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Why Canada Could Be Home To The Next Great Gold Rush

LONDON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A run on gold has propelled it to an all-time high in August 2020, fueled by an overheating stock market, a raging pandemic and massive stimulus packages from governments around the world. But many still might not have missed the mega-rally. Mentioned in today’s commentary includes: Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD), Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM), Yamana Gold Inc. (NYSE: AUY), Kinross Gold…

LONDON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A run on gold has propelled it to an all-time high in August 2020, fueled by an overheating stock market, a raging pandemic and massive stimulus packages from governments around the world. But many still might not have missed the mega-rally. Mentioned in today’s commentary includes: Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD), Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM), Yamana Gold Inc. (NYSE: AUY), Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC), Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (NYSE: KL).

Gold Rush 2.0 could just be getting started, with junior miners, in particular, gearing up for an encore thanks to their unique ability to act as highly leveraged plays capable of multiplying the gains of gold by margins because of the relative significance of a gold discovery for a junior.

Canada’s junior miners Amex Exploration and Starr Peak Exploration (STE; STRPF) have been particularly outstanding, shooting the lights out during the first gold rush after racking up sizzling gains of 120% and 300%, respectively, over the past 52 weeks. 

Both stocks have been incredibly popular with value investors thanks to the companies’ enormous gold potential relative to their market valuations – meaning they have a lot to gain if things go right.

Yes, overall, there has been renewed interest in gold mining stocks after Berkshire Hathaway made a sizable investment in Barrick Gold last year. But there’s much more to it than that, including a Biden Administration that’s about to let loose a $1.9-trillion stimulus package that is trying to make its way through the bureaucratic channels as we speak. 

The gold moguls are now stockpiling gold assets because they understand that the rally has legs and a growth runway long enough for multi-year gains. So they’re busy now looking for the next big discovery by a junior with major upside. And Canadian miners have been thriving. EY’s latest Canadian Mining Eye index shows that TSX mid-tier and junior mining companies jumped 9% in Q4 2020, and 2021 is expected to see them outperform even more. 

Canadian resource mogul Robert Friedland has been taking a larger share of his Ivanhoe Mines Ltd) while billionaire Eric Sprott has been actively investing in companies like Amex Exploration, Vizsla Resources Corp. and Orefinders Resources Inc.

But the biggest upside could end up being Starr Peak. A couple directors and early Amex investors have jumped into their neighbor Starr Peak as shareholders themselves, and this drill bit is spinning rapidly: The company has cash in the bank and launched drilling in January.

Although gold is sitting at multi-year highs – implying higher entry costs for investors – the global macro-environment setup remains highly supportive of the yellow metal thanks to a plethora of catalysts including projections for a weaker U.S. dollar, more stimulus, negative real yields, dovish monetary policies, and rising inflation expectations. And, investors don’t have to worry about Wall Street or some other fiendish actors conspiring to keep a lid on gold prices.

Luckily, investors can still take advantage of momentum trades since the long-term gold trajectory is according to many analysts pointing in only one direction – UP.

Here are 3 Big Reasons why this could be the most exciting gold region in 2021:

#1 Peak Gold Supply

A recent SNL Metals & Mining report via Money Week revealed that only 167,000 tonnes of all the gold that has ever been mined remain in existence today. That’s not much at all when you consider that global central banks hold ~ 30,000 tonnes of gold in their reserves. The report essentially arrived at one conclusion – we have hit ‘peak’ gold.

It’s simple: We have been pulling gold from the ground faster than we can replace it through new discoveries.Over the last 24 years, we have mined 1.84 billion ounces of gold but only discovered 1.66 billion ounces from 217 deposits creating an obvious deficit. Meanwhile, our known gold reserves have declined to just 674 million ounces from 93 deposits since 2000 compared to 1.1 billion ounces from 124 deposits in the 1990s.

The irony about gold is that our modern technologies have not been able to improve much on the supply side of the equation. In fact, most gold-mining technologies were developed in the 18th century with much of the gold in use today deriving from that period.

Peak gold is all about how much gold is reasonably and economically recoverable. Peak gold refers to the point where gold production reaches a zenith and then starts tail spinning, with production declining faster than ever.

#2. Proven Discovery Record

It’s junior miners like Amex Exploration (TSX-V: AMX) and Starr Peak Exploration (STE; STRPF) that probably hold the key to new supply. Only last year, Starr Peak was regarded merely as a good speculative play. However, that may have changed this year after the company kickstarted a drilling campaign that could prove to be the best exposure out there.

They commenced drilling on the Main bloc of their NewMétal property, covering the past-producing Normétal Mine, from which ~10.1M tonnes of 2.15% Cu, 5.12% Zn, 0.549 g/t Au, and 45.25 g/t Ag were produced. This likely minimizes the risk of disappointing investors with its plans, given that Starr Peak has confirmed grades and favorable historic results for the area about to be drilled.

They have identified a number of drill targets, based on a release issued late last year. Investors can likely expect announcements for these drilled holes to be released in the coming months. The most exciting part: Starr Peak’s neighbor, Amex Exploration, has just announced a gigantic gold find.

In January, Amex announced the discovery of a new high-grade gold structure by drilling an intersection returning 31.87 g/t Au over 5.10 meters on a new target area on its flagship Perron property. The drill intersection is located approximately 650 metres north-west of the High Grade Zone (HGZ) and 500 metres north-east of the Grey Cat Zone that represents a new gold-bearing area on the property.

