Heng Hiap Applauded for Mitigating the Damaging Effects of Plastics Pollution with its Intelligent Plastic Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the Malaysian smart waste solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Heng Hiap Industries Sdn. Bhd with the 2020 Malaysia Smart Waste Solutions Technology Innovation Award. In Malaysia’s

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the Malaysian smart waste solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Heng Hiap Industries Sdn. Bhd with the 2020 Malaysia Smart Waste Solutions Technology Innovation Award. In Malaysia’s fragmented recycling industry, Heng Hiap Industries stands out for manufacturing and customizing superior recycled plastic resins for use in a variety of finished products. With 18 intellectual property patents and one trademark filed, Heng Hiap is tapping into technology innovation to successfully convert plastic scrap into useful upcycled materials.

«Tackling the environmental impact of discarded plastic has long been a critical priority of the waste management industry,» said Viswesh Vancheeshwar, Senior Industry Analyst. «The overwhelmingly positive feedback to Heng Hiap Industries’ recycled plastic is helping it gain a customer base spanning 33 countries. As a fully integrated recycling company in Malaysia, it stands out for its contribution to accelerating the development of the country’s smart waste solutions space that promotes circular economy-based sustainable practices.»

Heng Hiap Industries has introduced a business plan that utilizes a decontamination technology to recycle plastic waste and manufacture ultra-clean recycled plastic raw materials for prospective customers in Malaysia. It has successfully established its own de facto standards, including a streamlined, cohesive supply chain and production process. By horizontally integrating the entire supply chain framework, including collecting, washing, processing, and converting the raw materials into smart waste products, Heng Hiap saves on labor cost by 40 percent and transportation and logistics cost by 60 percent.

Its flagship product, Plashaus, utilizes smart waste technology to produce the plastic-recycled Plashaus resin at a high quality, consistent volume, and competitive price. With the evolution of smart waste technology in Malaysia, it plans to expand to supply raw materials to industries that require ultra-clean, ultra-pure recycled plastics for products including toys, food packing, and textiles.

«Heng Hiap Industries uses patented recycling technology that converts plastic waste to smart plastics that are 50 percent stronger and 20 percent faster in production time than unprocessed plastics in Malaysia, serving customers in the home appliances, automotive, consumer electronics, and building materials sectors,» noted Vancheeshwar. «With its effective and efficient smart waste technologies, the company has set a clear path for advancing the smart plastic industry and countering plastic pollution issues in Malaysia

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Formed in 2002, Heng Hiap Industries Sdn Bhd (HHI) has 18-years of experience in the plastics re-engineering industry. A company built with passion for creating high-value and customizable plastic resin products used in specialized niche applications. HHI is the first company in the world to be awarded the Ocean Bound Plastic certificate by Zero Plastic Ocean. HHI is also GRS certified for its 100% recycled materials, and SMETA certified for social compliance. Today, HHI stands proudly at the forefront of developing innovative plastics technologies with more than 70% of its output exported to 30 countries around the world.

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Global Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Finds Sustained Growth Opportunities as Global Warming Tightens its Grip, Says Fairfield Market Research

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The global waste to energy market is expected to witness expansion as conventional energy sources are depleting rapidly while contributing to harmful emissions. In terms of value, the waste to energy market stood at US$ 25,071.3 Mn in 2019 and is expected to reach US$ 36,266.6…

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The global waste to energy market is expected to witness expansion as conventional energy sources are depleting rapidly while contributing to harmful emissions. In terms of value, the waste to energy market stood at US$ 25,071.3 Mn in 2019 and is expected to reach US$ 36,266.6 Mn by 2025.

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Government bodies across the globe are framing and promoting favourable policies to encourage proper waste disposal and energy production. There has also been a rise in demand from end-user sectors, forcing government bodies to commercialize alternative energy sources such as waste-to-energy (WtE) technology. Government and regulatory bodies are also imposing strict environment policies for reducing carbon emissions released due to excessive use of fossil fuels. A recent report by Fairfield Market Research indicates that the waste-to-energy market holds great growth potential in the coming years. 

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Waste-to-energy plants are expected to flourish during the forecast period as it aids in reducing a significant amount of harmful emissions by offering alternative forms of heat or electricity. Overflowing landfills with limited space availability are expected to further augment the demand in the market. 

The market is also expected to face certain restraints such as environmental hazards associated with the incineration process. However, this has resulted in increased investments in research and development activities to find safer and technologically advanced production processes. 

