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AMFA COMMENDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF GLOBAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Before adjourning in September, the House of Representatives passed the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act (H.R.

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  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Before adjourning in September, the House of Representatives passed the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act (H.R.
  • "Chairman DeFazio has been leading on the issue of aviation maintenance safety," stated AMFA National President Bret Oestreich.
  • "On behalf of the over 4,000 aircraft mechanics at Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines, AMFA applauds House passage of the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act."
  • "This proposed legislation gives credence to AMFA's motto that safety in the air begins with quality maintenance on the ground," noted Oestreich.

Performance Consulting Associates, Inc. to Present Expert Insight on Reliability and Maintenance Management at 30th Annual SMRP Conference

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Performance Consulting Associates, Inc. (PCA), a leading provider of maintenance, reliability, storeroom and asset management solutions, today announced that two of its most seasoned maintenance and reliability professionals will be expert presenters at SMRP 2022, being held in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 17-20. PCA will also be hosting Booth #227, where attendees can meet and speak with PCA's reliability and maintenance specialists. PCA will be accompanied at SMRP by its data scrubbing partner, Enventure.

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  • PCA will also be hosting Booth #227, where attendees can meet and speak with PCA's reliability and maintenance specialists.
  • "For SMRP 2022, we are pleased to present two information-rich sessions that attendees will find both insightful and highly informative," said DeFazio.
  • In the Work Management track, PCA Reliability Consultant William "Bill" Judson, CMRP, will present "Why Don't Companies Use the CMMS to its Full Potential?"
  • Since 1976, Performance Consulting Associates, Inc. (PCA) has been providing maintenance and reliability "best practice" support to global manufacturing corporations across all industries.

ASPCA Commends Federal Lawmakers for Passing Legislation to Protect Animals Impacted by Disasters During National Preparedness Month

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act, H.R.7789/S.4205, to encourage collaborative relationships between government agencies and outside experts to incorporate pets into disaster planning, including preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Sponsored by Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), this legislation would direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a working group of experts to review current best practices for animals in emergencies and natural disasters, and if necessary, issue new guidance.

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  • Passage of this legislation comes during National Preparedness Month and the five-year anniversaries of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, a string of devastating storms that displaced millions of people and their pets in 2017.
  • "As a proud dog owner, it is concerning that animal and veterinary needs are often overlooked during disasters.
  • A 2021 ASPCA survey revealed that 83 percent of current pet owners reported living in a community that faces natural disasters.
  • Since the inception of the ASPCA Disaster Response team in 2010, the ASPCA has responded to more than 65 disasters, assisting nearly 120,000 animals in impacted communities.

AMFA Urges Support for the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed The Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act (H.R.

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  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed The Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act (H.R.
  • "Chairman DeFazio has been out in front leading on the issue of aviation maintenance safety," stated AMFA National President Bret Oestreich.
  • "This proposed legislation goes straight to AMFA's motto that safety in the air begins with quality maintenance on the ground," noted Mr. Oestreich.
  • These technician and related employees work directly on aircraft and/or components, support equipment, and facilities.

How to Pass the Millennial Greenwashing Test: 7 Winning PR Tactics for Sustainable-Focused Companies

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

GLENS FALLS, N.Y., May 26, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- "Greenwashing" has emerged as a new public enemy in the fight for a healthy planet and marketers are grappling with the fallout in the sustainability industry. Green public relations firm Sustainable PR takes aim at the problem with "How to Pass the Millennial Greenwashing Test: 7 Winning PR Tactics for Green Companies", an e-book featuring winning strategies for green companies to succeed by committing to authenticity and transparency. 

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  • Green public relations firm Sustainable PR takes aim at the problem with "How to Pass the Millennial Greenwashing Test: 7 Winning PR Tactics for Green Companies", an e-book featuring winning strategies for green companies to succeed by committing to authenticity and transparency.
  • This is the communication landscape that specialty PR firms like Sustainable PR are helping clients to navigate.
  • Sustainable PR is an Upstate New York-based public relations agency which brings earned media expertise to green companies .
  • For more information about the company's mission and media relations services call (518) 223-9962 or email us at [email protected] .

