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La naturaleza y la cultura icónicas de Jalisco inspiran a The Design Solution para el rediseño del Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara

LONDRES y GUADALAJARA, Mexico, 17 de Febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Con ambiciones de crear el «mejor aeropuerto de México» con base en Guadalajara, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) planea invertir más de 10 mil millones de pesos (US$504m* ver nota) antes de 2026 en el desarrollo del Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla de Guadalajara. El plan incluye una pista adicional y un nuevo edificio terminal, así como, a corto/medio plazo, un nuevo y radical rediseño del espacio comercial en el edificio existente con un costo de 6 mil millones de pesos (US$302m* ver nota). The Design Solution ha sido designada para entregar el rediseño con el nuevo espacio que se abrirá por fases durante los próximos 2 años antes de estar completamente abierto en 2023.

La terminal actual se ha beneficiado de numerosos proyectos de expansión desde su apertura en 1966 y hoy es una colección de zonas de aire, complejos patrones de circulación y estilos arquitectónicos. El objetivo del rediseño de la terminal es racionalizar los flujos de pasajeros, creando una serie de puntos de contacto atractivos a lo largo del recorrido del pasajero, desde la inspección de seguridad hasta la puerta de abordaje, con un diseño visionario que unifica toda la experiencia. The Design Solution trabaja junto con los consultores comerciales del proyecto, Pragma Consulting, en el cumplimiento de la propuesta aprobada.

El nuevo plan optimiza el espacio previamente no utilizado, creando una nueva vitalidad para la experiencia del pasajero con una zona comercial significativamente ampliada. Las dos áreas de revisión de pasajeros se mantienen y los pasajeros ahora son atraídos hacia el corazón de la terminal, una zona recientemente revitalizada con vistas a la plataforma, rodeada por una dinámica mezcla de tiendas, bares, restaurantes, pop-up sites y otras instalaciones de servicio al cliente.

«Nuestra primera tarea fue racionalizar los flujos de pasajeros a través de la terminal para crear una ruta intuitiva en el área comercial de la zona aérea. Con este enfoque, los pasajeros tienen un compromiso mucho más directo con la mayor exposición dada a tiendas, restaurantes, bares, pop-ups y experiencias de eventos de temporada», explica Graeme Johns, director de The Design Solution. «Siempre es un desafío transformar terminales antiguas que han evolucionado a través del desarrollo por fragmentos, especialmente aquellos que se ensamblaron predominantemente antes de que los ingresos comerciales se hicieran tan importantes. Estos nuevos diseños crearán un edificio de clase mundial y una experiencia de pasajeros adecuada a las ambiciones de GAP, de transformar el Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara y maximizar su potencial comercial».

«México es tan rico en historia, cultura, artesanía y paisajes únicos, por lo que encontrar una característica especial para unir los diseños no fue difícil. Guadalajara es el corazón del Tequila y nos inspiramos en la forma de la planta del Agave, utilizada en la producción de esta icónica bebida espirituosa, que también es una de las categorías de más rápido crecimiento en el comercio minorista de viajes. Su forma única es evidente en toda la decoración de la terminal, como las rejillas de iluminación decorativas que aparecen en las pasarelas principales y en el área de comida y bebida».

Raul Revuelta, director general del Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico añade: «Trabajamos por primera vez con The Design Solution en el aeropuerto Sangster Montego Bay en Jamaica, uno de nuestros otros aeropuertos operados. Poco después, los escogimos para trabajar en aeropuertos de México, como Los Cabos y Guadalajara. Hemos trabajado en equipo durante muchos meses para crear algo que transformará la terminal, tanto en términos de traer a los pasajeros la mejor experiencia de viaje como para aumentar nuestra oferta comercial. En el área comercial principal de la Zona Aire, actualmente tenemos 5,700 metros cuadrados y eso aumentará a 7,250 metros cuadrados. La pandemia significa inevitablemente que la aplicación de nuestros ambiciosos planes probablemente tomará más tiempo de lo esperado originalmente, pero avanzamos con un enfoque escalonado para lograr esta visión».

Un área clave del rediseño se centra en una marquesina de techo plano, situado fuera del centro del edificio de la terminal, sobre un área de equipaje ampliada. La propuesta es transformar esto en una característica distintiva de la terminal, con una terraza jardín externa, que rodea una cápsula de sombra arquitectónica inspirada en el agave, que ofrece asientos informales, vegetación y un destino único para comer y beber. El ambiente de este jardín también ha inspirado el carácter de la zona interior de comida y bebida y se refleja aún más en la sensación exterior que se lleva dentro a las zonas de estar de la puerta. Las áreas con mucha vegetación incluyen árboles para complementar los bancos de hormigón minimalista con poca iluminación, combinandos para crear un aspecto y sensación de paisaje ligero, contemporáneo y natural. La estética exterior se realza aún más en acabados del piso con agregados de resina y materiales naturales cálidos.