Thermal Technology to Lead the Way as it Remains Environmentally Safer

The type segment is divided into thermal and biological. The thermal segment is expected to dominate the global market as the technique remains simplest to deploy. The demand for thermal technology will also be driven by the fact that is environmentally safer for urban landscapes as it ensures complete combustion of gases that are released from waste.

Reduction of waste volume and limited greenhouse gas emissions are anticipated to boost the uptake of thermal technology in the global waste-to-energy market in the coming years. This technology also provides the advantage of recycling metal and the bottom ash, making it an ideal choice. 

Dominance of Key Players will Likely Accelerate Market Growth of Europe

Europe is expected to lead the global market as this region has the presence of key players such as Veolia, Suez, EQT AB and Ramboll Group A/S. The government bodies in this region promote favourable regulatory policies for carbon taxes, landfill taxes and direct subsidies for waste to energy plants. 

North America is also expected to dominate the global market as this region is technologically ahead of others. Government bodies in this region are actively working towards environment protection and safety to keep up with the commitments of climate change. Regulatory and government bodies are also exercising integration and utilization of clean electricity generation, bolstering the demand for the waste-to-energy technology in this region. 

Key Players Collaborate to Promote the Waste-to-Energy Concept 

The key players of the market are focusing on investing in research and development activities to stay ahead in the competition. They are also adopting various market strategies such as mergers and acquisitions to strengthen their foothold in the global market. Players are making a collaborative approach towards the waste-to-energy initiative by partnering with organizations to get assistance for improving results. For example, in the West Midlands, UK, waste-to-energy specialists are collaborating with Low Carbon and Verus Energy Limited, the two environment centric companies to provide electricity to around 70,000 houses diverting around 395,000 loads of garbage from export operations or landfills. 

The key players operating in the global waste to energy market are Covanta Energy Corporation, Veolia, Suez Environment, China Everbright International Limited, EDF, AVR, EQT AB, Wheelabrator, Hitachi Zosen Inova AG, Babcock & Wilcox Vφlund A/S, Viridor, Ramboll Group, GCL Poly, etc. 

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Watch, Listen, and Learn: MediaVillage Announces Multitude of New Podcasts, Videos and Columns

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MediaVillage founder Jack Myers wants you to watch, listen, and learn from his team of over 30 journalists and columnists creating content on diversity and marketing topics for the media, marketing, advertising, and entertainment community. The world’s leading practicing media…

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MediaVillage founder Jack Myers wants you to watch, listen, and learn from his team of over 30 journalists and columnists creating content on diversity and marketing topics for the media, marketing, advertising, and entertainment community. The world’s leading practicing media ecologist today announced more than a dozen new podcasts, videos and columns that have or will debut on MediaVillage’s multiple platforms including: AdvancingDiversity.org, MediaVillage Knowledge Exchange, TV/Video Download, and Watch, Listen & Learn.

«Growth through education and diversity is MediaVillage‘s mantra for 2021, as it has been for decades,» says media ecologist Jack Myers.

«Growth through education and diversity is our mantra for 2021, as it has been for decades. We have more columnists, more subject matter experts, and more intellectual commentary than any other publication in media, advertising, and marketing, by far,» said Myers. «We are proud to add new voices contributing to our library of more than 15,000 original thought leadership commentaries, educational articles, white papers, podcasts and videos MediaVillage has published over the past decade, all accessible through search, along with content from more than 30 curated publications, at www.MeetingPrep.com

Among the new video series:

  • #AskGen-Z: Video Content Director Amanda Keaton focuses on voices within the media industry who influence the demographic born into the internet and mobile age.
  • In the Loop: News, views, and commentary about social media content from TV/Video Download Correspondent Kelly Kozakevich.
  • Leadership Conversations: Jack Myers hosts newly relaunched discussions with industry leaders who are activists for change.
  • Legends & Leaders: Jack Myers interviews senior leaders on state of the media industry, data and analytics, marketing, talent development, and more.
  • Storytelling Revolution: Raquelle M. Zuzarte, Founder & CMO of Equity Project for All, interviews changemakers in the world of advertising, media, branding, creativity, innovation, and global business.
  • The Update: Video Content Manager Christian Taylor brings viewers up to date on some of the most recent content at TV/Video Download.
  • WomenAdvancing: Purpose-driven leadership interviews with Kate Byrne, editor of WomenAdvancing.org, featuring female thought leaders passionate about positive social impact across a wide range of industries.

