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TWO GOODYEAR ASSOCIATES RECOGNIZED AS EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING

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Friday, March 8, 2024
MAKE, Engineering, Woman, National Association, Education, Culture, Female, Government, Safety, Global Operations, Science, Student, Management

AKRON, Ohio, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Manufacturing Institute (MI)—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Brandy Moorhead, director, government compliance & product performance, and Margareta Perangin-angin, manufacturing director, Goodyear Japan, are recognized as 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honorees.

Key Points: 
  • The Women MAKE Awards recognize outstanding women in manufacturing and encourage them to mentor the next generation through an annual awards gala and leadership training program.
  • The awards are part of MI's Women MAKE initiative, which aims to empower and inspire women in the industry and close the gender gap in manufacturing.
  • In 2023, she became the manufacturing director of Goodyear Japan where she continues to mentor and sponsor several women.
  • We are proud to see her honored among some of the top women in manufacturing, and we thank her for her dedication to Goodyear."

Covestro publishes climate neutrality targets for scope 3 emissions

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
MAKE, Sustainability, Innovation, Intelligence, Investment, Greenhouse, Carbon accounting, Sale, Carbon, CCS, Climate, CQ, Plastic, Chemical industry, Recycling, Renewable energy

Reduction of 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gases produced in upstream and downstream supply chains (scope 3) by 2035, climate neutrality for scope 3 by 2050

Key Points: 
  • Reduction of 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gases produced in upstream and downstream supply chains (scope 3) by 2035, climate neutrality for scope 3 by 2050
    Concrete plan for implementation to reduce emissions, transformation along the entire supply chain required
    LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covestro has published its climate neutrality targets for scope 3 emissions, completing its climate strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Covestro previously published ambitious targets for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions in 2022, which included achieving operational climate neutrality by 2035.
  • Scope 1 emissions come from Covestro's own production processes, while scope 2 emissions result from purchased energy sources.
  • Covestro's scope 3 climate neutrality targets are an important part of this and will be implemented alongside customers and suppliers.

Introducing Unique Autonomous Mowers for the Golf Industry

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
MAKE, 3180, Animal, Robot, Homebase, Mower, Vacuum, Longevity, Golf course, LEARN, Artificial intelligence, Hydrocarbon, R&A

MEDIA, Pa., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M-Tek Ventures, Inc. is introducing a "Unique Autonomous Mower for the Golf Course industry."

Key Points: 
  • MEDIA, Pa., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M-Tek Ventures, Inc. is introducing a "Unique Autonomous Mower for the Golf Course industry."
  • According to Matt Thomas, Director of Engineering, "the Mower is self-sufficient, minimizes energy consumption, does not use hydrocarbons, mows at night to minimize golf down-time and is economical.
  • Nor is it akin to robotic mowers which typically require a buried boundary wire and lack the precision necessary to use at a golf facility; or the power and longevity to make them viable for commercial applications."
  • To discuss the future of Golf Turf Management contact George Stasen, co-founder at 610 399 3180.

K1 Investment Management, LLC (“K1”) Statement regarding Possible Offer for MariaDB plc (“MariaDB”)

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Friday, February 16, 2024
ACT, MAKE, LOS, ANY, Calendar, FIRM, MADE, IRISH, NOT, MariaDB, Panel, Cryptocurrency

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K1 confirms that it made, on 15 February 2024, a non-binding proposal to the board of directors of MariaDB (the “Board”) to acquire, together with K1’s investment affiliates, all of the issued, and to be issued, share capital of MariaDB at a value of $0.55 per share (the “Possible Offer”). The terms of the Possible Offer represent:-

Key Points: 
  • THERE CAN BE NO CERTAINTY THAT ANY OFFER WILL BE MADE, NOR AS TO THE TERMS ON WHICH ANY SUCH OFFER WILL BE MADE.
  • K1 has a high regard for the MariaDB business and looks forward to engaging with MariaDB in connection with the Possible Offer.
  • However, K1 reserves the right to implement the proposal, instead, by way of contractual offer.
  • There can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which any such offer might be made.

COSMETICA LABS SHOWCASES THEIR BEAUTY INNOVATIONS AT MULA 2024

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
MAKE, Collection, Marketing, H34, Thought, VR

"We are thrilled to showcase our latest products and unveil our marketing campaign featuring Katie Jane Hughes this year at MULA," said Maria Osorio, Director of Marketing and Product Development, at Cosmetica.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to showcase our latest products and unveil our marketing campaign featuring Katie Jane Hughes this year at MULA," said Maria Osorio, Director of Marketing and Product Development, at Cosmetica.
  • "It was really fun to work on this campaign with Cosmetica and get to be in front of the camera.
  • Cosmetica is tremendously innovative in the beauty space, and I love working with a company that's always pushing the boundaries and thinking outside the box.
  • Cosmetica Labs invites Makeup in LA attendees, industry professionals, and media partners to join them at their booth, H34, and discover new capabilities, products, and innovation.

Knightscope Announces Bond Closing Date

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Robotics, Security, Technology, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Hardware, MAKE, Multimedia, Knightscope, SALES, Security (finance)

Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots (“ASRs”) and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces that it has targeted to close its Public Safety Infrastructure Bond Offering on March 14, 2024 (“3.14”).