Se introduce directamente un gran espacio de rotonda después de la tienda duty free, lo que permite a los pasajeros hacer una pausa, orientarse, comprobar la información del vuelo y luego planificar cómo pasar su tiempo antes de dirigirse a la puerta de abordaje. Una larga formación de luces colgantes, hecha de Peltra, un esmalte de porcelana mexicano, diseñado por la agencia local de diseño contemporáneo Bandido Studio in Puebla, se suspende dentro del espacio, creando una declaración sorprendente con sentido fuertemente local.

Además del cultivo de agave, la producción de tequila y de mezcal; Guadalajara es el hogar de la próspera industria de software en México, conocida en todo el mundo como el Silicon Valley de México. El aeropuerto es el tercer aeropuerto más grande del país, manejando casi 15 millones de pasajeros en 2019. El nuevo desarrollo aumentará la capacidad a 30 millones de pasajeros por año, lo que representa un aumento de 60% más vuelos. El crecimiento de los pasajeros antes de la pandemia fue de dos dígitos y el aeropuerto prevé un retorno al crecimiento a su debido tiempo.

Nota: Los montos en US$ cotizados en el párrafo 1 son aproximados debido al tipo de cambio del dólar estadounidense en la fecha de publicación y también de acuerdo con el tipo de cambio en pesos en la fecha de aprobación de la inversión.

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Acerca de The Design Solution

The Design Solution es una empresa de arquitectura y diseño con sede en Londres, con una fuerte especialización en la industria minorista de viajes de más de $70,000 millones de dólares. La firma cuenta con más de 30 años de experiencia en el desarrollo de soluciones minoristas de clase mundial para aeropuertos, ferrocarriles, autopistas y otros destinos minoristas en todo el mundo, junto con atractivos diseños de merchandising y diseño de experiencias para marcas.

Acerca de Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) es una empresa mexicana que desarrolla su actividad en el sector aeroportuario. GAP opera 12 aeropuertos internacionales en México y dos en Jamaica, con servicio a más de 330 destinos, a través de 35 aerolíneas. Sus acciones se cotizan en las bolsas de valores de México y Nueva York.

En 2020, GAP prestó servicio a 27.3 millones de pasajeros, con una recuperación de 56% respecto a los atendidos en 2019 (48.7 millones de pasajeros). Los aeropuertos que administra GAP se encuentran en:

Guadalajara y Tijuana, sirviendo a las principales áreas metropolitanas.
Mexicali, Hermosillo, Los Mochis, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato y Morelia, sirviendo a ciudades medianas en desarrollo.
La Paz, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo y Montego Bay, sirviendo algunos de los destinos turísticos más importantes en el país y el Caribe.
El 10 de octubre de 2018, GAP firmó el contrato de concesión con el Gobierno de Jamaica para operar, modernizar y expandir el Aeropuerto Internacional de Norman Manley («KIN») en la ciudad de Kingston.

Los aeropuertos que administra GAP en México son propiedad del gobierno mexicano, asignados en concesión de 50 años a partir de 1998, como parte de una iniciativa nacional para privatizar y mejorar la calidad y seguridad de los servicios aeroportuarios del país.

En Jamaica, el aeropuerto de Montego Bay es propiedad del gobierno y la concesión otorgada para operarlo, es por un periodo de 30 años, la cual concluirá en abril de 2033; el aeropuerto de Kingston fue otorgado en concesión por 25 años, GAP tomó control de la operación y administración de éste en octubre de 2019.

El Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico cree en el valor de cada individuo y busca detonar su potencial por medio de la educación. Mexicanos mejor preparados elevarán su calidad de vida y contribuirán al desarrollo del país. GAP, en línea con su modelo de negocio y a través de su Fundación, se compromete a ser un factor de cambio. Trabajamos en dos pilares estratégicos: trabajo con la comunidad, a través de Colegios GAP y Capacitación de la comunidad aeroportuaria, con Centros Comunitarios de Formación.

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La naturaleza y la cultura icónicas de Jalisco inspiran a The Design Solution para el rediseño del Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara

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Guadalajara y Tijuana, sirviendo a las principales áreas metropolitanas.
Mexicali, Hermosillo, Los Mochis, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato y Morelia, sirviendo a ciudades medianas en desarrollo.
La Paz, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo y Montego Bay, sirviendo algunos de los destinos turísticos más importantes en el país y el Caribe.
El 10 de octubre de 2018, GAP firmó el contrato de concesión con el Gobierno de Jamaica para operar, modernizar y expandir el Aeropuerto Internacional de Norman Manley («KIN») en la ciudad de Kingston.

