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Dorman introduces hundreds of new products, including more aftermarket exclusives and Dorman® OE FIX™ repair solutions

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Dorman’s OE FIX manifold features exclusive engineering upgrades that more effectively divert EGR heat and soot through the intake, offering a more reliable repair than the factory design.

Key Points: 
  • Dorman’s OE FIX manifold features exclusive engineering upgrades that more effectively divert EGR heat and soot through the intake, offering a more reliable repair than the factory design.
  • Dorman is also introducing an OE FIX 4WD actuator kit designed to fit millions of Ford and Lincoln vehicles on the road today.
  • Additional turbocharger components, including a coolant return line for select Ford cars and vans, extending Dorman’s already comprehensive line of turbo replacement and repair solutions.
  • To learn more about Dorman, take the Dorman Virtual Tour at DormanProducts.com/tour .

Citizens Against Government Waste Releases $4 Trillion in Prime Waste-Cutting Recommendations

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released Prime Cuts 2023 , the latest edition of the group’s comprehensive recommendations to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released Prime Cuts 2023 , the latest edition of the group’s comprehensive recommendations to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government.
  • Total savings from Prime Cuts 2023 are $402.3 billion in the first year and $4 trillion over five years.
  • There are 543 recommendations from bipartisan and nonpartisan sources, including the Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office, and the budgets of former Presidents Trump and Obama.
  • Since CAGW’s inception in 1984, implementation of the group’s recommendations has helped save taxpayers more than $2.4 trillion.

Credera achieves AWS Migration Competency

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credera, a global, boutique consulting firm focused on strategy, transformation, data, artificial intelligence, and technology, today announced the achievement of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration Competency .

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credera, a global, boutique consulting firm focused on strategy, transformation, data, artificial intelligence, and technology, today announced the achievement of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration Competency .
  • "Credera is very excited to share that we've achieved the AWS Migration Competency.
  • Having attained the AWS Migration Competency, Credera further strengthens its standing as a Premier Tier Services Partner in executing seamless AWS migrations.
  • Through this competency program, Credera has unlocked access to specialized tools and resources, including financial assistance for client migration projects through the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP).

Vention bolsters its partnership with Fonds de solidarité FTQ to boost automation in Quebec's manufacturing industry

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vention , the Quebec-based company behind the only fully integrated manufacturing automation platform (MAP), is proud to announce an investment of US$15 million from the Fonds de solidarité FTQ.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vention , the Quebec-based company behind the only fully integrated manufacturing automation platform (MAP), is proud to announce an investment of US$15 million from the Fonds de solidarité FTQ.
  • With the support of its partners, Vention continues its strong growth and pursues its mission to democratize industrial automation, thereby boosting the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing companies.
  • Vention has been a pioneer in making industrial automation accessible to manufacturers through a unique digital environment.
  • —Christian G. Brosseau, VP, Private Equity and Impact Investing, Structuring Capital, Energy and Environment, Fonds de solidarité FTQ.

Vention's Demo Day 2023: Rewiring the automation journey

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vention, the company behind the cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP), is thrilled to announce the product launches revealed at the 4th edition of Demo Day.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vention , the company behind the cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform ( MAP ), is thrilled to announce the product launches revealed at the 4th edition of Demo Day.
  • Vention unveiled major updates to its 3D design software, MachineBuilder, at Demo Day 2023.
  • These improvements enhanced its speed, navigation, and user convenience, establishing MachineBuilder as the most accessible industrial automation design solution.
  • Last year's Demo Day focused on simplifying automation project deployment with MachineCloud, connecting the cloud to the factory floor.

Vention's Demo Day 2023: Rewiring the automation journey

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 5, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vention , the company behind the cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform ( MAP ), is thrilled to announce the product launches revealed at the 4th edition of Demo Day.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vention , the company behind the cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform ( MAP ), is thrilled to announce the product launches revealed at the 4th edition of Demo Day.
  • Vention unveiled major updates to its 3D design software, MachineBuilder, at Demo Day 2023.
  • These improvements enhanced its speed, navigation, and user convenience, establishing MachineBuilder as the most accessible industrial automation design solution.
  • Last year's Demo Day focused on simplifying automation project deployment with MachineCloud, connecting the cloud to the factory floor.

RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2024 First-Quarter Results

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Fiscal 2024 first-quarter volumes declined moderately due to lower consumer take-away and certain customers holding inventory levels below historical levels, partially offset by share gains.

Key Points: 
  • Fiscal 2024 first-quarter volumes declined moderately due to lower consumer take-away and certain customers holding inventory levels below historical levels, partially offset by share gains.
  • The company expects the following in the fiscal year 2024 second quarter:
    Consolidated sales to increase in the low-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBIT to increase in the high-single to low-double-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • The company expects the following in the full fiscal year 2024, which is unchanged from its previous outlook:
    Consolidated sales to increase in the mid-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.

New Guidance Released to Help Schools Identify a More Diverse Pipeline of Gifted and Talented Students

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA announced today new guidance for gifted-and-talented service identification and placement developed by a national expert on the topic: Dr. Scott Peters. The comprehensive guide focuses on appropriately using data from such assessments as NWEA's MAP Growth, and provides broader considerations for school districts to use in evaluating and determining their gifted-and-talented service placement criteria.

Key Points: 
  • "There are advanced learners — those who are underchallenged and could do more — in every school.
  • "This new guide is a reference for schools on how to appropriately utilize data as well as other inputs toward a more equitable approach."
  • Peters notes that this is a subjective, lengthy approach that can miss students who would benefit from advanced learning opportunities.
  • Gifted-and-talented services have a long history of under-identifying students of color, English learners, students with disabilities, and those from low-income families.

RAND Study finds Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Show Greater Reading Gains Than Matched Comparison Students

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Monday, October 2, 2023

RAND Education and Labor, a division of the RAND Corporation, released a new study titled “ Students Using Lexia® Core5® Reading Show Greater Reading Gains than Matched Comparison Students .” Data for this study was provided by Lexia , part of Cambium Learning Group , and NWEA.

Key Points: 
  • RAND Education and Labor, a division of the RAND Corporation, released a new study titled “ Students Using Lexia® Core5® Reading Show Greater Reading Gains than Matched Comparison Students .” Data for this study was provided by Lexia , part of Cambium Learning Group , and NWEA.
  • RAND evaluated the effects of Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) on the reading achievement of students in grades 3 - 5 during the 2021-2022 academic year.
  • The researchers compared Core5 students’ reading growth to similar students in similar schools nationwide that did not use Core5 that year.
  • Key findings from the study report include:
    54% of all Core5 students outperformed the comparison group’s median on spring reading assessments.

Stylish, Sporty, Spacious and All-Electric: Honda Prologue SUV Available Early Next Year with Anticipated EPA Range Rating of 300 Miles

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Friday, September 29, 2023

With an anticipated EPA range rating of 300 miles(1), DC fast charging capability and a neo-rugged design, the Prologue is ready to take on adventures around town and outside the city limits.

Key Points: 
  • With an anticipated EPA range rating of 300 miles(1), DC fast charging capability and a neo-rugged design, the Prologue is ready to take on adventures around town and outside the city limits.
  • Honda will offer Prologue in both single-motor (front-wheel-drive) and dual-motor (all-wheel-drive) configurations with three trim levels - EX, Touring and Elite.
  • To further build the Honda EV brand identity, Prologue debuts with a newly designed Honda name badge in a stylized typeface that captures the modern and clean design of Prologue.
  • (1) Anticipated combined (city/highway) 300-mile EPA driving range rating for Prologue EX 2WD configuration with a full charge based on internal testing.