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Provident, LLC Welcomes Rob Reinhart as Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast United States and Canada

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

FAIRFIELD N.J., August 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Provident, LLC, a leading distributor of press room products including Doctor Blades, End Seals, and Cleaning Chemistries, is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Reinhart as the Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast United States and Canada.

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  • Provident, LLC, a leading distributor of press room products including Doctor Blades, End Seals, and Cleaning Chemistries, is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Reinhart as the Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast United States and Canada.
  • FAIRFIELD N.J., August 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Provident, LLC, a leading distributor of press room products including Doctor Blades, End Seals, and Cleaning Chemistries, is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Reinhart as the Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast United States and Canada.
  • As the Technical Sales Representative, Reinhart will provide unparalleled value to both current and future customers.
  • "We are thrilled to have Rob Reinhart onboard," said Al Jasper, National Sales Manager for Provident.

Hitachi forms strategic research collaboration with Mass General Brigham in the field of regenerative medicine and GCT

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

By working with BWH researchers at the Mass General Brigham Gene and Cell Therapy Institute (GCTI), Hitachi will support the development of cellular models relating to various diseases.

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  • By working with BWH researchers at the Mass General Brigham Gene and Cell Therapy Institute (GCTI), Hitachi will support the development of cellular models relating to various diseases.
  • Hitachi will also contribute to the advancement of GCT through cell culturing and the development of the culturing process required in GCT by bringing research achievements and business experience in the field of regenerative medicine and GCT.
  • Mass General Brigham is a world-leading eco-system for GCT research and clinical trials, with over 400 researchers working on ground-breaking gene and cell therapy research and treatment in pursuit of potential cures.
  • From an early stage, Mass General Brigham has been actively engaged in GCT research, creating GCTI in December 2022.

D-BOX Technologies’ First Quarter Highlighted by Strong Growth in Revenue and Profitability

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Revenue increased $3.4 million, or 47%, to $10.5 million compared with $7.1 million for the first quarter of last year.

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  • Revenue increased $3.4 million, or 47%, to $10.5 million compared with $7.1 million for the first quarter of last year.
  • Simulation and training system sales increased by 153% to $2.9 million driven by growth in the transportation industry.
  • Entertainment system sales increased by 44% to $4.5 million mostly due to expansion and growth in sim racing.
  • Adjusted EBITDA provides useful and complementary information, which can be used, in particular, to assess profitability and cash flows from operations.

Andrew Peller Limited Reports Solid Growth in First Quarter Fiscal 2024

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

GRIMSBY, Ontario, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Peller Limited (ADW.A / ADW.B) (“APL” or the “Company”) announced today results for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

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  • GRIMSBY, Ontario, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Peller Limited (ADW.A / ADW.B) (“APL” or the “Company”) announced today results for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
  • “We were very encouraged by our first quarter sales growth following a strong fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 as the majority of our well-established trade channels performed well,” commented John Peller, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • In the first quarter of fiscal 2024 there was a $2.2 million reduction in sales resulting from the repeal of the federal excise duty exemption.
  • As a percentage of sales, selling and administrative expenses were 26.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, improved from 26.7% in the prior year due primarily to restructuring initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

AnaptysBio- and GSK-Partnered Immuno-Oncology Agent JEMPERLI (dostarlimab-gxly) plus Chemotherapy Approved in the U.S. for dMMR/MSI-H Primary Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

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Monday, July 31, 2023

This approval is supported by interim analysis results from Part 1 of GSK’s Phase 3 RUBY trial.

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  • This approval is supported by interim analysis results from Part 1 of GSK’s Phase 3 RUBY trial.
  • The statistical analysis plan included pre-specified analyses of PFS in the dMMR/MSI-H and intent-to-treat (ITT) populations and OS in the overall population.
  • Part 1 of the RUBY trial continues to assess the dual-primary endpoint of OS in the ITT population.
  • “We are excited that JEMPERLI plus chemotherapy has been FDA-approved as the first new frontline treatment option in decades for patients with dMMR/MSI-H primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer,” said Daniel Faga, interim president and chief executive officer of AnaptysBio.

SHAKE SHACK OPENS AT ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS

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Monday, July 24, 2023

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantis Paradise Island announces the opening of Shake Shack, the elevated fine casual brand known best for its delicious, made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hot dogs, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades and more. The first Shake Shack to open in the country and at a resort location features exclusive new menu items only available at Shake Shack Atlantis, a full 360-degree hexagon-shaped bar, and stunning floor-to-ceiling glass walls that offer up-close views of Atlantis' The Dig aquarium – making Shake Shack Atlantis one of the must-visit destinations in the Bahamas.

