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Kiosk Industry News December 2023

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Monday, December 18, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kiosk Industry Group announces the induction into the Kiosk Hall of Fame of three new individuals and one business.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kiosk Industry Group announces the induction into the Kiosk Hall of Fame of three new individuals and one business.
  • From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association.
  • "No business has made a greater impact on the kiosk industry than Kodak Moments," said Craig Allen Keefner, Kiosk Industry Group Manager and curator of the Kiosk Hall of Fame.
  • Over 100 kiosk companies listed, dates, location, booths to visit and info on passes that we can help with.

Kubota Names New CEO for Kubota North America, New President for Kubota Tractor Corporation, and New VP for North America Manufacturing

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kubota North America today announced significant leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation (KBT) Board of Directors meeting held yesterday in Osaka, Japan, with several appointments including Mr. Nobuyuki Ishii as CEO of Kubota North America (KNA) and Senior Managing Executive Officer of KBT, and Todd Stucke as President of Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) and Executive Officer of KBT, effective January 1, 2024. Both appointments succeed Mr. Shingo Hanada, who will be promoted to Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer returning to Kubota Corporation in Japan.

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  • Mr. Ishii has held various roles in his Kubota career, including President of Kubota Europe until 2016.
  • He also previously worked in the U.S. as VP of Kubota Engine of America from 2003 to 2008.
  • "Over the past few years, under Mr. Hanada's leadership, Kubota has successfully built our North America regional function," said Mr. Ishii, newly appointed CEO of KNA.
  • Kubota North America is comprised of Kubota Tractor Corporation, Kubota Credit Corporation, based in Grapevine, Texas; Kubota Canada Ltd., with operations based in Pickering, Ontario, Canada; Kubota Manufacturing of America, based in Gainesville, Georgia; Great Plains Manufacturing, based in Salina, Kansas; and Kubota Engine of America, based in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Kiosk Industry News August 2023

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Monday, August 14, 2023

People -- Well, it appears that the venerable globetrotter Ed Crowley has settled into a new position with AAG Consulting led by Stuart Armstrong (new sponsor). Congrats to AAG and Ed.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association: Our features — We have running wrap on upcoming tradeshows such as IAAPA Orlando, DSE in Vegas and NRF.
  • NRF is doing a new Food Service Innovation Zone this year and we are a sponsor.
  • At IAAPA we will have two premium outdoor ticketing kiosks featuring wristband dispensing.
  • Kiosk terminal costs are falling.

HaemaLogiX and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Announce Myeloma CAR-T Phase I Clinical Trial Agreement

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

SYDNEY, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical stage Australian biotech company HaemaLogiX Ltd is pleased to announce it has entered into a co-development agreement with the world leading Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) to conduct the first in human Phase I trial of HaemaLogiX's CAR-T immunotherapy, KMA.CAR-T, for kappa-type multiple myeloma.

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  • SYDNEY, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical stage Australian biotech company HaemaLogiX Ltd is pleased to announce it has entered into a co-development agreement with the world leading Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) to conduct the first in human Phase I trial of HaemaLogiX's CAR-T immunotherapy, KMA.CAR-T, for kappa-type multiple myeloma.
  • The agreement sees the HaemaLogiX and Peter Mac Centre of Excellence in Cellular Immunotherapy continue to co-develop KMA.CAR-T, following a collaborative preclinical research project that demonstrated compelling proof of concept.
  • We are delighted to continue our project with HaemaLogiX to translate the preclinical potential of KMA.CAR-T into a novel first-in-human clinical trial therapy."
  • Under the agreement, HaemaLogiX brings its patented KappaMab technology to the collaboration with Peter Mac to develop the technology, method of manufacturing and conduct the trial.

HaemaLogiX and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Announce Myeloma CAR-T Phase I Clinical Trial Agreement

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

SYDNEY, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical stage Australian biotech company HaemaLogiX Ltd is pleased to announce it has entered into a co-development agreement with the world leading Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) to conduct the first in human Phase I trial of HaemaLogiX's CAR-T immunotherapy, KMA.CAR-T, for kappa-type multiple myeloma.

