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Latch Announces First Building-Wide Installation of ‘Works with Latch’ Marks USA Locks

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Latch, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTCH), maker of LatchOS, the full-building enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, today announced the completion of the first installation of Latch-powered Marks USA ArchiTech Series Networx Locks at Meridia Living’s Meridia Village Commons in South Orange, NJ .

Key Points: 
  • Latch, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTCH), maker of LatchOS, the full-building enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, today announced the completion of the first installation of Latch-powered Marks USA ArchiTech Series Networx Locks at Meridia Living’s Meridia Village Commons in South Orange, NJ .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005152/en/
    “This first installation with Marks USA is a milestone in accelerating Latch’s vision to make it easier for customers to deliver the best resident experience,” said Jamie Siminoff, Latch’s incoming CEO.
  • “Marks USA locks integrated with Latch’s technology should streamline new and retrofit installations moving forward and help expand Latch’s footprint in new market segments.
  • In addition to managing the installation process, Protection Technologies was instrumental in the design, servicing, and support for this project.

HeroX Partners with NIOSH to Combat Surge in Counterfeit N95 Respirators

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HeroX, the leading platform and open marketplace for crowdsourced solutions, today launched the crowdsourcing competition "The NIOSH Counterfeit N95 Challenge" on behalf of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL). The Challenge seeks solutions that will assist vendors and purchasers in identifying counterfeit N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs).

Key Points: 
  • The Challenge seeks solutions that will assist vendors and purchasers in identifying counterfeit N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs).
  • Many of these counterfeit respirators are falsely advertised as having NIOSH approval but lack the required labeling and protections of a valid NIOSH-approved N95 FFR.
  • "We don't want people wearing counterfeit N95 FFRs and believing they are more protected than they actually are," said Kal Sahota, CEO, HeroX.
  • The Challenge: This Challenge offers participating groups the opportunity to submit and develop new resources and tools that will combat counterfeit N95 FFRs.

NIOSH Crowdsources with HeroX for Better-Fitting Protective Clothing for US Workers

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has teamed up with HeroX, a leading platform and open marketplace for crowdsourced solutions, to launch the crowdsourcing competition, "The NIOSH Protective Clothing Challenge—Leaving No Body Unprotected." The Challenge seeks solutions that consider the broad spectrum of U.S. workers in relation to factors that may influence fit such as body size and shape, gender, race, ethnicity, religious or cultural practices, or specific work tasks.

Key Points: 
  • "Properly fitting protective clothing is critical to ensuring the safety and health of workers who rely on this type of personal protective equipment," says Dr. Maryann D'Alessandro, Director of the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory at NIOSH.
  • Further, on-the-job access to protective clothing that fits all workers can be disrupted by a myriad of logistics challenges within the work environment.
  • The Challenge: This Challenge focuses on innovations to address fit-related protective clothing inequities for medical gowns, firefighter turnout coats and pants, and protective coveralls for all sectors.
  • The Prize: Up to five teams whose ideas help overcome poor fit in protective clothing will be awarded a total prize purse of $55,000.

Global Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) Market to Reach $1.1 Billion by 2026

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) estimated at US$891.1 Million in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$1.1 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period.
  • This segment currently accounts for a 38.3% share of the global Lightning Protection Technologies (LPT) market.
  • Deployment of lightning protection systems in commercial units is likely to be one of the prominent trends driving the global market.

NEXCOM's iNAS 330 Improves Data Security in Harsh Operating Environments

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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The rugged iNAS 330 delivers high performance, reliable storage and data collection for oil exploration, transportation operations, industrial automation, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The rugged iNAS 330 delivers high performance, reliable storage and data collection for oil exploration, transportation operations, industrial automation, and more.
  • To maintain data integrity in harsh conditions, the iNAS330 is designed to mitigate risk, including vibration and shock, extreme temperatures, and water and dust ingress.
  • For fast-track enabling, NEXCOM's proprietary embedded system - Atlas OS - can be optionally installed in the iNAS 330 as a quick solution ready eval kit.
  • It provides real-time information delivery and multiple methods for monitoring and managing the iNAS 330.

