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PPL receives top score of 100% on the 2023 Disability Equality Index

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation is pleased to announce it has received a top score of 100% on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), earning it the designation as one of the best places to work for people with disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation is pleased to announce it has received a top score of 100% on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), earning it the designation as one of the best places to work for people with disabilities.
  • It is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
  • "No barrier — visible or invisible — should get in the way of individuals realizing their full potential," said PPL President and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Sorgi.
  • "Businesses have the power to drive the global advancement of disability inclusion, and we're thrilled to see more companies than ever leverage the Disability Equality Index to measure their progress.

Antares Expands Partnership with Hello Alice to Allocate Additional $1M in Grants and Services to Underrepresented Founders

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Antares today announced that, for the second consecutive year, it will allocate $1M of its own capital to historically underrepresented founders in partnership with Hello Alice , a multichannel platform that helps businesses launch and grow.

Key Points: 
  • Antares today announced that, for the second consecutive year, it will allocate $1M of its own capital to historically underrepresented founders in partnership with Hello Alice , a multichannel platform that helps businesses launch and grow.
  • Women-founded teams received 1.9 percent of venture capital funds, while only 0.1 percent of those funds went to Black and Latino female founders.
  • “We’re proud to partner with Hello Alice once again as we seek to address inequities and create more balance in the financial industry.”
    The grant program, in partnership with Hello Alice, will award $20,000 grants to approximately 40 small businesses.
  • As part of the REACH program, Antares also supports grassroots community partners to help create a stronger ecosystem of support for historically underrepresented small business owners.

What is the Difference Between Health Equity, Disparities, and Inequities?

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

We can do this by working collaboratively with all healthcare stakeholders to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and health disparities.

Key Points: 
  • We can do this by working collaboratively with all healthcare stakeholders to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and health disparities.
  • Health inequities, health disparities, and health equity have become familiar terms in healthcare, but their intertwinement often causes confusion.
  • A health disparity is an unavoidable and unfair difference that affects an individual’s ability to reach their optimal health.
  • Health Equity - State in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

Less than half of endocrinologists are impressed with Tzield's ability to delay T1D (MARKETVUE® REPORT)

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

NEWTON, Mass., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a life-long autoimmune disease where the immune system destroys the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas until they no longer produce insulin. To date, insulin replacement therapy has been the backbone of T1D treatment but has a significant treatment burden on patients. Recently, clinical development appears to be shifting towards therapies that could delay the need for insulin and preserve beta cell function.

Key Points: 
  • However, less than half of U.S. clinicians are impressed with the drug's ability to delay T1D onset, according to findings from REACH Market Research .
  • To date, insulin replacement therapy has been the backbone of T1D treatment but has a significant treatment burden on patients.
  • Recently, clinical development appears to be shifting towards therapies that could delay the need for insulin and preserve beta cell function.
  • Endocrinologist, U.S.: "What are the potential benefits of a drug like teplizumab in a person who has stage 2 diabetes?

Quectel Releases New 4G/5G, LPWA and GNSS Antennas to Help Customers Optimize Device Performance

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230711943901/en/
    Quectel releases new 4G/5G, LPWA and GNSS antennas to help customers optimize device performance (Photo: Business Wire)
    YEMN926J1A : This state-of-the-art 9-in-1 5G screw mount combo antenna is at the forefront of technology.
  • YEGT000W8A : Our advanced active global satellite navigation system (GNSS) L1 and L5 antenna, ideal for precise positioning and timing.
  • “We’re proud to launch these three new antennas which further add to our range of 4G/5G, LPWA and GNSS antennas,” said Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.
  • This support, allied to innovative antennas, helps enable customers to optimize device performance.

Global Building Thermal Insulation Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report 2023-2030: - Projected CAGR of 4.6% During the Forecast Period

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

DUBLIN, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Building Thermal Insulation Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product, By Application, By Region, Segment Forecast, 2023-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Building Thermal Insulation Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product, By Application, By Region, Segment Forecast, 2023-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The size of the global building thermal insulation market was estimated at USD 49.01 billion in 2022 and is projected to increase at a 4.6% CAGR from 2023 to 2032.
  • Due to the emphasis on lowering overall energy usage, it is predicted that favorable legislation would fuel the market for building thermal insulation.
  • The use of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in a building can be reduced with the help of thermal building insulation.

Registration Now Open for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU" Webinar

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is open now for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU."

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is open now for "Preparing a PFAS Game Plan in the U.S., the UK, and the EU."
  • Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are attracting global legal, regulatory, commercial, and litigation attention as no other "emerging contaminant" has.
  • In the United States and globally, the number of bans, restrictions, and reporting requirements for PFAS increases seemingly daily.
  • The Acta Group (Acta®) and EPPA are pleased to offer this one-hour complimentary webinar providing companies with the information needed to develop a PFAS game plan.

Presidio Investors Welcomes Mark Goldman as New Operating Partner

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Presidio Investors, LLC, a leading private equity firm specializing in services businesses in the lower middle market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Goldman as its newest operating partner.

Key Points: 
  • Presidio Investors, LLC, a leading private equity firm specializing in services businesses in the lower middle market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Goldman as its newest operating partner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230628049321/en/
    As an operating partner, Mark will leverage his extensive experience to identify strategic investment opportunities, enhance operational performance, and contribute to the firm’s overall growth and success.
  • Karl Schade, Managing Partner of Presidio Investors, expressed enthusiasm about the new addition, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Mark to our team.
  • Mark Goldman also shared excitement about joining Presidio Investors, saying, "I am honored to join Presidio and collaborate with such a talented and dynamic team.

ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Components Target Circuit Protection in Electric Vehicle Applications and EV Charging Systems

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Monday, June 26, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProTek Devices has introduced a couple of TVS components targeted at a delivering circuit protection across a variety of electric vehicle (EV) systems including hybrid electric vehicles, charging systems, and automotive electronic control units (ECU). One is a 7,000 Watt TVS component and the other is 11,000 Watts.

Key Points: 
  • Two New TVS Devices Aid in Many Automotive Applications from the EV ECU and Belt Starter Generator, to EV Charging Systems and More
    TEMPE, Ariz., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProTek Devices has introduced a couple of TVS components targeted at a delivering circuit protection across a variety of electric vehicle (EV) systems including hybrid electric vehicles, charging systems, and automotive electronic control units (ECU).
  • The 7,000 Watt TVS is the PAM7KSMDJ24CAP and is suited for circuit protection across the belt starter (BSG) generator circuit, the integrated starter generator (ISG) circuit, and hybrid electric vehicles at large.
  • The 11,000 Watt TVS is the PAM11KLD8S24CAP, and it is ideal for delivering circuit protection in automotive ECUs.
  • ProTek Devices' circuit protection components include transient voltage suppressors (chipscale TVS arrays and EMI filter / TVS arrays), TVS diode arrays, steering diodes and steering diode hybrid arrays, steering diodes, thyristor surge suppressors, and high-powered components and modules.

Confluent’s New Polymer Webshop Provides Solution to PTFE Lead Time Constraints

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

This new webshop offers PTFE Liners, REACH Compliant Polyimide, and additional Polymer offerings within a 1-2 day processing time.

Key Points: 
  • This new webshop offers PTFE Liners, REACH Compliant Polyimide, and additional Polymer offerings within a 1-2 day processing time.
  • The development of an online store for PTFE Liners mitigates the current lead time situation for these lubricious liners and provides the industry with a much needed solution.
  • “This new webshop allows us to supply the most common sizes of Filmcast PTFE Liners and additional in-demand Polymer products to our customers in the quickest way possible.”
    The Filmcast PTFE Liners listed on Confluent’s Polymer webshop are available in ID sizes of 0.088”-0.155”.
  • Confluent currently offers custom Filmcast PTFE Liners with ID sizes from 0.010” to 0.155” in 4 weeks or less.