Among the new podcasts:

  • Jack Myers ThinkTank: Jack Myers speaks his mind on two-to-five-minute podcasts providing prescient advice and economic insights into the future of business, culture, and society.
  • The Pool: Hosted by Philip L. McKenzie, executive director of AdvancingDiversity.org, the podcast highlights the wealth of diverse talent in our community. The cultural anthropologist features leaders investing in advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion programs from advocacy to activism.
  • View from the Grandstand: Audio Content Manager Justin Paura provides Gen Z perspectives on media coverage of sports and insights into multi-platform distribution and advertising strategies as marketers look to score with existing audiences and connect with new ones in the ever-evolving world of sports media.

Among the new columns:

  • The Age of Aging: Larry Samuel, founder of Age Friendly Consulting, and author of Aging in America and Boomers 3.0, joins Boomer expert Peter Hubbell to explore the untapped marketing opportunities and buying power of baby boomers.
  • Insights for Curious Marketers: Tamara Alesi, Sector Head of Agencies & Media, YouGov, provides a data-driven look into understanding consumers and the advertising landscape fueling business growth.
  • LGBT+Advancing: Kryss Shane, a leading advocate for LGBT+ rights and educator at Columbia University and Brandman University, brings her experience guiding the world’s top business leaders on their diversity, equity, and inclusion needs, to her new column.
  • Media in the Age of Algorithms: Media marketer Pattie Glod examines how the data explosion has created a dilemma for the media business and the need to come into the modern age without forgetting everything we have learned so far.
  • Multicultural Media: Dr. Christopher Boulton, an advertising researcher, documentary filmmaker, and associate professor of communication at the University of Tampa, explores the intersection of race, gender, and class within the media and advertising business.
  • On Performance Marketing: Wendy Arnon, an award-winning performance media marketer, provides deep understanding of data analytics and cross-channel content strategy to improve user experience and drive better relationships across points of contact.

The more than a dozen new columnists and journalists join over 30 writers and industry experts delivering authoritative commentary about and for the media, marketing, advertising, entertainment, and education communities. Editorial Director of MediaVillage is Ed Martin, who oversees an editorial and subject matter expert team including Ainsley Andrade, Simon Applebaum, Jacqueline Cutler, Michael Farmer, Steve Gidlow, Kent Harrington, Bill Harvey, Brian Jacobs, Paul S. Maxwell, Jeff Minsky, Jim Motavalli, Erich Prince, Alli Romano, Oriana Schwindt, and Charlene Weisler. Visit aboutMediaVillage.com/our-columnists-journalists.com for more.

For interviews with Jack Myers, contact Diane Stefani at Diane@MediaVillage.com

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Worldwide Green Technology & Sustainability Industry to 2025 – Reduction in Recycling due to COVID-19

DUBLIN, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Green Technology & Sustainability Market by Technology (IoT, AI & Analytics, Digital Twin, Cloud Computing), Application (Green Building, Carbon Footprint Management, Weather Monitoring & Forecasting), Component, and Region – Forecast to 2025» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The Global Green Technology & Sustainability Market is projected to grow from USD 11.2 billion in 2020 to USD 36.6 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 26.6% during the forecast period.

The increasing awareness related to environmental concerns and the growing consumer and industrial interest for the use of clean energy resources are driving the adoption of green technology and sustainability solutions and services in the market.

The airborne communication segment to hold a larger market size during the forecast period

The communication type segment comprises airborne, air-ground, underwater, ground-based, and shipborne communications. The airborne communication segment is expected to hold a larger market share during the forecast period. The key trend contributing to this market growth is the increased focus and investment to enhance the capabilities of air forces. Several countries, such as the US, the UK, Russia, Israel, India, Japan, Singapore, and China, have increased their spending to strengthen their air forces, which is expected to enhance the expenditure on airborne communications. The underwater communications segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The services segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The component segment comprises solution and services. The overall services segment has a major influence on the green technology and sustainability market. These services help lower operational costs, increase the overall revenue, and improve business productivity and performance. The solution segment is estimated to account for a larger market size during the forecast period.

The blockchain segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The green technology and sustainability market by technology has been segmented into IoT, AI and analytics, digital twin, cloud computing, security, and blockchain. Various startups are already using blockchain as a tool to make energy grids more accessible and sustainable by promoting data sharing in real time. Energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining has caused a spike in carbon emission, and hence blockchain is capable of driving innovation in the field of green technology. The cloud computing technology segment is expected to have the largest market size during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the benefits of the cloud to provide real-time remote access to data through sensors, satellite images, and weather.

The crop monitoring segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The green technology and sustainability market by applications has been segmented into carbon footprint management, green building, water purification, water leak detection, fire detection, soil condition/moisture monitoring, crop monitoring, forest monitoring, weather monitoring and forecasting, air and water pollution monitoring, and sustainable mining and exploration. The green building segment is projected to account for the largest market during the forecast period. Technologies, such as AI and analytics, IoT, predictive maintenance, and blockchain, find multiple use cases in this application and have the potential to change how buildings are designed, built, and managed. The crop monitoring segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing need to remotely monitor the health and condition of crops and enable farmers to implement timely interventions that ensure optimal yields at the end of the season.

