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CLEANR Debuts Powerful New Washing Machine Filters to Help Stop the Largest Source of Microplastic Pollution from Entering the Environment

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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BERLIN, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CLEANR, a new greentech venture based in the U.S., today unveiled its powerful new internal and external-retrofit microplastic filters for washing machines at the world's largest appliance industry conference, IFA Berlin. Washing machine wastewater is the single largest source of microplastic pollution globally, accounting for 35% of emissions.[i]

Key Points: 
  • Washing machine wastewater is the single largest source of microplastic pollution globally, accounting for 35% of emissions.
  • "This enables our filters to handle three times as many wash loads as others before filter-cleaning, operate with no electrical pumps, and trap the smallest microfibers."
  • [ii] To address the problem, governments in Europe and North America are moving to require that new washing machines be outfitted with microplastic filters.
  • CLEANR's Premium External Filter features a simple and elegant design and is compatible with virtually any washing machine.

CLEANR Teams with GKD on Development of a Disruptive Filtration System that Removes Microplastics from Washing-Machine Wastewater to Protect the Environment

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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CLEVELAND, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GKD Group, a world-leading mesh filtration manufacturer and CLEANR, a developer of advanced microplastics filtering technologies, have teamed to help washing machine manufacturers meet new and emerging regulations aimed at eliminating plastic microfiber pollution in global waterways, ecosystems and food chains.

Key Points: 
  • CLEANR's unique patent-pending technology can be applied as an external filter or readily integrated into modern washing machine designs as a pre-installed solution.
  • CLEANR also offers a consumer-friendly dry disposal mechanism that prevents hands-on contact with microfiber waste and prevents it from being washed down the drain.
  • Over a half-million tons of plastic microfibers spill into the oceans every year in the form of washing machine wastewater.
  • This accounts for 35% of all microplastics in the environment, making clothing and textiles the world's number-one source of microplastic pollution.

Brandee Dallow to Join Grandview Klein Diamonds as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grandview Klein Diamonds (GKD), once part of the Julius Klein Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandee Dallow as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, effective January 3, 2023. Dallow spent over 11 years at Julius Klein in the early onset of her career and is returning to the company as it looks towards the future/further growth and expansion.

Key Points: 
  • Dallow spent 11 years at the Julius Klein Group and is returning after nearly a decade to lead the company in its marketing, public relations, b2b communications and sustainable development programs
    NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grandview Klein Diamonds (GKD), once part of the Julius Klein Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandee Dallow as Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, effective January 3, 2023.
  • Partnerships, support, maintaining a high level of trust, and collaboration are all critical parts of our shared philosophy."
  • After her initial tenure at Julius Klein, Brandee went on to lead Rio Tinto Diamonds' North America Diamonds Sales & Marketing office, enhancing the company's 'Diamonds with a Story' umbrella marketing campaign and working with Rio Tinto Select Diamantaires.
  • Grandview Klein Diamonds maintains an extraordinary level of inventory of the finest quality diamonds specializing in sizes from 2 carats up to and including 50 carats plus.

GKD Technologies is pleased to announce the first major roll out of its market leading SensorZone proximity warning system in North America

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SensorZone proximity warning system is focused on tackling two of OSHA's Fatal Four causes of accidents in the workplace - being 'struck by' a moving vehicle and being 'caught-in/between'. The system has been subject to multiple, wide-scale deployments across a range of industries, supporting companies who are looking to drive a positive safety culture and reduce accidents in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • SensorZone delivers a triple alert to the operator and person at risk via vibrations, an alarm and flashing lights/beacons.
  • David Perez, Chief Executive Officer at GKD Technologies, commented:
    "For over twenty years, GKD have been supporting construction and heavy industries with safety solutions.
  • GKD Technologies supply construction and industrial sectors with the next generation of flexible, modular safety solutions.
  • SensorZone is a robust, high-quality proximity warning system with a proven track record for improving safety in the workplace.

Group K Diagnostics Expands Research Team, Updates Lab and Manufacturing Facilities

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Group K Diagnostics (GKD), a biotechnology innovator aiming to overhaul the diagnostic process for both patient and caregiver, has expanded its research team and enhanced its lab and manufacturing facilities to meet the demands of its partnerships and product development pipeline.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Group K Diagnostics (GKD), a biotechnology innovator aiming to overhaul the diagnostic process for both patient and caregiver, has expanded its research team and enhanced its lab and manufacturing facilities to meet the demands of its partnerships and product development pipeline.
  • GKD recently hired an experienced molecular biologist to support its Research Collaboration Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • To that end, the company moved its manufacturing facilities to a 1,200-square-foot space in Philadelphia, allowing output capacity to triple.
  • Group K Diagnostics (GKD) is a biotechnology innovator aiming to overhaul the diagnostic process for both patient and caregiver.

Group K Diagnostics Attends J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Continues Upon Upward Trajectory

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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GKD completed its liver function inpatient FDA clinical trials at Penn Medicine on December 21, 2018, and will submit findings to the FDA once the government reopens.

Key Points: 
  • GKD completed its liver function inpatient FDA clinical trials at Penn Medicine on December 21, 2018, and will submit findings to the FDA once the government reopens.
  • Initial findings from the trial report that each liver function test had an accuracy rate of 98% or higher for whole blood testing.
  • "Discussions at the show were centered around the momentum we've built leading up to the J.P. Morgan conference and our plans for 2019," said Brianna Wronko, CEO at GKD.
  • Group K Diagnostics (GKD) is a biotechnology innovator aiming to overhaul the diagnostic process for both patient and caregiver.

Group K Diagnostics Relocates to New Laboratory, Manufacturing and Office Space in Philadelphia

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Monday, January 7, 2019
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Group K Diagnostics (GKD), a biotechnology innovator aiming to overhaul the diagnostic process for both patient and caregiver, has moved its headquarters to a combined laboratory, manufacturing and office space in Philadelphia that reflects its continued growth and expansion.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Group K Diagnostics (GKD), a biotechnology innovator aiming to overhaul the diagnostic process for both patient and caregiver, has moved its headquarters to a combined laboratory, manufacturing and office space in Philadelphia that reflects its continued growth and expansion.
  • "Our company's growth far outpaced what we had anticipated, and a larger facility became a necessity.
  • Our combined lab, manufacturing and office space also gives executive leadership greater accessibility to our departments, promoting a deeper level of collaboration," said Joe Geromini, chief operating officer at GKD.
  • Group K Diagnostics (GKD) is a biotechnology innovator aiming to overhaul the diagnostic process for both patient and caregiver.