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Ryder To Acquire Impact Fulfillment Services; Will Add Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Capabilities

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Monday, October 23, 2023

IFS specializes in contract packaging, contract manufacturing, and warehousing for some of the largest and best-known consumer brands in the United States, primarily in the consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, and healthcare industries.

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  • IFS specializes in contract packaging, contract manufacturing, and warehousing for some of the largest and best-known consumer brands in the United States, primarily in the consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, and healthcare industries.
  • As part of the transaction, Ryder will acquire 15 operations across Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and California.
  • President of IFS Rob LeBaron will join Ryder as vice president of contract manufacturing and packaging.
  • Founded 25 years ago, IFS specializes in contract manufacturing, contract packaging and assembly, display engineering, product launches, multichannel programs, and club store programs.

Pearl Congratulates U.S. Senate on Historic Climate Bill

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

"Pearl congratulates the U.S. Senate on the passage of this historic legislation," said Pearl president and co-founder Robin LeBaron.

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  • "Pearl congratulates the U.S. Senate on the passage of this historic legislation," said Pearl president and co-founder Robin LeBaron.
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge, visionary step toward reducing carbon emissions and strengthening the United States' clean energy economy.
  • Among the $386 billion dedicated in the legislation to climate change and clean energy, the Senate approved $9 billion to address a decades-old challenge: scaling up residential energy efficiency and beneficial electrification.
  • Pearl has certified and provided appraisal addenda on over 90,000 homes in 44 states and Washington, D.C. Pearl Certified homes sell on average for 3.5-6% more than comparable homes, according to independent appraiser studies.

Homes Promoted as Pearl Certified Sell for Premium in Multiple Markets

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The latest appraisal study, conducted and reviewed by independent appraisers, found that homes marketed with a Pearl Certification sell for a 5.5% mean sales premium in Grand Rapids, a 5% sales premium in Boston, a 3.24% sales premium in Phoenix, and a 5.15% sales premium in Charlottesville.

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  • The latest appraisal study, conducted and reviewed by independent appraisers, found that homes marketed with a Pearl Certification sell for a 5.5% mean sales premium in Grand Rapids, a 5% sales premium in Boston, a 3.24% sales premium in Phoenix, and a 5.15% sales premium in Charlottesville.
  • Independent researchers compared Pearl Certified homes within the four markets to similar, non-certified homes using paired-data analysis, a standard appraisal industry methodology.
  • Pearl Certification endeavors to educate real estate professionals about these best practices, and consequently help drive demand for high-performing homes.
  • Pearl plans to continue its research on Pearl Certified homes in additional markets to demonstrate how home certification can positively impact the residential market on a national scale.

Appraise Solar Homes Easily & Accurately With Pearl Certification's New Equity Calculator Tool for Appraisers

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The Pearl Equity Calculator helps to solve this problem by equipping homeowners, contractors, and appraisers with the resources they need to accurately capture the value of residential photovoltaic (PV) systems.

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  • The Pearl Equity Calculator helps to solve this problem by equipping homeowners, contractors, and appraisers with the resources they need to accurately capture the value of residential photovoltaic (PV) systems.
  • "As a result, appraisers have no basis for recognizing its value in the appraisal.To address this pain point, we've created a special version of the Pearl Equity Calculator tool exclusively for appraisers .
  • Here's how it works:
    Sign Up For Free The Pearl Equity Calculator is free for all licensed appraisers.
  • For more information and to sign up to use the free Pearl Equity Calculator for Appraisers, please visit pearlcalculator.com/appraiser-signup .

Pearl Certification Launches Industry's First Data-Certified Equity Calculator

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pearl Certification, a nationalprovider of third-party certification of high-performing homes, launched the Equity Calculator today tohelp contractors better demonstrate the value solar installations can add to a home.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pearl Certification, a nationalprovider of third-party certification of high-performing homes, launched the Equity Calculator today tohelp contractors better demonstrate the value solar installations can add to a home.
  • The Pearl Equity Calculator solves this problem, using certified data from trusted sources," explained Pearl Certification Co-Founder and President Robin LeBaron.
  • The Pearl Equity Calculator equips homeowners, contractors, and appraisers with the resources needed to accurately capture the value of a PV investment.
  • For more information about the Pearl Equity Calculator, visit: https://pearlcertification.com/contractors/pearl-equity-calculator