Asia-Pacific to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The green technology and sustainability market has been segmented into five regions: North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and Latin America. North America is projected to account for the largest market size by 2020, majorly due to the broad base of green technology and sustainability vendors in the region. Vendors are focused on R&D and integration of advanced technologies to serve the challenge of climate change and the increasing levels of emissions, pollution, and waste. The APAC is expected to be a favorable market for investments and has the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the focus of developing countries, such as China, India, and Singapore, on the integration of advanced technologies to enhance business processes.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in Green Technology and Sustainability Market
4.2 Market, by Technology
4.3 Market, by Region
4.4 Market in North America, Top Three Technologies and Applications

5 Market Overview and Industry Trends
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Environmental Awareness and Concerns
5.2.1.2 Increasing Use of RFID Sensors Across Industries
5.2.1.3 Increasing Consumer and Industrial Interest for Use of Clean Energy Resources to Conserve Environment
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 High Product Cost Associated with Green Technology Solutions
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Initiatives to Tackle Climate Change and Air Pollution
5.2.3.2 Modernization of IT and Telecom Infrastructure for Low Carbon Emission
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Lack of Tailored Solutions to Address Unique Environmental Issues
5.2.4.2 Lack of Regulations for Green Technology
5.2.4.3 Reduction in Recycling due to COVID-19
5.2.5 Cumulative Growth Analysis
5.3 Case Study Analysis
5.3.1 Case 1: CPS Energy Deployed Enviance System to Enhance Automation of Emissions Reporting Process
5.3.2 Case 2: Arizona State Government Deployed a Smart Solution to Improve Water Infrastructure
5.3.3 Case 3: GE Helps Bord Gais Energy in Keeping Continuous Operations and Reducing Unplanned Downtime
5.3.4 Case 4: Enviance System Managed and Store Data Making It Easy for Koch Fertilizer to Centralize Documentations and Faster Deployment of New Internal Programs
5.3.5 Case 5: Mumbai-Based Palava City to Control Air Quality Using Oizom’s Real-Time Emission Monitoring Solution’s
5.3.6 Case 6: Global Clothing Company Leverages Data for Sustainability Insights
5.4 Sustainable Development Best Practices
5.4.1 Green Building
5.4.2 Conservation Agriculture
5.4.3 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
5.4.4 Green Mining
5.5 Value Chain Analysis
5.6 Ecosystem
5.7 Pricing Analysis
5.8 COVID-19 Impact

6 Green Technology and Sustainability Market, by Component
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Components: Market Drivers
6.1.2 Components: COVID-19 Impact
6.2 Solution
6.3 Services
6.3.1 Consulting
6.3.2 Support and Maintenance
6.3.3 Integration and Deployment

7 Green Technology and Sustainability Market, by Technology
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Technologies: Market Drivers
7.1.2 Technologies: COVID-19 Impact
7.2 Internet of Things
7.3 Artificial Intelligence and Analytics
7.4 Digital Twin
7.5 Cloud Computing
7.6 Security
7.7 Blockchain

8 Green Technology and Sustainability Market, by Application
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Applications: Market Drivers
8.1.2 Applications: COVID-19 Impact
8.2 Carbon Footprint Management
8.3 Green Building
8.4 Water Purification
8.5 Water Leak Detection
8.6 Fire Detection
8.7 Soil Condition/Moisture Monitoring
8.8 Crop Monitoring
8.9 Forest Monitoring
8.10 Weather Monitoring and Forecasting
8.11 Air and Water Pollution Monitoring
8.12 Sustainable Mining and Exploration

9 Green Technology and Sustainability Market, by Region
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.3 Europe
9.4 Asia-Pacific
9.5 Middle East and Africa
9.6 Latin America

10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Market Evaluation Framework
10.3 Market Share of Top Market Players
10.4 Historical Revenue Analysis of Top Market Players
10.5 Ranking of Key Players in Market, 2020
10.6 Competitive Evaluation Quadrant, 2020
10.6.1 Star
10.6.2 Emerging Leader
10.6.3 Pervasive
10.6.4 Participant
10.7 Startup/SME Evaluation Quadrant, 2020
10.7.1 Progressive Companies
10.7.2 Responsive Companies
10.7.3 Dynamic Companies
10.7.4 Starting Blocks