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IDTechEx Consider the Potential of E-Fuels

BOSTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Growth in global energy consumption has caused CO₂ and greenhouse gas (GHG) missions to rise, in turn causing an increase in average global temperatures. The combustion of fossil fuels including coal, oil, and natural gas, has been a key driver behind this, providing the underlying driver for the production and use of non-fossil alternative fuels that can help reduce emissions.

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While progress is being made in the power sector with the integration of renewable power sources, and in light-duty on-road transport with battery electric vehicles, other sectors have been slower to adopt low-carbon technologies. See the report «Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea and Air 2021-2041» for IDTechEx’s latest research on electric vehicles. Electrification is key to any low-carbon strategy, providing the most efficient means to utilize renewable power sources. However, complete electrification is unlikely to be feasible for areas such as heating, shipping, or aviation. Taking aviation as an example, this can be easily understood given the much lower energy density of battery technology compared to kerosene (a major component of jet-fuel). Instead, sustainable gaseous and liquid fuels are going to be needed, with two main routes available: biofuels and synthetic electro-fuels (e-fuels), including green hydrogen.

Biofuels are widely used today, primarily by blending bioethanol and biodiesel for on-road transport fuels. To date, food crops have been the major feedstock. Sugars can be fermented to produce ethanol, while transesterification of vegetable oils produces biodiesel. Longer-term, more advanced feedstocks from cellulosic or woody feedstocks, or from waste materials, can help limit the impact on land use, competition with food production, and minimize lifecycle emissions from biofuel production. Nevertheless, concerns remain over the true sustainability biofuels offer and limits on feedstock availability.

An alternative to biofuels may therefore be needed and electro-fuels (e-fuels or synthetic e-fuels) could provide an alternative means to produce drop-in liquid and gaseous fuels. Electro-fuels, or e-fuels, consist of fuels that are produced using hydrogen from water electrolysis, referring to the process rather than the fuel itself, and incorporates the terms power-to-X, X being a gaseous or liquid product. Hydrogen itself can be considered an e-fuel, along with methane and ammonia as other power-to-gas fuels. However, H₂ in particular is difficult to store and transport and, even liquid H₂, has a comparatively low volumetric energy density. As such, liquid fuels are likely to be preferred for hard to abate transport sectors. Drop-in liquid fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel (power-to-liquid), can be obtained by combining hydrogen with a carbon source, such as from direct-air-capture (DAC). While there are various routes to produce a final e-fuel, many will rely on syngas, a combination of H₂ + CO, as an intermediate. Syngas can be produced through the combination of H₂ and CO₂ in a water gas shift reactor and further processed into drop-in fuels, though it is also possible to produce syngas directly, for example, though co-electrolysis of CO₂ and steam. Methanol may be another important intermediate, produced either from syngas or again, directly via electrochemical or thermochemical routes, to be used as a fuel additive or as a precursor to a variety of fuels and chemicals. See the brand new IDTechEx report «Sustainable Alternative Fuels: 2021-2031«.

Conversion from hydrogen to fuels such as methane or liquid fuels will be beneficial by allowing easier transport and distribution and their ability to act as a drop-in replacements to current fossil fuels. However, e-fuel synthesis presents additional process steps and energy consumption requirements, resulting in high capital costs and inefficient use of input energy compared to the direct use of electrical power, in addition to the relatively low efficiency of the fuel combustion itself e.g., an ICE will be only 20-30% efficient compared to a battery at >90% or a fuel cell, which can operate at efficiencies above 60%. This concern is exacerbated if the carbon source stems from CO₂ captured from DAC, which provides the greatest flexibility in plant location but also results in greater energy consumption compared to point-source-capture from industrial sources.

