Kamux continues to expand by opening a mega store in Gothenburg

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kamux, a specialist in the purchase and sale of used cars, continues to grow in Sweden by opening a mega store in Gothenburg.

«Kamux continues to expand with resolution in Sweden. The Gothenburg store perfectly complements our showroom network, and at the same time it will expand our offering to our customers. I am…

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kamux, a specialist in the purchase and sale of used cars, continues to grow in Sweden by opening a mega store in Gothenburg.

«Kamux continues to expand with resolution in Sweden. The Gothenburg store perfectly complements our showroom network, and at the same time it will expand our offering to our customers. I am delighted that with the new store, Kamux will have a prominent presence in Gothenburg, which is the second largest city in Sweden. The store, which will open in May 2021, will be Kamux’s largest store in SwedenKarri Kauppila, acting Country Director of Kamux Sweden, says.

The Kamux Gothenburg store will be located in Hisings Kärra which is a vibrant retail area with excellent connections. The nearest other Kamux stores, Borås and Varberg, are only 60-70 kilometers away which is logistically efficient.

Digital and showroom network together create customer experience

«Kamux’s way of doing car sales is an omnichannel approach, and the importance of digital channels in purchasing process is essential. However, brick and mortar stores have their role in serving customers, as well as in brand and awareness building. The Gothenburg store premises and yard area can accommodate a total of more than 300 cars, which means an expanding selection. Our mega store serves not only people in Gothenburg but all our customers,» Kauppila says.

Prices and trust are key

«Kamux’s professional purchasing, efficiency and low-cost structure enable an affordable price level, and a used car is a smart choice. For us, customer trust is very important – we want a used car to be bought with peace of mind. The importance of trustworthiness is emphasized in remote selling. Our growth and expansion indicate clearly that there is a demand for our business concept in the Swedish market,» Ilkka Virtanen, Director of International Business at Kamux, says.

For more information, please contact:

Karri Kauppila, Kamux Ab, acting Country Director, tel. +358 40 715 43 43

Ilkka Virtanen, Kamux Corporation, Director of International Business, tel. +358 40 727 5856

www.kamux.se

Kamux Corporation is a retail chain specializing in the sale of used cars and related integrated services that has grown rapidly. Kamux combines online shopping with an extensive showroom network to provide its customers with a great service experience anytime, anywhere. In addition to digital channels, the company has total of 78 car showrooms in Finland, Sweden and Germany. Since its founding, the company has sold approximately 300,000 used cars, 55,432 of which were sold in 2019. Kamux’s revenue reached EUR 658.5 million in 2019. In 2019, Kamux’s average number of employees was 595 in terms of full-time equivalent employees. The shares of Kamux are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.

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Tajima to Launch New AI Embroidery Machines as TMEZ-KC Series: Solution to Labor Shortage at Production Sites

NAGOYA, Japan, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tajima Industries Co., Ltd. (based in Nagoya, Japan), a leading embroidery machine manufacturer striving for automation of embroidery, production network management, and promotion of smart embroidery businesses, is proud to announce the launch of new embroidery machines on January 22, 2021, as the brand-new «TMEZ-KC Series» models, equipped with the «i-TM» function for automating the embroidery…

NAGOYA, Japan, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tajima Industries Co., Ltd. (based in Nagoya, Japan), a leading embroidery machine manufacturer striving for automation of embroidery, production network management, and promotion of smart embroidery businesses, is proud to announce the launch of new embroidery machines on January 22, 2021, as the brand-new «TMEZ-KC Series» models, equipped with the «i-TM» function for automating the embroidery finish.

Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI1fl_yXB827FR.jpg

While society has been going through great technological progressions like digitization in recent years, the apparel-manufacturing industry has come to face emerging issues associated with the labor shortage caused by the global COVID-19 outbreak. In such circumstances, the company is centering its corporate focus around automation of the machine embroidery production process by equipping machines with its proprietary AI technology «i-TM,» designed to automate the embroidery finish, as a solution to the manufacturing labor shortage.

