Acura gana el IMSA Rolex 24 en Daytona

Acura y Wayne Taylor Racing abren la temporada 2021 ganando en Daytona Beach

Esa victoria llega 30 años después de que Acura ganara las 24 horas de Daytona por primera vez

Meyer Shank Racing también hacen su parte cruzando la meta en su Acura ARX-05 en cuarto lugar

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Casi exactamente 30 años después de que Acura ganara su primer título de…

Acura y Wayne Taylor Racing abren la temporada 2021 ganando en Daytona Beach

Esa victoria llega 30 años después de que Acura ganara las 24 horas de Daytona por primera vez

Meyer Shank Racing también hacen su parte cruzando la meta en su Acura ARX-05 en cuarto lugar

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Casi exactamente 30 años después de que Acura ganara su primer título de categoría en el Daytona International Raceway, el fabricante se llevó todos los galardones este fin de semana con la victoria de Wayne Taylor Racing en la carrera 59 de las 24 horas de Rolex en Daytona.

#10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 Acura DPi, DPi: Helio Castroneves, Alexander Rossi, Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor winner

La competencia de rendimiento de 24 horas para este fin de semana en la ronda de apertura de temporada del IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2021, llegó a la última hora con cinco equipos luchando por la victoria general.  Desplegando una combinación perfecta de velocidad y rendimiento, donde el prototipo Acura ARX-05 requirió menos paradas en pits que sus contendientes a lo largo de la carrera, el equipo de pilotos del WTR con Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, Alexander Rossi y Helio Castroneves pudo aguantar los ataques de los Cadillacs de Chip Ganassi Racing y Action Express, el prototipo Mazda-Multimatic, y de Meyer Shank Racing, del equipo Acura, consiguiendo así su tercera victoria consecutiva en Daytona y la primera con Acura.

Los cinco contendientes entraron a la última hora de carrera con 30 segundos de diferencia entre ellos.  Un «corto repostaje» y solo dos cambios de llantas en la última parada en pits pusieron al Acura de Albuquerque a la cabeza de la carrera, con el prototipo Ganassi de Renger van der Zande a menos de dos segundos detrás. Sin embargo, una llanta rota con solo siete minutos restantes enviaron a van der Zande a pits, con lo que Albuquerque cruzó frente a la bandera de cuadros haciéndose a la primera victoria general de Acura en las 24 horas de Rolex en Daytona.

A bordo del SiriusXM AutoNation Acura ARX-05, el equipo Meyer Shank Racing con Dane Cameron, Olivier Pla, Juan Pablo Montoya y A.J. Allmendinger también tomó la delantera en varias oportunidades a lo largo de la carrera, pero los fuertes vientos que tuvieron que enfrentar durante las últimas horas de competencia los llevó a cruzar la meta en cuarto lugar.

Acura NSX GT3 Evo
Algunos problemas eléctricos y una llanta rota al principio de la carrera entorpecieron el debut de Acura en la categoría GTD de Magnus con el NSX GT3 Evo de Archangel, pilotado por Andy Lally, John Potter, Spencer Pumpelly y Mario Farnbacher, quien por segunda ocasión defiende el título de campeón en GTD.  La llanta rota, probablemente resultado de desechos en la pista, dañó la parte inferior de la carrocería, lo que forzó al Acura #44 a una parada en pits no programada en la hora de apertura, y una serie de retrasos durante la noche dejaron al equipo NSX GT3 Evo en el 11.° lugar al finalizar.

Resultados de Acura en las 24 horas de Rolex 

  • 1.° general: #10 Wayne Taylor Racing, Acura ARX-05 DPi 
                            Con los pilotos Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, Alexander Rossi, Helio Castroneves
  • 4.° general: #60 Meyer Shank Racing, Acura ARX-05 DPi 
                            Con los pilotos Dane Cameron, Olivier Pla, Juan Pablo Montoya, A.J. Allmendinger
  • 11.° GTD: Magnus con Archangel, Acura NSX GT3 Evo 
                            Con los pilotos Andy Lally, John Potter, Spencer Pumpelly, Mario Farnbacher

Campeonato de fabricantes DPi (después de 1 ronda de 10) 

  1. Acura          380
  2. Cadillac       355
  3. Mazda         332

Puntos destacados de Acura en las 24 horas de Rolex 

  • La victoria general de hoy en las 24 horas de Rolex se dan casi exactamente 30 años después de que Acura lograra su primer gran triunfo en carreras de rendimiento, después de haber ganado en la categoría Camel Lights en Daytona el 2 y 3 de febrero de 1991.
  • Acura empezó a competir en IMSA en 1991, poco después de que se fundara la compañía en 1986, y la carrera de Daytona de 1991 fue el primer gran evento de la compañía. Comptech Racing y los pilotos Parker Johnstone, Steve Cameron (tío de Dane Cameron, piloto actual de Acura) y Bob Lesnett, pilotando un Spice Acura SE90P, se hicieron a la victoria ese año, en una categoría que se compara con la división actual LMP2.
  • En 1992 Acura volvió a ganar en la categoría Camel Lights, a Johnstone y Cameron, pilotos de Comptech, se les uniría Jimmy Vasser, quien también ganó el primer campeonato Indy Car de Honda en 1996.
  • La victoria de hoy es el tercer triunfo de Wayne Taylor Racing en las 24 horas de Rolex, y es el primero desde que WTR se volvió un equipo Acura a finales de 2020.

Declaraciones
Filipe Albuquerque (#10 Konica Minolta Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05) Ganador de las 24 horas de Rolex en Daytona:  «Creo que fue un tremendo espectáculo. Casi podía verle los ojos (a Renger van der Zande) en mis retrovisores, se le veían las ganas de lograr esto. Él iba más rápido que yo, pero una cosa es alcanzar a alguien y otra rebasarlo. Realmente estaba presionando con fuerza. Tuve suerte de que se pinchara. Probablemente esta haya sido la carrera más difícil de mi vida».

Dane Cameron (#60 Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05) terminó 4.°: «En términos generales fue un día bueno. Nuestro objetivo era ponernos en contienda (por la victoria) al final del día, y lo logramos terminando en la vuelta del líder. Los chicos de Meyer Shank Racing hicieron un excelente trabajo preparando el auto y ejecutando las paradas de pits sin inconvenientes. Es posible que esta sea la primera vez en los seis o siete años que he corrido esta carrera en que no he tenido problemas al parar en los pits. Estoy muy satisfecho con el esfuerzo realizado por parte del equipo, después de una corta temporada de descanso y una importante transición al nuevo programa. Hoy nos faltó un poco de velocidad al acercarnos al final de la carrera, pero pudimos competir por una victoria cuando era justo. Desde hoy estaremos sumando buenos puntos (de campeonato) para nuestro trabajo con miras al campeonato, y pasaremos la página para avanzar hacia Sebring». 

David Salters (presidente de Honda Performance Development) sobre la victoria de este fin de semana de Acura en las 24 horas de Rolex para la apertura de temporada: «Es un día histórico para Acura, y le agradecemos a IMSA por organizar un evento tan espectacular. Quiero agradecerles a todos nuestros equipos por sus enormes esfuerzos para venir y competir aquí, sin duda uno de los eventos de rendimiento más extenuantes del planeta. Todos vinieron y demostraron lo buenos que son.  Todo esto es resultado del trabajo de equipo.  Todos en el HPD han sido fundamentales para el desarrollo de la sólida relación que tenemos con nuestros equipos, y creo que los resultados de hoy son muestra de ello.  También debo agradecer a todas las personas maravillosas del Team Penske por sus esfuerzos y el éxito de los tres años anteriores.  Ellos cimentaron las bases sobre las que nosotros estamos construyendo hoy.  De nuevo, todo se trata de un equipo de personas brillantes y trabajadoras, y esto demuestra el legado de alto rendimiento de Acura».

Lo que viene
El WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2021 ahora se traslada al centro de la Florida para la 69.a versión anual de las 12 horas de Mobil One de Sebring, este 20 de marzo en Sebring, Florida.

Los contenidos de Acura Motorsports para redes sociales y los enlaces a videos de las 24 horas de Rolex en Daytona de este fin de semana están disponibles en Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (www.twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) y Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD).

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BBVA Research economic analysis indicates stronger growth after 4Q20 slowdown

HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In an economic analysis published by BBVA Research, the team’s lead economists report that the economy continued to expand in the fourth quarter of 2020, though at a much slower pace. According to the analysis, this pace reflected both solid ongoing momentum and the negative…

HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In an economic analysis published by BBVA Research, the team’s lead economists report that the economy continued to expand in the fourth quarter of 2020, though at a much slower pace. According to the analysis, this pace reflected both solid ongoing momentum and the negative consequences of lower fiscal support and rising COVID-19 cases. 

The report, published by BBVA Chief Economist Nathaniel Karp and Senior Economist Boyd Nash-Stacey, notes that real GDP increased 4 percent, according to estimates from the BEA, slightly higher than the group’s forecast but significantly lower than the third quarter GDP of 33.4 percent.

The report further indicates that the stable economic performance of 4Q20 reflected a strong contribution from private investment, particularly residential, equipment, intellectual property and inventories. This mirrors the uptick in business expectations after the strong recovery during 3Q20 and the need for inventory build-up.

In addition to providing a detailed review of GDP performance in 2020, the BBVA Research report also offers a number of possible estimates resulting from possible government support packages under consideration. The analysis concludes that the fiscal response during the pandemic, unlike the Global Financial Crisis, has been timely, forceful and effective. This has put the U.S. economy in an enviable position, one that if managed correctly could cement U.S. hegemony and ensure long-term sustainability

BBVA USA’s research team analyzes the U.S. economy and Federal Reserve monetary policy. For its analyses, the economists create models and forecasts for growth, inflation, monetary policy and industries. The Economic Research team also follows a variety of issues that affect the Sunbelt states where BBVA USA operates. Follow their work on Twitter @BBVAResearch and @BBVANews_USA.

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The Sun Collectors Helps Virginia Locals Invest in Solar Energy

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Sun Collectors are excited to announce their arrival in Richmond, VA, where they plan to help introduce Virginia locals to the incredible benefits of solar energy. With over 1,000 systems installed in states across the country, the Sun Collectors look to assist residents and businesses wishing to switch to cleaner energy solutions.

The team at the Sun Collectors have found one of…

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Sun Collectors are excited to announce their arrival in Richmond, VA, where they plan to help introduce Virginia locals to the incredible benefits of solar energy. With over 1,000 systems installed in states across the country, the Sun Collectors look to assist residents and businesses wishing to switch to cleaner energy solutions.

The team at the Sun Collectors have found one of the main obstacles for people wanting to switch to solar energy is the cost of entry. So, the Sun Collectors strive to help make solar panels more accessible for the average family through state and federal rebates and tax incentives.

«We eliminate the upfront cost of solar panel installation with our $0 down financing and introduce people to solar production incentives offered by their state,» Hunter Trenary, a solar energy consultant for the Sun Collectors, had to say about their process. «Virginia has become a big proponent for solar power by mandating that the state produces 100% renewable energy by 2045. And when I realized that by financing a solar array, I was just trading an electric bill for a solar payment that eventually goes away while increasing my property value, it was just a no-brainer.»

The Sun Collectors expects to be entirely up and running in Virginia this February and looks forward to assisting agricultural, residential and commercial clients in cost-effectively producing solar energy.

To learn more about the Sun Collectors and how they can help you start your journey with renewable energy, you can visit them at their new website: https://suncollectors.solar/.

The Sun Collectors specializes in photovoltaic (PV) or solar energy systems for residential, commercial and agricultural applications. Furthermore, the Sun Collectors team strives to educate those interested in solar energy while explaining the benefits, savings and power of solar energy. In partnership with approved solar panel vendors, the Sun Collectors look to ensure their clients can take full advantage of the power of the sun. You can contact them today at 804-575-7338 or via email at contact@suncollectors.solar.

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Global Engineered Wood Market (2020 to 2027) – by Type, Application and End-user

DUBLIN, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Engineered Wood Market by Type, Application and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The engineered wood market was valued at $284,761.1 million in 2019, and is expected to reach $400,450.9 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 6.2% from 2020 to 2027. Engineered wood, also known as composite wood, consists of various wood products made by joining veneers, particles, fibers, and strands of wood with adhesives to form a man-made composite material. They include a variety of products ranging from plywood to roof trusses.

The engineered wood market is mainly driven by rise in renovation and remodeling of older homes. Moreover, new housing projects are also responsible to drive the engineered wood market. In addition, as engineered wood is cost effective and eco-friendly alternative to other wood and cement products increase in use of engineered wood as substitution for building materials. Moreover, engineered wood emits lesser harmful bi-products while manufacturing compared to emission-intensive materials, such as concrete, steel, or aluminum. Therefore engineered wood is expected to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, adhesives/resins used in engineered wood are stable environmentally and do not produce greenhouse gases. This has led to increase in use of engineered wood among builders and architects. However, cheaper material such as plastic laminates and foils, re-sanded and re-used engineered wood products and panels act as restraint to the market. However, urbanization of developing countries in Asia-Pacific and LAMEA is expected to boost the engineered wood market during the forecast period.

The engineered wood market is segmented into type, application, end user, and region. On the basis of type, the market is divided into I-Beams, plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), glulam (glued laminated timber), oriented strand boards (OSB), cross-laminated timber (CLT), and others. Depending on application, it is classified into construction, furniture, flooring, packaging and others. By end user, it is segregated into residential and commercial & industrial. By region, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa).

Competition Analysis

The major players profiled in the engineered wood market include Boise Cascade Company, Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, Huber Engineered Woods LLC, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP), Norbord Inc., Patrick Industries, Inc., Raute Group, Shenzhen Risewell Industry Co., Ltd, Universal Forest Products, Inc. and Weyerhaeuser Company. Major companies in the market have adopted strategies such as business expansion, agreement, acquisition and product launch to offer better services to customers in the engineered wood market.

Key Benefits

  • The report provides an extensive analysis of the current and emerging engineered wood market trends and dynamics.
  • In-depth engineered wood market analysis is conducted by estimations for the key segments between 2020 and 2027.
  • Extensive analysis of the market is conducted by following key product positioning and monitoring of top competitors within the market framework.
  • A comprehensive analysis of four major regions is provided to determine the prevailing opportunities.
  • The market forecast analysis from 2020 to 2027 is included in the report.
  • The key market players operating in the market are profiled in this report and their strategies are analyzed thoroughly, which help understand the competitive outlook of the market industry.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Primary Research
1.2.2. Secondary Research
1.2.3. Analyst Tools and Models

Chapter 2: Executive Summary
2.1. CXO Perspective

Chapter 3: Market Overview
3.1. Market Definition and Scope
3.2. Key Forces Shaping Engineered Wood Industry
3.3. Key Findings
3.3.1. Top Investment Pockets
3.4. Market Dynamics
3.4.1. Drivers
3.4.1.1. Increased Use of Engineered Wood Over Other Building Materials
3.4.1.2. Rise in Reconstruction, Renovation and Remodelling of Old Buildings
3.4.1.3. Growing Focus on Affordable Homes
3.4.2. Restraint
3.4.2.1. Threat of Substitute Material
3.4.2.2. Global Trade War
3.4.3. Opportunity
3.4.3.1. Rise in Sales of Furniture
3.5. Covid-19 Impact Analysis

Chapter 4: Engineered Wood Market, by Type
4.1. Market Overview
4.1.1. Market Size and Forecast, by Type
4.2. I-Beams
4.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.2.3. Market Analysis, by Country
4.3. Plywood
4.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.3.3. Market Analysis, by Country
4.4. Laminated Veneer Lumber (Lvl)
4.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.4.3. Market Analysis, by Country
4.5. Glulam (Glued Laminated Timber)
4.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.5.3. Market Analysis, by Country
4.6. Oriented Strand Boards (Osb)
4.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.6.3. Market Analysis, by Country
4.7. Cross Laminated Timber (Clt)
4.7.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.7.3. Market Analysis, by Country
4.8. Others
4.8.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.8.3. Market Analysis, by Country

Chapter 5: Engineered Wood Market, by Application
5.1. Market Overview
5.1.1. Market Size and Forecast, by Application
5.2. Construction
5.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.2.3. Market Analysis, by Country
5.3. Furniture
5.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.3.3. Market Analysis, by Country
5.4. Flooring
5.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.4.3. Market Analysis, by Country
5.5. Packaging
5.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.5.3. Market Analysis, by Country
5.6. Others
5.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.6.3. Market Analysis, by Country

Chapter 6: Engineered Wood Market, by End-User
6.1. Market Overview
6.1.1. Market Size and Forecast, by End-User
6.2. Residential
6.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
6.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.2.3. Market Analysis, by Country
6.3. Commercial & Industrial
6.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
6.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.3.3. Market Analysis, by Country

Chapter 7: Engineered Wood Market, by Region
7.1. Market Overview
7.1.1. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.2. North America
7.3. Europe
7.4. Asia-Pacific
7.5. LAMEA

Chapter 8: Competitive Landscape
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Market Player Positioning, 2019
8.2. Top Winning Strategies
8.2.1. Top Winning Strategies, by Year
8.2.2. Top Winning Strategies, by Development
8.2.3. Top Winning Strategies, by Company
8.3. Key Developments
8.3.1. Product Launch
8.3.2. Business Expansion
8.3.4. Partnership

Chapter 9: Company Profiles
9.1. Boise Cascade Company
9.1.1. Company Overview
9.1.2. Key Executives
9.1.3. Company Snapshot
9.1.4. Operating Business Segments
9.1.5. Product Portfolio
9.1.6. Business Performance
9.1.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.2. Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S. A.
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Key Executives
9.2.3. Company Snapshot
9.2.4. Operating Business Segments
9.2.5. Product Portfolio
9.2.6. R&D Expenditure
9.2.7. Business Performance
9.2.8. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.3. Huber Engineered Woods LLC
9.3.1. Company Overview
9.3.2. Key Executives
9.3.3. Company Snapshot
9.3.4. Product Portfolio
9.3.5. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.4. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
9.4.1. Company Overview
9.4.2. Key Executives
9.4.3. Company Snapshot
9.4.4. Operating Business Segments
9.4.5. Product Portfolio
9.4.6. Business Performance
9.4.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.5. Norbord Inc.
9.5.1. Company Overview
9.5.2. Key Executives
9.5.3. Company Snapshot
9.5.4. Product Portfolio
9.5.5. Business Performance
9.6. Patrick Industries, Inc.
9.6.1. Company Overview
9.6.2. Key Executives
9.6.3. Company Snapshot
9.6.4. Operating Business Segments
9.6.5. Product Portfolio
9.6.6. Business Performance
9.6.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.7. Raute Group
9.7.1. Company Overview
9.7.2. Key Executives
9.7.3. Company Snapshot
9.7.4. Operating Business Segments
9.7.5. Product Portfolio
9.7.6. R&D Expenditure
9.7.7. Business Performance
9.7.8. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.8. Shenzhen Risewell Industry Co. Ltd.
9.8.1. Company Overview
9.8.2. Company Snapshot
9.8.3. Product Portfolio
9.9. Universal Forest Products, Inc.
9.9.1. Company Overview
9.9.2. Key Executives
9.9.3. Company Snapshot
9.9.4. Operating Business Segments
9.9.5. Product Portfolio
9.9.6. Business Performance
9.9.7. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
9.10. Weyerhaeuser Company
9.10.1. Company Overview
9.10.2. Key Executives
9.10.3. Company Snapshot
9.10.4. Operating Business Segments
9.10.5. Product Portfolio
9.10.6. R&D Expenditure
9.10.7. Business Performance
9.10.8. Key Strategic Moves and Developments

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Con la apertura de un nuevo centro de distribución, The Home Depot abre 1,500 nuevos puestos de trabajo para el área metropolitana de Dallas-Fort Worth

DALLAS, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot® anunció hoy la apertura de un nuevo centro de distribución en Dallas para atender pedidos en tiendas y recibidos por internet. Este centro de distribución de 1.5 millones de pies cuadrados (140,000 metros cuadrados) se diseñó para despachar los pedidos de los clientes a través de diferentes canales, bien sea para entregas directamente a los hogares como para productos que se recogerán en tiendas…

DALLAS, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot® anunció hoy la apertura de un nuevo centro de distribución en Dallas para atender pedidos en tiendas y recibidos por internet. Este centro de distribución de 1.5 millones de pies cuadrados (140,000 metros cuadrados) se diseñó para despachar los pedidos de los clientes a través de diferentes canales, bien sea para entregas directamente a los hogares como para productos que se recogerán en tiendas locales.

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El nuevo centro de suministro de la compañía en Dallas también gestiona la entrega e instalación de grandes electrodomésticos como lavadoras, secadoras y neveras que los clientes ordenan en las tiendas o por internet. Desde ventas finales hasta retiradas de electrodomésticos viejos, la operación ofrece una experiencia de compra y entrega mejorada para los clientes de Home Depot en el área de Dallas-Fort Worth.

«Nos enfocamos en crear una experiencia de compra más sencilla y cómoda para satisfacer las necesidades en mejoras para el hogar de nuestros clientes, ya sea que compren en las tiendas o por internet», afirmó Stephanie Smith, vicepresidenta sénior de cadena de suministro de The Home Depot. «Nuestra cadena de suministro es la base para cumplir las expectativas cambiantes de nuestros clientes Pro y DIY, que son el motivo por el cual invertimos para ofrecer entregas el mismo día o al día siguiente para el 90 % de la población de los Estados Unidos». 

El mercado de Dallas-Fort Worth es un centro clave en la estrategia de cadena de suministro de The Home Depot. A principios del año pasado, la compañía abrió otro centro de distribución en el nuevo campus de Dallas, el cual entrega materiales de construcción y otros productos voluminosos directamente a clientes DIY y Pro en el lugar y el momento que los necesitan, siempre el mismo día o al día siguiente de la compra.

Esta nueva planta cuenta con una estación de carga de celdas de combustible de hidrógeno de cero emisiones de carbono, una forma sostenible y más eficiente de suministrar energía al equipo de manipulación de materiales. También incluye más de 6 millas (9.66 kilómetros) de líneas mecanizadas y otras tecnologías de automatización que permiten un mayor flujo de productos.

La planta forma parte de una inversión de $1,200 millones destinada a expandir la red nacional de distribución y entrega. Con todo esto, el área destinada a operaciones de la cadena de suministro de la compañía en el área de Dallas-Fort Worth crecerá de 2.1 millones de pies cuadrados (195,000 metros cuadrados) a 4.5 millones de pies cuadrados (418,000 metros cuadrados) y creará aproximadamente 1,500 nuevos puestos de trabajo hacia el final de este año. En este momento, la compañía opera 20 centros de distribución en el estado.

Quienes estén interesados en los puestos de trabajo disponibles pueden visitar careers.homedepot.com o enviar un mensaje de texto con la palabra JOBS al número 52270 para recibir un enlace para aplicar a los puestos locales.

ACERCA DE THE HOME DEPOT
The Home Depot es el minorista especializado en reformas para el hogar más grande del mundo, con 2,296 tiendas minoristas en los 50 estados, el Distrito de Columbia, Puerto Rico, las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos, Guam, 10 provincias canadienses y México. En el año fiscal 2019, The Home Depot registró ventas por $110,200 millones y ganancias por $11,200 millones. La compañía emplea a más de 400,000 asociados. Las acciones de The Home Depot se negocian en la Bolsa de Nueva York (NYSE: HD) y están incluidas en el promedio industrial Dow Jones y el índice Standard & Poor’s 500.

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Mazda Reports January Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior,…

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 11.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Sales Highlights

  • Sales of Mazda’s family of crossovers, including the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9, totaled 20,279 in January, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the CX-9 increased 5.7 percent in January with 2,698 vehicles sold.  
  • Sales of the CX-5 increased 5.2 percent with 13,583 vehicles sold.  
  • Sales of the CX-30 totaled 3,624 in January, an increase of 53 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the MX-5 Miata totaled 536 vehicles, an increase of 35.4 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the Mazda3 increased 22 percent with 3,046 vehicles sold.  
  • CPO sales totaled 5,247 vehicles in January, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 3,769 vehicles, a decrease of 21.2 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

Month-To-Date

Year-To-Date

January

January

YOY %

% MTD

January

January

YOY %

% MTD

2021

2020

Change

DSR

2021

2020

Change

DSR

Mazda3

3,046

2,496

22.0%

27.1%

3,046

2,496

22.0%

27.1%

Mazda6

1,398

1,755

(20.3)%

(17.0)%

1,398

1,755

(20.3)%

(17.0)%

MX-5 Miata

536

396

35.4%

41.0%

536

396

35.4%

41.0%

CX-3

374

1,146

(67.4)%

(66.0)%

374

1,146

(67.4)%

(66.0)%

CX-30

3,624

2,368

53.0%

59.4%

3,624

2,368

53.0%

59.4%

CX-5

13,583

12,908

5.2%

9.6%

13,583

12,908

5.2%

9.6%

CX-9

2,698

2,552

5.7%

10.1%

2,698

2,552

5.7%

10.1%

CARS

4,980

4,647

7.2%

11.6%

4,980

4,647

7.2%

11.6%

TRUCKS

20,279

18,974

6.9%

11.3%

20,279

18,974

6.9%

11.3%

TOTAL

25,259

23,621

6.9%

11.4%

25,259

23,621

6.9%

11.4%

*Selling Days

24

25

24

25

 

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Chaa Creek Highlights The Rise Of Slow and Regenerative Travel in Belize For 2021

SAN IGNACIO, Belize, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Belize eco resort The Lodge at Chaa Creek is reporting a rising interest in luxury accommodations and services as travel restrictions begin easing in 2021.

Chaa Creek’s Managing Director, Bryony Fleming Bradley, has…

SAN IGNACIO, Belize, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Belize eco resort The Lodge at Chaa Creek is reporting a rising interest in luxury accommodations and services as travel restrictions begin easing in 2021.

Chaa Creek’s Managing Director, Bryony Fleming Bradley, has identified a trend that sees travelers seeking longer stays in scenic, fully serviced and secure natural settings.

«After the stresses of 2020, people need a break, and taking time to enjoy quality accommodations, amenities and services in a pristine rainforest environment is one of those travel experiences that’s becoming more attractive to a growing number of people,» Ms. Bradley said.

The global travel industry had been reporting an uptick in slow travel and regenerative travel in late 2020, and both trends are attracting more media attention as 2021 begins.

Travel Weekly defines slow travel, in part, as being «focused on single versus multiple destinations as those venturing out again first seek to avoid both potential points of contact as well as fast-changing border restrictions.»

A December 22, 2020 Condé Nast Traveler feature, «The Slow Travel Movement is Here to Stay,» describes how «In response to the pandemic, operators – and travelers – are adopting the principles of the movement.»

Similarly, a New York Times article, «Move Over, Sustainable Travel. Regenerative Travel Has Arrived,» called regenerative travel «the new buzz,» and highlights how New Zealand tourism is «measuring its success not solely in economic terms, but against the well-being of the country, considering nature, human health and community identities.»

Ms. Bradley explained how Belize and Chaa Creek have always been particularly well-suited to both trends.

«The wellbeing of our country’s nature, communities and health has always been a priority that has grown alongside Belize’s tourism industry,» she said.

«Tourism really began here in the early 1980s, just as Belize became an independent nation, and from the start there was an emphasis on environmental and social sustainability that attracted international attention. And now that the focus is shifting from sustainable to regenerative travel, Belize and Chaa Creek are as relevant as ever.

«Also, for years now, Chaa Creek has been known as Belize’s ‘Destination within the Destination,’ due to the fact that people can enjoy a complete vacation right here and within the 400-acre private nature reserve that surrounds us. And with Chaa Creek Inland Expeditions, our in-house tours and transport division, combined with a nationwide network of resorts and travel professionals, we’re perfectly suited to the slow travel movement,» she said.

These and other features, such as Belize’s small size, the ability to control its borders, and its rigorous screening and safety protocols, including the Tourism Gold Standard certification program, are attracting travelers looking for safe, longer stays that support the natural environment as well as local people and communities.

«Families, couples, individuals and groups have been enquiring about flexibility of room layouts, dining options, tours and activities, discounts for longer stays, the ability to work from here, and other elements.

«Fortunately, Chaa Creek is able to satisfy almost all these requirements and requests. And with our range of suites and villas offering such a degree of luxury in an unspoiled natural setting, even the most discerning guests can enjoy the slowest of slow travel,» she added.

Chaa Creek’s Ix Chel Rainforest Villas and Tree Top Suites offer privacy, as well as easy access to the restaurant, lounge, pool, Hilltop Spa, stables, canoes and other amenities.

Complete with personal butlers and private pantries, the suites and villas feature beautifully appointed interiors and generous verandas with stunning rainforest and river views, private hot tubs, plunge pools, al fresco showers and barbecues.

Guests can choose to dine under the airy, huge thatched roof of the onsite Mariposa Restaurant, poolside, on their verandas, or in the comfort of their lodgings. Wherever they choose, the selections are robust and healthy, with farm-to-table dining courtesy of the resort’s Maya Organic Farm, and fresh Caribbean seafood from Belize’s unspoiled Caribbean waters.

Professional Spa services are also provided at the Hilltop Spa or in rooms.

«We offer our guests a secluded rainforest idyll, with options to move around whenever and however they like. With tropical gardens for leisurely strolling, miles of signposted trails running through 400-acres of forest alive with hundreds of bird species and other wildlife for guided or self-guided birding, nature walks, and horseback riding, nature is always just outside your door.

«Then there’s swimming or lounging around the ample infinity pool, canoeing the Macal River, visiting the onsite Belize Natural History Museum, Butterfly Farm, Maya Medicinal Trail, the Maya Organic Farm, ATV jungle safaris, river excursions, picnics in the shade of an ancient Maya temple and more.

«We’ve always balanced relaxation with adventure, giving guests opportunities to do as much or as little as they like, and at their own pace. And with complimentary WiFi, and a quiet, full-service conference centre, some guests opt to stay connected and continue working while here – giving work from home an entirely new meaning,» Ms Bradley said.

By speaking with their travel agents or contacting Chaa Creek directly, people can arrange to text-chat or speak with one of Chaa Creek vacation planners, who are on hand to answer questions and help arrange bespoke vacations that are built around personal preferences, requirements and interests, she added.

«Whether for short or longer stays, to experience Belize or even explore it as a retirement option, our visitors can be assured that, from the moment we greet them at the international airport until we drop them back, they’ll enjoy a safe, healthy visit that benefits Belize’s environment and local communities.

«That’s a promise Chaa Creek has been fulfilling for forty years,» Ms Bradley said.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a multi-award winning eco resort set within a 400-acre private nature reserve along the banks of the Macal River in Belize. It was recognised by National Geographic with first place honours at the 2017 World Legacy Awards held in Berlin.

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Mazda Reports January Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted…

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 11.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Sales Highlights

  • Sales of Mazda’s family of crossovers, including the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9, totaled 20,279 in January, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the CX-9 increased 5.7 percent in January with 2,698 vehicles sold.  
  • Sales of the CX-5 increased 5.2 percent with 13,583 vehicles sold.  
  • Sales of the CX-30 totaled 3,624 in January, an increase of 53 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the MX-5 Miata totaled 536 vehicles, an increase of 35.4 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the Mazda3 increased 22 percent with 3,046 vehicles sold.  
  • CPO sales totaled 5,247 vehicles in January, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 3,769 vehicles, a decrease of 21.2 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

Month-To-Date

Year-To-Date

January

January

YOY %

% MTD

January

January

YOY %

% MTD

2021

2020

Change

DSR

2021

2020

Change

DSR

Mazda3

3,046

2,496

22.0%

27.1%

3,046

2,496

22.0%

27.1%

Mazda6

1,398

1,755

(20.3)%

(17.0)%

1,398

1,755

(20.3)%

(17.0)%

MX-5 Miata

536

396

35.4%

41.0%

536

396

35.4%

41.0%

CX-3

374

1,146

(67.4)%

(66.0)%

374

1,146

(67.4)%

(66.0)%

CX-30

3,624

2,368

53.0%

59.4%

3,624

2,368

53.0%

59.4%

CX-5

13,583

12,908

5.2%

9.6%

13,583

12,908

5.2%

9.6%

CX-9

2,698

2,552

5.7%

10.1%

2,698

2,552

5.7%

10.1%

CARS

4,980

4,647

7.2%

11.6%

4,980

4,647

7.2%

11.6%

TRUCKS

20,279

18,974

6.9%

11.3%

20,279

18,974

6.9%

11.3%

TOTAL

25,259

23,621

6.9%

11.4%

25,259

23,621

6.9%

11.4%

*Selling Days

24

25

24

25

 

 

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January 2021 ISM-New York Report on Business: New Year Optimism Falters

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In January, New York City purchasing managers reported decreased activity in every index except Prices Paid, according to the survey taken by the Institute for Supply Management-New York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In January, New York City purchasing managers reported decreased activity in every index except Prices Paid, according to the survey taken by the Institute for Supply Management-New York.

«Business conditions continue to improve, but with clear indications of uncertainty interrupting solid growth,» said Kelly Barner, ISM-New York’s Business Survey Chair and Owner of Buyers Meeting Point. «The fact that the Six-Month Outlook has increased about 10 points but continues a monthly pattern of wide swings is a perfect example – this will be reflected in the service and supply commitments made by companies in the New York Metro area.»

New York Metro
Current Business Conditions decreased by 10.1 points to a 2-month low of 51.2 in January, down from 61.3 in December.

The Six-Month Outlook surrendered most of the 22.1-point increase reported in December, falling 17.4 points to 53.3 in January. Although this index is no longer oscillating between the 40s and 60s month over month (a 7-month trend that ended in November), we are still observing nearly 20-point monthly swings. The six-month outlook has been a reliable short-run guide for current business conditions over time.

Company Specific
Employment, a seasonally adjusted index, fell 0.6 points from 61.2 in December to 60.6 in January.

Quantity of Purchases fell from a 20-month high of 61.5 in December to an 8-month low of 35.7 in January. This 25.8 drop is the largest mover in this month’s report.

Top line and forward revenue guidance both fell in January, albeit by different orders of magnitude. Current Revenues fell from the 10-month high of 57.7 reported in December to a 7-month low 35.7 in January, losing 22 points. Expected Revenues fell 1.2 points to reach 57.1 in January.

Prices Paid rose 6 points from 65.4 in December to 71.4 in January, the highest level reported since May of 2019 (72.4) and the same finding reported in September of 2019.

About the ISM-New York Report on Business
The survey results are compiled as diffusion indices. A reading of 50% means no change from the prior month, greater than 50% indicates a faster pace of activity, and less than 50% a slower rate.

Current Business Conditions, Six-Month outlook, NY-BCI, and the Employment index are seasonally adjusted. All other measures are not. For more information visit http://www.ismny.com/reports-on-business/

 

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TEMSA’s eco-friendly buses to ‘electrify’ Prague too!

ADANA, Turkey, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TEMSA-branded electric vehicles, products of Turkish engineering, continues to conquer the roads of Europe. After delivering its first electric bus exports to Sweden with the partnership of the Sabancı Holding and the PPF Group in recent months has this time steered its route toward Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. 

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ADANA, Turkey, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TEMSA-branded electric vehicles, products of Turkish engineering, continues to conquer the roads of Europe. After delivering its first electric bus exports to Sweden with the partnership of the Sabancı Holding and the PPF Group in recent months has this time steered its route toward Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. 

In this scope, after signing the electric bus fleet agreement of Prague Transportation Company in cooperation with Škoda Electric, a subsidiary of Škoda Transportation, will deliver the fleet of 14 buses by the end of this year.

The fleet of modern, environmental and sustainable vehicles will reduce the city’s carbon emissions while also contributing to a cleaner and inhabitable air. The agreement with the value of approximately 207 million korunas (10 million dollars) will also be the first electric bus delivery that TEMSA will put into effect together with Škoda, its sister company. 

«It is significant for the Turkey’s economy»

Noting that this delivery to Prague is the first concrete example of TEMSA – Škoda Transportation cooperation, Dogancioglu continued: «We are very pleased to be delivering our first fleet of electric buses, produced with joint technology with our sister company, Škoda Transportation, to Prague. These exports are also very significant for Turkey’s economy and Turkish industry. The Czech Republic, the home of Škoda Transportation, is one of the most eco-conscious countries on environmentally friendly vehicles and reducing carbon emission. We believe that the fleet of 14 electric vehicles we deliver will set an example for the vision of ‘Smart cities’ with its economical, comfortable, safe and environmentally friendly structure as well as keeping up with the modern architecture of the city.»

«We are the game-changer in electric vehicles»

Doğancıoğlu highlighted that TEMSA continues to operate with the vision of being among the game-changer companies in the world in the field of electric vehicles, added, «Within this context, thanks to the power and know-how of our joint technology, I believe that Škoda Transportation and TEMSA will achieve bigger success stories in different markets in the upcoming period.»

«The most concrete step of the collaboration» 

Petr Brzezina, Chairman of the Board and President of Škoda Transportation, also emphasized his satisfaction with this success achieved in cooperation with TEMSA, continued: «It is a great pleasure to supply vehicles that operate quietly and, in addition, have low operating costs, making their operation sustainable in the long run. This agreement is also the first significant step in terms of cooperation between Škoda and TEMSA. This fleet of 12-meter buses is the result of a modern design experience with a sophisticated technological infrastructure.»

The electric buses, Škoda E’CITY, differ with their properties like easy charging and remote control of battery status through the support of new generation technologies. Called the ‘technology of the future’ due to its environmental and low cost advantage, this charging equipment allows for a longer and more comfortable journey.

Technical information about the E’City electric bus

This new electric bus for a Prague transport company is 12 meters long, and its design speed is 80 km/h. E’City is a fully low-floor, emission-free, battery-powered vehicle that has a guaranteed range of more than 100 kilometres on a single charge. Its charging power is up to 150kW, and charging takes place using a double arm pantograph located on the vehicle and an on-board galvanically isolated charger directly from the 600V/750V DC network. There is also the option of plug-in overnight charging in the depot from a socket. Air conditioning and heating are also purely electronic, and the driver’s cab is closed due to higher safety requirements.

There is naturally also a space for prams and wheelchairs, as well as places for people with reduced mobility. The electric bus will be equipped with a modern information and check-in system, including automatic passenger counting and equipment for the blind. There will also be a camera system for passenger safety.

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