Irrespective of the route taken to e-fuel production, electrolyzer technology will be key, not only for H₂ production but potentially as a means for CO₂ reduction and production of syngas or multi-carbon products. However, electrolyzers are currently expensive whilst the economic case for both H₂ and e-fuel production are likely to be entirely dependent on low-cost electricity. As such, electrolyzers used for e-fuel production may be reliant on using low-cost power at periods of low demand or excess production i.e., electrolyzers will be operated dynamically. Indeed, the possibility of production being able to help integrate variable renewable power by operating at periods of high production/low demand is often cited as a benefit of e-fuels. Currently though, electrolyzers are generally operated under relatively steady-state conditions. Operating dynamically can lead to lower efficiencies and higher levels of degradation, reducing the operating lifetime of the electrolyzer stack. There are various reasons for this, for example, high voltages can increase corrosion, while dynamic operation can cause pressure, temperature, or potential differentials, which can induce mechanical stresses and accelerate catalyst dissolution and degradation. Operation of an electrolyzer system of course also requires simultaneous operation of various pumps, compressors, heating units, and gas separators, all of which could limit the level of dynamic operation that is possible. The above points are particularly true for high temperature solid-oxide-electrolysis-cells (SOEC), which need to be heated to >650 °C, and alkaline electrolyzers. While proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) electrolyzers are expected to be better suited to dynamic operation, cost reduction will still be needed and if catalyst loadings are reduced as a way to do this, durability may again be impacted. Reliance on variable power will also lead to lower utilization factors, i.e., operating below full capacity, leading to higher lifetime costs. For more on electrolyzer technology for e-fuel production, see IDTechEx’s latest report «Sustainable Alternative Fuels: 2021-2031«.

In short, e-fuels offer the possibility of distributed fuel production reliant only on the supply of electricity. However, improvements to electrolyzer technology are likely to be necessary to enable them to truly use low-cost, surplus renewable power. There are various issues that need to be addressed before e-fuels can offer a significant contribution to global energy needs but they are one of only a limited number of options for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, ensuring development is likely to continue.

IDTechEx provides research on a range of emerging technologies and markets, including e-fuels, the hydrogen economy, battery technology, and electric vehicles. For the full portfolio of Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage market research available from IDTechEx, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research.

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Dandelion Raises $30 Million Series B Led By Breakthrough Energy Ventures

PEEKSKILL, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dandelion Energy, the nation’s leading home geothermal company, announced today the close of a $30 million Series B round of funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $65 million. The raise was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from existing investors, including GV, NEA, Lennar Corporation, Collaborative Fund, Building Ventures, Catchlight Ventures, and GroundUp.

Dandelion Energy raises $30 Million Series B led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

More than 70% of energy usages in homes comes from heating, cooling, and water heating. Installing a Dandelion Geothermal Heating & Cooling System can reduce a home’s carbon emissions by as much as 80%, all while eliminating the need to buy heating fuel. Dandelion’s innovative business model aligns federal, state, and utility incentives so that homeowners can upgrade to geothermal for less than they’re currently paying to heat and cool their home. This new investment enables the company to expand operations, while continuing to invest in research and development which has made Dandelion the industry leader.

«Through a combination of technology, data and operations, Dandelion is making geothermal heating and cooling cost-effective for the residential market, and working to solve a critical need for homeowners and our energy ecosystem,» said Carmichael Roberts, Breakthrough Energy Ventures. «Dandelion’s geothermal heat pumps provide an efficient electric heating and cooling system that lowers the cost of heating and cooling for homeowners, no matter their region or climate. We’re looking forward to working with Dandelion as they look to fully displace fossil fuels from the home’s heating and cooling systems.»

This news closely follows a momentous 2020 year for the company, marked by a $12 million Series A-1 in January 2020 and an expansion of operations into Connecticut. In 2020, Dandelion also developed a fully virtual sales and design process and surpassed 100,000 tons of carbon emissions avoided.

«Breakthrough Energy Ventures is the leading climate tech investor, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome them to Dandelion,» said Michael Sachse, Dandelion’s CEO. «We always knew that geothermal was the single best thing you can do for your home from a sustainability perspective. Dandelion has proven that geothermal is a cost-effective option for consumers that can be delivered at scale. Now we look forward to partnering with BEV and our existing investors to expand our reach, deepen our research and development, and bring sustainable heat to the millions of homes that need it.»

A homeowner can upgrade to geothermal for $0 down, and as little as $150/month. Click here to find out if your home qualifies for a Dandelion Geothermal Heating & Cooling System. Dandelion is hiring for a number of roles, take a look at our Careers page if you’re interested in joining our growing team.

About Dandelion:
Dandelion is on a mission to enable the widespread adoption of geothermal by creating a smarter, more affordable and more innovative approach than any other heating/cooling system on the market. The Dandelion team began working on creating more cost-effective geothermal solutions while working at Google parent company Alphabet’s X lab and in May of 2017, Dandelion launched as an independent company. To learn more, visit www.dandelionenergy.com, and follow them on Facebook @dandelionhomeenergy and on Twitter @DandelionEnergy.

About Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Backed by many of the world’s top business leaders, Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) invests in cutting-edge companies that will lead the world to net-zero emissions. BEV has more than $2 billion in committed capital to support bold entrepreneurs building companies that can significantly reduce emissions from agriculture, buildings, electricity, manufacturing, and transportation. BEV’s strategy links government-funded research and patient, risk-tolerant capital to bring transformative clean energy innovations to market as quickly as possible.