11 Company Profiles
11.1 Introduction
11.2 GE
11.3 IBM
11.4 Enablon
11.5 Salesforce
11.6 Microsoft
11.7 Schneider Electric
11.8 Engie Impact
11.9 Intelex
11.10 Enviance
11.11 Sensus
11.12 Lo3 Energy
11.13 Isometrix
11.14 Taranis
11.15 Trace Genomics
11.16 Consensys
11.17 Cropx
11.18 Hortau
11.19 IoT Solutions and Consulting
11.20 Pycno
11.21 Minesense Technologies
11.22 Wint
11.23 Oizom
11.24 Treevia
11.25 Smap Energy
11.26 Accuvio

12 Adjacent/Related Markets

13 Appendix

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Autobus Séguin Turns to Electrification with Order of 60 Lion Electric Buses

Order for 60 LionC buses is the largest order for 100% electric school buses yet from a North American operator

SAINT-JÉRÔME, QC, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Autobus Groupe Séguin (Autobus Séguin), a transportation operator headquartered in Laval, Quebec, and Lion Electric (Lion), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced the signing of an order for the acquisition of 60 zero-emission LionC electric school buses…

Order for 60 LionC buses is the largest order for 100% electric school buses yet from a North American operator

SAINT-JÉRÔME, QC, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Autobus Groupe Séguin (Autobus Séguin), a transportation operator headquartered in Laval, Quebec, and Lion Electric (Lion), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced the signing of an order for the acquisition of 60 zero-emission LionC electric school buses over a five-year period. Autobus Séguin will integrate the all-electric buses into the company’s current fleet of vehicles, one of the largest in Quebec. This milestone order is the single largest to date in the electric school bus industry in North America. The first 10 buses will be delivered throughout the 2021 calendar year, and will be used from the start of the 2021-2022 school year, through the seven service centers operated by Autobus Séguin. Subject to continued satisfaction of certain conditions, the remaining 50 buses will be delivered through 2026.

«We are happy to continue the pioneering tradition established at Autobus Séguin by participating in this current wind of change, and by making this important shift towards the electrification of school transportation. Lion Electric, which will assist us in the transition and integration of these new buses, is an ideal partner for the success of this project. Ultimately, our ambition is to electrify our entire fleet of more than 310 school buses by 2030,» said Stéphane Boisvert, President at Autobus Groupe Séguin.

«Autobus Séguin is showing its clear leadership in migrating to electrification, and this initiative serves as proof that it is possible for fleet operators to electrify a large number of vehicles. We are happy to support the Autobus Séguin team, thus optimizing the success of the transition to emission-free school transportation, for the benefit of children’s health and safety,» said Marc Bedard, CEO and Founder of Lion Electric.

A school bus emits 23 tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) per year on average. With this initiative, 1,380 tons of GHG per year will be eliminated by Autobus Séguin.

The support program for the deployment of electric school buses in Quebec, which is part of the Government of Quebec’s Transportation Electrification Action Plan, made a significant contribution to the fulfillment of this order.

About Lion Electric

Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles all its vehicles’ components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.  

Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life.

Transaction with Northern Genesis

On November 30, 2020, Lion announced that it had entered into a business combination agreement and plan of reorganization pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lion will merge with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: NGA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company focused on a commitment to sustainability and strong alignment with environmental, social and governance principles. Upon completion of the transaction, Lion is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the new ticker symbol «LEV».

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About Autobus Groupe Séguin

Founded in 1979 by Gérald Séguin, Autobus Groupe Séguin has built an enviable reputation in the field of school and charter transportation. For more than forty years, its mission has remained that of providing a highly secure service while having at heart the satisfaction of their customers and passengers.

The fleet has nearly 310 vehicles in order to adequately serve seven school service centers, numerous private colleges, as well as a large clientele in chartered transport for extracurricular activities, sports or any other destination. Always on the lookout for new developments, members of management are actively involved in the Quebec Bus Carrier Federation.

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Freedom Bank to Assist in Funding the New NOVA Technology Loan Fund

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Freedom Bank of Virginia (OTCQX: FDVA) announced today that it will assist in funding a new $50,000 revolving loan fund called the NOVA Technology Loan Fund (the Fund). The new Fund will help provide financing and technical assistance for minorities and entrepreneurs of color in the DC Region, specifically those located in Northern Virginia, who are suffering…

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Freedom Bank of Virginia (OTCQX: FDVA) announced today that it will assist in funding a new $50,000 revolving loan fund called the NOVA Technology Loan Fund (the Fund). The new Fund will help provide financing and technical assistance for minorities and entrepreneurs of color in the DC Region, specifically those located in Northern Virginia, who are suffering substantial economic injury because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Fund will be seeded by Freedom Bank and the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) and together they will seek additional funding partners. The Fund will be administered by the Community Business Partnership, Inc. (CBP).