Starr Peak is now fully primed to take advantage of its close-ology to that of neighboring Amex Exploration, right on time after Amex announced the discovery of high-grade ore in its adjacent Perron property. And Amex just keeps drilling closer and closer to Starr Peak’s boundary line. Last report has it, the drill is less than 1km away from the boundary line with Starr Peak and getting closer.

Attractive Macro and Micro Setup

First, these are macro trends that are hard to beat. The trajectory of the United States federal budget has been truly worrying – and great for gold. The debt burden is swelling by trillions of dollars and the Treasury is forced to refinance the ballooning debt at ever-growing rates.

For fiscal 2020 (ended in September), federal borrowings totaled $20.3 trillion, a $3.5 trillion increase, good for 20% growth from the previous year’s $16.8 trillion. Meanwhile, the CBO has projected that Trump’s $900 billion stimulus package will swell the budget deficit from $1.810 trillion to $2.710 trillion, or a 50% increase.

That scenario will bring total public debt to a staggering $38 trillion by 2030, well over twice the burden in 2019 and an absurd 123% of GDP. The good news for gold bulls: Debt levels have been showing a strong positive correlation with gold prices.

In fact, gold and debt have displayed an impressive 88% correlation in the period 2000-2019. That includes the divergence period starting in 2012 when gold prices hit a previous all-time high of $1,920/oz.

The strong correlation between debt and gold prices means that gold prices are likely to find a floor around $1,900 per ounce and many think could be trading in the $2,200–$2,300 range over the next two years. At the same time, the micro trend for a company like Starr Peak is excellent. 

Momentum keeps building at a fast clip. We expect first results soon, with the January 21st launch of the NewMetal drilling campaign targeting historically drilled and known mineralization.

There’s nothing better in the junior game than drilling right between a major new discovery and a massive past-producing mine. Right when gold could be geared for a long-term rally setup. 

Last summer, Legendary investor Warren Buffett finally changed his long-held negative stance on gold when Berkshire Hathaway announced that it would be taking a massive stake in Canadian Barrick Gold (GOLD) at a time when gold was soaring, since then, however it has had a particularly tough start to the year, seeing its share price fall from August highs of $29 to its current price of $20.18. That doesn’t mean the company is down for the count, however. Barrick Gold still has a healthy balance sheet, with debt down and enough cash on hand to remain well positioned and relatively risk-adverse.

Despite its excellent and higher-than-expected earnings, Barrick’s stock price has closely followed gold’s trajectory, with the price of the precious metal falling due to more positive economic news and a flourishing tech sector. But according to many analysts, this may not last much longer, and it is likely investors will pile back into gold again.

Newmont (NEM) is the largest gold company on the planet, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t still have upside potential. Founded in 1916, and based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Newmont is a veteran miner with one of the top executive teams in the business, and its operations span 11 countries, including gold mines in Nevada, Colorado, Ontario, Quebec, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Australia, Ghana, Argentina, Peru, and Suriname.

Like Barrick, Newmont has struggled in 2021, however, seeing its share price fall from its November highs of $68 to its current price of $57. This path has been very closely related to the price of gold which has also tumbled in the same amount of time.

Yamana Gold (AUY) is another giant that has seen its share price hit especially hard since January. Yamana has fallen by as much as 25% since January alone, and without some short term support it may even head lower. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great company worth keeping an eye on.

In its fourth-quarter earnings call, President and CEO of Yamana provided investors with a glimpse of what’s to come, «In 2022, we are forecasting 870,000 ounces of gold and 9.4 million ounces of silver and in 2023, 889,000 ounces of gold and 8 million ounces of silver.»

Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC) may not be as established as some of its century-old peers, but it’s quickly becoming a major player in the industry. With operations across the globe, its big picture approach is paying off. The $11 billion gold giant has mines in Brazil, Ghana, Mauritania, Russia and the United States, and it’s looking to expand even further.

Like its peers, Kinross posted positive fourth-quarter earnings but has been weighed down by the price of gold. The company’s share price has fallen from $7.98 on the first trading day of the year to its current price of $6.80, but not all is lost. Because smaller miners benefit big on even the smallest moves in gold prices, if the price of the precious metal does see an uptick in the coming months, Kinross will likely be one of the biggest benefactors.

Kirkland Lake Gold (KL) is another one of Canada’s tried and true gold miners. Though not quite as large as Barrick or Newmont, Kirkland is no stranger to striking headline grabbing deals in the industry. In fact, just recently, Kirkland and Newmont signed a $75 million exploration deal that could wind up being a game-changer for the industry.

This alliance will provide Kirkland with cash flow to evaluate new alternatives for the future of the mining complex, dive deeper into its existing properties, and weigh other opportunities where the two gold companies may be able to find common ground in the future.

By. Paula Jennings

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This news release contains forward-looking information which is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements in this release include that prices for gold will retain value in future as currently expected, or could rise based on political considerations; that Starr Peak can fulfill all its obligations to acquire its Quebec properties; that Starr Peak’s property can achieve drilling and mining success for gold; that historical geological information and estimations will prove to be accurate or at least very indicative; that high-grade targets exist; and that Starr Peak will be able to carry out its business plans, including timing for drilling. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Risks that could change or prevent these statements from coming to fruition include that politics don’t have nearly the strong effect on gold prices as expected; the Company may not complete all the property purchases for various reasons; it may not be able to finance its intended drilling programs; Starr Peak may not raise sufficient funds to carry out its plans; geological interpretations and technological results based on current data that may change with more detailed information or testing; and despite promise, there may be no commercially viable minerals or ore on Starr Peak’s property. The forward-looking information contained herein is given as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

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Meijer Steps Up Supplier Diversity Outreach, Announces Second Vendor Recruitment Event

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer announced today that it will host a supplier diversity event in May, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for interested Meijer merchants. After meeting with nearly 250 diverse suppliers at its first Supplier Diversity Summit in November, the retailer plans to meet with even more at its upcoming multi-day virtual event.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer announced today that it will host a supplier diversity event in May, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for interested Meijer merchants. After meeting with nearly 250 diverse suppliers at its first Supplier Diversity Summit in November, the retailer plans to meet with even more at its upcoming multi-day virtual event.