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Trimark Awarded SCADA for World’s Largest PV+BESS Project

FOLSOM, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Trimark Associates, Inc. is proud to announce our involvement in the Edwards & Sanborn project, the world’s largest solar-plus-storage (PV+BESS) project currently under construction. Located in Kern County, California, the project…

The project is owned by Terra-Gen, while Mortenson Construction acts as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for both the solar and storage. Terra-Gen and Mortenson selected Trimark as a subcontractor for the SCADA portion of the project, which also includes meteorological («Met») stations, networking equipment, and a Dynamic Loss Compensation (DLC) system to address Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) requirements. Trimark will also provide complex metering, including CAISO-compliant revenue meters (under a separate contract with Electrical Consultants Inc.).

The latest in a long line of utility-scale PV+BESS SCADA installations under Trimark’s care, Edwards & Sanborn is a massive undertaking, but one that Trimark’s talents are perfectly suited for. Mark Morosky, Trimark’s President and CEO, is excited for Trimark’s involvement: «We’re very proud that Terra-Gen has placed their confidence in Trimark to provide our expertise and skills to control and monitor Edwards-Sanborn, which will be the largest project of its kind in the world. Terra-Gen has relied on Trimark for the last twenty years, and can rely on our team to make them a success for the next twenty.»

The design phase is already underway, with installation planned for the beginning of June. The process will be a long haul, more so than most: site construction just started this month, and is expected to be completed sometime in Q4 of 2022.

Selecting a SCADA system for a utility-scale generation site is no simple decision—especially when that site happens to be the largest PV+BESS site ever constructed. However, both Terra-Gen and Mortenson knew they could count on Trimark’s reputation for quality work, having worked with us on other large scale utility projects.

About Trimark

Trimark Associates, Inc. (Trimark) delivers industry-leading solutions to allow real-time operational control, enable informed management of power production operations, and ensure regulatory compliance. Trimark’s turnkey products, engineering, and customer support services control, measure, and manage all aspects of power production that utility-scale power producers require to maintain peak business performance.

About Mortenson

Mortenson Construction is a private U.S.-based construction company headquartered in Minneapolis. Founded in 1954, Mortenson provides project planning, design, program management, preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, and turnkey solutions. Mortenson’s project portfolio is one of the largest of any EPC.

About Terra-Gen

Terra-Gen is an owner, operator and developer of utility-scale renewable and clean energy assets, including wind, solar, energy storage, and geothermal generation facilities. Established in 2007, Terra-Gen’s operating portfolio encompasses over 1,238 MW across the western United States.

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Eco Lips Revolutionizes Lip Balm Industry with First 100% Plant-Based, Plastic Free Tube

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The future of lip balm is 100% plastic-free. Eco Lips today is introducing Plant Pod, the first-ever environmentally sustainable lip balm tube that is made entirely from plants and looks, feels and functions like a plastic tube.

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Eco Lips – a certified B Corp – is the nations’ largest independent organic lip balm manufacturer – each year developing and manufacturing sustainably-produced branded and private label lip balms for millions of lips worldwide. It introduces Plant Pod at a moment when consumers are looking for more plant-based, sustainable products in all aspects of their lives.

«Eco Lips doesn’t give lip service to sustainability — we live it every day, from our organic and fair trade ingredient sourcing, manufacturing running on 100% renewable energy, and now our NEW 100% plastic free packaging, we’re truly ‘eco’ in every sense of the word,» said Steve Shriver, founder and CEO of Eco Lips. «But, plastic. PLASTIC! We couldn’t make a truly sturdy Eco Lips container without it. It was like a fly buzzing around a perfect picnic plate.»

«Now, with Plant Pod, we’re reaching that next level, and look forward to a zero-plastic future,» he added.

Eco Lips’ plant-based tubes are available today via online order and will begin appearing at retail in the next several months.

What Zero Plastic Truly Means
«With the absence of plastic and fossil fuel-based ingredients, we are dramatically reducing our carbon footprint and decreasing the production and disposal of plastic,» Shriver added. «Not to mention, because plants absorb CO₂ before harvest, they reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This move not only aligns with our values as a company but satisfies the ever-growing demand for environmentally conscious products.»

About Eco Lips
Founded in 2003, Eco Lips is the original organic lip balm. They manufacture the best USDA organic and Fair Trade Certified™ lip care products FOR the world using 100% renewable energy. Eco Lips products are Non-GMO Project Verified, Leaping Bunny Certified, and gluten-free. Eco Lips is a certified B Corporation focused on the triple bottom line – people, planet, and profit. Private Label and Contract Manufacturing is also available. To learn more, visit www.ecolips.com or call 866.326.5477.