TMEZ-K1506C: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI4fl_7M3G2Hxq.jpg

1. Tajima’s Original AI Technology «i-TM»

«i-TM» stands for «Intelligent Thread Management.» In machine embroidery, patterns may be stitched in all different directions and the stitch length may vary even in a single design, making machine embroidery one of the most difficult types of sewing. The company has successfully algorithmized the embroidery finish patterns acquired through many years of experience to produce «i-TM.» This AI technology analyzes the stitch-by-stitch sewing direction and fabric thickness to compute the appropriate amount of upper thread feed for the next stitch and makes proper adjustments to stitches so that the embroidery finish that is considered to be «good» can be achieved in a stable manner.

i-TM: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI5fl_20ZG9dVG.jpg

2. Advantages of «i-TM» at Machine Embroidery Factories

– Shorter Test Sewing Time

While most operators using conventional embroidery machines perform sewing tests to adjust the thread tension prior to actual production, i-TM-installed machines require much less time for test sewing in the preparatory process, allowing operators to use the time saved for production activities. The i-TM models are especially suitable for embroidering on ready-made products with mixed levels of fabric thickness and elasticity, such as caps, T-shirts, patches, shoes and socks.

Comparison of Production Processes between Conventional and i-TM Models: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI3fl_vk035bN0.jpg

– Reduced Manufacturing Defects and Losses

The most frequent losses observed at machine embroidery factories are the products that fail in the quality inspection due to an insufficient embroidery finish. The i-TM models automatically adjust the embroidery finish to achieve good results in a stable manner, thus contributing to reduction of manufacturing losses.

– New Operators Readily Set to Work

Operators with experience-based skills play a crucial role in the conventional practice of upper thread tension adjustment to varying thread types. With «i-TM,» on the other hand, operators’ tasks are eased as the thread tension does not need to be adjusted manually, saving managers the time for training operators.

– Beautiful Finish with Various Thread Types

«i-TM» incorporates the stitching techniques that Tajima has accumulated over decades and produces a beautiful embroidery finish by tightening the thread firmly for linear running stitches while providing soft sewing for zig-zag satin stitches.

Embroidery Pattern Using Various Types of Thread: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI2fl_eyi04tiy.jpg

About Tajima Industries Co., Ltd.

A leading embroidery machine manufacturer, established in Japan in 1944 and renowned for the development of an industrial multi-head embroidery machine in 1964, Tajima has produced over 3,000 types of embroidery machines delivered to over 100 countries and regions to date. Over its long history, the company has gained a worldwide reputation for its distinctive engineering expertise in producing precise and elegant embroidery expressions, its use of the most advanced technology in achieving accurate machine motions, and its «multi-head machine» know-how that has enabled mass production of embroidery machines.

TMEZ-KC Special Website: https://bit.ly/3mvX7pE

*Please send inquiries from here:
https://mail.tajima.com/homepage/webmailform.nsf/inquiry_ja?OpenForm

Flight Safety Foundation, Partners Target Runway Excursion Prevention

BRUSSELS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Runway excursions are the most frequent type of accident in aviation and regularly are identified as one of the most serious risks for large and small aircraft. Because of the complexity of the risk factors, preventing runway excursions requires coordination and commitment among numerous stakeholders. Today’s release of the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions (GAPPRE) is the culmination of a two-year effort and demonstrates the industry’s…

BRUSSELS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Runway excursions are the most frequent type of accident in aviation and regularly are identified as one of the most serious risks for large and small aircraft. Because of the complexity of the risk factors, preventing runway excursions requires coordination and commitment among numerous stakeholders. Today’s release of the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions (GAPPRE) is the culmination of a two-year effort and demonstrates the industry’s commitment to preventing runway excursions.

GAPPRE was developed by an international team of more than 100 aviation professionals from more than 40 organizations. The initiative was coordinated by Flight Safety Foundation and EUROCONTROL, and the GAPPRE recommendations have been validated by the Airports Council International (ACI), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

«Reducing runway excursions and continuing to improve the overall safety of the approach and landing phases of flight continue to be a primary area of focus for the Foundation,» said Flight Safety Foundation President and CEO Dr. Hassan Shahidi. «We are gratified by the efforts of the many safety professionals who gave of their time and expertise to make the GAPPRE a reality, and I want to thank our partners at EUROCONTROL, ACI, CANSO, EASA and IATA for their continuing commitment to safety collaboration.»