Performance Consulting Associates, Inc. to Host Booth #416 at 29th Annual SMRP Conference, Share "Secret Sauce to Success"

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

PCA experts Robert "Bob" DiStefano, Doug Hart, Bruce Hawkins and HP "Red" Slater will also be featured speakers at the event.

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  • PCA experts Robert "Bob" DiStefano, Doug Hart, Bruce Hawkins and HP "Red" Slater will also be featured speakers at the event.
  • Attendees can scan a QR code to read detailed insight from DeFazio and download Dick's mom's secret pasta sauce recipe.
  • We are happy to share with SMRP members how PCA has achieved a milestone that many of today's companies never will."
  • Since 1976, Performance Consulting Associates, Inc. (PCA) has been providing maintenance and reliability "best practice" support to global manufacturing corporations across all industries.

Current Partners with DeFazio Industries in Virginia

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

GE Current, a Daintree company has announced that its newest agent, DeFazio Industries, will be carrying its legacy lamp and ballasts portfolios, with an additional focus on LED technology.

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  • GE Current, a Daintree company has announced that its newest agent, DeFazio Industries, will be carrying its legacy lamp and ballasts portfolios, with an additional focus on LED technology.
  • Founded in 2016, DeFazio Industries has become one of the fastest growing representation firms in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.
  • Were honored to represent Current in the Virginia marketplace," states Rick DeFazio, president of DeFazio Industries.
  • Founded by Rick DeFazio, Anthony DeFazio and Michael DeFazio in 2016, DeFazio Industries has a broad line card of respected brands including residential, commercial, industrial and lighting products.

OpenSpace Announces OpenSpace Basic, the Construction Industry's First Completely Free 360° Video Capture Tool

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenSpace , the global leader in automated 360 jobsite photo documentation and AI-powered analytics, today announced the release of OpenSpace Basic to qualified builders in the U.S. OpenSpace Basic is the industry's first completely free 360video capture solution for construction.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenSpace , the global leader in automated 360 jobsite photo documentation and AI-powered analytics, today announced the release of OpenSpace Basic to qualified builders in the U.S. OpenSpace Basic is the industry's first completely free 360video capture solution for construction.
  • To use OpenSpace Basic, a builder snaps a small 360 camera to their hardhat, indicates their starting location on the floor plan in the OpenSpace app, walks the site as normal, and uploads the capture.
  • With OpenSpace Basic, builders can record their site's progress in 360 each week for free.
  • With OpenSpace, I capture everything that I needplus everything that I didn't know I neededand it takes much less time."

OpenSpace Announces OpenSpace Basic, the Construction Industry's First Completely Free 360° Video Capture Tool

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenSpace, the global leader in automated 360° jobsite photo documentation and AI-powered analytics, today announced the release of OpenSpace Basic to qualified builders in the U.S. OpenSpace Basic is the industry's first completely free 360° video capture solution for construction. The new product is based on the company's signature automated documentation platform and allows builders to easily create a complete, interactive digital replica of a job site. This enables more collaboration between the field and office, assists with remote site management, and helps teams avoid costly rework.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenSpace , the global leader in automated 360 jobsite photo documentation and AI-powered analytics, today announced the release of OpenSpace Basic to qualified builders in the U.S. OpenSpace Basic is the industry's first completely free 360video capture solution for construction.
  • To use OpenSpace Basic, a builder snaps a small 360 camera to their hardhat, indicates their starting location on the floor plan in the OpenSpace app, walks the site as normal, and uploads the capture.
  • With OpenSpace Basic, builders can record their site's progress in 360 each week for free.
  • With OpenSpace, I capture everything that I needplus everything that I didn't know I neededand it takes much less time."

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Peter DeFazio July 2021 Porker of the Month

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) our July 2021 Porker of the Month for introducing the wasteful and earmark-loaded INVEST in America Act.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) our July 2021 Porker of the Month for introducing the wasteful and earmark-loaded INVEST in America Act.
  • Rep. DeFazio led the effort to pass the exorbitantly expensive five-year $715 billion transportation bill , which is chock full of wasteful spending and earmarks.
  • Rep. DeFazio also included Green New Deal policies, claiming that, We have a new existential challenge, which is climate change.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.