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BendPak Founder Don Henthorn Passes Away

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Don Henthorn, owner and founder of BendPak Inc., peacefully passed away at home Thursday, March 28, at the age of 85. Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world's leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment.

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  • AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Don Henthorn, owner and founder of BendPak Inc., peacefully passed away at home Thursday, March 28, at the age of 85.
  • Henthorn transitioned day-to-day management to the current leadership team in 2022 as part of an established succession plan.
  • His passion, wisdom, and guidance have left an indelible mark on all of us and the organization," said Jeff Kritzer, BendPak president and CEO.
  • Henthorn took his responsibility for the safety of millions of mechanics around the world very seriously and was committed to ensuring that BendPak produced superior products.

VERSES, DENTONS US and Spatial Web Foundation Announce “The Future of AI Governance” Webinar Series Part III

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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If you follow AI, you're likely aware of the distracting noise circulating about how best to manage its technology locally and globally.

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  • If you follow AI, you're likely aware of the distracting noise circulating about how best to manage its technology locally and globally.
  • The third webinar occurs Monday, December 11th at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST / 7 PM CET.
  • To register for the event or to access the "The Future of AI Global Governance” and its companion piece, “Executive Summary,” visit www.verses.ai/ai-governance .
  • Join our panel of AI speakers as they make sense of the current public policy landscape and discuss pathways to a more harmonized future around AI governance.

Allegion Appoints Susan (Sue) L. Main to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, has appointed Susan (Sue) L. Main, senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, to the company's board of directors.

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  • Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, has appointed Susan (Sue) L. Main, senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, to the company's board of directors.
  • “Sue is a strong leader and expert in her field,” Chair of Allegion’s Board of Directors Kirk Hachigian said.
  • Currently, Main also serves on the board of directors at Ashland Inc., and she formerly served as a director for Garrett Motion Inc.​ Main is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton.
  • You can also see the company’s full board of directors by clicking here .

Space Industry Veteran, Tony Colucci, Joins Solstar Space Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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SANTA FE, N.M., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making persistent on-orbit WiFi and communications available, announced longtime Space Systems Loral (now Maxar), Hughes Aircraft Company (now Boeing), and SpaceLink Co-founder, Anthony J. (Tony) Colucci, has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • With over 40 years of global satellite industry and new space startup experience, Colucci brings broad practical expertise and a pragmatic approach to Solstar Space Board.
  • SANTA FE, N.M., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making persistent on-orbit WiFi and communications available, announced longtime Space Systems Loral (now Maxar), Hughes Aircraft Company (now Boeing), and SpaceLink Co-founder, Anthony J.
  • His background in space data relay networks, longstanding international satellite industry relationships, and knowledge of corporate governance are assets to Solstar's Space WiFi initiative that began in 2018," says Brian Barnett, CEO, Solstar Space.
  • Connecting everything and everyone in space is a necessity for the sustainability, security, and future of our global space economy," says Tony Colucci, Solstar Board of Directors.

DAHON Founder Dr. David Hon: The Evolution of a Physicist to the Father of Modern Folding Bikes

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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OLNEY, Ill., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading folding bike brand DAHON Chairman Dr. David Hon, a pioneer in the folding bicycle industry, has developed a patented technology called "Deltec" for all new DAHON bikes this year. This patented technology has been proven through extensive indoor and outdoor testing as well as riding data analyses. The Deltec technology empowers DAHON bikes with unmatched strength and speed, surpassing the performance of conventional mountain and road bikes on the market.

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  • The Deltec technology empowers DAHON bikes with unmatched strength and speed, surpassing the performance of conventional mountain and road bikes on the market.
  • In 1982, Dr. Hon introduced to the world the first DAHON folding bike, serving as the prototype for the majority of contemporary folding bicycles.
  • Subsequently, Dr. Hon became known as the Father of Modern Folding Bikes, transitioning from a physicist to a passionate advocate for low-carbon travel and a staunch defender of the environment.
  • No longer limited to folding bikes, DAHON's product portfolio now encompasses electric, electric assist, chauffeur, carbon fiber, telescopic, learners', and children's bikes.