With the release of the action plan, the Foundation is launching a year-long campaign to focus attention on runway excursion risk and support implementation of the consensus-based GAPPRE recommendations. Runway safety and GAPPRE will be regular themes this year at Foundation-organized events, starting with next month’s Safety Forum.

GAPPRE is the Foundation’s latest initiative related to approach and landing safety. The Approach and Landing Accident Reduction Toolkit  ̶  first issued in 1998 and updated in 2010  ̶  is one of the most widely circulated and utilized efforts in the Foundation’s history. More recently, the recommendations contained in the Go-Around Decision-Making and Execution Project report have gained traction with several international operators.

Volume I of the GAPPRE action plan, which contains recommendations for operators, airports, air navigation service providers, aircraft manufacturers and regulators, is now available on the Foundation’s website and through other project partners.

About Flight Safety Foundation
Flight Safety Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, international organization engaged in research, education, advocacy and communications to improve aviation safety. The Foundation’s mission is to connect, influence and lead global aviation safety.

Media Contact:
Frank Jackman
Vice President, Communications
+1 703.739.6700, ext. 116
jackman@flightsafety.org

 

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Tajima to Launch New AI Embroidery Machines as TMEZ-KC Series: Solution to Labor Shortage at Production Sites

NAGOYA, Japan, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tajima Industries Co., Ltd. (based in Nagoya, Japan), a leading embroidery machine manufacturer striving for automation of embroidery, production network management, and promotion of smart embroidery businesses, is proud to announce the launch of new embroidery machines on January 22, 2021, as the brand-new «TMEZ-KC Series» models, equipped with the «i-TM» function for automating the embroidery…

NAGOYA, Japan, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tajima Industries Co., Ltd. (based in Nagoya, Japan), a leading embroidery machine manufacturer striving for automation of embroidery, production network management, and promotion of smart embroidery businesses, is proud to announce the launch of new embroidery machines on January 22, 2021, as the brand-new «TMEZ-KC Series» models, equipped with the «i-TM» function for automating the embroidery finish.

Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI1fl_yXB827FR.jpg

While society has been going through great technological progressions like digitization in recent years, the apparel-manufacturing industry has come to face emerging issues associated with the labor shortage caused by the global COVID-19 outbreak. In such circumstances, the company is centering its corporate focus around automation of the machine embroidery production process by equipping machines with its proprietary AI technology «i-TM,» designed to automate the embroidery finish, as a solution to the manufacturing labor shortage.

TMEZ-K1506C: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI4fl_7M3G2Hxq.jpg

1. Tajima’s Original AI Technology «i-TM»

«i-TM» stands for «Intelligent Thread Management.» In machine embroidery, patterns may be stitched in all different directions and the stitch length may vary even in a single design, making machine embroidery one of the most difficult types of sewing. The company has successfully algorithmized the embroidery finish patterns acquired through many years of experience to produce «i-TM.» This AI technology analyzes the stitch-by-stitch sewing direction and fabric thickness to compute the appropriate amount of upper thread feed for the next stitch and makes proper adjustments to stitches so that the embroidery finish that is considered to be «good» can be achieved in a stable manner.

i-TM: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI5fl_20ZG9dVG.jpg

2. Advantages of «i-TM» at Machine Embroidery Factories

– Shorter Test Sewing Time

While most operators using conventional embroidery machines perform sewing tests to adjust the thread tension prior to actual production, i-TM-installed machines require much less time for test sewing in the preparatory process, allowing operators to use the time saved for production activities. The i-TM models are especially suitable for embroidering on ready-made products with mixed levels of fabric thickness and elasticity, such as caps, T-shirts, patches, shoes and socks.

Comparison of Production Processes between Conventional and i-TM Models: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI3fl_vk035bN0.jpg

– Reduced Manufacturing Defects and Losses

The most frequent losses observed at machine embroidery factories are the products that fail in the quality inspection due to an insufficient embroidery finish. The i-TM models automatically adjust the embroidery finish to achieve good results in a stable manner, thus contributing to reduction of manufacturing losses.

– New Operators Readily Set to Work

Operators with experience-based skills play a crucial role in the conventional practice of upper thread tension adjustment to varying thread types. With «i-TM,» on the other hand, operators’ tasks are eased as the thread tension does not need to be adjusted manually, saving managers the time for training operators.

– Beautiful Finish with Various Thread Types

«i-TM» incorporates the stitching techniques that Tajima has accumulated over decades and produces a beautiful embroidery finish by tightening the thread firmly for linear running stitches while providing soft sewing for zig-zag satin stitches.

Embroidery Pattern Using Various Types of Thread: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106387/202012028045/_prw_PI2fl_eyi04tiy.jpg

About Tajima Industries Co., Ltd.

A leading embroidery machine manufacturer, established in Japan in 1944 and renowned for the development of an industrial multi-head embroidery machine in 1964, Tajima has produced over 3,000 types of embroidery machines delivered to over 100 countries and regions to date. Over its long history, the company has gained a worldwide reputation for its distinctive engineering expertise in producing precise and elegant embroidery expressions, its use of the most advanced technology in achieving accurate machine motions, and its «multi-head machine» know-how that has enabled mass production of embroidery machines.

TMEZ-KC Special Website: https://bit.ly/3mvX7pE

*Please send inquiries from here:
https://mail.tajima.com/homepage/webmailform.nsf/inquiry_ja?OpenForm

Polyplastics Targets PBT and PPS Grades in Sensors for Autonomous Driving Applications

TOKYO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The growing trend toward electric vehicles is spurring materials suppliers like Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, to position its innovative resin products for use in Advanced Driver-Assistance System(ADAS) parts that enable autonomous driving. The company’s DURANEX(R) PBT and DURAFIDE(R) PPS materials–targeted for sensors in radar and camera bracket systems–show great promise in delivering low warpage, dimensional…

TOKYO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The growing trend toward electric vehicles is spurring materials suppliers like Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, to position its innovative resin products for use in Advanced Driver-Assistance System(ADAS) parts that enable autonomous driving. The company’s DURANEX(R) PBT and DURAFIDE(R) PPS materials–targeted for sensors in radar and camera bracket systems–show great promise in delivering low warpage, dimensional stability, and low dielectric constant.

(Image: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M100475/202011106891/_prw_PI1fl_U2f1pw8n.jpg)

In radar housings, manufacturers seek materials with low dielectric constant, stable radio wave transmissibility, and low water absorption. The market has been employing syndiotactic polystyrene(SPS) and polyetherimide(PEI) for dielectric properties, and PPS for low water absorption and chemical resistance. To meet cost challenges, manufacturers have started to incorporate PBT into their designs.

Polyplastics reports that water absorption has little effect on DURAFIDE(R) PPS 1140A6, but some impact on DURANEX(R) PBT 330HR. As a result, Polyplastics is working on the development of new PBT grades with enhanced low-dielectric properties and low water absorption.

For the radar bracket itself, electromagnetic wave-shielding properties are needed to protect against unnecessary reflected waves. Polyplastics’ electrically conductive grades, DURACON(R) POM CH-10 and EB-10, and DURANEX(R) PBT 7300E, are all being actively considered while new PBT grades with stronger electromagnetic wave-shielding properties are under development.

For car-mounted, sensing camera brackets, low-warpage and high-rigidity materials like DURANEX(R) PBT 733LD and 7407 are generally preferred. The company has also developed matte technology which uses a laser treatment to reduce noise(scattered light). The laser treatment results in favorable gloss and blackness levels. Polyplastics will continue to explore long-term durability and different process conditions to reduce treatment time.

Please visit: https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pbt_adas2/index.html

About Polyplastics

Polyplastics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics. The company’s product portfolio includes POM, PBT, PPS, LCP, GF-PET and COC. The company has the largest global market share of POM and LCP. With more than 50 years of experience, the company is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production, and sales resources capable of creating advanced solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.

