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Séché Environnement and Waga Energy start up a RNG production unit in North of France

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Séché Environnement, an international player in the circular economy and environmental services, and Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA), a global expert in the production of Renewable Natural Gas from landfills, have started up a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production unit at the Opal Environnement site, a subsidiary of the Séché Environnement group, in Sainte-Marie-Kerque (Northwestern France).

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  • Séché Environnement, an international player in the circular economy and environmental services, and Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA), a global expert in the production of Renewable Natural Gas from landfills, have started up a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production unit at the Opal Environnement site, a subsidiary of the Séché Environnement group, in Sainte-Marie-Kerque (Northwestern France).
  • The WAGABOX® unit will significantly increase the landfill energy production, providing energy that will help to decarbonize sectors such as transport and industry – still totally dependent on fossil fuels.
  • Maxime Séché, Chief Executive Officer of Séché Environnement, said: "This RNG production plant illustrates the Séché Environnement group’s commitment to circular economy and ecological transition of territories and industries.
  • Mathieu Lefebvre, Chief Executive Officer of Waga Energy, said: "Thanks to the WAGABOX® technology, the Sainte-Marie-Kerque landfill has become a RNG producer, and now supplies the local community with low-carbon energy.

Specialist Online Marketplace Reaches Milestone: 2 Million Items Sold, Disrupting the Gemstone Industry

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

On March 20th, 2024, Live Platforms will celebrate the sale of its 2 millionth item, marking a significant milestone that underscores the company’s disruptive impact on the traditional gemstone and jewelry sector.

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  • On March 20th, 2024, Live Platforms will celebrate the sale of its 2 millionth item, marking a significant milestone that underscores the company’s disruptive impact on the traditional gemstone and jewelry sector.
  • Since its inception in 1999, Live Platforms has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the gemstone and jewelry online buying experience.
  • "Reaching 2 million items sold is a clear indicator of our unwavering commitment to excellence and our role in shaping the future of the Opal, gemstone, jewelry and coin industries.
  • He has created a platform of niche marketplaces that connect customers with Opal and gemstone miners, jewelry artisans and Numismatic professionals from around the globe.

Opal Security Expands Executive Team with Seasoned Leaders from Slack, Snyk and Aqua Security

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opal Security , the next-generation identity security and access management company, today announced it expanded its executive team to include seasoned leaders in engineering, marketing and sales.

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  • NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opal Security , the next-generation identity security and access management company, today announced it expanded its executive team to include seasoned leaders in engineering, marketing and sales.
  • Their guidance will shape strategies to advance innovation and elevate market presence for Opal Security’s modern identity security solutions.
  • “Managing identity and access is a huge pain point for modern enterprise IT and security teams — one that Opal Security is effectively solving.
  • At Opal Security, Wong is charged with building and scaling R&D to bring Opal Security to the enterprise market and to support the company’s rapid customer growth.

Introducing Opal™ by Opalescence®

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From the makers of Opalescence™ teeth whitening, the #1 professional whitening brand sold exclusively by dentists worldwide for the past 30 years, comes Opal™ by Opalescence®—the brand's first teeth whitening line available online without the need for a dental visit. With Opal by Opalescence, oral health and self-care enthusiasts now have access to premium results and a safe, gentle, and affordable whitening experience in the comfort of their home.

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  • After many hours in his lab, Dr. Dan Fischer developed Opalescence™ teeth whitening—giving his daughter the confident smile she'd yearned for.
  • He later formally founded the brand and its popularity changed the teeth whitening industry forever.
  • Opalescence whitening's sticky, viscous gel, innovative delivery methods, and superior results have made it the worldwide leader in professional whitening.
  • "While there are many teeth whitening options out there, research has shown that nothing beats professional whitening through a dentist.

Opal Security Raises $22M in Series B Funding to Expand Next-Generation Identity Security Platform

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Opal Security, the next-generation identity security and access management company, today announced its $22 million Series B funding, led by Battery Ventures, with participation from existing investors Greylock and Box Group.

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  • Opal Security, the next-generation identity security and access management company, today announced its $22 million Series B funding, led by Battery Ventures, with participation from existing investors Greylock and Box Group.
  • With this new round of funding, Opal Security will expand its global team, scale enterprise customer support and ramp up new product development, including a new suite of visualization and AI tools to remediate identity risk.
  • The Opal Security platform simplifies the management of human and non-human identities by providing a clean, API-driven approach to unifying and acting on identity and authorization data.
  • “Opal Security has developed a platform that integrates various solutions, significantly advancing progress in this domain.

Opal launches Tadpole, the first webcam designed for laptops

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Opal Camera Inc. announced Tadpole, the first webcam built exclusively for laptops and tablets.

