Industry economics)

Rio Tinto and Komatsu partnering for zero-emission mining

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Trucking, Natural Resources, Environment, Transport, Mining, Minerals, Companies, Industry economics), Secondary sector of the economy, Rio Tinto, Komatsu Limited, Mining, Haul trucks, Rio Tinto, Komatsu, RIO TINTO, KOMATSU

Rio Tinto and Komatsu are partnering to fast-track the development and implementation of zero-emission mining haulage solutions, including haul trucks.

Key Points: 
  • Rio Tinto and Komatsu are partnering to fast-track the development and implementation of zero-emission mining haulage solutions, including haul trucks.
  • Rio Tinto will conduct a pre-production trial of the new equipment at a Rio Tinto site and has the option to purchase some of the first trucks from Komatsu once they are commercially viable.
  • Alf Barrios, Rio Tintos Chief Commercial Officer said: Rio Tinto and Komatsu have a shared history of partnership on innovation going back to when we built the worlds largest Komatsu autonomous haulage fleet in 2008.
  • Max Moriyama, President, Mining Business Division of Komatsu Ltd said Komatsu was honoured to continue to partner with Rio Tinto.

Transphorm Announces the Close of JV Transaction for Acquisition of AFSW Wafer-Fab

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Electronic design automation, Semiconductor, Technology, Manufacturing, Networks, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Industry economics), Companies, Fujitsu, Furukawa Group, Economy of Japan

The transaction completes the planned and previously announced exit of Fujitsu Semiconductor from the AFSW fab.

Key Points: 
  • The transaction completes the planned and previously announced exit of Fujitsu Semiconductor from the AFSW fab.
  • Transphorms effective stake in AFSW will be 25% (via its 25% ownership of GaNovation), down from its previous 49% stake.
  • With the close of this transaction, FSLs previously announced exercise of the put option has also been satisfied.
  • We are delighted to partner with Transphorm in AFSW, and its new parent entity GaNovation, a joint venture with Transphorm, remarked David Cong, Founder and Managing Partner, JCP Capital.

Cvent Highlights Its End-to-End Event Technology Platform in a New Era for Events at its Cvent CONNECT Conference

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Marketing, Data management, Entertainment, Communications, Technology, Events, Concerts, Software, Cloud applications, Cvent, Event management, Engagement marketing, Computing, Technology, Industry economics)

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, kicks off its annual customer conference, Cvent CONNECT , today.

Key Points: 
  • Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, kicks off its annual customer conference, Cvent CONNECT , today.
  • Cvent also unveiled a new user experience that makes it easier for event organizers to manage their total event program.
  • Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with nearly 4,000 employees and more than 200,000 users worldwide.
  • The comprehensive Cvent event marketing and management platform offers software solutions to event organizers and marketers for online event registration, venue selection, event marketing and management, virtual and onsite solutions, and attendee engagement.

CANbridge Pharmaceuticals CAN103 Investigational New Drug Application Accepted by China’s National Medical Products Administration

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Research, Infectious diseases, Genetics, Clinical trials, Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science, Oncology, Life sciences, Industry economics), Pharmaceutical companies, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Green Cross, Takeda Oncology, Gaucher disease (GD), CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc., GAUCHER DISEASE (GD), CANBRIDGE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc., a leading China-based global rare disease-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development and commercialization of transformative therapies, announced that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for CAN103 has been accepted by the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).

Key Points: 
  • CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc., a leading China-based global rare disease-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development and commercialization of transformative therapies, announced that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for CAN103 has been accepted by the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).
  • Founder, Chairman and CEO of CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc., who also serves as the Deputy Director General of the China Alliance for Rare Disease (CHARD).
  • CANbridge is committed to developing a sustainable solution to addressing Gaucher in China, where patients are significantly underserved, and potentially worldwide.
  • CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a China-based global rare disease-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development and commercialization of transformative therapies.

From Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions to “i-PRO”, Renewing Its Company Name From April 2022

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Software, Photography, Audio, Video, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Technology, Manufacturing, Security, Companies, Manufacturing, Industry economics), Kadoma, Osaka, Panasonic

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd. will renew its company name to "i-PRO Co., Ltd." on April 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd. will renew its company name to "i-PRO Co., Ltd." on April 1, 2022.
  • Also i-PRO's subsidiaries will renew its company names as from Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America to i-PRO Americas Inc., and from Panasonic System Networks Suzhou Co., Ltd. to i-PRO Sensing Technology (Suzhou) Limited on April 1st, 2022.
  • About Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd.
    Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd., is a global leader of advanced sensing technologies in the fields of Intelligent Surveillance, Public Safety, and Industrial/Medical Imaging.
  • In order to help create a safer world, Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd., supports the work of professionals who protect and save lives.

Acorda Second Quarter 2021 Update: Webcast/Conference Call Scheduled for August 5, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Acorda Therapeutics, Life sciences, Industry economics), Biotechnology

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOR) will host a conference call and webcast in conjunction with its second quarter 2021 update and financial results on Thursday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOR) will host a conference call and webcast in conjunction with its second quarter 2021 update and financial results on Thursday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m.
  • For the Webcast, you will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the call with the link to join.
  • The archived webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Acorda website at www.acorda.com .
  • Acorda Therapeutics develops therapies to restore function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.

Construction management firm announces Austin expansion, new leadership

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Engineering organizations, AECOM, Companies, Arcadis, Industry economics)

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This August, leading construction management firm CSM Group welcomes Stuart Mason, formerly a senior leader with Arcadis and AECOM, as CEO.

Key Points: 
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This August, leading construction management firm CSM Group welcomes Stuart Mason, formerly a senior leader with Arcadis and AECOM, as CEO.
  • With this transition, the company will open a satellite office in Mason's home base of Austin, Texas.
  • The new location will help CSM Group grow where the market is growing in Austin and across the Southwest.
  • He recognizes a similar spirit and promise of growth in CSM Group a medium-sized firm with big projects, big plans, and big innovation.

1Digital® Agency Has a Team of E-Commerce Design Experts

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Monday, August 2, 2021
E-commerce, Electronics industry, Non-store retailing, Supply chain management, Website, Industry economics), Economy

They work with a wide variety of e-commerce businesses and are an all-in-one agency for e-commerce websites.

Key Points: 
  • They work with a wide variety of e-commerce businesses and are an all-in-one agency for e-commerce websites.
  • Even if a business has amazing products for sale, they will not be able to attract customers without an engaging e-commerce website design .
  • Businesses who are looking to improve the look and feel of their websites should check out 1Digital Agency .
  • Anyone with an e-commerce website in need of some improvement should call 888-982-8269 or send an email to [email protected] to get in touch with one of their design experts.

Vision Impact Institute Applauds UN Resolution on Vision

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Essilor, EssilorLuxottica, Visual impairment, Optics, Industry economics)

DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vision Impact Institute applauds the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Vision for Everyone: accelerating action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals resolution.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vision Impact Institute applauds the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Vision for Everyone: accelerating action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals resolution.
  • A major step forward for vision correction, this resolution commits the international community to improving vision for 1.1 billion people living with preventable vision loss by 2030.
  • "This resolution is a much-needed step to ensure that good vision is accessible to all," says Kristan Gross , Global Executive Director, Vision Impact Institute.
  • The Vision Impact Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which receives support from the Vision for Life Fund from Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics.

Vision Impact Institute Applauds UN Resolution on Vision

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Essilor, EssilorLuxottica, Visual impairment, Optics, Industry economics)

DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vision Impact Institute applauds the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Vision for Everyone: accelerating action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals resolution. A major step forward for vision correction, this resolution commits the international community to improving vision for 1.1 billion people living with preventable vision loss by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vision Impact Institute applauds the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Vision for Everyone: accelerating action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals resolution.
  • A major step forward for vision correction, this resolution commits the international community to improving vision for 1.1 billion people living with preventable vision loss by 2030.
  • "This resolution is a much-needed step to ensure that good vision is accessible to all," says Kristan Gross , Global Executive Director, Vision Impact Institute.
  • The Vision Impact Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which receives support from the Vision for Life Fund from Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics.