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Topcon Announces MC-Max Asphalt Paving and Milling Solutions

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the latest evolution of the company’s road construction and resurfacing technology with the introduction of the MC-Max Asphalt Paving and MC-Max Milling solutions.

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  • Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the latest evolution of the company’s road construction and resurfacing technology with the introduction of the MC-Max Asphalt Paving and MC-Max Milling solutions.
  • The systems offer modularity, simplified configurations and advanced feature sets to increase productivity in asphalt paving and cold milling applications for construction companies and projects of all sizes.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326958469/en/
    Topcon announces expansions to its intelligent paving portfolio.
  • The new solutions were announced at World of Asphalt 2024 in Nashville.

CCC Crash Course Report Reveals How Labor Pressures and Increasing Vehicle Complexity Are Reshaping Auto Insurance and Collision Repair Industries

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC), a leading cloud platform powering the P&C insurance economy, today published its 2024 Crash Course Report highlighting the latest data, insights, and trends impacting the auto claims and collision repair industries.

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  • CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC), a leading cloud platform powering the P&C insurance economy, today published its 2024 Crash Course Report highlighting the latest data, insights, and trends impacting the auto claims and collision repair industries.
  • Crash Course Q1 2024 found that increasing vehicle complexity, combined with rising labor costs and shortages, are placing persistent pressure on carriers and repairers.
  • “CCC has shifted to a quarterly publication of Crash Course to support the growing needs of our customers and the industry.
  • Previously published annually, Crash Course will be published quarterly in 2024 to provide more frequent updates on key trends and insight.

System1 Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, March 18, 2024

System1, Inc. (NYSE: SST) (“System1” or the “Company”), an omnichannel customer acquisition marketing platform, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

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  • System1, Inc. (NYSE: SST) (“System1” or the “Company”), an omnichannel customer acquisition marketing platform, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
  • Unless otherwise noted, all financial results are reflect the divestiture of Total Security Limited (“Total Security”), the Company’s anti-virus subscription business, which was completed on November 30, 2023.
  • The variability of these items could have an unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on the Company’s future GAAP financial results.
  • The Company’s achievement of the anticipated results is subject to risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Superior Paving Corp. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Boxley Materials Company’s Asphalt Division

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Superior Paving Corp., a leading provider of paving services in Northern Virginia, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the asphalt division of Boxley Materials, a prominent Lynchburg-based company known for its high-quality construction materials.

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  • Superior Paving Corp., a leading provider of paving services in Northern Virginia, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the asphalt division of Boxley Materials, a prominent Lynchburg-based company known for its high-quality construction materials.
  • The acquisition of Boxley Materials’ asphalt division not only expands Superior Paving's operational footprint but also aligns with its core values, enhancing its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its customers and communities.
  • David White, president of Superior Paving, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating, “This opportunity immediately caught our attention, primarily because of how closely Boxley's values align with ours.
  • This acquisition is a strategic step toward enriching its service offerings, fostering employee development, and upholding its commitment to deliver exceptional paving solutions.

Asia Pacific Tire Market Report 2024: Analysis by Radial/Bias Tires, End-Use, Vehicle Type, Size, Distribution Channel, and Country 2023-2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The "Asia Pacific Tire Market Report by Radial/Bias Tires, End-Use, Vehicle Type, Size, Distribution Channel, and Country 2024-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Asia Pacific Tire Market Report by Radial/Bias Tires, End-Use, Vehicle Type, Size, Distribution Channel, and Country 2024-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Asia-Pacific tire market size reached 1,270 Million Units in 2023.
  • The market is projected to reach 1,800 Million Units by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% during 2023-2032.
  • Additionally, the growing popularity of next-generation and high-performance tires for luxury and premium cars is also driving the market growth.

Ancora’s Natalie Williams Recognized as a 2024 Top Woman in Transportation

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Natalie Williams, Vice President at Ancora Training , has been recognized as a 2024 “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” by Women In Trucking , a nonprofit organization working to bring gender diversity to the transportation industry.