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HBG Design Celebrates the Completion of the new Canopy by Hilton Memphis Hotel

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally recognized hospitality design firm, HBG Design, Memphis/San Diego, is excited to announce the hotel opening and formal completion of its architectural design and construction administration services for the new Canopy by Hilton Memphis Hotel in downtown Memphis, Tn. The official grand opening was held on September 8,…

One of Hilton’s most acclaimed upper upscale, full-service international brands, Canopy is a lifestyle concept hotel designed to immerse guests in the unique characteristics of host cities and neighborhoods, while attracting local residents to the public spaces. True to its brand promise, the Memphis Canopy brings a fresh urbane flair to its 174 hotel guestrooms, the ‘Curfew’ indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar, and multiple open lounge spaces, while adding conference and meeting space and underground valet parking to the downtown core.

«Located at a gateway into downtown Memphis, at the prime intersection of Union Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard, the Canopy Memphis hotel forms a distinctive modern first impression for visitors coming to enjoy the area’s abundant dining and entertainment options,» says Danny Valle, AIA, Principal at HBG Design, «including the city’s significant destinations–The Peabody Hotel, AutoZone Park, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, the legendary barbeque restaurant, and the world-famous Beale Street entertainment district.»

The five-story hotel’s architectural design was impressively noted by Memphis’ Design Review Board for its «lack of ego by either architect or owner» and its aesthetic deference to allowing its «exuberant, civically important neighbors» to shine as the main act at one of Memphis’ most vibrant corners.

«To achieve its understated design intent, charcoal gray color variations were used on the exterior to balance the rich brick, wood, and concrete material palette and provide neutrality for the well composed fenestrations on the main elevation,» says Nathan Peak, AIA, Principal / Design Director at HBG Design. «A lighter gray metal distinguishes the corner façade immediately fronting this important intersection and provides a muted contemporary backdrop for Canopy’s signature orange logo signage.»

Two large skylights stream natural light into the central lobby. The interior design by Sawyer + Company, New York, was influenced by Memphis culture and history with nods to the area’s iconic music legacy and riverfront industry. Montgomery Martin served as general contractor. Visit www.hbg.design.

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ZKW se expande y genera más de mil millones de euros en ingresos

WIESELBURG, Austria, 17 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El Grupo ZKW, especialista en sistemas de iluminación y electrónica innovadores de calidad superior, que opera instalaciones norteamericanas en Troy, Michigan, y Silao, México, está ampliando su red internacional. A principios de mayo, el Grupo ZKW sumará una nueva oficina de desarrollo en Olomouc/República Checa y una oficina de ventas y desarrollo en Shanghái a sus 10 instalaciones internacionales existentes. La nueva sucursal de Olomouc prestará apoyo a la red mundial de ingeniería, a la vez que se ocupará de otras tareas de desarrollo para aumentar las operaciones existentes en Austria. Durante la expansión inicial, se crearán 50 nuevos puestos de trabajo bajo el objetivo de la empresa de emplear a más de 100 especialistas para 2023. La nueva oficina de ventas y desarrollo en Shanghái brindará apoyo a la instalación actual de ZKW en Dalian. Estos pasos de expansión ponen de relieve la exitosa trayectoria del Grupo ZKW. A pesar de la pandemia y el difícil entorno económico, el Grupo logró generar ingresos por 1.030 millones de euros en 2020. «Pudimos mantener la producción en nuestras instalaciones a través de un gran esfuerzo de la organización y demostrando una excelente flexibilidad. Agradecemos nuestro éxito al excelente trabajo en equipo y el compromiso de todos nuestros empleados. Ahora, seguiremos creciendo a través de nuestra huella de desarrollo global», comenta Oliver Schubert, director ejecutivo del Grupo ZKW.

Fuerza de trabajo local
Con su nueva oficina de desarrollo en Olomouc, ZKW está aplicando su estrategia de utilizar el suministro local de mano de obra y la experiencia automotriz en las instalaciones. Olomouc es sede de la segunda universidad más antigua de la República Checa, y además tiene su propio departamento de tecnología de iluminación. Esto garantiza que los nuevos empleados de ZKW tengan una profunda experiencia técnica. Además, la región de Olomouc cuenta con una larga tradición en el desarrollo y la fabricación de faros automotrices. «La región ofrece una fuerza de trabajo altamente calificada, que pensamos utilizar para nuestro desarrollo de sistemas de iluminación de primera calidad. Actualmente, estamos buscando ingenieros experimentados de la industria automotriz en las áreas de luz, diseño, electrónica y software», dice Schubert.