DURANEX(R), DURACON(R), and DURAFIDE(R) are registered trademarks of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

Polyplastics Targets PBT and PPS Grades in Sensors for Autonomous Driving Applications

TOKYO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The growing trend toward electric vehicles is spurring materials suppliers like Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, to position its innovative resin products for use in Advanced Driver-Assistance System(ADAS) parts that enable autonomous driving. The company’s DURANEX(R) PBT and DURAFIDE(R) PPS materials–targeted for sensors in radar and camera bracket systems–show great promise in delivering low warpage, dimensional…

TOKYO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The growing trend toward electric vehicles is spurring materials suppliers like Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, to position its innovative resin products for use in Advanced Driver-Assistance System(ADAS) parts that enable autonomous driving. The company’s DURANEX(R) PBT and DURAFIDE(R) PPS materials–targeted for sensors in radar and camera bracket systems–show great promise in delivering low warpage, dimensional stability, and low dielectric constant.

(Image: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M100475/202011106891/_prw_PI1fl_U2f1pw8n.jpg)

In radar housings, manufacturers seek materials with low dielectric constant, stable radio wave transmissibility, and low water absorption. The market has been employing syndiotactic polystyrene(SPS) and polyetherimide(PEI) for dielectric properties, and PPS for low water absorption and chemical resistance. To meet cost challenges, manufacturers have started to incorporate PBT into their designs.

Polyplastics reports that water absorption has little effect on DURAFIDE(R) PPS 1140A6, but some impact on DURANEX(R) PBT 330HR. As a result, Polyplastics is working on the development of new PBT grades with enhanced low-dielectric properties and low water absorption.

For the radar bracket itself, electromagnetic wave-shielding properties are needed to protect against unnecessary reflected waves. Polyplastics’ electrically conductive grades, DURACON(R) POM CH-10 and EB-10, and DURANEX(R) PBT 7300E, are all being actively considered while new PBT grades with stronger electromagnetic wave-shielding properties are under development.

For car-mounted, sensing camera brackets, low-warpage and high-rigidity materials like DURANEX(R) PBT 733LD and 7407 are generally preferred. The company has also developed matte technology which uses a laser treatment to reduce noise(scattered light). The laser treatment results in favorable gloss and blackness levels. Polyplastics will continue to explore long-term durability and different process conditions to reduce treatment time.

Please visit: https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pbt_adas2/index.html

About Polyplastics

Polyplastics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics. The company’s product portfolio includes POM, PBT, PPS, LCP, GF-PET and COC. The company has the largest global market share of POM and LCP. With more than 50 years of experience, the company is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production, and sales resources capable of creating advanced solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.

DURANEX(R), DURACON(R), and DURAFIDE(R) are registered trademarks of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

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SOURCE Polyplastics Co., Ltd.

Brooks Lake Lodge Is Wyoming Snowmobile Heaven with Epic Terrain, Expert Guides and New Fleet of Machines

DUBOIS, Wyo., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A world-famous Wyoming winter destination for snow enthusiasts, Brooks Lake Lodge is legendary for its incredible snowmobile scene, and for good reason. Offering the perfect mix of terrain, conditions and scenery, Brooks Lake Lodge &…

DUBOIS, Wyo., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A world-famous Wyoming winter destination for snow enthusiasts, Brooks Lake Lodge is legendary for its incredible snowmobile scene, and for good reason. Offering the perfect mix of terrain, conditions and scenery, Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa offers expert sled heads as well as novices an exceptional experience, making the lodge a yearly tradition for many couples, friends and families. Averaging 400-600 inches of snow each winter, the remote Brooks Lake Lodge, perched at 9,200 feet in Shoshone National Forest backcountry, has been called a «bucket list destination» for snowmobilers, offering an extraordinary snowy playground with scenery for days, including the Pinnacle Buttes, Brooks Mountain and Richard’s Peak.