«Supplier diversity, much like our overarching Diversity & Inclusion efforts, is not about checking boxes or a ‘one and done’ mentality – it’s about ensuring our partnerships reflect our customers and communities,» said Peter Whitsett, Meijer Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing. «By continuing to recruit diverse vendors through these events, we are creating a pipeline of diverse partners that will better serve our customers and communities for years to come.»

The May 4-6 virtual event will focus on the following categories:

  • Beauty and personal care
  • Over-the-counter and wellness
  • General merchandise
  • Grocery

Certified minority-, LGBTQ-, woman-, veteran- and disability-owned businesses with retail-ready products in those categories can apply by Monday, March 8 for consideration here.

«Our Supplier Diversity Summit was incredibly successful, and we are excited to begin working with many new partners as a result,» said Jamie Akemann, Group Vice President of Indirect Procurement and Supplier Diversity. «However, it takes time to go from meeting a new vendor partner to carrying their product in hundreds of stores. By holding this second event, and future supplier diversity events, we ensure a consistent flow of new products and partnerships that empower diverse suppliers and create positive economic impacts in our communities.»

Meijer is partnering with RangeMe, an ECRM company and the industry standard online product sourcing platform, to manage all product submissions by qualifying and connecting suppliers with the appropriate buyers.

Once applications for the event are submitted, Meijer teams will review and select the vendors they would like to meet with virtually through the ECRM Connect meeting platform. Suppliers not chosen for the event will still be accessible through RangeMe and may be reviewed by Meijer merchants again in the future as business needs change.

While they may not qualify for May’s event, diverse vendors carrying services or products outside of the categories mentioned above are encouraged to submit their information for consideration through the retailer’s prospective vendor page.

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 256 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the «one-stop shopping» concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.

 

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Naturepedic Calls for the Removal of Phthalates in Crib Mattresses

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Naturepedic is urging immediate action to eliminate the use of synthetic chemicals such as phthalates, among other toxic chemicals, that are known to adversely affect babies’ health. Typically used in the manufacturing of crib mattresses to help achieve its…

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Naturepedic is urging immediate action to eliminate the use of synthetic chemicals such as phthalates, among other toxic chemicals, that are known to adversely affect babies’ health. Typically used in the manufacturing of crib mattresses to help achieve its waterproofing properties, phthalates, according to Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro-Development Risks) are damaging children’s brain development and therefore must be immediately banned from consumer products.

Barry A. Cik, Board-Certified Environmental Engineer, Founder and Technical Director of Naturepedic, GOTS-certified organic, MADE SAFE-certified nontoxic mattress and bedding brand, has put his extensive knowledge of chemicals to good use to help achieve just this. Fifteen years ago, he decided that there had to be a better way to make ethical, toxin-free crib mattress alternatives that would help safeguard innocent babies from a lifetime of health issues including brain damage and cancer. Cik says, «Crib mattresses are one of the largest sources of phthalate exposure to babies, who are spending 10-16 hours a day in their early years of life sleeping on top of them. With a majority of baby crib mattresses in the U.S. market made with a cover of vinyl, of which 30-40% of contains phthalates, the off-gassing can get into the air right above the mattress that the baby is breathing in.»

Cik continues, «The problem is crib mattresses need to be waterproof and easy to wipe down and clean in order to maintain safe hygiene for the baby, otherwise they could breathe in unsanitary bacterial and microbial contamination. However, utilizing vinyl, again typically made with phthalates, has been the primary way to accomplish this. Other ‘solutions’ include using polyurethane, which can also lead to unhygienic inhalation when the polyurethane is placed below the surface fabric as is generally the case, using PFCs, which are suspected carcinogens, or to not waterproof at all. A safe mattress should be waterproof and hygienic.»

He adds, «At Naturepedic, we set out to develop a better solution for this, which eliminates phthalates entirely. In doing so, we discovered and utilize food-grade polyethylene made from non-GMO sugarcane, which is well-regarded by respected environmental organizations and is the most nontoxic waterproofing available on the market.»

In addition to its novel nontoxic waterproofing method, Naturepedic takes its crib mattress safety a step further, avoiding other chemical, allergenic, breathable, and physical safety concerns. When it comes to allergens, no latex (even organic latex) is ever used in Naturepedic baby products because it’s highly allergenic, and babies, who don’t know if they are or will become allergenic, should not be sleeping on allergenic materials. Naturepedic also provides extra «breathable» cover options which surrounds the baby with airflow, meets pediatric guidelines of proper mattress firmness, and of course, eliminates questionable materials and chemicals found in most conventional mattresses, such as vinyl, PFCs, polyurethane foam, flame retardant chemicals and chemical flame barriers, formaldehyde, pesticides, GMOs, and glues/adhesives, while meeting and exceeding the highest level of certifications available in the marketplace.