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  • Natalie Williams, Vice President at Ancora Training , has been recognized as a 2024 “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” by Women In Trucking , a nonprofit organization working to bring gender diversity to the transportation industry.
  • The daughter of a truck driver/leader, Natalie has been professionally connected to the trucking industry for well over a decade.
  • “Trucking as an industry is diversifying, and Women In Trucking serves an important place that gives a voice to women in a male-dominated field,” said Natalie Williams.
  • “I am honored to be recognized by this incredible organization and be able to highlight why gender diversity in the workplace is a valuable goal to pursue.”

California American Water Receives Award for Eardley-Forest Lake Transmission Main Replacement Project

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

California American Water is pleased to announce that its Eardley-Forest Lake Transmission Main Replacement Project has been awarded a 2024 Award of Merit by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Monterey Bay Chapter.

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  • California American Water is pleased to announce that its Eardley-Forest Lake Transmission Main Replacement Project has been awarded a 2024 Award of Merit by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Monterey Bay Chapter.
  • To reduce the possibility of future tree incidents, California American Water designed the project so that the replacement section of pipeline would be underground and outside of a sensitive waterway.
  • “Our team responded quickly and efficiently to the critical main break,” said David Pezzini, Engineering Project Manager for California American Water.
  • California American Water partnered with Monterey Peninsula Engineering and Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers to successfully make repairs while maintaining water service for approximately 100,000 Monterey peninsula customers and businesses.

Fidelity Investments® Research: Retirement Transforming as 2-In-3 Americans Live More Intentionally Post-Pandemic

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Across generations, two-thirds look forward to pursuing work for pleasure while in retirement and hope for a phased retirement – working full-time at first, then part-time, before stopping altogether.

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  • Across generations, two-thirds look forward to pursuing work for pleasure while in retirement and hope for a phased retirement – working full-time at first, then part-time, before stopping altogether.
  • “Americans are approaching their ‘golden years’ with more intention and opportunity than ever before,” said Rita Assaf, vice president of Retirement Products at Fidelity Investments.
  • Fidelity also created the Fidelity Retirement Score℠ , which provides a rough estimate of how much people may need in retirement and suggests ways to help improve their score.
  • Plus, for those with Fidelity workplace retirement accounts, there is access to one-on-one appointments, phone consultations and workshops through their employers.

City of Hope to Present New Research at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024, Highlighting Promising Data on Prostate, Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

To investigate why Hispanic/Latino colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in Los Angeles face mortality rates up to 20% higher than their Caucasian counterparts, City of Hope’s Enrique Velazquez Villarreal, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S.

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  • To investigate why Hispanic/Latino colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in Los Angeles face mortality rates up to 20% higher than their Caucasian counterparts, City of Hope’s Enrique Velazquez Villarreal, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S.
  • They found that the model was sensitive to microbiome modulation and that the use of patient-derived human fecal matter transfers can significantly impact PSCA-CAR T cell directed anti-tumor responses.
  • , will also chair the inaugural AACR event called From Cancer Discoveries to Patients on April 4 and 5.
  • The event brings together leaders in clinical research, biotech and the investment community as part of AACR’s commitment to expediting the advancement of lifesaving cancer discoveries.

Motive Closes Record Fiscal Year Fueled by AI Innovation and Accuracy

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Motive , the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, closed a banner fiscal year driven by enterprise customer growth in 2023.

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  • Motive , the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, closed a banner fiscal year driven by enterprise customer growth in 2023.
  • "Motive is the preferred partner for many of the world's leading businesses, driven by our commitment to technology innovation and exceptional customer experience,” said Shoaib Makani, co-founder, and CEO at Motive.
  • "Since bringing on Motive, we've seen a 50% improvement in compliance and safety," said Gary Crueger, Chief Operating Officer at Cascade.
  • Highlights include:
    The Motive AI Omnicam , the industry’s first AI-enabled camera built for side, rear, passenger, and cargo monitoring.