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Cirba Solutions and EcoPro Innovating the Closed-Loop Circular Battery Economy

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cirba Solutions, the premiere battery recycling and battery materials company, is collaborating with EcoPro Co Ltd ("EcoPro"), a global leader in lithium-ion battery cathode materials, under a signed Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to enhance innovative elements of the lithium-ion battery recycling business.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cirba Solutions, the premiere battery recycling and battery materials company, is collaborating with EcoPro Co Ltd ("EcoPro"), a global leader in lithium-ion battery cathode materials, under a signed Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to enhance innovative elements of the lithium-ion battery recycling business.
With the growing demand for critical battery materials, strategic alliances play a crucial role as the circular battery supply chain continues to develop around the world.
EcoPro will leverage Cirba Solutions recycled materials to produce precursor cathode active material (PCAM) and cathode active material (CAM).
"Working with a world-renowned team like EcoPro supports the expansion of an interconnected battery supply chain."

CAI Applauds N.J. Lawmakers for Passing Comprehensive Condo Safety Legislation

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Friday, January 12, 2024

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Falls Church, Va., Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Associations Institute (CAI) , the leading international advocate for condominiums, homeowners associations, and housing cooperatives, applauds New Jersey lawmakers for passing comprehensive and meaningful condominium safety measures to support the 1.5 million residents living in the state’s community associations.

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Falls Church, Va., Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Associations Institute (CAI) , the leading international advocate for condominiums, homeowners associations, and housing cooperatives, applauds New Jersey lawmakers for passing comprehensive and meaningful condominium safety measures to support the 1.5 million residents living in the state’s community associations.
Over the past two years, CAI’s New Jersey Legislative Action Committee spearheaded the legislation, which includes a framework largely based on CAI’s Condominium Safety Public Policy Report recommendations.
CAI will continue working with policymakers to support condominium communities as they navigate these new requirements.
In addition, CAI will use the legislation now adopted in Florida and New Jersey as model language for other states as they consider adopting similar measures.

REPORT: COMPENSATION STEADILY INCREASING FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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Managers are confident about the industry with 80% of respondents saying that business prospects for their employer are “good” or “very good” for the coming year, according to the 2022 Community Association Manager Compensation and Salary Survey conducted by the Foundation for Community Association Research .

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Managers are confident about the industry with 80% of respondents saying that business prospects for their employer are “good” or “very good” for the coming year, according to the 2022 Community Association Manager Compensation and Salary Survey conducted by the Foundation for Community Association Research .
High-rise managers, on-site managers, portfolio managers, and assistant community managers all report compensation increases—by an estimated 4.6%—over the past year.
The 2022 Community Association Manager Compensation and Salary Survey, sponsored by Innovia Co-Op , allows an individual community manager or management company representative to compare their compensation with peers.
Reporters interested in learning more about compensation in community association management may request a review copy of the report.

PT Vale Indonesia and Huayou Sign Nickel Agreement with Ford Motor Co. Supporting Growth of the Global Sustainable EV Industry

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. today announced an agreement with global automaker Ford Motor Co., creating a three-party collaboration to advance more sustainable nickel production in Indonesia and help make electric vehicle batteries more affordable.

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PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. today announced an agreement with global automaker Ford Motor Co., creating a three-party collaboration to advance more sustainable nickel production in Indonesia and help make electric vehicle batteries more affordable.
The Pomalaa Block HPAL Project will process ore provided by PT Vale Indonesia from its Pomalaa Block mine to produce MHP.
This HPAL plant will operate under PT Kolaka Nickel Indonesia in the Pomalaa Block nickel industrial area in Kolaka, Southwest Sulawesi, Indonesia.
“Huayou is a technology-driven enterprise, and a leading manufacturer of green, low carbon, high ESG standard new energy battery materials.

Optimum Hires Tracie Blankenship in Key Role of Vice President of Community Management

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Property management powerhouse Optimum announced the hire of Tracie Blankenship, a veteran in the regional Southern California community management world, to join its team under the title of Vice President of Community Management.

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Property management powerhouse Optimum announced the hire of Tracie Blankenship, a veteran in the regional Southern California community management world, to join its team under the title of Vice President of Community Management.
Blankenship has been employed in the community management industry since 1999.
Prior to joining the Optimum team, Blankenship held executive-level positions at other community management companies throughout Southern California.
In her role as Vice-President of Community Management, she will be responsible for oversight of the company's management-division operations.

CAI Awarded Prestigious Public Affairs Council Award for Condominium Safety Policy Response and Initiatives

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Falls Church, Va., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Associations Institute (CAI) is honored to receive the 2022 Lobbying Strategy Innovation Award for its condominium safety policy response and initiatives by the Public Affairs Council (PAC).

