Bernhard

QNET's Swiss Luxury Brand Bernhard H. Mayer Unveils New Jewellery Collection

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

HONG KONG, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QNET , a global wellness and lifestyle focused direct selling company announced the launch of the Embracelet collection under its luxury Swiss watch and jewellery brand, Bernhard H. Mayer .

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  • HONG KONG, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QNET , a global wellness and lifestyle focused direct selling company announced the launch of the Embracelet collection under its luxury Swiss watch and jewellery brand, Bernhard H. Mayer .
  • The new Bernhard H. Mayer Embracelet collection is a line of exquisite bracelets designed to celebrate each unique chapter in the unfolding story of your life.
  • Discussing the inspiration behind the new collection, QNET Deputy Chairperson Malou Caluza says, "Jewellery is a very personal expression.
  • Bernhard H. Mayer has crafted two new fashionable pieces for this collection.

Jeff Plauche Joins Bernhard Capital Partners as Operating Partner

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), an infrastructure and services-focused private equity management firm, today announced that Jeff Plauche has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), an infrastructure and services-focused private equity management firm, today announced that Jeff Plauche has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.
  • In this role, Mr. Plauche will work closely with portfolio company management teams to identify value creation and business optimization opportunities to drive long-term growth.
  • Mr. Plauche brings 25 years of construction and construction management experience to Bernhard Capital, having spent the majority of his career with Boh Bros. Construction Co., one of the largest civil infrastructure firms in the Southeast, where he most recently served as a Senior Vice President, Project Development.
  • "At Bernhard, our proprietary top-down, thematic Blueprint investment approach is underpinned by our unparalleled ability to bring hands-on operational expertise and deep industry knowledge to bear in supporting our partner companies," said Jeff Jenkins, Founder and Partner at Bernhard Capital Partners.

Bernhard H. Mayer Unveils the QNET 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Timepiece, a Testament to QNET's Legacy

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Monday, July 10, 2023

QNET will release a limited-edition watch under its Swiss luxury brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, to celebrate the spirit of this milestone.

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  • QNET will release a limited-edition watch under its Swiss luxury brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, to celebrate the spirit of this milestone.
  • Each timepiece exemplifies the Bernhard H. Mayer brand's unwavering commitment to exceptional artisanry and meticulous attention to detail.
  • The watch showcases a captivating cobalt blue-hued, sunray brushed dial that prominently features the Roman numeral XXV, symbolising QNET's remarkable 25th anniversary.
  • For more information about QNET and the limited-edition Bernhard H. Mayer watch, please visit www.qnet.net and www.bernhardhmayer.com.

Bernhard Names Philip Catanzaro as Chief Operating Officer Following Jim Sabin's Retirement

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard announced today the promotion of Philip Catanzaro to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the retirement of the Company's former COO, Jim Sabin.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard announced today the promotion of Philip Catanzaro to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the retirement of the Company's former COO, Jim Sabin.
  • Bernhard announced the promotion of Philip Catanzaro to Chief Operating Officer, former COO Jim Sabin retires
    Catanzaro began his career at Bernhard in 1997, and quickly rose to increasing positions of leadership, through and including his most recent role serving as the Company's President of Delivery.
  • As COO, Catanzaro will oversee all day-to-day operations of Bernhard, including the program management of Energy-as-a-Service projects, implementation of strategic initiatives, and continued advancement of internal processes.
  • "Philip has dedicated his entire career to Bernhard, serving in several critical roles during our growth," said Ed Tinsley, Bernhard CEO.

Bernhard Announces "360 Promise" with Tulane to Encourage Students to Enter Energy Industry

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard announced this week a bold commitment to hire 360 Tulane University graduates over the next three decades. Dubbed the "360 Promise," the program is a partnership between Bernhard and the Tulane Energy Institute (TEI), a world-renowned component of Tulane's A.B. Freeman School of Business in New Orleans. The commitment, although primarily focused on Tulane Energy Institute students and curriculum, also extends to other relevant departments across the university, including Tulane's Law School and School of Science and Engineering.

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  • Dubbed the "360 Promise," the program is a partnership between Bernhard and the Tulane Energy Institute (TEI), a world-renowned component of Tulane's A.B.
  • "That's true of the energy industry in general, and it's certainly true at Bernhard.
  • By making the 360 Promise with Tulane, Bernhard is strengthening its role to shape and develop future industry leaders.
  • As part of the commitment, Bernhard experts will assist Tulane in developing course content and curricula relevant to burgeoning trends in the energy services industry.

