Innovators

Oxford Biomedica (OXB): Driving innovation in a thriving CGT industry

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Branches of biology, OXB, Virotherapy, Oxford BioMedica, COVID-19 vaccine, Viral vector, Thomas Edison, Life sciences, Innovators

Oxford Biomedica (OXB) is one of few global lentiviral vector manufacturers with capacity in a thriving cell and gene therapy industry, and its FY20 results highlight strong operational progress throughout the business.

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  • Oxford Biomedica (OXB) is one of few global lentiviral vector manufacturers with capacity in a thriving cell and gene therapy industry, and its FY20 results highlight strong operational progress throughout the business.
  • Post period, OXB upgraded its financial guidance for the COVID-19 vaccine supply agreement with AZN to in excess of 100m by end FY21.
  • In the long term, much value resides in OXB's ability to develop and monetise its own CGT assets, which are progressing towards the clinic.
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SteriPack's commitment to innovation in medical devices wins numerous awards

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Articles, General Electric, Thomas Edison, Edison Awards, Medtech, Medical device, Zimmer Biomet Robotics, Awards, Innovators

LAKELAND, Fla., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SteriPack's specialty medical device design & development center, HS Design (HSD), announces they have won 4 Medical Design Excellence Awards and an Edison Award.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SteriPack's specialty medical device design & development center, HS Design (HSD), announces they have won 4 Medical Design Excellence Awards and an Edison Award.
  • SteriPack's commitment to innovation in medical devices wins numerous awards.
  • SentiAR CommandEP Systemwas a Silver medal awardee at the Edison Awards and the Medical Design Excellence Awards.
  • The Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) is the premier MedTech industry awards program recognizing significant medical product design and engineering achievements that improve the quality of healthcare delivery and accessibility.

Edison Partners Leads $15M Growth Investment in MacroFab

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
General Electric, Thomas Edison, Edison, Innovators, Science and technology in the United States, Inventors

PRINCETON, N.J., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edison Partners, the growth equity investment firm, today announced leading a $15 million growth capital investment in Houston-based MacroFab , a leading platform in the electronics manufacturing-as-a-service market.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edison Partners, the growth equity investment firm, today announced leading a $15 million growth capital investment in Houston-based MacroFab , a leading platform in the electronics manufacturing-as-a-service market.
  • All this, plus expanding economic opportunities and job creation in local factory markets," said Daniel Herscovici, Partner, Edison Partners, who led the investment.
  • An Edison Partners X investment, MacroFab is Edison's 270th investment since inception in 1986.
  • Through a unique combination of growth capital and the Edison Edge platform, consisting of operating centers of excellence, the Edison Director Network, and executive education programs, Edison employs a truly integrated approach to accelerating growth and creating value for businesses.

Walker Edison, a Leading E-commerce Furniture Company, Receives a Significant Minority Investment from Blackstone

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Monday, May 24, 2021
BX, Thomas Edison, Blackstone, Innovators, Science and technology in the United States, Inventors

WEST JORDAN, Utah, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker Edison, a leading supplier of furniture with an exclusive focus on the e-commerce channel, announced today that funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities (NYSE: BX; "Blackstone") have made a significant minority investment in the Company.

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  • WEST JORDAN, Utah, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker Edison, a leading supplier of furniture with an exclusive focus on the e-commerce channel, announced today that funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities (NYSE: BX; "Blackstone") have made a significant minority investment in the Company.
  • Brad Bonham, Co-Founder and CEO of Walker Edison, said: "We've made tremendous progress since partnering with Prospect Hill Growth Partners in 2018.
  • Adding Blackstone as a partner alongside Prospect Hill is an exciting step in our evolution as a data-centric e-commerce enabler.
  • Jasvinder Khaira, a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone, said: "Walker Edison is a pioneer in its sector and trusted partner to many of the world's leading e-commerce platforms.

Treatt (TET): Sweet upgrades

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
General Electric, Thomas Edison, Innovators, Businesspeople, Science and technology in the United States

b"Treatt has once again demonstrated the strength of its business model, with another excellent set of results, and yet another upgrade to guidance.

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  • b"Treatt has once again demonstrated the strength of its business model, with another excellent set of results, and yet another upgrade to guidance.
  • The performance continues to be testament to the management and culture of the business, which has been transformed under CEO Daemmon Reeve's nine years at the helm.
  • Both sales and profit performance are impressive, and we once again raise our forecasts, as the 'healthier' categories continue to outperform.
  • Edison's reports are not solicitations to buy or sell any securities.\nLearn more at www.edisongroup.com and connect with Edison on:\n"

Iron Edison Partners with Wholesale Electric Caribe in Puerto Rico

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Monday, May 17, 2021
General Electric, Thomas Edison, Volt, Innovators, Businesspeople, Science and technology in the United States

b"DENVER, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Iron Edison is excited to announce that it has partnered with Wholesale Electric Caribe, LLC to distribute the RE-Volt Battery in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean.\nThe RE-Volt is Iron Edison's 5th generation Lithium Iron Phosphate battery.

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  • b"DENVER, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Iron Edison is excited to announce that it has partnered with Wholesale Electric Caribe, LLC to distribute the RE-Volt Battery in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean.\nThe RE-Volt is Iron Edison's 5th generation Lithium Iron Phosphate battery.
  • It is lightweight, hangs on the wall, and can be used as a direct replacement for lead acid batteries\nThe RE-Volt received its Renewable Energy Equipment certification for use in Puerto Rico on November 24, 2020.\nIn July, the RE-Volt will be available for purchase in Puerto Rico through Wholesale Electric Caribe, LLC.
  • Iron Edison is dedicated to educating people on the benefits of advanced storage battery technology.\nFor more information, contact Iron Edison by phone, (720) 432-6433 or email, [email protected]\nIron Edison se complace en anunciar que se ha asociado con Wholesale Electric Caribe, LLC para distribuir la batera RE-Volt en Puerto Rico y en todo el Caribe.\nEl RE-Volt es la batera de fosfato de hierro y litio de quinta generacin de Iron Edison.
  • Iron Edison se dedica a educar a las personas sobre los beneficios de la tecnologa avanzada de bateras de almacenamiento.\nPara obtener ms informacin, comunquese con Iron Edison por telfono, (720) 432-6433 o enve un correo electrnico a [email protected]\n"

Pharvaris Appoints Wim Souverijns, Ph.D., as Chief Community Engagement & Commercial Officer

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Commercialization, Innovation, Innovators, Product development, Product management, Bradykinin, Progress, Branches of biology, Creativity

He joins Pharvaris from his most recent position as the Chief Commercial Officer at ObsEva where he was responsible for the commercialization of its women\xe2\x80\x99s health product portfolio.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWim is a key addition to our team as his mandate will reach beyond commercialization to include engagement with key stakeholders across HAE, as signaled through his title of Chief Community Engagement & Commercial Officer,\xe2\x80\x9d said Berndt Modig, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Pharvaris.

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  • He joins Pharvaris from his most recent position as the Chief Commercial Officer at ObsEva where he was responsible for the commercialization of its women\xe2\x80\x99s health product portfolio.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWim is a key addition to our team as his mandate will reach beyond commercialization to include engagement with key stakeholders across HAE, as signaled through his title of Chief Community Engagement & Commercial Officer,\xe2\x80\x9d said Berndt Modig, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Pharvaris.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cHis breadth of commercial experience will be vital to both accelerating our clinical development programs and positioning PHVS416 and PHVS719 in the HAE market.
  • Wim will be critical in maximizing the value proposition of our oral bradykinin-B2-receptor antagonists for patients.
  • These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Pharvaris\xe2\x80\x99 views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.\n'

USAFacts Coronavirus Tracking Hub Earns a Gold Media in Edison Awards and an Honorable Mention in Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Competition

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Data management, Health, Technology, Infectious diseases, Other Health, Software, General Electric, Thomas Edison, USAFacts, Honorable Mention, Innovators, Science and technology in the United States, Businesspeople, USAFacts, the World Changing Ideas Awards, USAFACTS, THE WORLD CHANGING IDEAS AWARDS

It also won an honorable mention in the Pandemic Response category of this year\xe2\x80\x99s Fast Company World Changing Ideas competition.

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  • It also won an honorable mention in the Pandemic Response category of this year\xe2\x80\x99s Fast Company World Changing Ideas competition.
  • The award-winning work by USAFacts is a prime example.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cThere is no question our society and planet are facing deeply troubling times.
  • The awards are named after Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) whose inventions, new product development methods, and innovative achievements changed the world.
  • A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact.

Phillips Edison & Company Reschedules First Quarter 2021 Results Presentation

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Food, Beverage, Fashion, Home Goods, Retail, Convenience store, REIT, Online Retail, Luxury, Discount, Variety, Other Construction & Property, Department Stores, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Office Products, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Supermarket, Specialty, Phillips Edison & Company, Real estate, Thomas Edison, Real estate investment trust, Economy of the United States, Innovators

The press release can be accessed here: https://investors.phillipsedison.com/investors/press-releases/news-detai...\nChairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Edison, President Devin Murphy, and Chief Financial Officer John Caulfield will host the conference call presentation.

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  • The press release can be accessed here: https://investors.phillipsedison.com/investors/press-releases/news-detai...\nChairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Edison, President Devin Murphy, and Chief Financial Officer John Caulfield will host the conference call presentation.
  • Participants should ask to join the Phillips Edison & Company call.\nPhillips Edison & Company, Inc. (\xe2\x80\x9cPECO\xe2\x80\x9d), an internally-managed REIT, is one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers.
  • PECO has generated strong operating results over its 30+ year history and has partnered with leading institutional commercial real estate investors including TPG Real Estate and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
  • The Company remains exclusively focused on creating great grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving the communities it serves one center at a time.

EVERSANA™ strengthens global market access and pricing leadership in European expansion

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Commercialization, Innovation, Innovators, Product development, Product management, Progress, Creativity, Articles

"With additional European expertise, EVERSANA is uniquely positioned to activate niche engagements or full-scale commercial services in and outside the region.

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  • "With additional European expertise, EVERSANA is uniquely positioned to activate niche engagements or full-scale commercial services in and outside the region.
  • "\nDouglas Foerster appointed Senior Vice President, Pricing & Market Access, Europe.A proven European Market Access launch readiness and commercialisation expert, Douglas\'s market access and pricing expertise across a range of therapeutic areas includes neurology, infectious diseases, nephrology, vaccines and rare diseases.
  • Charles brings deep expertise in driving digital transformation with life sciences clients around pricing, market access, contracting and patient engagement, as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.\nMark Mulder appointed Vice President, Commercialisation, Europe.
  • Mark joins EVERSANA after successfully developing the commercial strategy and leading market access, marketing and multi-channel sales teams at launch for a German biotech company, CO.DON AG, a specialized leader in cell therapies.