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Doug Baker, Jr., Joins JIT Services as an Owner

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Monday, July 19, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JIT Services ("JIT"), a growing sustainability company, announced today that former Ecolab CEO Doug Baker, Jr., has joined the company's ownership group and board of directors, which also includes JIT CEO Ravi Norman, JIT President Mike Menzel and Dr. Harold Massey.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JIT Services ("JIT"), a growing sustainability company, announced today that former Ecolab CEO Doug Baker, Jr., has joined the company's ownership group and board of directors, which also includes JIT CEO Ravi Norman, JIT President Mike Menzel and Dr. Harold Massey.
  • "JIT already delivers outstanding value to its customers and community, and has the opportunity and capability to do even more.
  • Doug joining JIT signifies the evolution of our organization and comes at a pivotal time when we are poised for growth."
  • JIT Services is a Corporate Plus National Minority Supplier Development Council-certified Minority Business Enterprise and has been minority owned since its founding in 1991.

Vectorworks, Inc. Joins the Open Geospatial Consortium to Contribute to GIS and BIM Standards

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Monday, July 19, 2021

COLUMBIA, Md., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, global design and BIM software provider, Vectorworks, Inc. announces its official membership in the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) , a global resource for geospatial information and standards.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, global design and BIM software provider, Vectorworks, Inc. announces its official membership in the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) , a global resource for geospatial information and standards.
  • As a technical member, Vectorworks will offer its experience and expertise in connecting BIM and GIS workflows to the OGC.
  • Through their member-driven consensus process, OGC serves as the leading authority on geospatial standards, ensuring that location information is findable, accessible, integrable and reusable.
  • As such, together with the OGC, Vectorworks will participate in discussions that ensure interoperability of geospatial data within design and BIM projects.

NSJ Gold Corp. (NSJ) Announces Expansion of Gold-Copper-Iron Mineralization at Golden Hills, Arizona, USA

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Monday, July 19, 2021

All findings from the recent drill program and geophysics will be used to plan the next phase.

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  • All findings from the recent drill program and geophysics will be used to plan the next phase.
  • Holes will be planned to expand on and confirm previous high grade gold hits, including the twinning of previous holes.
  • Fences of drill holes are planned to expand on existing mineralization, with a resource report being generated after the next round of drilling.
  • NSJ holds an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Golden Hills Project (the "Property") in Arizona, USA, subject to a 3% net smelter returns royalty.

Prototek Builds One-Stop Destination for On-Demand Manufacturing with Addition of Midwest Prototyping

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The company will continue to operate in all current Prototek and Midwest Prototyping locations, with a total of 237 employees.

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  • The company will continue to operate in all current Prototek and Midwest Prototyping locations, with a total of 237 employees.
  • Steve Grundahl, President and Founder of Midwest Prototyping, will serve as Vice President of Additive Manufacturing.
  • Grundahl will be responsible for leading the companys digital manufacturing growth strategy with Midwest Prototyping as the foundation of an aggressive growth plan.
  • Founded in 2001, Midwest Prototyping today is one of the nation's largest independent digital manufacturing companies, offering a diverse array of additive manufacturing technologies for both prototyping and production applications.

Fast Radius, a First-of-its-Kind Cloud Manufacturing and Digital Supply Chain Company, to List on NASDAQ through a Business Combination with ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. (NASDAQ: ENNV)

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Fast Radius is a dynamic software and industrial technology firm that has pioneered and continues to scale the first-of-its-kind cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain infrastructure.

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  • Fast Radius is a dynamic software and industrial technology firm that has pioneered and continues to scale the first-of-its-kind cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain infrastructure.
  • Services running on the platform today include Fast Radius On-Demand, Fast Radius Virtual Warehouse, and Fast Radius Additive Launch.
  • The Cloud Manufacturing Platform is creating a more sustainable, more accessible, and more flexible global supply chain paradigm to meet the needs of this century.
  • UPS has partnered with Fast Radius to support the expansion of its digital manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure.