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  • SYDNEY, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical stage Australian biotech company HaemaLogiX Ltd is pleased to announce it has entered into a co-development agreement with the world leading Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) to conduct the first in human Phase I trial of HaemaLogiX's CAR-T immunotherapy, KMA.CAR-T, for kappa-type multiple myeloma.
  • The agreement sees the HaemaLogiX and Peter Mac Centre of Excellence in Cellular Immunotherapy continue to co-develop KMA.CAR-T, following a collaborative preclinical research project that demonstrated compelling proof of concept.
  • We are delighted to continue our project with HaemaLogiX to translate the preclinical potential of KMA.CAR-T into a novel first-in-human clinical trial therapy."
  • Under the agreement, HaemaLogiX brings its patented KappaMab technology to the collaboration with Peter Mac to develop the technology, method of manufacturing and conduct the trial.

Kiosk Industry July 2023 - ADA, PMS, and Biometrics

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Monday, July 17, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public service announcement from Kiosk Manufacturer Association: KMA checked with the U.S. Access Board and got updates on the EV Charging and POS Self-Service NPRMs.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public service announcement from Kiosk Manufacturer Association: KMA checked with the U.S. Access Board and got updates on the EV Charging and POS Self-Service NPRMs.
  • We are looking at September 2023 for the EV release and then December 2023 for the POS/KIosks release.
  • It was also great to see Korean Kiosk Accessibility Council formed in June.
  • Aand we were a bit stunned by the Dunkin Donuts menu boards using printed stickers (see In The Wild post).

HaemaLogiX Announces Positive Final Results from KappaMab Combination Phase IIb Myeloma Trial

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Excellent safety profile and significant efficacy bolster HaemaLogiX's plan to progress further KappaMab / standard of care combination studies.

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  • Excellent safety profile and significant efficacy bolster HaemaLogiX's plan to progress further KappaMab / standard of care combination studies.
  • SYDNEY, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HaemaLogiX Ltd, a clinical stage Australian biotech company developing novel immunotherapies for multiple myeloma, today announced positive final results from a Phase IIb clinical study of its monoclonal antibody KappaMab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in kappa-type multiple myeloma patients who had relapsed or become refractory to other treatment options.
  • This Phase IIb trial followed a Phase IIa open-label multiple dose trial to determine the safety and efficacy of multiple doses of KappaMab monotherapy in 19 relapsed and / or refractory patients who had received multiple prior treatments.
  • Along with positive efficacy results, the trial demonstrated an excellent safety profile with no patients experiencing KappaMab related serious side effects.

Kiosk Industry Self Service News April 2023

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Monday, April 17, 2023

DENVER, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A couple of deadlines approaching and very nice conversational AI for shopping/delivery/pickup, says the Kiosk Association (KMA).

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  • DENVER, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A couple of deadlines approaching and very nice conversational AI for shopping/delivery/pickup, says the Kiosk Association (KMA).
  • SMBs invited to NRF Small Business Fly-In in D.C. July 11-12.
  • Credit card transactions are at all time high and up over 25% in last year.
  • Link
    ANSI is looking for comments (by May 1st) on Draft Roadmap of standards and codes for Electric Vehicles.

Retail Kiosk and Digital Signage News from the Kiosk Industry Group

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Monday, January 9, 2023

DENVER, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiosk Association News - Kiosks & Digital Signage in Retail: Next week is NRF in New York and we are in our usual location at entrance to lower level in #1602.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiosk Association News - Kiosks & Digital Signage in Retail: Next week is NRF in New York and we are in our usual location at entrance to lower level in #1602.
  • We'll have 4 demos available at our booth.
  • Other booths to visit include KIOSK (5502), Pyramid (3482), Storm Interface (1707), ImageHolders (4266), Insight Touch (1327), POSBANK (5649), Samsung (3657), Ingenico (3738), Elo (5803), Esper (855) and Star Micronics (5449).
  • NRF 2023 KMA – Samsung, Pyramid, KioWare, Vispero,& Olea.

Ryan Acquires Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc., Strengthening Credits and Incentives Practice

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

This strategic acquisition will further strengthen Ryans expertise in tax increment financing (TIF) and expand the service offerings in the Firms Credits and Incentives practice.

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  • This strategic acquisition will further strengthen Ryans expertise in tax increment financing (TIF) and expand the service offerings in the Firms Credits and Incentives practice.
  • Adding a leading TIF consultant in the state of Illinois expands the footprint of our already well-established but growing Credits and Incentives practice.
  • KMA was established in 1984 as an economic development and financial advisory services firm by Don Kane and Phil McKenna in Chicago, Illinois.
  • The acquisition of KMA will add eight professionals to the Ryan team, including founding partner Phil McKenna.