NEXCOM's iNAS 330 Improves Data Security in Harsh Operating Environments

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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The rugged iNAS 330 delivers high performance, reliable storage and data collection for oil exploration, transportation operations, industrial automation, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The rugged iNAS 330 delivers high performance, reliable storage and data collection for oil exploration, transportation operations, industrial automation, and more.
  • To maintain data integrity in harsh conditions, the iNAS330 is designed to mitigate risk, including vibration and shock, extreme temperatures, and water and dust ingress.
  • For fast-track enabling, NEXCOM's proprietary embedded system - Atlas OS - can be optionally installed in the iNAS 330 as a quick solution ready eval kit.
  • It provides real-time information delivery and multiple methods for monitoring and managing the iNAS 330.

Aries Recognized by CDC as One of the First Companies to Provide Barrier Face Coverings Conforming to the ASTM F3502-21 Standard Requirements

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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Aries is pleased to announce they are one of the first companies to be listed on the CDC site for Barrier Face Coverings (Face Masks) and NIOSH Performance/Performance Plus Masks conforming to the ASTM 3502-21 standard; https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/RG/FaceCoverings .

Key Points: 
  • Aries is pleased to announce they are one of the first companies to be listed on the CDC site for Barrier Face Coverings (Face Masks) and NIOSH Performance/Performance Plus Masks conforming to the ASTM 3502-21 standard; https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/RG/FaceCoverings .
  • The ASTM F3502-21 standard establishes a national standard baseline for design, performance, and testing requirements for Barrier Face Coverings (BFCs) to allow comparison of products by end users.
  • It was created in a joint effort by ASTM International, the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), as well as industry and academic experts.
  • Made 100% in the U.S., Aries ensures organizations are buying the highest quality mask to protect them and their employees.

United States Mask Makes Obtaining an NIOSH-Certified, American-Made N95 Respirator an Affordable Option

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Mask, a Fort Worth-based company, is now a leading provider of American-made, NIOSH-certified N95 particulate respirators.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Mask, a Fort Worth-based company, is now a leading provider of American-made, NIOSH-certified N95 particulate respirators.
  • United States Mask sources and manufactures their N95 masks in Texas, using state-of-the-art technology and custom machinery.
  • The authenticity of the 1836 N95 is just one of United States Masks' differentiators; the company's masks are also significantly more affordable than their competitors.
  • "United States Mask is doing our part to make sure our N95 respirators stay affordable and are budget-friendly to every American who needs one."

Vitacore Launches Canada's First Recycling Program for Single-Use Masks and Respirators

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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This program provides front-line workers with the opportunity to recycle their single-use face masks and CAN95 respirators and will be expanded nationally to include bins across the country.

Key Points: 
  • This program provides front-line workers with the opportunity to recycle their single-use face masks and CAN95 respirators and will be expanded nationally to include bins across the country.
  • Once collected, the single-use masks and respirators will be sterilized by Vitacore before being sent to McMaster University to be broken down and repelletized.
  • In August 2020, Vitacore became the first Canadian company to receive Health Canada authorization to produce N95 equivalent respirators, CAN95s, on home soil.
  • For more information on Vitacore and the PPE recycling program visit vitacore.ca .

American Mask Company Releases Range of 100% American-Made PPE to Combat National Shortage

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Additionally, American Mask Company's Half Mask Respirator is currently undergoing precertification testing ahead of submission to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to receive N95 classification.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, American Mask Company's Half Mask Respirator is currently undergoing precertification testing ahead of submission to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to receive N95 classification.
  • American Mask Company gives organizations affordable and high-quality PPE options to offer their employees and stakeholders.
  • Global Guardian brings years of sales and marketing expertise ensure customer demand for American Mask Company's PPE is met.
  • American Mask Company is manufacturing masks at plants in Michigan, California, and Indiana, and the face shields are produced in Kentucky.