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ECOfashion Corp Launches «Seed to Style»– Accessible, Affordable & Inclusive Certified Organic Apparel Brand–Exclusively with QVC® and on QVC.com

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leading with modern design, high quality, comfort, and full transparency, Seed to Style is premiering its affordable and authentic sustainable fashion collection exclusively with leading mulitplatform ecommerce retailer, QVC—to inspire and activate today’s more conscious consumer.

Seed to Style’s products start at the source: cultivating non-GMO seeds, free of harmful toxic inputs, for a truly regenerative future—offering high quality, super…

Seed to Style’s products start at the source: cultivating non-GMO seeds, free of harmful toxic inputs, for a truly regenerative future—offering high quality, super soft, and accessible organic clothing.

This new brand launch will debut live on January 29th, with a one-hour show exclusively on QVC and on QVC.com, while supporting ethical fashion inclusivity—with sizes ranging from XXS-3X. As 68% of American women are a size 14 or above, Seed to Style will provide a wider mainstream audience with the option to #dressorganically—with no compromise in value OR values.

«As a creative visionary, entrepreneur, mother and consumer, I believe that products should give people a way to buy what they love and seek, while ALSO making a positive difference to human and planetary wellness, farmer and worker welfare, and future generations,» states Seed to Style Founder and CEO, and QVC on-air guest, Marci Zaroff.

An ECOlifestyle pioneer, innovator and authority, Marci adds, «There is a misconception that style and sustainability are mutually exclusive, but this is not true. With a seed representing life, we shouldn’t have to settle for better-designed clothes if they result in harm to humanity or our environment. Seed to Style is not about sacrifice; it’s about getting more—more value, more beauty, more health, more joy. If we can experience life—with gorgeous responsible fashion that’s protecting our bodies and regenerating our planet—that is the ultimate win.»

As Marci reveals as the premise of her book «ECOrenaissance: Co-creating a Stylish, Sexy and Sustainable World» (Simon & Schuster), thru the lens of design, we can affect positive change—we can look good, feel good, AND do good in the world. With a deep passion and commitment to both climate action and social justice, the Seed to Style family is driven to elevate all who touch their products, on every level. From natural disasters to the global Covid pandemic, we are all longing for a new chapter—a rebirth of humanity, built on the realization that we are all a part of a shared, collective ecosystem—together.

The new Seed to Style GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic apparel brand first and foremost focuses on fabulous fashion—from cozy knit cardigans and cropped poncho sweaters, to uber soft jersey tops and ombre lounge sets, to printed sweatshirt dresses and pullover hoodies, to twill utility pants, shirts and more. Seed to Style promises to excite and delight even the most discerning fashionistas with its timely must-have styles—including its special long-sleeve organic jersey top with thumbholes in six stunning colors and prints, which QVC is featuring as a January 29th, 24-hour on-air «Big Deal®.»

«QVC’s long-standing commitment to doing business the right way includes protecting the environment and championing a more sustainable way to retail. When Marci Zaroff and her team came to us with the idea of an all-organic apparel line, we jumped at the opportunity,» said Rachel Ungaro, GMM and VP of Apparel for QVC and HSN. «Seed to Style brings to life our shared commitment to both style and sustainability and we’re proud to share it with our customer.»

About Seed to Style
Seed to Style is owned by ECOfashion Corp, a «Greenhouse of Brands,» founded by ECOlifestyle pioneer, innovator, expert and author Marci Zaroff. Launching exclusively on QVC in 2021, Seed to Style is committed to ethical and sustainable manufacturing, certified organic, regenerative and preferred fibers, low-impact dyes, and fair trade, cradle to cradle practices. Its sister organic home fashion brand, «Farm to Home,» also debuted on QVC January 21, 2021.
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EcoPlum and ChicoBag Make Case for Impact on Plastic Waste, Partnership Spans Over a Decade

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today EcoPlum®, a sustainable promotional products and marketing solutions company, announces publication by ChicoBag of a carbon impact case study profiling EcoPlum. EcoPlum also celebrates its partnership with ChicoBag, its longest-running supplier. For over a decade, EcoPlum has sourced reusable, eco friendly merchandise from ChicoBag to replace single-use, disposable items increasing plastic waste accumulation.