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Falls Church, Va., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Associations Institute (CAI) is honored to receive the 2022 Lobbying Strategy Innovation Award for its condominium safety policy response and initiatives by the Public Affairs Council (PAC).
Following the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla., in June 2021, CAI released its Condominium Safety Public Policy Report .
The Condominium Safety Public Policy Report provides extensive policy positions and recommendations in reserve studies and funding, building maintenance, and structural integrity.
For more information on CAI’s condominium safety policy response and resources to the tragic Champlain Towers South condominium collapse, visit www.condosafety.com .

ACM Community Management Rebranded as RealManage

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Monday, January 2, 2023

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Lisle, IL, Jan. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RealManage , which specializes in condominium and homeowner association management services, announced the official rebranding of ACM Community Management to RealManage.

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Lisle, IL, Jan. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RealManage , which specializes in condominium and homeowner association management services, announced the official rebranding of ACM Community Management to RealManage.
Illinois Senior VP of Operations Kimberly Sutherland, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, states, “I am excited to officially have ACM Community Management as a part of the RealManage Illinois family.
Chris O'Neill, CEO of the RealManage Family of Brands, states, " We are delighted that ACM Community Management joined RealManage.
With the support of our leading community management platform, ACM will continue to provide their clients with high-quality service and support.”
With the enhanced management tools that the partnership with RealManage brings, the ACM Illinois team will provide an even higher level of service to their client communities with state-of-the-art management tools and capabilities.

New Research: Americans Warming Up to Electric Vehicles, but Many Misconceptions Remain

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric vehicle battery recycling is a booming industry – and the key to lowering the carbon footprint of EVs – but nearly half of Americans mistakenly believe lithium-ion EV batteries are destined for landfills. A new study commissioned by engineered battery materials company Ascend Elements found that 47% of Americans think EV batteries cannot be recycled. More than one third (37%) of Americans don't understand that recycled lithium-ion battery materials can be used to make new EV batteries. Only 39% of Americans understand that the critical materials in lithium-ion EV batteries can be recycled over and over without performance loss. The study was conducted by an independent research firm to survey a random sample of 1,004 US consumers about their beliefs and attitudes regarding battery technology and electric vehicles. The margin of error for is +/-3% at the 95% confidence level.

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More than one third (37%) of Americans don't understand that recycled lithium-ion battery materials can be used to make new EV batteries.
Only 39% of Americans understand that the critical materials in lithium-ion EV batteries can be recycled over and over without performance loss.
"We've encountered many myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles and, in particular, EV battery recycling," said Roger Lin, VP of Marketing & Government Relations at Ascend Elements.
But many myths and misconceptions remain, including potentially dangerous misunderstandings:
33% of Americans mistakenly believe lithium-ion batteries can be recycled in the household recycling bin.

Stinger Off-Road Offers the Ultimate Gift Guide for Jeep Wrangler JK Owners

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stinger Off-Road, leading designer and manufacturer of aftermarket technology for Wrangler and Truck owners, released its ultimate gift guide for the Jeep Wrangler JK owner on your holiday list.

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CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stinger Off-Road, leading designer and manufacturer of aftermarket technology for Wrangler and Truck owners, released its ultimate gift guide for the Jeep Wrangler JK owner on your holiday list.
For the Jeep Wrangler JK owners who desire enhanced features at an affordable price, our 6.8" radio bundle is the answer.
Stinger Off-Roads Jeep Wrangler JK audio bundles, provide everything a JK owner needs to upgrade their audio.
For JK Unlimited owners seeking a full audio upgrade experience, Stinger Off-Road offers two full system bundles which include the Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU Swing Gate-Mount Loaded Enclosure.

Euro Manganese Explores Opportunity to Produce Battery-Grade Manganese in North America

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The demand for North American high purity manganese is expected to rise to approximately 200,000 tonnes per annum ("tpa") metal equivalent by 2031, yet there is no current processing capacity and production of battery-grade manganese in North America.

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The demand for North American high purity manganese is expected to rise to approximately 200,000 tonnes per annum ("tpa") metal equivalent by 2031, yet there is no current processing capacity and production of battery-grade manganese in North America.
The resulting demand for North American high purity manganese is expected to rise to approximately 200ktpa by 2031, yet there is no current processing capacity and production of battery-grade manganese in North America.
In response to encouraging discussions with automotive OEMs, battery and cathode manufacturers seeking to procure local, responsibly produced high-purity manganese in North America, Euro Manganese is undertaking a scoping study on a Dissolution Plant within the Bcancour industrial park, in Qubec.
By developing what could be the first high-purity manganese processing facility in North America, Euro Manganese stands to benefit from this first mover advantage in supplying North American automotive OEMs, battery makers, and cathode active material manufacturers with local and responsibly produced high-purity manganese products.