a registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and SIPC.