The carbon impact case study and EcoPlum profile is titled «Your Promo Products Will be Sitting in a Landfill 1000 Years from Now (But They Don’t Have to Be).» ChicoBag provides quantifiable and specific product data sets showing, for the first time, the positive environmental impact, i.e., carbon reduction, when reusable products sold by EcoPlum replace single-use plastic ones. ChicoBag calculates, for example, that 250 of its reusable totes replace the waste accumulation of 260,000 single-use plastic bags. Overall, the profile highlights how EcoPlum uses its Sustainable Swag® line to create conscious habit change in a massive 24-billion-dollar promotional products industry steeped in waste.

Gia Machlin, EcoPlum President and CEO, said, «Our mission is reducing plastic waste, but until ChicoBag stepped up with this analysis of their products, we did not have concrete data to show our clients just how much impact reusable products can make in reducing plastic waste.»

EcoPlum also celebrates its partnership with ChicoBag, its first-ever supplier and the only manufacturer it has worked with for over a decade. EcoPlum offers its clients a variety of ChicoBag reusable products in its Sustainable Swag® line. Included are many types of ChicoBag reusable bags, containers, To-Go Ware utensil sets, and face masks.

«Of course, all businesses want to build their brand equity. Having a trusted partner who knows how to do this and has your best interest in mind is hard to find. EcoPlum is a rare find and a proud partner that we highly recommend to any of our customers,» said Andy Keller, ChicoBag CEO. «Our customers who work with EcoPlum have a serious advantage in the marketplace.»

The original ChicoBag packable tote is the first branded product that EcoPlum created for its own use, carrying the EcoPlum logo, tagline, and messages. It is still the company’s signature promotional item for its easy representation of what it means to be sustainable.

ChicoBag manufactures colorful, long-lasting reusable bags, utensils, containers, and face masks to replace single-use disposable items and reduce the amount of environmental waste going into waterways and landfills. The company is carbon neutral certified, is a member of 1% for the planet, belongs to the Fair Labor Association, and is a certified B-Corporation.

About EcoPlum

EcoPlum® is an environmentally focused business-to-business company offering branded marketing solutions and its Sustainable Swag® line of promotional products. EcoPlum Business Gifts brands and customizes all types of eco friendly merchandise with logos, taglines, and messages for client companies, universities, and organizations.

At EcoPlum, we believe that an organization’s brand reflects its values. Our mission is to help buyers make responsible choices on branded gifts and elevate their marketing practices in a more sustainable direction. EcoPlum created the Sustainable Swag® line of environmentally-sound alternatives to conventional promotional products with a goal of reducing plastic and other harmful waste in our landfills and oceans. We are committed to a triple-bottom-line strategy focused on people, planet, and profit.

EcoPlum sells unique, innovative, high-quality, best-in-class promotional merchandise, combining both style and function. Sustainability. Meet Style.® at EcoPlum. We guide clients to the right products for their audience, customize the branding, and ensure rigorous standards for ecological and social sustainability are met. Transparency is essential. Product sourcing criteria include, but are not limited to USDA organic, vegan, fair trade, fair labor, biodegradable, renewable, recycled, reclaimed, reusable, sustainably harvested, Made-in-the-USA, handcrafted or artisan, non-toxic, energy-efficient, ethically sourced, other third-party eco-labels, women/minority-owned, and B-Corporation. EcoPlum product categories include apparel, bags, kitchen, bar, office, outdoors, wellness, food, and PPE (personal protective equipment).

EcoPlum is a member of the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The company earned the Green America Gold Business Seal of Approval and is certified nationally as a women-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Gia Machlin, President & CEO EcoPlum, is a member of the Women Presidents Organization. She is also on the advisory board for Enterprising Women (EW) magazine and was one of a select group of award-winners for their «2020 Enterprising Women of the Year.»

Sustainable Swag® solutions at EcoPlum.com, https://ecoplum.com. For more information: info(at)ecoplum(dot)com, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EcoPlum, The EcoPlum Biz Blog, Twitter via @ecoplum, and Instagram via @ecoplum.

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Hydrogen As a Fuel

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On the road to climate-friendlier mobility, hydrogen is gaining importance as an energy source for fuel cells. However, hydrogen fueling is more complex than that of gasoline and diesel. Unlike other gases, hydrogen heats up as it expands, causing pressure and temperature changes during fueling that need to be precisely monitored. In response to this challenge, Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH has developed the TMU-W 004 mass flow meter. It is the first of its kind…

«For passenger cars, fueling the hydrogen is typically done at 700 bar. This high pressure is necessary to generate the energy density needed for useful ranges,» explains Guido Thometzki, CEO of Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH. «During this process, the temperature must not exceed +85 °C, otherwise the tank lining can be compromised. Since the tank expands and heats up during filling, the hydrogen is cooled before it gets to the tank. This high-pressure environment, combined with the small size of the hydrogen molecule, makes special demands on the accuracy of flow monitoring.»

