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Making a difference: 60 fire crews get life-saving grain rescue tools

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural communities continue to face hazards associated with working in and around grain structures. In 2022 alone, there were at least 42 grain entrapments – the highest number in over a decade – resulting in 15 fatalities1. To help prevent tragic accidents and deaths, Nationwide and its partners are providing life-saving grain rescue tubes and training to 60 fire departments across rural America through its 2023 Grain Bin Safety campaign.

Key Points: 
  • In 2022 alone, there were at least 42 grain entrapments – the highest number in over a decade – resulting in 15 fatalities1.
  • To help prevent tragic accidents and deaths, Nationwide and its partners are providing life-saving grain rescue tubes and training to 60 fire departments across rural America through its 2023 Grain Bin Safety campaign.
  • "Visit our Grain Bin Safety page to find educational resources and tools to help maintain grain quality and prevent accidents.
  • Nationwide is continuing to work with partners throughout the year to provide additional grain rescue tubes and training sessions to fire departments in need.

Luxshare Precision's Journey Towards Sustainable Development and Excellence

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Sunday, October 29, 2023
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Luxshare Precision's Chairman Grace WANG also expressed the commitment in a recent media interview, "Green and low-carbon initiatives, along with sustainable development, are crucial issues in Luxshare Precision's high-quality development process.

Key Points: 
  • Luxshare Precision's Chairman Grace WANG also expressed the commitment in a recent media interview, "Green and low-carbon initiatives, along with sustainable development, are crucial issues in Luxshare Precision's high-quality development process.
  • Through active ESG practices, Luxshare Precision has contributed to the sustainable development of the industry and society as a whole.
  • Responsible governance to promote sustainable development Luxshare Precision has implemented a three-level sustainability governance structure featuring "decision-making - planning - execution", which consists of the Board of Directors, the Sustainable Development Center and the Sustainability Implementation Team.
  • Over the past few years, Luxshare has kept practicing the concept of sustainable development and has achieved significant results in ESG.

$9M Investment in Blockchain-backed Healthcare Data Company, Rymedi

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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GREENVILLE, S.C. , Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rymedi, a healthcare data exchange platform with advanced blockchain security, has announced a Series A totaling $9 million with plans to expand the reach of their platform.

Key Points: 
  • Rymedi, a blockchain-backed healthcare data transfer and workflow automation platform that is announcing they've secured an investment of $9M with Whitestar Capital, RW3 Ventures, and other angel investors.
  • With patent-pending blockchain technology, Rymedi is quickly expanding to help shape the future of healthcare data infrastructures for better patient care on a global scale.
  • Rymedi, which serves over 1 million patients in over 1,200 locations across the US, Africa, and Australia, will use the financing to increase data security and healthcare record accessibility for patients while reducing data entry errors and costs for healthcare data infrastructures on a global scale.
  • "The current infrastructure for healthcare data exists across multiple disparate systems like EHRs and LIMs and has resulted in massive and inefficient data silos.

National Fuel Gas Midstream Company Achieves Certification under the Equitable Origin Standard

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fuel Gas Midstream Company, LLC (Midstream), the Gathering segment of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) (National Fuel or the Company), has achieved certification of 100% of its natural gas gathering system assets, which transport over 1.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily, under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development, a series of rigorous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance targets.

Key Points: 
  • WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fuel Gas Midstream Company, LLC (Midstream), the Gathering segment of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) (National Fuel or the Company), has achieved certification of 100% of its natural gas gathering system assets, which transport over 1.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily, under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development, a series of rigorous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance targets.
  • Midstream is the first gathering or midstream company and second National Fuel subsidiary to earn EO100™ Standard certification, joining Seneca Resources Company, LLC, which previously achieved certification of 100% of its natural gas production under the EO100™ Standard in early 2022.
  • Jason Switzer, CEO, Equitable Origin, said, "We are pleased to acknowledge NFG Midstream’s leadership in certifying 100% of its assets to the EO100 Standard and in pioneering its application to the gathering business.
  • “Midstream is proud to set this industry milestone, as the first gathering operator to earn EO100 certification, which reaffirms our commitment to implement best practices related to ESG standards throughout our Appalachian Basin operations,” said Justin Loweth, President of National Fuel Gas Midstream Company, LLC.