«The recent study announced by Project TENDR in the American Journal of Public Health further confirms what we’ve always known to be true: phthalates, among many other toxic chemicals, are causing serious, long-lasting damage to our children, and have no place in our everyday products, especially in our children’s products. The pervasive, unregulated use of these chemicals, especially in crib mattresses, must end. I call on our industry to eliminate the use of phthalates entirely, and to actively seek the use of nontoxic, safer alternatives that are out there,» states Cik, «We will continue fighting tooth and nail for chemical policy change, consumer education, and the end to industry greenwashing.»

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About Naturepedic: 
Since 2003, Naturepedic has been on a mission to protect the lives of babies, children and families through safer, healthier organic-based products that have a positive impact on the environment. A brand with purpose, transparency and ethical practices, Naturepedic is the recipient of many certifications and is highly respected by numerous health and environmental organizations (https://www.naturepedic.com/certifications) and is an EPA Green Power Partner. Since its inception, Naturepedic has been a consistent and generous advocate and supporter of NGO’s and nonprofits advocating for parents «Right to Know» about what is in the products they bring into their homes. 

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The Pandemic at One Year, New Research from Paychex Reveals Biggest Obstacles Facing Business Owners

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American economy, led by small and mid-size businesses, continues to face challenges as we head into the second year of widespread shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American economy, led by small and mid-size businesses, continues to face challenges as we head into the second year of widespread shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New research from Paychex, Inc., the HR software and services company providing the power of simplicity to businesses managing increasingly complex workplaces, found that three of the biggest obstacles businesses face are financial instability, bringing employees back to the office, and developing a COVID-19 vaccine policy. These insights are based on the company’s latest survey of business owners, conducted January 27 – February 2, 2021, which polled 300 principals of U.S. companies with 2 to 500 employees.

Financial Instability

The survey showed small and mid-size business owners continue to be in a precarious position financially in the wake of COVID-19. Sixty-one percent of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan recipients in the survey characterize the 2021 PPP loan as important to their business’s survival.  Overall 56 percent of companies with 50-500 employees characterize the funds as critical to their business survival this year, up 14% from 42 percent reporting that sentiment last year.

In addition, only two in five respondents are aware of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), which, according to the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2021, can now be taken in combination with a PPP loan. Yet, only one in five business owners plans to claim the ERTC. Awareness and planned usage increase with company size as half of the mid-sized businesses will claim the ERTC.

Planning the Return to the Office

Amid this financial instability, to help maintain customer loyalty, many businesses are carefully coordinating a plan for employees’ safe return. 55 percent of small and mid-size companies surveyed remain at least partially remote, while only 12 percent say that some or all of their workforce will permanently work at least part of the time remotely following the pandemic. More than 40 percent of small and mid-size businesses are still working out the details of bringing employees back to the workplace.

Employer Vaccine Policies

An essential step in getting employees safely back to the workplace will be vaccination. Many business leaders see themselves having a role in employee vaccination. 75 percent of small business owners (10-49 employees) and 85 percent of mid-sized businesses (50-500 employees) plan to motivate their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. 25 percent of all survey respondents expressed concerns around potential legal liabilities if they were to incentivize employee vaccination.

«From the financial toll COVID-19 has taken on businesses, to the confusion around returning employees to the office, and what to consider when building a vaccination policy, business owners are facing a level of complexity never seen before,» said Mike Trabold, Paychex director of compliance risk. «That’s why we’ve created educational resources addressing a spectrum of new challenges. Whether it’s a full shutdown, seeking funds to keep doors open, struggling to manage a remote workforce, or hiring to meet new and unexpected demands, we’ll continue to guide business owners through the difficulties identified in this research.»

How Paychex is Helping

Paychex has taken a leadership role in helping businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic with its comprehensive COVID-19 Help Center, extensive HR support for clients, and application enhancements to address pandemic-related challenges. Paychex continues to build on its Paychex Flex® PPP solutions in real-time as new government regulations pass. These include a forgiveness estimator that forecasts payroll costs and considers non-payroll cost inputs and creating a signature-ready loan forgiveness application to simplify the loan forgiveness process. To date, Paychex has helped its customers quickly apply for and receive $30 billion in loans.

Additionally, the experienced HR professionals at Paychex develop and deliver effective HR recommendations based on the client’s unique circumstances and business needs, helping them navigate unique new challenges like bringing employees back to the office and creating a vaccination policy.

Paychex’s COVID-19 Help Center offers comprehensive support to help businesses through every phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, from solidifying finances to decoding how new regulations impact employees. Resources include a map through which users can access webinars, checklists, articles specific to their state regarding guidance on reopening, paid leave laws, furloughs and layoffs, out-of-state travel restrictions, and more. The Help Center, which is available to all businesses, includes reopening guidelines to help companies resume operations with confidence, including detailed information about staffing, workplace safety, and privacy considerations.

For more data insights from this survey, please view the full research report. Business owners can also access COVID-19 vaccine FAQs, for more information specific to building a workplace vaccination policy.   

About the Paychex Business Survey

As part of a COVID-19 business survey series, Paychex polled 300 randomly selected business owners with 2-500 employees. The survey was fielded January 27 – February 2, 2021. It was administered online by Bredin, a third-party research firm, and yielded a +/- 5.66% margin of error.

Disclaimer: The data cited in this news release represents the opinions of the survey respondents and not those of Paychex or its employees.

Note: The information contained within is not tax or legal advice. These issues are complex and applicability depends on individual circumstances. Businesses should consult tax or legal counsel before acting on any of the items identified above.

About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services. By combining its innovative software-as-a-service technology and mobility platform with dedicated, personal service, Paychex empowers small- and medium-sized business owners to focus on the growth and management of their business. Backed by more than 45 years of industry expertise, Paychex serves more than 680,000 payroll clients as of May 31, 2020 across more than 100 locations in the U.S. and Europe, and pays one out of every 12 American private sector employees. Learn more about Paychex by visiting paychex.com and stay connected on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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JINS Eyewear Will Open its 3rd Bay Area Store at Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo on March 1st

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — JINS Eyewear, Japan’s largest eyewear brand by volume, officially announces its 6th store in the United States will open on March 1st, 2021, located at Hillsdale Shopping…

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — JINS Eyewear, Japan’s largest eyewear brand by volume, officially announces its 6th store in the United States will open on March 1st, 2021, located at Hillsdale Shopping Center. JINS, a 5-star rated eyewear brand in Silicon Valley, will open its 3rd location in the Bay Area at 60 31st Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 on the upper level close to Pandora. Despite these tough times during the pandemic, JINS wants to expand their services to more communities in the Bay Area and are happy to be a part of the San Mateo community. Visit JINS Hillsdale by booking an appointment to secure your spot, or walk-ins welcome if available. Open daily 11:00am to 7:00pm.

Grand Opening Special: For every customer in the first 2 weeks, with any purchase of glasses or sunglasses, get 1 free JINS SCREEN Boxed blue light glasses (ready-made as non-prescription). Available in Adult and Kids sizes (regular retail $50 for Adults and $30 for Kids). Limited time offer until March 14th, 2021.

Over 430 Eyewear Styles and All-In-One Pricing
The brand new store houses over 430 styles of eyeglasses, ranging from Airframe lightweight glasses, to Alternative Fit frames, suited for low nose bridges, and more. Adult and Kids sizes are available. The store will continue to feature signature 30-minute prescription glasses (depending on lens availability). Glasses start at $60, with premium quality lenses included: high index up to 1.74, aspheric, UV cut, anti-glare, and hard coatings — all at no extra charge. Customers can continue to use their out-of-network vision insurance benefits for reimbursement. JINS has two other stores in the Bay Area: San Francisco’s Union Square (flagship) and Santa Clara’s Westfield Valley Fair.

Customers’ health and safety is JINS’ number one priority, they have COVID-19 safety measures in place, and details can be found here. Eye exams for now will not be available at opening.

Grand Opening Special: Free Blue Light Glasses until 3/14
JINS at Hillsdale Shopping Center kicks off their grand opening with a special promotion to welcome the surrounding community. For every customer in the first 2 weeks: With any purchase of glasses or sunglasses, get 1 free JINS SCREEN Boxed blue light glasses (ready-made as non-prescription). Available in Adult and Kids sizes (regular retail $50 for Adults and $30 for Kids). Limited time offer until March 14th, 2021.

Limited Time Offer: $60 $0 Blue Light Lenses
With more working from home or distance learning, many are spending alarming longer hours looking at digital devices each day. JINS wants to help in these times. They have a limited time offer for free blue light lens upgrades ($60 regular retail). Available online and in stores. Their blue light lenses called JINS SCREEN block blue light and reduce digital eye strain, as proven in the clinical study conducted by Keio University. JINS has already sold over 12 million pairs of blue light glasses in the US and Japan.

About JINS
JINS believes in Eyewear Fit for All. With stylish, innovative eyewear and thoughtful design, they encourage customers to explore their personal style, without having to worry about budget. Not only are they here to help you see the world better, but they also want our world to be a better place to see. Their Cases for Causes program collaborates with local nonprofits, with beautifully designed cases to support their missions. 100% of case sales goes back to the nonprofits. The brand has 640 retail stores globally in Japan, China, Taiwan, Philippines, and Hong Kong, including 6 U.S. stores, in the San Francisco Bay Area: Union Square, San Jose, San Mateo, and in Los Angeles: Sherman Oaks, Arcadia, and Torrance.

Find JINS on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For additional information, visit: https://www.jins.com/us

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JINS Eyewear Will Open its 3rd Bay Area Store at Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo on March 1st

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — JINS Eyewear, Japan’s largest eyewear brand by volume, officially announces its 6th store in the United States will open on March 1st, 2021, located at Hillsdale Shopping Center. JINS, a…

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — JINS Eyewear, Japan’s largest eyewear brand by volume, officially announces its 6th store in the United States will open on March 1st, 2021, located at Hillsdale Shopping Center. JINS, a 5-star rated eyewear brand in Silicon Valley, will open its 3rd location in the Bay Area at 60 31st Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 on the upper level close to Pandora. Despite these tough times during the pandemic, JINS wants to expand their services to more communities in the Bay Area and are happy to be a part of the San Mateo community. Visit JINS Hillsdale by booking an appointment to secure your spot, or walk-ins welcome if available. Open daily 11:00am to 7:00pm.

Over 430 Eyewear Styles and All-In-One Pricing
The brand new store houses over 430 styles of eyeglasses, ranging from Airframe lightweight glasses, to Alternative Fit frames, suited for low nose bridges, and more. Adult and Kids sizes are available. The store will continue to feature signature 30-minute prescription glasses (depending on lens availability). Glasses start at $60, with premium quality lenses included: high index up to 1.74, aspheric, UV cut, anti-glare, and hard coatings — all at no extra charge. Customers can continue to use their out-of-network vision insurance benefits for reimbursement. JINS has two other stores in the Bay Area: San Francisco’s Union Square (flagship) and Santa Clara’s Westfield Valley Fair.