Brooks Lake Lodge’s dedicated staff includes an elite roster of snowmobile guides who help riders create lifelong memories in the mountains. Activities Manager and Wyoming native Jeremiah «Skinner» Bell has been a snowmobile guide for over 25 years, the last 16 of them at the lodge where his passion for the sport is as deep as the snow he spends his winters exploring and conquering. A fierce competitor on the snow cross and hill climb circuits, Skinner has earned his reputation as a high-flyer who pushes the boundaries of snowmobiling as a sport. But his favorite part of guiding at Brooks Lake Lodge is helping build the confidence of guests and watching them overcome their fears. Especially rewarding is guiding returning guests year after year, «knowing where they started as a rider and seeing how far they have come,» he says. «It doesn’t get any better!» A two-day sledding trip at the lodge, guided by Skinner, was called «nearly perfect» by SnoWest magazine, who gave him high praise for knowing the area inside out.

Snowmobile guide Kacy Conner’s roots at Brooks Lake Lodge are deep – and romantic: it’s where his parents met and fell in love, where Kacy was born and where he met his own wife. He and his wife even married at the lodge – making him a true Brooks Lake legacy. This will be Kacy’s fifth year guiding snowmobiling and he «lives for winter,» having started riding when his parents gifted him a 120cc Polaris at the age of two. Kacy’s favorite part of the job is bringing new clients to ride in the mountains surrounding the beautiful lodge he has been raised on.

The lodge’s third snowmobile guide, Jared Nichols, moved to Wyoming in 2012 after spending time in Hawaii on a Navy destroyer. The first thing he bought upon arrival in the state was a snowmobile, and it was during a trip to Brooks Lake Lodge for their notoriously awesome winter lunch when he fell in love with the area. This will be Jared’s second season guiding at the lodge.

Aside from staggering amounts of powdery snow, epic riding and great guides, the lodge appeals to the appetites of the sled heads who in a typical year travel from around the world to ride, relax and eat like kings and queens. The culinary team at the lodge offers guests gourmet comfort through its hearty and thoughtful meals, all included in an overnight stay. As American Snowmobiler said of the dining scene, «Each course of every meal was a mouthwatering delight.» And after a day at play in the snow, the lodge’s private cabins with pine beds, down comforters and wood burning stoves provide the ultimate setting for a well-earned night’s sleep.

And while riders can arrive with their own sleds if they wish, Brooks Lake Lodge boasts a new-this-winter fleet that includes four Ski-Doo 850s, five Polaris 850s, two Polaris 800s and four Ski-Doo 600s. Enamored of the stellar snowmobiling scene, Travel + Leisure just recognized Brooks Lake Lodge in its coveted winter issue, encouraging travelers to «power through the powder» on the resort’s more than 2,500 miles of snowy trails.

Overnight winter rates at Brooks Lake Lodge start at $450 per person per night and include all meals and all activities and guides (snowmobile rentals carry a separate fee). For the 2020/21 winter season, which runs December 20, 2020, through March 15, 2021, the lodge is limiting accommodations to a maximum of 18 overnight guests at a time, as the safety of staff and guests is the number-one priority.

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa
Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a nearly 100-year-old historic guest ranch near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, is located one mile from the North American Continental Divide, with views of the Pinnacle Buttes, Austin’s Peak and Brooks Mountain. Surrounded by evergreen forests, wildlife and alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Wyoming Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Named a 2019 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S. by MSN Lifestyle, a 2018 Best Lake Resort by National Geographic Traveler magazine, a 2017 Western Landmark and hidden gem by Western Art & Architecture, a U.S. Rocky Mountain Stunning Inn & Lodge by Vacation Idea, a Top 10 Luxury Wildlife Lodge by Money Inc., Where to Go Off the Grid by the Travel Channel, and a Travel + Leisure Great American Lodge. For additional information and reservations visit http://www.brookslake.com or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.

Media Contact

Amy Stark, Word PR + Marketing, 3035484611, amy@wordprmarketing.com

 

SOURCE Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

New Fuel-Efficient Models Offered by Volkswagen of Kingston

KINGSTON, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For drivers in the Kingston, NY area that are looking for new, fuel-efficient models that offer a ton of benefits, Volkswagen of Kingston is the dealership to be! They’re offering a wide variety of exceptional new models that bring a ton to the table in terms of fuel economy, letting drivers go further on less! Continue reading below to see some of what the dealership can offer!…

KINGSTON, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For drivers in the Kingston, NY area that are looking for new, fuel-efficient models that offer a ton of benefits, Volkswagen of Kingston is the dealership to be! They’re offering a wide variety of exceptional new models that bring a ton to the table in terms of fuel economy, letting drivers go further on less! Continue reading below to see some of what the dealership can offer!