Mining and Metals Companies Accelerate Focus on Sustainability

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Friday, July 16, 2021

According to an IDC Technology Spotlight , sponsored by AVEVA and Schneider Electric, Transitioning to Sustainable Mining, Minerals and Metals Practices, the top three market pressures driving the sustainability agendas of mining and metals organizations are :

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  • According to an IDC Technology Spotlight , sponsored by AVEVA and Schneider Electric, Transitioning to Sustainable Mining, Minerals and Metals Practices, the top three market pressures driving the sustainability agendas of mining and metals organizations are :
    "Technology has a critical role to play in supporting mining companies," said Ben Kirkwood, Senior Research Manager, IDC Energy Insights - WW Mining.
  • "Digitally integrated operations can address key areas of an organization's sustainability agenda by combining power and process intelligence and controls," said David Willick, VP North America, Mining, Minerals and Metals Segment, Schneider Electric.
  • Together, we have won the trust of the world's leading companies with thousands of implementations onsite and in the cloud.
  • "Although the benefits of digital transformation are crystal clear, the mining industry has thus far been limited by legacy infrastructure, data inadequacies, and piecemeal optimization programs," said Martin Provencher, Industry Principal, Mining, Metals and Materials, AVEVA.

Ciot and Neolith®: The Birth of a Sintered Stone Strategic Alliance in North America.

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Friday, July 16, 2021

MONTREAL, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ciot, North America's leading retailer and importer of natural and engineered stone slabs and tile since 1950; and Neolith Group, the global leader of sintered stone surfaces have entered into a long-term strategic partnership.

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  • MONTREAL, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ciot, North America's leading retailer and importer of natural and engineered stone slabs and tile since 1950; and Neolith Group, the global leader of sintered stone surfaces have entered into a long-term strategic partnership.
  • This joining of forces to offer premium products with exceptional customer service will usher in a new era in the North American Sintered Stone marketplace.
  • As a strong ally, Ciot will build on Neoliths position within North America and further cement the understanding of Sintered Stone and its great potential on multiple applications in the market.
  • We are confident that we will together further the reach of Sintered Stone into the vibrant architectural and design industry."

Global Selective Laser Sintering Equipment Industry (2020 to 2027) - Key Market Trends and Drivers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

The "Selective Laser Sintering Equipment - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Selective Laser Sintering Equipment - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $120.5 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 19.2% CAGR
    The Selective Laser Sintering Equipment market in the U.S. is estimated at US$120.5 Million in the year 2020.
  • In the global Robotics segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 17.8% CAGR estimated for this segment.
  • Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$164.5 Million by the year 2027.

Kyle Thompson Joins Plumbing Manufacturers International As Technical Director

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Kyle Thompson is starting as Plumbing Manufacturers International 's new technical director, and he will be focused on making friends.

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  • Kyle Thompson is starting as Plumbing Manufacturers International 's new technical director, and he will be focused on making friends.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005715/en/
    Kyle Thompson is the new technical director for Plumbing Manufacturers International.
  • Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is the trade association of plumbing product manufacturers that produce more than 90 percent of the United States plumbing products, represent more than 150 iconic brands, and develop safe, reliable and innovative water-efficient plumbing technologies.
  • With a vision of safe, responsible plumbing always, PMI advocates for plumbing product performance contributing to water efficiency and savings, sustainability, public health and safety, and consumer satisfaction.

What Cleans Better Than Bleach? Synergy Science™ Introduces a New Product That Uses Natural Compounds to Clean Better Than Bleach

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Synergy Science is excited to offer the newest addition to our Echo Water line: the Echo Clean.

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  • Synergy Science is excited to offer the newest addition to our Echo Water line: the Echo Clean.
  • Starting July 1st, customers will be able to utilize 100% natural cleaners that compete with name brand products.
  • My vision for the Echo Clean was to make household cleaning a much more natural, easy, and eco-friendly experience.
  • Compared to other products, the Echo Clean utilizes a simple, natural cleaning solution which eliminates the need for potentially harmful chemicals.