DAHON Founder Dr. David Hon: The Evolution of a Physicist to the Father of Modern Folding Bikes

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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OLNEY, Ill., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading folding bike brand DAHON Chairman Dr. David Hon, a pioneer in the folding bicycle industry, has developed a patented technology called "Deltec" for all new DAHON bikes this year. This patented technology has been proven through extensive indoor and outdoor testing as well as riding data analyses. The Deltec technology empowers DAHON bikes with unmatched strength and speed, surpassing the performance of conventional mountain and road bikes on the market.

Key Points: 
  • The Deltec technology empowers DAHON bikes with unmatched strength and speed, surpassing the performance of conventional mountain and road bikes on the market.
  • In 1982, Dr. Hon introduced to the world the first DAHON folding bike, serving as the prototype for the majority of contemporary folding bicycles.
  • Subsequently, Dr. Hon became known as the Father of Modern Folding Bikes, transitioning from a physicist to a passionate advocate for low-carbon travel and a staunch defender of the environment.
  • No longer limited to folding bikes, DAHON's product portfolio now encompasses electric, electric assist, chauffeur, carbon fiber, telescopic, learners', and children's bikes.

Woodward Announces Two Appointments to Board of Directors: Mary Petryszyn and Tana Utley

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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“They bring deep expertise to their roles as directors, developed through their impressive careers as leaders in aerospace and industrial sectors.

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  • “They bring deep expertise to their roles as directors, developed through their impressive careers as leaders in aerospace and industrial sectors.
  • Petryszyn’s extensive global experience in government and defense markets also includes previous leadership roles at Singer-Link, Hughes Aircraft Company, and Raytheon.
  • Petryszyn serves on the Board of Directors for Saab Inc. and the Board of Governors of the United Service Organizations (USO).
  • Utley currently serves on the board of SPX Technologies Inc. She holds a B.S.

Roger Nielsen, Former CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, Joins aifleet Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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aifleet, a scaling tech-first trucking company, today announced that the former President and CEO of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Roger Nielsen, has been appointed to the companys Board of Directors as its first independent member.

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  • aifleet, a scaling tech-first trucking company, today announced that the former President and CEO of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Roger Nielsen, has been appointed to the companys Board of Directors as its first independent member.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Roger Nielsen to the Board.
  • His experience in successfully scaling tech-powered automotive companies to solve real-world transportation challenges is a perfect fit for our growth ambitions, said Marc El Khoury, CEO of aifleet.
  • As CEO, Nielsen was responsible for all aspects of DTNA and its affiliated companies in North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Joseph Grillo Announces Retirement from ACRE

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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ACRE , a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, today announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Grillo is retiring, effective May 20, 2022.

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  • ACRE , a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, today announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Grillo is retiring, effective May 20, 2022.
  • Grillo has had a noted career, having spent 40 years with leading high-tech brands in the Security Industry across the globe.
  • "It has been an honor to lead ACRE over the past decade, and I am proud of all we accomplished in our mission to help our customers protect their most valuable assets, Grillo said.
  • With our new investor Triton Equity Partners, which acquired ACRE in 2021, and an experienced and successful new CEO, Don Joos, coming on board, the future is brighter than ever for ACRE.

DIFCO, Inc.(R) Commences Construction on America's First Aero- Medical Vertical Take Off and Landing and ELECTRIC VERTICAL TAKE OFF AND LANDING (eVTOL) Vertiport Facility

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Davenport, Iowa--(Newsfile Corp. - April 12, 2022) - DIFCO, Inc. of Davenport, IA, initiated construction on America's first electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) vertiport facility in Rock Island, Illinois.

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  • Davenport, Iowa--(Newsfile Corp. - April 12, 2022) - DIFCO, Inc. of Davenport, IA, initiated construction on America's first electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) vertiport facility in Rock Island, Illinois.
  • DIFCO, Inc. partnered with rotorcraft aviation legends Hughes Aerospace and Five Alpha L.L.C.
  • The vertiport will supply Quad City metro medical patients with safer and faster high-end access to aero-medical transport.
  • In addition to supporting traditional rotorcraft the state-of-the-art facility will support the rising, electric battery-powered eVTOL aircraft."