Bernhard Capital-Backed Allied Power Acquires Radiation Safety & Control Services

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Power Holdings, LLC ("Allied" or the "Company"), a full-service provider of power plant services, today announced that it has acquired Radiation Safety & Control Services, Inc. ("RSCS"), a leading provider of project management, technical and laboratory services to the nuclear power industry. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Power Holdings, LLC ("Allied" or the "Company"), a full-service provider of power plant services, today announced that it has acquired Radiation Safety & Control Services, Inc. ("RSCS"), a leading provider of project management, technical and laboratory services to the nuclear power industry.
  • "This transaction further solidifies Allied as the provider of choice for safe, mission-critical and cost-effective power services for the leading power generators across the country."
  • Allied Power is a diversified, full-service provider of power plant services spanning the entire asset life cycle.
  • Allied Power provides a full range of professional, technical and craft services including routine maintenance, outage, and capital construction services.

CenTrio and Tiger Energy Partners to promote reliability, operational efficiency, and sustainability at LSU through a 30-year public-private partnership

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Monday, March 7, 2022

The 30-year partnership is expected to generate substantial energy and operational savings for LSU while promoting sustainability, reliability and efficiency of utility systems campus-wide.

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  • The 30-year partnership is expected to generate substantial energy and operational savings for LSU while promoting sustainability, reliability and efficiency of utility systems campus-wide.
  • Additionally, Tiger Energy Partners may design, build and finance future building mechanical system upgrades on the Baton Rouge campus.
  • In October 2020, CenTrio established a similar partnership with Syracuse University to modernize its utility system infrastructure under a 40-year public-private partnership.
  • As the industry leading core-competency U.S. district energy business, CenTrio provides innovative and sustainable energy infrastructure solutions focused on reliability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

Bernhard Capital Partners Completes Sale of Bernhard, LLC to DIF Capital Partners

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Bernhard Capital Partners Management, LP (BCP), on behalf of its affiliated investment funds, is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced sale of Bernhard, LLC ("Bernhard" or the Company), the largest privately-owned Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions company in the United States and BCPs first portfolio company, to DIF Capital Partners ("DIF"), a leading global independent infrastructure investment fund manager, through its fund DIF Infrastructure VI.

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  • Bernhard Capital Partners Management, LP (BCP), on behalf of its affiliated investment funds, is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced sale of Bernhard, LLC ("Bernhard" or the Company), the largest privately-owned Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions company in the United States and BCPs first portfolio company, to DIF Capital Partners ("DIF"), a leading global independent infrastructure investment fund manager, through its fund DIF Infrastructure VI.
  • We wish the entire Bernhard team well in this next chapter of the business and look forward to watching them continue to innovate in an ever-evolving market.
  • Bernhard Capital Partners is an operationally-focused private equity firm investing in middle-market businesses that provide essential services for critical infrastructure in North America.
  • Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating, and growing services and infrastructure businesses.

QNET Celebrates 23rd Anniversary and Kicks Off Bi-Annual Flagship Convention

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The celebrations were followed by QNET's annual convention, V-Convention Connect, in October, in its virtual format for the third time.

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  • The celebrations were followed by QNET's annual convention, V-Convention Connect, in October, in its virtual format for the third time.
  • The bi-annual flagship convention opened to a record-breaking audience with over 500,000 people worldwide logged in to its virtual broadcast.
  • Given the pandemic, QNET has pivoted to the virtual format, and has continued to attract more participants from over 50 countries.
  • QNET was established in 1998 when a group of entrepreneurs found themselves trapped between a rock and a hard place.

Bernhard Prioritizes Sustainability with Creation of Vice President of ESG Position

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bernhard is continuing its focus towards a better future with the announcement of Alyssa Jaksich as its first vice president of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bernhard is continuing its focus towards a better future with the announcement of Alyssa Jaksich as its first vice president of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
  • The new position demonstrates the company's commitment to deliver innovative engineering, construction and energy solutions that work to promote sustainability across the industry.
  • "Not only are customers becoming more critical of their own ESG performance, they are also turning that lens on us," said Ed Tinsley, chief executive officer at Bernhard.
  • "Ethics, safety, teamwork, and innovation are the very foundation and fabric of our work," said Melissa Samuel, chief legal officer at Bernhard.