Key Points: 
  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots (“ASRs”) and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces that it has targeted to close its Public Safety Infrastructure Bond Offering on March 14, 2024 (“3.14”).
  • The Company is offering 10% interest, paid in cash annually, on up to a 5-year bond.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205644875/en/
    Knightscope Announces Bond Closing Date (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Proceeds from this bond offering provide Knightscope non-dilutive growth capital and at the same time provide our supporters an attractive return on investment.
  • We hope to begin to address that injustice through this bond offering while continuing to scale the Company up to profitability,” said William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO, Knightscope, Inc.
    Visit bond.knightscope.com to learn more.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, MAKE, Uncertainty, Indian Sugar Mills Association, Face, S&P Dow Jones Indices, FSMB, Government, Risk, COVID-19, ETN, S&P, AIB (NI), Recession, ETF, Zorg, MLP, Standard, Prospectus, Book, Corporation, Tax, Hamas, S&P Global, Loss, Internal Revenue Service, Average revenue per user, Financial services, Adviser, Investment, Federal, Terrorism, Federal Reserve, Real estate investment trust, Infection, Dow Jones, FTA, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FMB, FCAL, ERISA, Credit, Judgement, DJIA, Fraud, FINRA, Internal Revenue Code, FTP, Security (finance)

FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $210 billion as of December 31, 2023 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.

Key Points: 
  • FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $210 billion as of December 31, 2023 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.
  • A Fund's shares will change in value, and you could lose money by investing in a Fund.
  • However, unlike mutual funds, shares may only be redeemed directly from the Fund by authorized participants, in very large creation/redemption units.
  • In addition, a Fund's investment performance and risks may be related to the investment and performance of the underlying funds.

AM-Pharma Initiates Phase 2 Trial of Ilofotase Alfa for Cardiac Surgery-Associated Renal Damage

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Science, Cardiology, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Surgery, Health, Clinical Trials, MAKE, Patient, Enzyme replacement therapy, Incidence, MD, Kidney, HPP, Hypophosphatasia, Trial of the century, AKI, Risk, Phase II, Radboud University Medical Center, Safety, Renal replacement therapy, Doctor of Philosophy, Acute kidney injury, Experiment, Pharmaceutical industry

CSA-RD is defined as the long-term loss of renal function in cardiac surgery patients and arises from acute kidney injury (AKI) immediately following the surgery.

Key Points: 
  • CSA-RD is defined as the long-term loss of renal function in cardiac surgery patients and arises from acute kidney injury (AKI) immediately following the surgery.
  • Ilofotase alfa has a proven safety and tolerability profile and a strong record of renal protective effects as observed in previous clinical studies.
  • Notably, prior Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials with ilofotase alfa demonstrated significant improvements in Major Adverse Kidney Events by day 90 (MAKE90) in sepsis-associated AKI.
  • Ilofotase alfa was recently evaluated in a Phase 1b pilot study as enzyme replacement therapy in hypophosphatasia (HPP) patients.

Commencement of Strategic Review

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Monday, January 8, 2024
ACT, MAKE, NAV, FIRM, IRISH, EGM, Sale, IRES, NOT, Committee, Dragon (magazine), REIT, Requisition, Dragon, AN, LAWS

The Company today announces that the Board of Directors of I-RES (the “Board”) has decided to commence a strategic review to consider and evaluate all strategic options that may be available to maximise and unlock value for shareholders in the Company (the “Strategic Review”).

Key Points: 
  • The Company today announces that the Board of Directors of I-RES (the “Board”) has decided to commence a strategic review to consider and evaluate all strategic options that may be available to maximise and unlock value for shareholders in the Company (the “Strategic Review”).
  • This Strategic Review will commence as soon as practicable in Q1 2024, following the release of the Company’s 2023 Full Year Financial Results.
  • The Special Committee will retain specialist international financial and real estate advice to assist with the Strategic Review.
  • There is no certainty that any change will result from the Strategic Review or that any sale, strategic investment or other transaction will be concluded, nor as to the terms on which any offer, strategic investment or other transaction may be made.

BASF opens the door for career paths in modern manufacturing with new apprenticeship opportunities

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
MAKE, Woman, Research Triangle Park, National Association of Manufacturers, Chattanooga State Community College, National Association, BASF, Work, NAM, One America Initiative, Female, Nursing

Among the new BASF sites welcoming apprentices in 2023 are Port Arthur, TX; Pasadena, TX; Malcom, IA; Southfield, MI; and Research Triangle Park, NC.

Key Points: 
  • Among the new BASF sites welcoming apprentices in 2023 are Port Arthur, TX; Pasadena, TX; Malcom, IA; Southfield, MI; and Research Triangle Park, NC.
  • “The manufacturing industry depends on well-trained employees to help drive our businesses as well as economic growth in the communities in which we live and work.
  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, participants will have the skills and credentials needed to launch their careers in manufacturing.
  • “BASF’s apprenticeship program gave me great insight into manufacturing and provided me the opportunity to connect in-class learning with my job responsibilities,” said Samuel Blackwell, a Tennessee-based graduate of BASF’s apprenticeship program.