Más cerca de los clientes
La nueva oficina de ventas y desarrollo en Shanghái brindará apoyo a la instalación actual de ZKW en Dalian. «Esta es una decisión estratégica que busca acercarnos a nuestros clientes, como SGM y Volvo», indica Schubert. Además de las tareas de ventas y desarrollo, los colegas de la nueva oficina de 200 m² (2.152 pies²) también apoyarán las actividades de compra del Grupo. Cinco empleados serán contratados inicialmente en abril de 2021. Más adelante, se pretende aumentar la fuerza de trabajo a un total de 15 especialistas para 2022.

El exitoso año fiscal a pesar de la pandemia del coronavirus
A pesar de la pandemia y la difícil situación económica global, el Grupo ZKW sigue estando bien posicionado para enfrentar futuros desafíos. El equipo de trabajo de la empresa especialmente dedicado al coronavirus está coordinando el mantenimiento de la cadena de suministro dentro del Grupo. A fines de 2020, la empresa recibió 150 millones de euros en financiamiento por parte del Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI). ZKW utilizará esos fondos para ampliar sus actividades de innovación, que son clave para el éxito del Grupo. Además, ZKW planea invertir en fabricación sostenible y desarrollo ecológico; por ejemplo, invirtiendo en sistemas de energía eficiente en la planta de Krušovce en Eslovaquia. «Nuestros libros de pedidos ciertamente se ven muy sólidos para los próximos tres años. ZKW espera establecer un nuevo récord de ingresos en 2022. Nos enorgullece tener el mayor volumen de pedidos en la historia de la empresa y nos sentimos optimistas con respecto al futuro. Estamos seguros de que podremos manejar desafíos como la digitalización, la presión competitiva y la sostenibilidad junto a nuestros empleados», comenta Schubert, de cara al futuro.

Acerca de ZKW
El Grupo ZKW es especialista en sistemas de iluminación y dispositivos electrónicos innovadores de primera calidad. Como proveedor de sistemas, ZKW es un socio global de la industria automotriz. El Grupo desarrolla y produce productos basados en su lema «Bright Minds, Bright Lights» («Mentes brillantes, Luces brillantes»), que combina mentes brillantes con tecnologías de producción modernas para producir complejos módulos electrónicos y de iluminación de primera calidad para fabricantes automotrices internacionales.
Nuestros principales productos incluyen sistemas de LED completos, potentes y rentables. El Grupo ZKW tiene un total de 12 instalaciones en todo el mundo, con desarrollo y producción coordinadas de manera inteligente. En 2020, el Grupo empleó a alrededor de 10.000 trabajadores y generó ingresos totales de 1.030 millones de euros.
De acuerdo con la visión corporativa «Innovadores sistemas electrónicos y de iluminación de primera calidad de ZKW para todos los conceptos de movilidad de la industria automotriz global», el objetivo principal de la empresa es fabricar productos de alta tecnología y de la mejor calidad, además de promover el desarrollo de sistemas innovadores de iluminación integral.
Con nuestros descubrimientos e invenciones, el Grupo corporativo ZKW hace que los vehículos sean más deseables, más únicos, más seguros y más eficientes en energía.
Nuestra completísima cartera de productos incluye faros delanteros y focos neblineros, luces traseras, luces intermitentes, luces interiores y de placa de licencia, así como módulos electrónicos. Los principales fabricantes de automóviles confían a sus marcas los productos innovadores de ZKW. Estamos orgullosos de nuestros clientes, como BMW (BMW, Rolls Royce), DAIMLER (vehículos y camiones MERCEDES-BENZ), FORD (Lincoln, Ford), GEELY (Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co, Geely), GENERAL MOTORS (Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac), JLR (Jaguar, Land Rover), PSA (Opel, Citroen), RENAULT/NISSAN (Infiniti, Alpine), VGTT (Camiones Volvo, MACK) y VW (Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Lamborghini, MAN, VW, Seat).
Con sistemas de iluminación inteligentes y estilo innovador, ZKW está dando forma a la apariencia y el carácter de los vehículos en todo el mundo.

Contacto de prensa:
ZKW Group GmbH
Sandra Simeonidis-Huber
Comunicación con el Grupo
Tel: +43 7416 505 2051
sandra.simeonidis-huber@zkw-group.com
www.zkw-group.com

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Autor venredPublicado el 17 febrero, 2021Categorías Marcos Bureau

FMI Releases First Quarter Heavy Civil Construction Index

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FMI Corporation, the leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, is pleased to announce the release of the first quarter 2021 <a target="_blank"…

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FMI Corporation, the leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, is pleased to announce the release of the first quarter 2021 Heavy Civil Construction Index (HCCI) report, which presents construction spending forecasts for transportation, highway and street construction segments.