NMG Selects Pomerleau for Construction Management Preparation of its Phase-2 Facilities: Focus on Efficient, Cost-Optimized, and Safe Execution once FID is Reached

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025838880/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025838880/en/
    4D model of the Matawinie Mine construction timeline produced by Pomerleau using the BIM platform, available for viewing at https://youtu.be/rNvgCVHRzEw.
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    Arne H Frandsen, Chair of NMG, declared: “Our strong owner’s team in engineering and project management now paired with experienced construction firm Pomerleau provides depth and technical expertise for refining our execution strategy.
  • The site is now ready for major civil works including excavation, underground utilities, and concrete foundations once FID is reached.
  • NMG will also benefit from Pomerleau’s established pool of workers and specialty subcontractors in preparation for the execution stage.

Waters Corporation Announces Business Unit Leadership Transition

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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MILFORD, Mass., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced that Jonathan ("Jon") Pratt has decided to step down from his role as Senior Vice President of the Waters Division, to pursue an external opportunity. He will remain with Waters until October 27, 2023 to ensure a smooth transition.

Key Points: 
  • He will remain with Waters until October 27, 2023 to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Christos ("Chris") Ross, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, will serve as Interim Senior Vice President of the Waters Division effective immediately, until a permanent successor is named.
  • He enhanced our commercial capabilities, built a strong leadership team and was a valued member of the Executive Committee," said Dr. Udit Batra, President and CEO, Waters Corporation.
  • "Since his appointment in 2022, Chris has been a valuable leader at Waters overseeing the global operations team, where he has worked closely with leaders in the Waters Division.

Interstate Health Builds New Clinic in Port Wentworth to Serve Healthcare Needs of Transport Industry and Local Community

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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“Port Wentworth is a vibrant community serving one of the largest and fastest-growing ports in the country,” said Jeff Seraphine, Interstate Health chief executive officer (CEO).

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  • “Port Wentworth is a vibrant community serving one of the largest and fastest-growing ports in the country,” said Jeff Seraphine, Interstate Health chief executive officer (CEO).
  • “As we continue to evaluate new locations where we can meaningfully bring our mission to life, the Port Fuel Center in Port Wentworth hits the mark.
  • The Port Wentworth clinic is the company’s first greenfield development and will serve as a model for future locations.
  • “On behalf of the City of Port Wentworth, we welcome Interstate Health to our community and congratulate them on the opening of this beautiful, state-of-the-art healthcare facility.”
    Interstate Health Port Wentworth is now open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

UN Global Compact Names Two Zoomlion "Belt and Road" Initiative Cases Best Global Practices

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK) has received prestigious recognition from the United Nations Global Compact for its strong commitment to sustainable development practices and compliance management.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK) has received prestigious recognition from the United Nations Global Compact for its strong commitment to sustainable development practices and compliance management.
  • The project actively engages in research and development, technology application, and knowledge exchange, aligning with principles seven to nine of the UN Global Compact.
  • In addition, Zoomlion's overseas compliance management project, which safeguards the customers' benefits and interests, was also recognized by UN Global Compact.
  • By adhering to the principles seven to nine of the UN Global Compact and meeting local demands, Zoomlion continues to champion global sustainable development and the vision of the BRI as a platform for international cooperation.

UN Global Compact Names Two Zoomlion "Belt and Road" Initiative Cases Best Global Practices

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK) has received prestigious recognition from the United Nations Global Compact for its strong commitment to sustainable development practices and compliance management.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK) has received prestigious recognition from the United Nations Global Compact for its strong commitment to sustainable development practices and compliance management.
  • The project actively engages in research and development, technology application, and knowledge exchange, aligning with principles seven to nine of the UN Global Compact.
  • In addition, Zoomlion's overseas compliance management project, which safeguards the customers' benefits and interests, was also recognized by UN Global Compact.
  • By adhering to the principles seven to nine of the UN Global Compact and meeting local demands, Zoomlion continues to champion global sustainable development and the vision of the BRI as a platform for international cooperation.

Rockline Industries Achieves Historic Safety Milestone

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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SPRINGDALE, Ark., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockline Industries, a leading global manufacturer of wet wipes, proudly announced today that it has reached an unprecedented 17 million safe work hours without a lost time accident (LTA). This is the first company to achieve such a milestone in Arkansas state history. Recognized by the Arkansas Department of Labor, Rockline's Springdale campus tied the previous state record of 16 million safe work hours earlier this year and now surpassed it.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first company to achieve such a milestone in Arkansas state history.
  • This remarkable accomplishment highlights Rockline's unwavering commitment to employee safety and sets a new standard for workplace excellence.
  • "We are grateful for the unwavering dedication of our associates who consistently prioritize the well-being and safety of their colleagues above all else," says Mark Fougerousse, EHS manager of Rockline NWA.
  • "Rockline's commitment to safety is evident in our rigorous safety protocols, continuous employee training and proactive hazard prevention measures," says Joel Slank, the Springdale facility's general manager.