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  • Opal's newest product delivers ultra-portability with the best image quality on the market – at just one-eighth the size of an average webcam, Tadpole is the world's smallest webcam ever made.
  • It happens on couches, in coffee shops, over poor hotel room WiFi," said Veeraj Chugh, CEO and Co-Founder of Opal Camera.
  • Two years ago, Opal launched the C1 which became known as the first professional webcamera with DSLR-rivaling quality.
  • Tadpole is a trademark of Opal Camera Inc.
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Maris-Tech Receives $625,000 Follow-On Order for its Opal Platform from a Leading Defense Company

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Rehovot, Israel, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maris-Tech Ltd. (Nasdaq: MTEK, MTEKW) (“Maris-Tech” or the “Company”), a B2B provider of artificial intelligence (“AI”) accelerated video solutions for edge platforms, today announced a $625,000 repeat order for units of the Company’s Opal platform from a leading Israeli defense company.

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  • Order underscores the advanced capabilities, high performance and successful application of Maris-Tech’s innovative products in the defense market
    Rehovot, Israel, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maris-Tech Ltd. (Nasdaq: MTEK, MTEKW) (“Maris-Tech” or the “Company”), a B2B provider of artificial intelligence (“AI”) accelerated video solutions for edge platforms, today announced a $625,000 repeat order for units of the Company’s Opal platform from a leading Israeli defense company.
  • The advanced Opal platform is based on Maris-Tech’s flagship Jupiter AI platform, a high-end multiple stream video platform with AI acceleration that delivers real-time intelligence gathering and analytics.
  • Maris-Tech has already delivered previously placed purchase order in the amount of $500,000 for the Opal platform.
  • Maris-Tech expects to deliver the units pursuant to this purchase order during the years 2023 and 2024.

Williams Reports Strong Third-Quarter Results

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

In the third quarter, Williams sold its Bayou Ethane system for $348 million in cash, representing a last-twelve-month multiple over 14x Adjusted EBITDA.

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  • In the third quarter, Williams sold its Bayou Ethane system for $348 million in cash, representing a last-twelve-month multiple over 14x Adjusted EBITDA.
  • Williams has also agreed to purchase KKR’s 50 percent ownership interest in Rocky Mountain Midstream, resulting in 100 percent ownership of Rocky Mountain Midstream for Williams.
  • Williams' Third-Quarter 2023 Materials to be Posted Shortly; Q&A Webcast Scheduled for Tomorrow
    Williams' third-quarter 2023 earnings presentation will be posted at www.williams.com .
  • A webcast link to the conference call will be provided on Williams’ Investor Relations website.

Ecovyst Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) (“Ecovyst” or the “Company”), a leading integrated and innovative global provider of specialty catalysts and services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and updated fiscal 2023 guidance.

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  • Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) (“Ecovyst” or the “Company”), a leading integrated and innovative global provider of specialty catalysts and services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and updated fiscal 2023 guidance.
  • “Although unplanned operational downtime at our Ecoservices’ Dominguez facility at the end of the quarter limited sales volume and increased maintenance costs, we delivered second quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA of $79 million, up 9%, compared to the second quarter of 2022, with an associated margin of 34.7%, which was up 680 basis points compared to the year-ago quarter,” added Bitting.
  • Sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 were $184.1 million, compared to $225.2 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Ecovyst management will review the second quarter results during a conference call and audio-only webcast scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Zeolyst International and Valoregen Announce Strategic Development Program for Advanced Plastic Recycling Technologies

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Zeolyst International, an Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) joint venture that is a leading producer of zeolites (“Zeolyst”), and Valoregen, a leading innovator of recycling technologies, proudly announce their cooperation for the development of advanced recycling technologies utilizing Zeolyst International’s portfolio of Opal Infinity™ Zeolites.

Key Points: 
  • Zeolyst International, an Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) joint venture that is a leading producer of zeolites (“Zeolyst”), and Valoregen, a leading innovator of recycling technologies, proudly announce their cooperation for the development of advanced recycling technologies utilizing Zeolyst International’s portfolio of Opal Infinity™ Zeolites.
  • Through this collaboration, Zeolyst International and Valoregen are focused on the development of efficient and cost-effective solutions for plastic waste recycling necessary to support the further expansion of the plastic circular economy.
  • Through the development of tailored solutions, Zeolyst International’s technologies enable higher yields and selectivity, supporting the production of value-adding products.
  • Through this collaborative effort, the companies will aim to enhance the overall efficiency and economic attractiveness of Valoregen’s advanced plastic recycling processes, a key enabler for plastic circularity around the world.