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH optimized its proven Coriolis Mass Flow Meter for such high-pressure applications, and now offers the TMU-W 004. The meter ensures that during filling the amount of hydrogen transferred to the vehicle tank is measured accurately. This enables correct billing of the amount filled, which is a prerequisite for fueling at public hydrogen filling stations. It covers a measurement range of 0.133 kg/min H₂ to 4 kg/min H₂.

Special arrangement of sensors delivers precise results

For the meter to fit into Nel’s narrow fuel dispensers, it was designed substantially narrower than its predecessor models. Inside the compact and deformation-resistant housing are two U-shaped measuring tubes arranged in parallel. An exciter system causes the measuring tubes to vibrate at their natural frequency. «As the media flows through these tubes, the Coriolis effect causes additional phase-shifted deviations of the tubes,» explains Thometzki. «Sensors positioned at the optimum points on the measuring tubes pick up these phase-shifted deviations and send them as signals to the transducer (also called the transmitter) for further analysis. From them, the current mass flow is calculated.» The special device architecture – that is, the shape of the measuring tubes and the ideal positioning of the sensors on the tubes – along with the further harmonizing of the other components such as the gusset plates, make this a particularly sensitive and accurate meter, despite the thick walls of the measuring tubes. This robustness on the part of the measuring tubes is necessary in order to withstand the high 1000 bar pressure (the test pressure is actually 1500 bar). The tough, fully welded housing with corrugations for added stiffness gives ample protection for the sensitive measurement equipment within.

The flow amount can be evaluated using the pulse or status output of the transducer. The user also receives information for the temperature flow and optionally the density as well. This can be used to control the compressor pumping the hydrogen, for example switching to a higher volume or conversely interrupting pumping,» adds Thometzki. The transducer has a two-line LCD display that shows the values directly. The unit is easy to configure using the four keys provided on it. Among other functions, the user can define outputs and do fault analysis with the keys. The transducer can be set up as a round version or installed in a switchgear cabinet as a rack version. Both the TMU-W 004 housing and the field housing of the transducer are pressure-resistant and intrinsically safe, which helps prevent fire or explosion in case gas escapes.

Simulations and flow measurements ensure measurement precision

In the development, manufacture and calibration of its meters, Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH makes use of many simulation and optimization methods to ensure the precision and reliability of its devices under all conceivable conditions. «Devices for handling high-pressure gases like hydrogen, such as the new TMU-W 004 for hydrogen filling stations, naturally cannot be an exception,» explains Thometzki. «On the contrary, in the development of the TMU-W 004 in particular we used specially developed high-precision simulation methods for the flow and structural design, like FEM (finite element method), CFD (computational fluid dynamics), and FSI (fluid structure interaction).» Only in this way was it possible in the TMU-W 004 to meet the seemingly contradictory requirements of the highest measurement precision and extreme reliability in handling high-pressure gases. The measurement precision also had to remain high despite pressure and temperature fluctuations during filling. «The fact that the TMU-W 004 not only meets the requirements of OIML R 139 2018, but significantly exceeds them with its precision class rating of 1.5 for hydrogen, shows, especially in international comparison, how much the TMU-W 004 development team has accomplished,» says Dr Thomas Chatzikonstantinou, technical director at Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH in conclusion.

Further information on the Internet at: https://www.koboldusa.com/products/flow/flow-measurement-without-moving-parts/tmu-w-high-pressure-coriolis-mass-flow-meter/

For over a hundred years, Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH, founded in 1911 in Düsseldorf, has developed and sold flow meters. From the beginning, one of its core markets was the chemical and petrochemical industry, and so since the ’60s the company has pushed the development of all-metal float-type flow meters. In the mid-1980s, Heinrichs was the first European company to build a mass flow meter using the Coriolis effect, and in the years that followed steadily expanded its Coriolis instrument line. Today the company has customers in many industries, including chemicals oil/gas, energy, and plant and mechanical engineering. In 2008, Heinrichs became part of the Kobold Group, giving it an extensive sales network thanks to the Group’s international subsidiaries. Heinrichs develops and manufactures all of its products in-house at its headquarters in Cologne, which currently employs 60 people.

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Naples Underground Celebrates Years of Contributions to Archaeology

NAPELS, Italy, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Throughout its years of operation, Archaeological wonder Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) has contributed extensively to the fields of geological and archaeological research. One such notable contribution came from the Institute of Archaeology’s visit to Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) to host extensive conversation with lead geologist Vincenzo Albertini which resulted in a great exchange of information, as…

Established on 1st August in 1950, the Institute of Archaeology was one of the earliest research institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. During its more than fifty-year-long history, the institute has conducted fieldwork in most of the provinces in China, sometimes with the cooperation of other research organizations. In more recent times, the institute has focused a lot of its efforts on «opening to the outside world». Since the hosting of an overseas exhibition of Chinese fine relics supported by Premier Zhou Enlai in 1978, the institute of Chinese Archaeology has developed extensive cooperative relationships with archaeological institutes all over the world. The institute welcomes more than 800 scholars from more than 40 countries including scholars from Italy.

Today, beyond just the Institute of Archaeology, there exists much archival content which focuses on many of the unique historical and archaeological feats that are inherent in Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea). The site is still used to showcase caves and corridors which were hand dug some five thousand years ago as well as the tuff stone excavated from the ground that was used to build the above surface foundations of the city of Naples. Additionally, another marvel-filled, candle-lit tour of the cisterns which were used as a water source for a very long time, revealing how the city has been kept in water for many years with a system of wells and aqueducts.

President of the Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) Association, Vincenzo Albertini reiterates that their objective has always been and continues to be treating the site with the historical reverence it deserves while also making the most of its scientific and archaeological research value, through numerous visits and partnerships that are still taking place.

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Lehigh County Controller Takes on Highmark Health Insurance

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Lehigh County Controller’s Office reviewed Lehigh County’s prescription drug plan administered through Highmark which lost savings of almost $1.4 million, while battling a lack of transparency and openness about drug costs. The report sheds light on the middlemen of the insurance world, Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs and their power.

PBM’s directly…

PBM’s directly negotiate with pharmacies to determine how much they will reimburse them for the cost of their drugs and receive rebates from pharmaceutical companies to improve the likelihood that consumers will utilize a preferred drug.

These rebates should in theory be passed back to the insurer, in this case, Lehigh County. However, this process does not always occur and savings can depend in large part on the negotiation of the contract.

Lehigh County elected to choose a fixed discount structure, meaning that it received a flat rate savings for each employee on its healthcare plan. Lehigh County is self-insured. It could have elected to take full rebate value which results from savings passed from the pharmaceutical company to the Pharmacy Benefit Manager, but chose not to do this. In 2019, Lehigh County found that the actual rebate value exceeded the fixed discount by $700,000.

«This audit exposes what many of us have known, that our healthcare system is wasteful, lacks transparency and is subject to the greed of Pharmacy Benefit Managers that are more interested in profit,» said Controller Mark Pinsley.

The Controller’s Office also identified $654,749 in potential drug cost savings through evaluating competitor pricing. The Controller’s Office recommends that the county contractually obligate Highmark to utilize the lowest cost local drug price and mandate reference to the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) used by Medicare and Medicaid.

Lehigh County would have saved $1.6 million had it taken the rebates between 2017 and 2019.

Furthermore, the Controller’s Office took issue with Express Scripts online drug delivery service which competes with locally owned pharmacies that often offer competitive pricing. Express Scripts is based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Controller’s Office spoke about the practice of billion-dollar corporations shifting local tax dollars way away from small businesses within the county and state.

«Throughout the audit process my office found numerous instances in which better negotiating on the part of the county may have resulted in more savings, stronger support of local small businesses and important contractual provisions requiring transparency with the Controller’s Office on the true cost of prescription drugs,» said Pinsley.

PBM’s remain one of the most profitable corporate entities in the world. CVS Health and Express Scripts have over $278 billion in revenue annually. Disney’s total revenue in 2016 was $55 billion, according to the Pennsylvania Pharmacist’s Association.

The Controller’s Office full audit report with its recommendations, and responses from both McGriff and Lehigh County’s Department of Administration are included with the press release.

For the full audit results please follow the link: https://www.lehighcounty.org/Portals/0/PDF/controller/General_Reports/Highmark%20Audit%20Final%20Issue%20Public%20Release.pdf?ver=Bi-kgiHO6hwG0v9G811WZw%3d%3d

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Koura Launches Klea® 473A

BOSTON, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Koura, a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluoroproducts, has today launched the first of its next generation low GWP refrigerants, Klea® 473A, following proposed classification as an A1 refrigerant by the ASHRAE SSPC34 committee.

Koura Klea® 473A is designed to achieve high performance with a significantly lower global warming potential (GWP) than existing refrigerants in ultra-low temperature cooling applications such as…

Koura Klea® 473A is designed to achieve high performance with a significantly lower global warming potential (GWP) than existing refrigerants in ultra-low temperature cooling applications such as high value cold chains, vaccine storage, climate test chambers, transportation and other medical uses.

Today, manufacturers and users of ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems are forced to choose between acceptable cooling performance and the environmental impact of these systems. Existing non-flammable refrigerants used in ultra-low temperature systems typically have a high Global Warming Potential (GWP). Koura KLEA® 473A breaks this trade off with capacity and energy efficiency better than R23 and a GWP of 1,830, which is an 85% reduction compared to either R23 (GWP 14,800) or R-508 (13,396 GWP)

Klea® 473A is a game changing solution to the ever- increasing demand for ultra-low temperature refrigerants across various industries. Koura is currently in discussions with relevant stakeholders in a range of applications including deep sea shipping and bio-medical storage. This includes potential application in vaccine storage to support the fight against Covid-19.

Koura is investing in significant innovations in its Koura Klea® range of refrigerant products and the launch of Klea® 473A is the start of the commercialisation of sustainable, energy efficient and low GWP refrigerant solutions with more products to come.

Dave Smith, Downstream Business Director at Koura said, «The launch of Klea® 473A is an exciting milestone in our next generation refrigerant programme which aims to develop a new portfolio of sustainable, energy efficient, low GWP refrigerant solutions for a variety of heating, cooling and refrigeration applications.»

Part of the Orbia community of companies, working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges, Koura is a leading provider of products and solutions across multiple industries including petrochemical, construction, automotive and pharmaceutical. Koura’s Klea® refrigerant gases are trusted by the world’s biggest organisations across commercial refrigeration, automotive and stationary air conditioning applications.

For more information on Koura, please visit: www.kouraglobal.com

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Koura Klea® 473A key attributes

– Low GWP of 1,830 – 85% reduction compared to R23 (R23 GWP: 14,800, R508 GWP: 13,396)
– Exceeds F-Gas regulations
– Non-flammable
– Effective to at least -75°C
– Improved cooling capacity and energy efficiency compared to R23

Applications:

– High value cold chain
– Medical
– Pharmaceutical
– Test chambers

Koura formerly known as Mexichem Fluor

Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives. Part of the Orbia community of companies, working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges, Koura is a leading provider of innovative products and solutions across multiple sectors including petrochemical, construction, transportation and telecom. Koura’s products are used in a vast range of applications including the construction of towns and cities, keeping homes cool, food fresh and even in the treatment of respiratory conditions, providing the medical propellant used in 75% of the world’s Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs). Headquartered in Boston, Koura has commercial activities across the world, with operations in Runcorn, UK, Mexico, St Gabriel, USA, Toronto, Mumbai, Mihara & Tokyo, Japan.

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Smithfield Foods Commits to Reducing Sodium and Sugar 10%, Cleaner Labeling Across Products by 2025

SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced companywide health and wellness goals as part of its wide-ranging commitment to sustainability and continuous product improvement. By 2025, the company will reduce sodium and sugar by 10% and embrace clean labeling across its portfolio. The new goals are part of Smithfield’s new standalone Health and Wellness pillar and expanded sustainability program.

«At Smithfield, we…

«At Smithfield, we are constantly innovating to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers who are increasingly seeking out foods with improved nutrition profiles and clean, transparent labeling,» said Stewart Leeth, Chief Sustainability Officer for Smithfield Foods. «We understand the importance of continually evolving our operational practices and sustainability program to support these ends. Our addition of Health and Wellness as a sustainability pillar underscores our ongoing commitment to lead the industry in providing transparency and nourishing, high-quality protein products.»

Reducing Sodium and Sugars Across Product Lines

Smithfield regularly assesses the ingredients in its products to accommodate varied consumer diets, preferences and lifestyles. While sodium and sugars are integral components of a well-rounded diet that preserve food and enhance flavor, shifts in consumer expectations have inspired a concerted effort to reduce the use of these ingredients. By 2025, the company will lower sodium and sugar levels 10% across all products in its family of brands. To reach this goal, the company will continue to innovate and adapt its formulas to preserve taste, safety and quality while reducing sodium and sugar content.

This commitment complements existing products in the company’s U.S. portfolio that provide enhanced nutritional benefits and simplified ingredients with no artificial ingredients, no nitrates or added nitrites and no preservatives or monosodium glutamate (MSG), among other benefits.

Increasing Transparency, Decreasing Complexity of Product Labels

Consumers want to know more about what is in the foods they purchase and they want simplified labels with ingredients that they can understand and pronounce to make informed, health-minded choices.

Smithfield is committed to increasing label transparency and to continuing to reduce the complexity of product labels by shortening ingredient statements where appropriate and employing cleaner labeling across its products by 2025. This goal builds upon existing transparency efforts, including the removal of conventional ingredients unfamiliar to the average consumer in favor of natural ingredients produced from vinegar, celery juice and cherry powder. The company’s online «Glossary of Ingredients,» launched in 2016, is also the first online resource of its kind provided by a protein company and lists definitions for over 100 ingredients found in Smithfield products.

About Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. team members and 14,000 European employees are dedicated to producing «Good food. Responsibly.®» and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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TI Fluid Systems Launches Innovative HEV Plastic Fuel Tank Technology With Volkswagen

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TI Fluid Systems (LSE:TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, announced today that it will provide a new generation of plastic fuel tank design capable of meeting the stringent pressure demands within a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) vehicle. This plastic fuel tank recently launched in volume production with Volkswagen China on the Passat and Magotan Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) models, with a planned adoption…

This innovative technology represents the culmination of extensive design and collaborative development, including rigorous testing and vehicle evaluations by VW and TIFS development teams across China and Europe. Traditionally, conventional fuel tanks operate at atmospheric pressure, however, the new generation HEV models are expected to resist cyclic pressure up to 400 mbar when in certain full electric driving modes. To resist in-tank pressure, the new design solution introduces over-molded ball pins with snap-fit column structures that use TIFS’s patented split parison blow molding manufacturing process. TIFS has confirmed that the technology release provides a light-weight plastic solution for HEVs that overcomes the disadvantages of competitor internal tank welded structures.

«TIFS’s strategic initiatives to address new growth within the electrification mega-trend includes supporting all vehicle types with innovative product solutions. This includes global HEV platforms. Our innovative plastic fuel tank technology allows OEMs to tune the HEV performance driving cycle for optimum EV efficiency and performance,» stated Bill Kozyra, President and CEO.

About TI Fluid Systems

TI Fluid Systems is a leading global manufacturer of fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems primarily for the light duty automotive market. With nearly 100 years of automotive fluid systems experience, TI Fluid Systems has manufacturing facilities in 108 locations across 28 countries serving all major global OEMs.

For more information, visit www.tifluidsystems.com.

TI Fluid Systems lanza una innovadora tecnología de tanque de combustible de plástico para VEH con Volkswagen

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., 29 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TI Fluid Systems (LSE:TIFS), un proveedor global líder de tecnología de sistemas de fluido de automoción, ha anunciado hoy que ofrecerá una nueva generación de diseño de tanque de combustible de plástico capaz de cubrir las estrictas medidas de presión dentro de un vehículo eléctrico híbrido (VEH). Este tanque de combustible de plástico se lanzó recientemente a gran escala con Volkswagen China en los modelos Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Passat y…

Esta innovadora tecnología representa la culminación de un extenso diseño y desarrollo colaborativo, incluyendo rigurosas evaluaciones de vehículos y pruebas por los equipos de desarrollo de VW y TIFS en China y Europa. Tradicionalmente los tanques de combustible convencionales operan a una presión atmosférica, sin embargo, los modelos VEH de nueva generación resistirán una presión cíclica de hasta 400 mbar cuando están en ciertos modos de conducción totalmente eléctricos. Para resistir la presión en el tanque, la nueva solución de diseño introduce pernos esféricos sobremoldeados y estructuras de columna de encaje a presión que utiliza el proceso de TIFS de fabricación patentado de moldeo por soplado de parison dividido. TIFS ha confirmado que la tecnología ofrece una solución de plástico ligera para VEH que supera las desventajas de las estructuras soldadas de tanque interno de la competencia.

«Las iniciativas estratégicas de TIFS para abordar un nuevo crecimiento dentro de la megatendencia de electrificación incluyen el apoyo de todos los tipos de vehículos con soluciones de productos. Esto incluye plataformas VEH globales. Nuestra innovadora tecnología de tanque de combustible permite a los fabricantes de equipamiento original conectar el ciclo de conducción de rendimiento VEH para una eficiencia y rendimiento VE óptima», comentó Bill Kozyra, director general y consejero delegado.

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