This quarter’s questions polled participants about capacity, backlog and hiring goals for 2021. Respondents were also asked to identify the current top economic risks and challenges as well as their top political and regulatory concerns for 2021.

Key findings from this quarter’s survey include:

Sentiment is improving, increasing from 43.3 to 44.9. However, the measure remains below 50, suggesting a continued pessimistic outlook.

Compared to last quarter, the general U.S. and regional economic outlooks retreated, while the book to burn metrics improved. Continued relaxation of government-mandated closures, increased hope for improving vaccination efforts, and the prospects for ongoing and increased government investment have not been enough to counter economic anxiety.

Though it is encouraging to find most contractors adding backlog faster than they are burning it, with only one-third experiencing a decline in this ratio, the trend may be a result of slower burn rates during winter months or an urgent effort to add backlog.

Survey findings also show that 85% of respondents are seeing an increase in competition and 60% are seeing lower bid prices, raising concerns about potential panic bidding scenarios.

Click here to access the full report.

About FMI

FMI is the leading provider of consulting and investment banking to the built environment. We provide services in the areas of strategy, leadership and organizational development, performance, technology and innovation, mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory and private equity financing.

For more information, please visit www.fminet.com.

Media Contact:
Liz Hester, FMI
919.785.9209
lhester@fminet.com

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Autor venredPublicado el 17 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

MGM Resorts Resuming 24/7 Operations At Mandalay Bay, Park MGM And The Mirage On March 3

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) will resume 24/7 hotel operations at Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and <a…

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) will resume 24/7 hotel operations at Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage resorts effective March 3. The change comes as the Company sees increased interest in travel to Las Vegas. Previously, each property had implemented selective mid-week closures related to decreased business volumes due to COVID-19.

«As we begin to see positive signs around the public’s sentiment about traveling, coupled with important progress on the vaccination front and decreasing COVID-19 case numbers, bringing Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage back to full-week operations is an important step for us,» said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ CEO & President. «We remain optimistic about Las Vegas’ recovery and our ability to bring employees back to work as business volumes allow us to do so.»

In accordance with state guidelines, the Company also recently announced several of its live entertainment shows will return to the stage in February and early March.

Days and hours of operation at all venues will vary. For a full list of offerings, and to make reservations, please visit mgmresorts.com.

Health & Safety

MGM Resorts’ comprehensive «Seven-Point Safety Plan» is a multi-layered set of protocols and procedures designed in conjunction with medical and scientific experts to mitigate the spread of the virus, protect customers and employees and rapidly respond to potential new cases. The full plan can be reviewed at mgmresorts.com. The Company continues to evaluate and evolve its safety protocols. Key initiatives include:

Employee screening, temperature checks and COVID-19 specific training

COVID-19 testing for employees as they return to work in partnership with the local medical community

Employees and guests are required to wear masks. Complimentary masks are provided, to guests, as needed

A physical distancing policy has been implemented, with floor guides serving as reminders

For areas where physical distancing presents challenges, plexiglass barriers have been installed, or other measures will be used to reduce risks

Standalone handwashing stations designed by MGM Resorts conveniently located on casino floors

Contactless Check-In through the MGM Resorts App allows hotel guests to go through the check-in process on their personal devices, minimizing interactions

Guestroom Attendants wear masks and gloves while cleaning each room and change gloves between guestrooms

In addition to increased and enhanced routine cleaning of guestrooms and public spaces based on CDC guidance, electrostatic sprayers are utilized in many large public spaces so that disinfectant is applied efficiently

Digital menus are available to view on personal mobile devices via QR codes in the company’s food and beverage outlets

To minimize groups congregating while they wait, restaurant guests receive text message notification when their tables are ready

About MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and Park MGM. The Company’s 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its «Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet» initiative, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this release that are not historical facts are «forward-looking» statements and «safe harbor statements» that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in MGM Resorts’ public filings with the SEC. MGM Resorts has based forward-looking statements on management’s current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements MGM Resorts makes regarding how and when its properties will fully re-open and its ability to mitigate the spread of the virus. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include the continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential for additional future outbreaks of the virus, the general economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which MGM Resorts operates and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of expansion projects, risks relating to international operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts’ Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, MGM Resorts is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If the Company updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.

Media Contact:
Natalie Mounier
MGM@kirvindoak.com
(702) 204-1430

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Autor venredPublicado el 17 febrero, 2021Categorías Marco carvajal

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