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SGS Expands Flammability Testing Services Across Aviation, Automotive and Maritime Sectors

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SGS is pleased to announce the far-reaching expansion of its fire safety, resistance and flammability testing services at its laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, USA.

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  • SGS is pleased to announce the far-reaching expansion of its fire safety, resistance and flammability testing services at its laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, USA.
  • Geneva, Switzerland, Mar 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce the far-reaching expansion of fire safety, resistance and flammability testing services at its laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, USA.
  • As a leading provider of fire safety testing, SGS has gained approval from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for an expanded scope of testing solutions for the maritime industry whilst also extending services provided within the framework of its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation.
  • "The broader capability builds on our expertise and SGS's 2017 acquisition of Govmark Testing Services to ensure that our clients, particularly from the aviation, automotive and maritime sectors, receive the highest level of service.

bioaqualife's Biodegradable Shrink Wrap Film biowrap Achieves Class A Rating in Key Flame Spread Test ASTM E84

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NARRAGANSETT, R.I., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- bioaqualife, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly plastic film and tape alternatives, is proud to announce that its biodegradable shrink wrap film has achieved a Class A rating in the ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. This prestigious certification confirms that bioaqualife's shrink wrap film meets strict fire safety standards in several major industries. This breakthrough industrial-grade shrink-wrap film biodegrades by digestion of landfill bacteria in years instead of multi-century degradation into nano-particle plastics like traditional shrink wrap film.

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  • This prestigious certification confirms that bioaqualife's shrink wrap film meets strict fire safety standards in several major industries.
  • This breakthrough industrial-grade shrink-wrap film biodegrades by digestion of landfill bacteria in years instead of multi-century degradation into nano-particle plastics like traditional shrink wrap film.
  • To earn a Class A rating, a material must exhibit a flame spread of 25 or less and smoke development of 450 or less under test conditions.
  • bioaqualife's biodegradable shrink wrap film surpassed requirements with a flame spread index of and smoke development index of .

Yamaha Develops Hydrogen Fuel System with Roush and Regulator Marine, Hydrogen Outboard Unveiled at Miami International Boat Show®

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214748918/en/
    Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. today unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats.
  • Yamaha joined forces with Roush to develop the fuel system for the outboard and collaborated with long-time boat builder partner Regulator Marine to build a boat suitable for testing the prototype outboard.
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    Yamaha joined forces with Roush to develop the fuel system to power the new outboard and collaborated with long-time boat builder partner Regulator Marine to build a boat suitable for testing the prototype outboard.
  • Together, Yamaha, Regulator and Roush displayed the boat hull, fuel system and outboard to demonstrate how hydrogen could work as a possible fuel source in a marine environment.

Yamaha Joins Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association Supporting Multiple Technology Solutions to Carbon Neutrality

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. joined the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) alongside hydrogen producers, infrastructure providers, engineering firms and other off takers as part of its pursuit of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality.

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  • Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. joined the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) alongside hydrogen producers, infrastructure providers, engineering firms and other off takers as part of its pursuit of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality.
  • “Yamaha plans to work diligently with FCHEA to advance hydrogen energy and fuel cell policies,” said Martin Peters, Director, Yamaha Marine External Affairs, who will serve on the organization’s board of directors.
  • FCHEA represents more than one hundred leading organizations advancing production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy.
  • FCHEA educational efforts promote the environmental and economic benefits of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies.

Beam Global Receives $4.8M Order from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Sustainable EV Charging Infrastructure Products

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.
  • Executive Order (EO) 14057 , Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, prioritizes federal investment in energy-resilient infrastructure for EV charging, powered by locally produced and delivered renewable energy for America’s next-generation electricity supply.
  • The Beam EV ARC™ systems are off-grid and powered by renewable energy, generating and storing their own clean electricity.
  • Each system is deployed with no construction, no electrical work, no utility connection and is delivered as a turnkey sustainable charging solution.