Customers’ health and safety is JINS’ number one priority, they have COVID-19 safety measures in place, and details can be found here. Eye exams for now will not be available at opening.

Grand Opening Special: Free Blue Light Glasses until 3/14
JINS at Hillsdale Shopping Center kicks off their grand opening with a special promotion to welcome the surrounding community. For every customer in the first 2 weeks: With any purchase of glasses or sunglasses, get 1 free JINS SCREEN Boxed blue light glasses (ready-made as non-prescription). Available in Adult and Kids sizes (regular retail $50 for Adults and $30 for Kids). Limited time offer until March 14th, 2021.

Limited Time Offer: $60 $0 Blue Light Lenses
With more working from home or distance learning, many are spending alarming longer hours looking at digital devices each day. JINS wants to help in these times. They have a limited time offer for free blue light lens upgrades ($60 regular retail). Available online and in stores. Their blue light lenses called JINS SCREEN block blue light and reduce digital eye strain, as proven in the clinical study conducted by Keio University. JINS has already sold over 12 million pairs of blue light glasses in the US and Japan.

About JINS
JINS believes in Eyewear Fit for All. With stylish, innovative eyewear and thoughtful design, they encourage customers to explore their personal style, without having to worry about budget. Not only are they here to help you see the world better, but they also want our world to be a better place to see. Their Cases for Causes program collaborates with local nonprofits, with beautifully designed cases to support their missions. 100% of case sales goes back to the nonprofits. The brand has 640 retail stores globally in Japan, China, Taiwan, Philippines, and Hong Kong, including 6 U.S. stores, in the San Francisco Bay Area: Union Square, San Jose, San Mateo, and in Los Angeles: Sherman Oaks, Arcadia, and Torrance.

Find JINS on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For additional information, visit: https://www.jins.com/us

JINS Press Contact
JINS US Marketing
Marketing@us.jins.com

 

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JINS Eyewear Abrirá su Tercera Tienda en el Área de la Bahía de San Francisco en el Centro Comercial Hillsdale en San Mateo el 1 de Marzo

SAN FRANCISCO, 25 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — JINS Eyewear, la marca de anteojos más grande de Japón por volumen, anunció oficialmente que su sexta tienda en los Estados Unidos abrirá el 1 de Marzo de 2021, localizada en el Centro comercial Hillsdale. JINS, una marca de anteojos, con 5 estrellas en la…

SAN FRANCISCO, 25 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — JINS Eyewear, la marca de anteojos más grande de Japón por volumen, anunció oficialmente que su sexta tienda en los Estados Unidos abrirá el 1 de Marzo de 2021, localizada en el Centro comercial Hillsdale. JINS, una marca de anteojos, con 5 estrellas en la Valle de Silicon, abrirá su tercera localización en el Área de la Bahía de San Francisco. Y se encuentra en las dirección de 60 31st Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 en el nivel superior, cerca de Pandora. A pesar de estos tiempos difíciles durante la pandemia, JINS quiere expandir sus servicios a más comunidades en la Área de la Bahía y está feliz de ser parte de la comunidad de San Mateo. Visita JINS Hillsdale para reservar una cita asegurando su lugar, o sin cita, si está disponible. La tienda estará abierta a diario desde 11:00 am a 7:00 pm.

Grand Opening Special: For every customer in the first 2 weeks, with any purchase of glasses or sunglasses, get 1 free JINS SCREEN Boxed blue light glasses (ready-made as non-prescription). Available in Adult and Kids sizes (regular retail $50 for Adults and $30 for Kids). Limited time offer until March 14th, 2021.

Más de 430 estilos de Anteojos y Incluido en un Solo Precio
La nueva tienda contiene más de 430 estilos de anteojos, que van desde anteojos ligeros, Airframe, hasta anteojos de ajuste alternativo, adecuado para personas de nariz baja y más. Incluyendo estilos de tamaños para adultos y niños. La tienda seguirá haciendo anteojos recetados en 30 minutos (dependiendo de la disponibilidad de lentes). Los anteojos comienzan a $60, con lentes de primera calidad que incluyen: alto índices hasta 1.74, lentes asféricos, con corte UV, antireflejo y resistente a rayones, todo incluido sin cargo adicional. Los clientes pueden utilizar los beneficios del seguro de la vista fuera de la red para obtener un reembolso. JINS tiene otras dos tiendas en el Área de la Bahía de San Francisco: Union Square en San Francisco (tienda principal) y Westfield Valley Fair en Santa Clara.

La salud y seguridad de los clientes es la prioridad número uno de JINS, y han implementado medidas de seguridad COVID-19 en todas las tiendas. Para más detalles los pueden encontrar aquí. Los exámenes de la vista por ahora no estarán disponibles en el estreno de la tienda, Hillsdale.

Oferta Especial de gran Inauguración: Anteojos de luz Azul Gratis Hasta 3/14
JINS en el centro comercial de Hillsdale iniciará su gran inauguración con una promoción especial para dar la bienvenida a la comunidad que los rodea. En las primeras 2 semanas, cada cliente puede obtener 1 gafas de luz azul en caja JINS SCREEN por gratis, con la compra de anteojos o gafas de sol (anteojos sin receta y confeccionado). Los JINS SCREEN estarán disponible en tamaños para adultos y niños (precio regular de $50 para adultos y $30 para niños). La oferta especial estará disponible por tiempo limitado hasta el 14 de Marzo de 2021.