Starting off the list of exceptional fuel-efficient models offered by Kingston is a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S! This great model is on sale now for a price of $18,537 and is nearly brand-new! It has a fuel economy of up to 30 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway, largely due to its 1.4-liter TSI engine and eight-speed automatic transmission system. The sale ends soon, so interested buyers should contact the dealership today!

Another new and exceptional model offered by Volkswagen of Kingston is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.4-liter TSI! This is a newer model, having just come out, and as such drivers are guaranteed quality! This vehicle has a fuel economy of up to 29 MPG in the city and 39 MPG on the highway due to its 1.4-liter TSI engine and a six-speed manual transmission. It’s currently priced at $22,242 after over $1,750 in discounts and sales!

Finally, the last model we’re looking at today is a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line! This is an upgraded version of the Jetta listed above, offering more features than before! This includes a slight edge in fuel economy with a highway EPA-estimated 41 MPG. The city fuel economy is still 30 MPG, however. It features a six-speed manual transmission and the same 1.4-liter TSI engine. It’s currently listed at $22,538 after over $1,500 in sales!

These are just three of the many, many models that are currently for sale at Volkswagen of Kingston. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the dealership today in order to learn more! They can be reached online at https://www.vwofkingston.net/ or by phone at 855-434-6487!

Media Contact

Chris Vitellaro, Volkswagen of Kingston, 877-218-1607, cvitellaro@vwofkingston.net

 

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Antlers at Vail Announces New Stay and Après-ski Lodging Package Offering Colorado Ski Vacation Guests Complimentary In-suite Charcuterie and Spirits

VAIL, Colo., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Après is that special time after a day on the slopes where you unbuckle the boots, kick back, have a snack and enjoy a favorite beverage while recounting the day’s highlights. The tradition has become an integral part of a Vail, Colorado, ski day and while the look may be a little different this year, the <a target="_blank"…

VAIL, Colo., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Après is that special time after a day on the slopes where you unbuckle the boots, kick back, have a snack and enjoy a favorite beverage while recounting the day’s highlights. The tradition has become an integral part of a Vail, Colorado, ski day and while the look may be a little different this year, the Antlers at Vail hotel is offering a new package that allows guests to create their own more intimate but equally enjoyable end-of-day scene. With the Rooms, Boards and Bottles – Stay and Après package, guests can return after a day of fun in the snow to a private après-ski experience with a chef-prepared charcuterie board and wine or local beer to enjoy in the comfort of their own spacious condominium complete with a crackling gas fireplace, flat screen TV and a private balcony to take in the fresh mountain air and views.

Located close walking distance to Vail’s Eagle Bahn Gondola, the Antlers offers a convenient and amenities-filled option for travelers to stay, play – and now après – in Vail. The individually decorated condominium suites range from studios to four-bedroom units, each featuring a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a comfy living room space to stretch out in and relax after the best of winter outdoor activities. Antlers Stay and Après guests can enjoy the ultimate in-suite experience with Chef Barry’s fabulous complimentary après-ski charcuterie board, arrayed with a hearty assortment of cheese and meat, chicken and tuna salad, pickles, olives, vegetable crudité, hummus, gluten-free crackers and sliced baguette, all paired with a bottle of wine or six-pack of Colorado craft beer.

Forget fighting for a table or waiting for what feels like an eternity for that well-earned drink. At the Antlers, the après experience begins upon your return to the suite. And a chance to warm up and soothe sore muscles from a day of Colorado skiing is as close as the Antlers at Vail’s two creekside hot tubs accompanied by the year-round heated outdoor pool.

The new Rooms, Boards and Bottles – Stay and Après package at Antlers at Vail starts at $932 plus tax for three nights in a studio suite (and, as always, NO resort fees). The package is available in any of the Antlers condominiums from studio to four-bedroom, with additional nights available at a 15-20% discount. Note that Vail skiing is by reservation only for the 2020/21 season, with priority given to Epic Pass holders (day as well as season passes available; check here on Vail.com for info and reservations).

As for guests who wish to enjoy more than one après-ski experience in their private Antlers residence, local restaurants such as Garfinkel’s, with its traditional American pub food, and El Sabor, with authentic Mexican cuisine, will deliver their popular après offerings to the Antlers front desk. Or guests can bring their own fixings to prepare DIY après snacks and meals in the suite’s full kitchen stocked with all the cooking essentials. And share the fun with others using the #AntlersApres hashtag for a chance to win a free night’s stay at the Antlers at Vail.

The Antlers is a notoriously family-friendly hotel (pet-friendly too by advance reservation), so guests can rest assured that the whole crew is welcomed, and the staff goes above and beyond to ensure the comfort and safety of guests with an extraordinary list of amenities and with strict cleaning and safety measures in place.

About Antlers at Vail
The Antlers at Vail offers a relaxed Vail lodging experience in a fabulous mountain setting. In addition to being awarded Vail’s highest-level Platinum lodging rating, the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and GreenLeader status, Antlers has received a wide range of media coverage, including being named a Sunset «Stellar Pet-Friendly Hotel,» a best place on the planet to «Live (for a While) as a Digital Nomad» by Outside magazine, and family travel blogger kudos as both a «Best Ski Hotel for Families» and a best «Summer Camp for Families.» With condominiums ranging from studio suites to four-bedroom penthouses, every Antlers unit enjoys a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, balcony and complimentary Wi-Fi and covered parking. The Antlers is once more offering complimentary daily housekeeping for the winter season. For more information as well as any updates on coronavirus protocols visit http://www.antlersvail.com.

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Polyplastics Targets PBT and PPS Grades in Sensors for Autonomous Driving Applications

TOKYO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The growing trend toward electric vehicles is spurring materials suppliers like Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, to position its innovative resin products for use in Advanced Driver-Assistance System(ADAS) parts that enable autonomous driving. The company’s DURANEX(R) PBT and DURAFIDE(R) PPS materials–targeted for sensors in radar and camera bracket systems–show great promise in delivering low warpage, dimensional…

TOKYO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The growing trend toward electric vehicles is spurring materials suppliers like Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, to position its innovative resin products for use in Advanced Driver-Assistance System(ADAS) parts that enable autonomous driving. The company’s DURANEX(R) PBT and DURAFIDE(R) PPS materials–targeted for sensors in radar and camera bracket systems–show great promise in delivering low warpage, dimensional stability, and low dielectric constant.

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In radar housings, manufacturers seek materials with low dielectric constant, stable radio wave transmissibility, and low water absorption. The market has been employing syndiotactic polystyrene(SPS) and polyetherimide(PEI) for dielectric properties, and PPS for low water absorption and chemical resistance. To meet cost challenges, manufacturers have started to incorporate PBT into their designs.

Polyplastics reports that water absorption has little effect on DURAFIDE(R) PPS 1140A6, but some impact on DURANEX(R) PBT 330HR. As a result, Polyplastics is working on the development of new PBT grades with enhanced low-dielectric properties and low water absorption.

For the radar bracket itself, electromagnetic wave-shielding properties are needed to protect against unnecessary reflected waves. Polyplastics’ electrically conductive grades, DURACON(R) POM CH-10 and EB-10, and DURANEX(R) PBT 7300E, are all being actively considered while new PBT grades with stronger electromagnetic wave-shielding properties are under development.

For car-mounted, sensing camera brackets, low-warpage and high-rigidity materials like DURANEX(R) PBT 733LD and 7407 are generally preferred. The company has also developed matte technology which uses a laser treatment to reduce noise(scattered light). The laser treatment results in favorable gloss and blackness levels. Polyplastics will continue to explore long-term durability and different process conditions to reduce treatment time.

Please visit: https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pbt_adas2/index.html

About Polyplastics

Polyplastics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics. The company’s product portfolio includes POM, PBT, PPS, LCP, GF-PET and COC. The company has the largest global market share of POM and LCP. With more than 50 years of experience, the company is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production, and sales resources capable of creating advanced solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.

DURANEX(R), DURACON(R), and DURAFIDE(R) are registered trademarks of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.