«Freedom Bank played a huge role in the local small business community in 2020 by supporting those companies most hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. We provided interest and principal deferral to close to 100 clients representing $100 million in loans, originated $105 million in PPP loans for over 500 clients, and completed $75 million in loans under the Main Street Lending Program. As an extension of our commitment to helping small businesses and promoting more inclusion in the financial system, I am excited for this opportunity to direct the funds we would normally spend on a corporate holiday party and client gifts to seed the new Fund. Freedom Bank dedicated itself in 2020 to helping clients and small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic and to a reinvigorated commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Therefore, this partnership is an ideal fit and a platform where Freedom and its program partners can make a real difference,» said Joe Thomas, President and CEO. 

Community Business Partnership (CBP) started serving business owners in 1995 by providing access to capital, incubator services, counseling, and business technical training. CBP is a 501c3 non-profit Virginia corporation based in Springfield, VA and is a federally-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) through the U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund.

NVTC is the trade association representing the Northern Virginia technology community. As one of the nation’s largest technology councils, NVTC serves companies from all sectors of the industry, from small businesses and startups to Fortune 100 technology companies, as well as service providers, academic institutions, foreign embassies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. NVTC’s 24th annual Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards event was held virtually to recognize CFOs for outstanding contributions to their companies’ performances. The sponsors of the NVTC CFO Awards together with NVTC are donating a portion of the sponsorship dollars to the new Fund.

About Freedom Bank

Freedom Bank (OTCQX: FDVA) is a next-generation community bank, headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, offering commercial banking, personal banking, and mortgage banking solutions using banker expertise and innovative technology to build lead relationships with clients. Focusing on businesses, real estate owners, and professionals in the Northern Virginia/DC metro area, Freedom Bank concentrates on key industry verticals to deliver unique, sector-specific solutions to help clients meet their goals and realize their dreams. Freedom Bank had total assets of $752 million on September 30, 2020 and locations in Fairfax, Vienna, Reston, Manassas and Chantilly and a mortgage division also headquartered in Chantilly. For information about Freedom Bank, visit our website at www.freedom.bank.

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Johnson Matthey’s battery materials plant in Konin, Poland, to be 100% powered by renewable electricity

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Johnson Matthey (JM), a leader in sustainable technologies, has confirmed that its battery cathode materials plant in Konin, Poland, will be powered solely by electricity from renewable sources from day 1 of production.  

JM has signed a contract with Axpo, a leading European producer and marketer of renewable energy which focuses on solar and wind investments. Axpo will provide renewable electricity to…

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Johnson Matthey (JM), a leader in sustainable technologies, has confirmed that its battery cathode materials plant in Konin, Poland, will be powered solely by electricity from renewable sources from day 1 of production.  

JM has signed a contract with Axpo, a leading European producer and marketer of renewable energy which focuses on solar and wind investments. Axpo will provide renewable electricity to Johnson Matthey’s new factory in Konin that is expected to commence commissioning in 2022 to supply automotive platforms for production in 2024. Using 100% renewable energy will significantly reduce the plant’s carbon footprint and support Poland’s shift to a lower carbon economy.  

The new plant in Konin represents a major step in the commercialisation of eLNO®, JM’s family of advanced, nickel-rich cathode materials designed for PHEV/BEV automotive battery applications. With production powered 100% by renewable energy, eLNO has the strong environmental credentials that contribute to a sustainable battery value chain.

Securing 100% renewable energy from day 1 demonstrates Johnson Matthey’s commitment to sustainability both now and in the future and represents the first step in Johnson Matthey’s plan to invest in strategic partnerships to develop new long term renewable energy supply as the Battery Materials business expands its production capacity.

Christian Günther, Chief Executive, Battery Materials at JM comments: «Making battery materials is an energy intensive process. When running at target capacity, our Konin plant will significantly increase JM’s overall energy consumption, so it’s crucial that we minimise its carbon footprint from the outset to ensure a sustainable battery value chain.  Playing a big part in the future of electric vehicles isn’t enough for us – sustainability is at heart of everything we do at Johnson Matthey as we strive to make the world a cleaner, healthier place.»

Johnson Matthey is a global leader in science that enables a cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, we improve the performance, function and safety of our customers’ products and in 2020 we received the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark, given to companies that derive more than 50% of revenues from environmental solutions. Our science has a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most efficient use of the planet’s natural resources. Today more than 14,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate with our network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the world around us. Johnson Matthey is a member of the Global Battery Alliance and supports the GBA’s ten principles for a sustainable battery value chain.   