Oferta de Tiempo Limitado:  $60 $0 Lentes de luz azul  
Con más personas trabajando desde casa o estudiantes en educación de distancia, muchos pasan una cantidad de horas mirando dispositivos digitales cada día. JINS quiere ayudar en estos tiempos. JINS tienen una oferta especial por tiempo limitado de lentes de luz azul por gratis con cada nueva compra ($60 al precio regular). Disponible por internet y en tiendas. Los lentes de luz azul llamados JINS SCREEN  bloquean la luz azul y reducen la fatiga visual digital, como se demostró en el estudio clínico realizado por la Universidad de Keio. JINS ya ha vendido más de 12 millones de pares de gafas de luz azul en EE. UU. y Japón.

Sobre JINS    
JINS cree en gafas adecuadas para todos. Con gafas elegantes e innovadoras y un diseño atento, ayudan a los clientes a explorar su estilo personal, sin tener que preocuparse por el presupuesto. JINS no solo están aquí para ayudar a los clientes a ver el mundo mejor, sino que también quieren que nuestro mundo sea un lugar mejor para todos. Su programa Cajas por Causas, en donde colaboran con organizaciones no lucrativas, y han diseñado cajas de gafas bellamente para apoyar las misiones de las organizaciones. El 100% de las ventas y ganancias de las cajas se van a las organizaciones. JINS tiene 640 tiendas minoristas en todo el mundo, empezando con Japón, China, Taiwán, Filipinas y Hong Kong. También incluyendo las 6 tiendas en EE. UU. En el área de la Bahía de San Francisco: Union Square, San José, San Mateo y en Los Angeles: Sherman Oaks, Arcadia y Torrance.

Encuentra JINS en  Facebook, Instagram  y Twitter.
Para obtener información adicional, visite: https://www.jins.com/us

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Air Products Ranked as Top Climate-Aligned Company on Barron’s 2021 100 Most Sustainable Companies in America

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Air Products (NYSE:APD) has been rated as the top climate-aligned company by Barron’s as part of its 2021 Ranking of the Most Sustainable Companies in America.

Overall, Barron’s ranked Air Products 13th on its 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, up 20 spots from the previous year. Air Products earned first place as the top company for the climate-aligned segment of the rankings, which rated companies for efforts to reduce the impact on the…

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Air Products (NYSE:APD) has been rated as the top climate-aligned company by Barron’s as part of its 2021 Ranking of the Most Sustainable Companies in America.

Overall, Barron’s ranked Air Products 13th on its 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, up 20 spots from the previous year. Air Products earned first place as the top company for the climate-aligned segment of the rankings, which rated companies for efforts to reduce the impact on the environment throughout their operations and provide sustainable solutions.

Barron’s specifically noted that Air Products, which has appeared on the Most Sustainable Companies list for three consecutive years, has committed billions of dollars of capital toward the largest renewable hydrogen project in history, which will provide carbon-free hydrogen to the world on a massive scale in 2025.

«Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Our industrial gases, technologies and applications enable customers around the world to reduce their energy use, lower emissions and increase productivity,» said Seifi Ghasemi, Air Products’ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. «We are proud to be recognized by Barron’s for our sustainability efforts and solutions but know there is always more work to be done, which is why Air Products is playing a lead role in addressing significant energy and environmental challenges through gasification, carbon capture and hydrogen for mobility solutions around the world.»

One key project designed to address the need for clean energy is NEOM. Last year, Air Products, in conjunction with ACWA Power and NEOM, signed an agreement for a $5 billion world-scale green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility powered by renewable energy. The project, which will be equally owned by the three partners, will be located in NEOM―a new model for sustainable living to be located in the northwest corner of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia―and will produce green ammonia for export to global markets. Air Products will be the exclusive off-taker of the green ammonia and will invest an additional $2 billion downstream, bringing the Company’s total investment to $3.7 billion. Air Products will transport the green ammonia around the world to be dissociated to produce green hydrogen for transportation and other markets.

For its fourth annual list of the most sustainable companies, Barron’s worked with Calvert Research & Management, a top sustainable investing firm, which analyzed the 1,000 largest United States (U.S.) publicly held companies, measured by market capitalization. Each company was rated in five key stakeholder categories: shareholders, employees, customers, community and planet.

To further its sustainability efforts, Air Products also announced a new sustainability goal in 2020 to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) intensity (kg CO2/MM BTU) by one-third by the year 2030 from a 2015 baseline.

In addition, Air Products also announced a new step toward its goal of being the most diverse industrial gas company in the world. To build on its culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging, Air Products has set goals to further increase the percentage of females and U.S. minorities in professional and managerial roles. By 2025, Air Products aims to achieve at least 28 percent female representation in the professional and managerial population globally and at least 20 percent minority representation in the same population in the United States. These measures are increases from 25 and 17 percent representation (2020 baseline), respectively.

The Barron’s recognition is the latest for Air Products, which was also recently included in the S&P Global 2020 Sustainability Yearbook and the Corporate Knights’ Clean 200 listing for the third year in a row. The Clean 200 was established in 2016 and ranks the largest publicly listed companies by their clean energy reviews. Air Products also has been named to the Wall Street Journal’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies list, which assessed more than 5,500 publicly traded businesses based on sustainability metrics in areas such as business model and innovation, external social and product issues, employee and workplace issues and the environment. In addition, in November, Air Products was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the 11th consecutive year. The 2020/2021 DJSI recognition ranks Air Products among the top 20 percent of North American companies in its industry group for corporate sustainability performance.