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  • The first Shake Shack to open in the country and at a resort location features exclusive new menu items only available at Shake Shack Atlantis , a full 360-degree hexagon-shaped bar, and stunning floor-to-ceiling glass walls that offer up-close views of Atlantis' The Dig aquarium – making Shake Shack Atlantis one of the must-visit destinations in the Bahamas.
  • Shake Shack Atlantis is adjacent to The Dig, Atlantis Paradise Island's open-air marine habitat, home to hundreds of marine species.
  • Guests of Shake Shack Atlantis will dine among the marine life, with a front-row view of the aquarium through Shake Shack's floor-to-ceiling walls.
  • "Shake Shack Atlantis is the first Shack to open in a resort location anywhere in the world.

HUBLOT COUNTS DOWN THE DAYS UNTIL THE FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023™

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

NYON, Switzerland, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ is almost here! Hublot will be there as Official Timekeeper, keeping time at every one of the tournament's 64 fixtures, from the first group stage game at Eden Park in Auckland between New Zealand and Norway on 20 July, to the final in Sydney on 20 August. Every match will run to Hublot time, captured by the iconic Big Bang-shaped fourth official boards, LED boards, and the Hublot Big Bang e Gen 3, the watchmaker's luxury smartwatch devoted to the world's greatest game, on the wrists of all of the competition's Official Referees. Hublot loves football! 

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  • This will be the third time the Swiss fine watchmaker has timed the FIFA Women's World Cup™, having served as Official Timekeeper at the 2015 and 2019 tournaments in Canada and France respectively.
  • Last year, she became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
  • Today, Hublot is the official timekeeper of FIFA and UEFA's flagship men's events, too, including the FIFA World Cup™ and the UEFA European Championship™.
  • Hublot also times the men's UEFA Champions League™ and the English Premier League™, the most followed football league in the world.

HUBLOT COUNTS DOWN THE DAYS UNTIL THE FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023™

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 20, 2023

NYON, Switzerland, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ is almost here! Hublot will be there as Official Timekeeper, keeping time at every one of the tournament's 64 fixtures, from the first group stage game at Eden Park in Auckland between New Zealand and Norway on 20 July, to the final in Sydney on 20 August. Every match will run to Hublot time, captured by the iconic Big Bang-shaped fourth official boards, LED boards, and the Hublot Big Bang e Gen 3, the watchmaker's luxury smartwatch devoted to the world's greatest game, on the wrists of all of the competition's Official Referees. Hublot loves football! 

Key Points: 
  • This will be the third time the Swiss fine watchmaker has timed the FIFA Women's World Cup™, having served as Official Timekeeper at the 2015 and 2019 tournaments in Canada and France respectively.
  • Last year, she became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
  • Today, Hublot is the official timekeeper of FIFA and UEFA's flagship men's events, too, including the FIFA World Cup™ and the UEFA European Championship™.
  • Hublot also times the men's UEFA Champions League™ and the English Premier League™, the most followed football league in the world.

Ogemawahj Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for water treatment plant operators

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

RAMA FIRST NATION, Ontario, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Ogemawahj Tribal Council (OTC) and participating communities, is pleased to announce a new water treatment plant operator training program for local Indigenous youth and young adults.

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  • RAMA FIRST NATION, Ontario, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Ogemawahj Tribal Council (OTC) and participating communities, is pleased to announce a new water treatment plant operator training program for local Indigenous youth and young adults.
  • The internship kicked off in June in Rama First Nation with eight interns from communities in the Tribal Council area.
  • One highlight of the first week was a tour of the Rama First Nation water distribution system and the drinking water treatment plant.
  • Water First works with Indigenous communities that have identified education and training as part of their solution to the water crisis.

Now Available: Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit - Beta, the Premier Introduction to Robotics and STEM

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of leading educators and technology companies have announced the release of the XRP Kit - Beta, an entry-level open-source robotics ecosystem intended to expand global participation in robotics, inspire future engineers, and serve as a springboard for STEM education for grades 8-12, electronics beginners, and robotics enthusiasts of any age. As of today, anyone can preorder the XRP Kit through SparkFun® or DigiKey®.

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  • As of today, anyone can preorder the XRP Kit through SparkFun® or DigiKe y® .
  • This group has ensured a pricing structure that offers educators a 43% discount to significantly increase accessibility.
  • "This hands-on platform, combined with the WPI OpenSTEM curriculum, educational resources, and online community support, will help educators inspire future innovators and technology leaders."
  • "At FIRST, we provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.