For more information, visit www.matthey.com

Inspiring science, enhancing life

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Keiretsu Forum’s Mid-Atlantic & South-East Regions Announce Record Breaking Angel Group Investment Year Amid A Global Pandemic

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Venture Capital investment set records in 2020. Early-stage investment hit a trough in Q2, but swift action by the angel community and tailwind opportunities created by COVID-19 fueled a rebound in Q3 and Q4. Locally, 2020 was a banner year for Keiretsu Forum’s Mid-Atlantic (K4-MA) and South-East (K4-SE) Regions booking record growth.

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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Venture Capital investment set records in 2020. Early-stage investment hit a trough in Q2, but swift action by the angel community and tailwind opportunities created by COVID-19 fueled a rebound in Q3 and Q4. Locally, 2020 was a banner year for Keiretsu Forum’s Mid-Atlantic (K4-MA) and South-East (K4-SE) Regions booking record growth.

US Venture Capital investing set records in 2020, surpassing surprising performance in 2018 (Source: PitchBook Venture Monitor). Investors deployed just over $156B and liquidated over $290B in exit value, with massive exits happening in Q3 and Q4. Early-stage investments in 2020 did not see the same bounce back but did see a healthy increase in the last two quarters of the year.

The performance within K4-MA & K4-SE is not consistent with the angel investment asset class on a national level. In 2020, the two East Coast Regions received 367 unsolicited applications for funding (a 17.6% YoY increase), screened 122 companies, and presented 80* high-quality opportunities to angel group members (a 27% YoY increase).  «Our members really stepped up in 2020,» said Howard Lubert, Area President of the two Keiretsu Forum Regions, «increasing their activity in due diligence and investing, placing $9.5m in 61 companies, an increase of almost $1.5m over 2019’s record setting performance.  Members ended up funding 76% of the companies that presented in Forum which is a testament to the rigorous Keiretsu process.»  Of note, 51% of those investments were made in Life Science companies.

Deal flow growth was primarily driven by Keiretsu Forum’s swift transition to secure, online meetings and due diligence, as well as the tailwind provided to companies in the Life Science space related to resolving the global pandemic. New and existing portfolio companies were able to pivot to lead development in testing, treating, and vaccinating against COVID-19. Further fueling deal flow for Keiretsu Forum members, the first-ever multi-region, multi-day Keiretsu Forum Investor Capital Expo took place in Q4, led by Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, Northern California, and Pacific Northwest Regions. 

Thirty-six companies presented at the Expo, representing the best-of-the-best deal flow in 2020. Upon speaking to the founders and collaborating with members, investor members felt confident in closing deals. Although work will continue to be distributed virtually in the first half of 2021, there is no reason to believe that opportunities will slow down. Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic believes that opportunities will continue to increase specifically in Biotech and Pharma as interest in vaccines and anti-virals remain high.  

For more information on Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic or South-East, please email info@keiretsuforum.net.

*Includes companies presenting at the expanded Investor Capital Expo.

Keiretsu Forum’s Mid-Atlantic and South-East Regions are part of Keiretsu Forum, a global investment community of accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/ institutional investors. Keiretsu Forum was founded in 2000 by Randy Williams in San Francisco. Today’s Keiretsu Forum is a worldwide network of capital, resources, and deal flow with 53 chapters on 3 continents. Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. The community is strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities.  For more information visit www.KeiretsuForum-MidAtlantic.com.  

Media Contact: Cindi Sutera, cindis@amscommunications.net or 610-613-2773

 

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Conor McGregor launches an innovative Sports Recovery line, TIDL Sport

McGregor comes out of retirement stronger than ever, crediting a newfound focus on post-training relief & recovery

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Despite announcing his retirement in early June 2020, Conor McGregor is back and in the best shape of his life.  McGregor has been training rigorously for the January 23rd main event at UFC 257 against <span…

McGregor comes out of retirement stronger than ever, crediting a newfound focus on post-training relief & recovery

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Despite announcing his retirement in early June 2020, Conor McGregor is back and in the best shape of his life.  McGregor has been training rigorously for the January 23rd main event at UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier, and the secret to his comeback, allowing him to perform at prime levels with more explosion and endurance than ever before, is a newfound focus and passion for post-training recovery.

The TIDL Sport Plant-Powered Cryotherapy Topical Spray, delivers powerful relief through cryotherapy and novel plant science, leaving athletes feeling refreshed and ready to take their training to the next level.