Additional information on Air Products’ commitment to sustainability is available on its Sustainability website.

About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world’s largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale carbon-free hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.

The Company had fiscal 2020 sales of $8.9 billion from operations in 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $60 billion. More than 19,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. 

NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s reasonable expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release regarding important risk factors. Actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors not anticipated by management, including risk factors described in the Company’s Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.

 

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US LED, Ltd. Takes Electric Vehicle Charging To The Next Level With TurboEVC™ Ultra-Fast DC Charging Stations

HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — US LED, the leading provider of ultra-long-life LED lighting solutions, announced that the TurboEVC product family has expanded to include new ultra-fast Level 3 DC charging technology. These new Level 3 DC chargers facilitate convenient charging of all electric vehicle models, including those with…

HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — US LED, the leading provider of ultra-long-life LED lighting solutions, announced that the TurboEVC product family has expanded to include new ultra-fast Level 3 DC charging technology. These new Level 3 DC chargers facilitate convenient charging of all electric vehicle models, including those with high voltage battery systems. TurboEVC Level 3 DC chargers are ideal for serving the public or fleets, including cars, buses, and trucks. Because of its modularity, TurboEVC offers charging capability of up to 120kW and can deliver to two vehicles at once.

TurboEVC Level 3 DC fast chargers are ideal for serving the public or fleets, including cars, buses, and trucks.

TurboEVC is ideal for locations looking to add the benefit of electric vehicle charging, including retailers, fueling stations, convenience stores, and logistics companies. In addition to providing charging stations, US LED offers turnkey installation and network solutions that include OCPP-compliant software for managing multiple stations. Owners can customize stations to meet their specific requirements, including setting price policies for public use or making stations available for fleet operations only.

«Our expansion into ultra-fast DC charging gives us an unparalleled combination of green technology solutions,» said Ron Farmer, CEO at US LED. «Few if any companies in the market provide advanced EV charging technology, turnkey lighting solutions including stadium lighting, and signage on a national level. All supported by a world-class project management team that assists our customers from conception to completion.»

TurboEVC Level 3 DC Charger Features:

  • Level 3 DC charging units come standard with IP55 protection and IK10 vandal-proof casing.
  • Touch-sensitive 7″ LCD screen that offers a user-friendly interface.
  • Cable management systems provide the appropriate reach while keeping cables off the ground.
  • External communication that connects to OCPP-compliant management software.
  • Secure RFID or mobile app authentication that allows easy access for electric vehicle drivers.
  • Standard CCS1 and CHAdeMO connectors that are compatible with most electric vehicles.

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About US LED, Ltd.

Since 2001, US LED has been a full-service provider of commercial lighting, signage, and building technology solutions. Because of our early history in LED lighting, US LED has decades of engineering expertise to continuously offer ultra-long-life luminaires that approach 200,000-hour L70 lifetimes while providing an industry-leading Ten-Year Warranty. Additionally, much of our product portfolio is assembled in our plant in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.usled.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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NOXCO Announces Addition of Jorge Cadena to Team

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NOXCO, a pioneer in the power generation industry, announced that Jorge Cadena has joined the company as the VP of Business Development. Cadena is a respected professional with more than two decades of experience in the power generation, chemical, energy…

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NOXCO, a pioneer in the power generation industry, announced that Jorge Cadena has joined the company as the VP of Business Development. Cadena is a respected professional with more than two decades of experience in the power generation, chemical, energy storage, and environmental industries.

NOXCO offers power plants an innovative option to manage emissions systems performance, cost, and risk through a long-term service agreement (LTSA) for NOx, CO, and ammonia slip emissions.

Cadena previously served in the role of VP of Engineering and Business Development at Gas Turbine Efficiency, LLC (GTE), where he developed and executed efficiency upgrade projects globally for gas turbine OEMs and end-users within the power and oil & gas industries. He is also the Founder / President of Fusion Environmental Corporation, which designed and supplied air pollution control products for many industries. He holds a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from Youngstown State University and an MBA from the University of Florida.

NOXCO President & CEO Jeff Bause shared that Cadena is a key hire for the company. «Jorge thoroughly understands the industries where NOXCO is a key player – and brings the needed skillset as he works with power plant operators to help them overcome their large obstacles and pressures: steep compliance requirements, the expectation to maximize profits while operating aging assets, and the challenges of new dispatch requirements on their emissions systems.»

NOXCO is an innovative provider of services that go well beyond traditional catalyst management. The company delivers value-added solutions to independent power operators, regulated industries, power plant management teams, and investors. The cost of the NOXCO LTSA is fixed and levelized over the term of the contract, which provides cost certainty and lifecycle cost savings when compared to the traditional industry program costs.

About NOXCO

NOXCO is an independent power industry and environmental services company partnering with power plants and management teams to deliver guaranteed compliance and life cycle system maintenance through the industry’s first LTSA for emissions systems – offering cash flow predictability, improved performance, and 100% risk mitigation. The NOXCO team includes highly-skilled emissions experts who remove the burden and responsibility for managing complex emission systems and meeting rigorous compliance standards for fleets in the post-warranty lifecycle. Information: www.gonoxco.com or 844-GO-NOXCO (844-466-6926).

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