Yamaha and Siren Marine Announce New Siren Connected Boat Mobile App

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Yamaha and Siren Marine announced today the new Siren Connected Boat mobile app backed by a robust marine IoT ecosystem featuring integration with Yamaha outboards and control systems.

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  • Yamaha and Siren Marine announced today the new Siren Connected Boat mobile app backed by a robust marine IoT ecosystem featuring integration with Yamaha outboards and control systems.
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    “Through Siren Connected Boat, Yamaha and Siren offer never-before-seen innovation and benefits that allow boat owners to ‘be’ on board their boat even when they can’t be in person,” said Andrew Cullen, Director, Connectivity, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • The new Siren Connected Boat mobile app will be available for download in the U.S. on February 15, 2024.
  • Siren 3 Pro is a third-generation remote boat monitoring and telematics platform leading the future of the Connected Boat technology.

Yamaha and Siren Marine’s Connected Boat Customer Experience Platform Elevates Boat Ownership Experiences

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Yamaha and Siren Marine announce an all-new Connected Boat Customer Experience platform for boat builders and marine dealers, offering the most robust Marine IoT ecosystem in the market featuring integration with Yamaha outboards and control systems.

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  • Yamaha and Siren Marine announce an all-new Connected Boat Customer Experience platform for boat builders and marine dealers, offering the most robust Marine IoT ecosystem in the market featuring integration with Yamaha outboards and control systems.
  • For dealers, the platform provides an easy and valuable way to stay connected with their customers while driving service traffic back to the dealership.”
    The Siren Connected Boat Customer Experience Platform starts with a mobile application, Siren Connected Boat, that personalizes the boating experience by combining the branded look of the customer’s boat builder with specific information curated especially for them.
  • Siren Connected Boat combines real-time vessel security, multiple and flexible boat monitoring and tracking functions, and convenience features including remote digital switching.
  • The Siren Connected Boat Customer Experience Platform and the Siren Connected Boat mobile app will be available for download in the U.S. on February 15, 2024.

Yamaha Motor Announces Intent to Acquire Electric Marine Propulsion Manufacturer Torqeedo

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the recent conclusion of a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo®, to acquire all of Torqeedo’s shares.

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  • Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the recent conclusion of a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo®, to acquire all of Torqeedo’s shares.
  • Torqeedo is a pioneer in the field of electric marine propulsion and offers a wide-ranging line of products, from electric outboard and inboard motors to batteries and various other accessories.
  • That goal within the marine market can only be reached through an approach leveraging a variety of solutions, one of which is electric propulsion,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • The unit includes manufacturing divisions of Yamaha Marine Systems Co., Inc., including Kracor of Milwaukee (rotational molding), Bennett Marine of Deerfield Beach, Fla. (trim tabs), and Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers of Indianapolis (stainless steel propellers).

Yamaha Introduces New 350-Horsepower 4.3-Liter Offshore Outboard

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117301949/en/
    Yamaha's new 4.3-liter F350 offshore outboard meets customer demand for horsepower diversity combined with premium-level performance and reliability.
  • The F350 is the perfect big power, light-weight option for a wide variety of applications,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • Larger intake and exhaust valves and Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) offer air flow advantage for the new Yamaha F350.
  • Yamaha Marine is the only outboard brand to have earned NMMA®’s C.S.I.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk Visits Yamaha Marine Innovation Center

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia) visited the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center Jan. 8 in Kennesaw, Georgia.

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  • Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia) visited the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center Jan. 8 in Kennesaw, Georgia.
  • During the visit, Rep. Loudermilk toured the new 75,280 square foot facility, which houses the Yamaha Marine Connected Division as well as Yamaha U.S. Marine Development, Yamaha Marine Product Management and Yamaha Marine Technical Marketing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109198697/en/
    Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, gave Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia) a tour of the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center on Jan. 8.
  • Yamaha executives in attendance during Rep. Loudermilk’s visit to the Marine Innovation Center included Chrzanowski, Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, Stephen Donnell, President, Yamaha Golf-Car Company, and Mike Martinez, President, Yamaha Motorsports Division.