«I really started focusing on my health,» says McGregor who has previously mentioned being inspired by LeBron James and the investment in taking care of his body outside of the gym. «Everyone trains hard and eats right, but what about recovery?» 

McGregor has become such a passionate advocate for his post-training regimen that he has partnered with The Anthos Group to launch a next generation sports recovery line. Tenacity, Intensity, Dedication, and Lifestyle are not only adjectives that McGregor is known for, but they serve as the brand pillars and acronym for his latest venture, TIDL Sport. The foundation of TIDL Sport is plant-based therapy combined with proven exercise science mechanisms to deliver immediate relief and long-term recovery for athletes.

The brand’s flagship product, the TIDL Sport Plant-Powered Cryotherapy Topical Spray, delivers powerful relief through cryotherapy and novel plant science, leaving athletes feeling refreshed and ready to take their training to the next level. The revolutionary topical spray has 360° spray technology for easy, full body self-application and promotes long term healing by addressing pain and inflammation directly at the source. «When we target the inflammation, we solve for the root cause of pain and soreness in athletes,» says Dr. Akash Bajaj, Pain Specialist and Medical Director at Anthos Group, «allowing them to fully recover and be ready for their next session. Dedicated athletes can benefit from recovery as a part of their daily routine.»

The plant based ingredients in TIDL Sport range from hemp plant derived extracts to well known anti-inflammatory agents that are all organic in nature.  The enhanced touch-free formula sprays on clean with an immediate cooling relief, which increases blood flow to the site of application and enables the plant based ingredients to self absorb and go to work.

«When people hear recovery, they think it’s just about pain relief or sore muscles, but it’s so much more than that. I look at it as more of a preparation for my next work out as opposed to relief from the last one,» emphasized McGregor. «Using TIDL products just made my body feel revived and after meeting with the team, I knew that we could create products that really work and make recovery easier for the athlete,» McGregor said.

«We could not be more excited about partnering with Conor McGregor as we launch TIDL Sport,» said Badal Shah, Chief Executive Officer at The Anthos Group. «He is a seasoned entrepreneur that embodies world-class athleticism and has already provided tremendous input as we plan for a pipeline of next generation products for the serious athlete and fitness enthusiast.»

McGregor’s training with ‘McGregor Fast’ and nutrition management have been well documented and, according to McGregor, his self-care and recovery is only enhancing that.

«When you feel good, you train harder and you perform better. I know that I am doing the right things now to make myself feel in top shape. I eat right, I spend time taking care of myself in recovery, so there is no excuse to not push harder and harder every single day,» says McGregor.

All eyes will be on McGregor on January 23rd for the UFC 257 main event, with a potential title shot on the line. McGregor’s new and even more chiseled physique will serve as the strongest evidence of just how important and beneficial sports recovery can be.

About TIDL Sport
TIDL Sport infuses plant powered therapy with fitness and nutrition science to meet the needs of athletes to perform at the highest level.  The flagship product is a plant-powered cryotherapy topical spray that has 360° spray technology for easy, full body self-application. TIDL Sport products are available in select national retailers in the U.S., globally in over 25 countries, and on the company website: www.tidlsport.com

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Orlando Adán’s new book Frases Idiomáticas y Proverbios del Español, an insightful collection of Spanish new and familiar historical and cultural adages

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Frases Idiomáticas y Proverbios del Español was created by Orlando Adán. Orlando is an author who was born in Cuba in 1959. He graduated from the Institute of Foreign Languages in Havana in the specialty of Translator and Interpreter of Russian Language. In 2006 he emigrated to <span…

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Frases Idiomáticas y Proverbios del Español was created by Orlando Adán. Orlando is an author who was born in Cuba in 1959. He graduated from the Institute of Foreign Languages in Havana in the specialty of Translator and Interpreter of Russian Language. In 2006 he emigrated to Canada with his family and moved to the United States

Adán said this about his book: «This work is an excellent source of study and reference material for Spanish language students, as well as for Spanish teachers and the public in general. It also serves as an important working tool for translators and interpreters.

The phrases suggested are real-life and common-use phrases familiar to the entire Hispanic world.

Includes a list of the sixty-seven most commonly used Spanish-language proverbs and their equivalent in English, plus fifty set phrases.

This is a brand-new reference book within the language reference category and will certainly catch the reader’s attention.»

Published by Page Publishing, Orlando Adán’s new book Frases Idiomáticas y Proverbios del Español shares various philosophical and practical proverbs that reveal the richness of Hispanic culture.

Consumers who wish to learn more about the Spanish heritage through flourishing language can purchase Frases Idiomáticas y Proverbios del Español in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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