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NC Holiday Flotilla & Enchanted Airlie Revise Events for Public Safety

WILMINGTON, N.C. and WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thanksgiving week, known as flotilla week in Wrightsville Beach, will launch the coastal Carolina holiday season with two long-running traditions, the 38th North Carolina Holiday Flotilla and Airlie Gardens’ 16th annual Enchanted Airlie.

Organizers of both events revised their programs to mitigate public safety concerns…

WILMINGTON, N.C. and WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thanksgiving week, known as flotilla week in Wrightsville Beach, will launch the coastal Carolina holiday season with two long-running traditions, the 38th North Carolina Holiday Flotilla and Airlie Gardens’ 16th annual Enchanted Airlie.

Organizers of both events revised their programs to mitigate public safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. «It’s important for us to do whatever we can to keep these North Carolina holiday traditions in place,» said Bill Baggett, co-owner of Blockade Runner Beach Resort and a founding supporter of the Flotilla.

«The Flotilla is happening with a little twist this year,» said Linda Brown, Committee Chair. «Instead of a boat-judging contest with 50,000 people on the shoreline, it’s going to be a dock judging competition from the water. We encourage all residents and businesses on the Flotilla route to decorate their docks with seasonal lighting. However, floodlights and spotlights will impair navigation on the waterways and are not permitted.

«The judges, instead of scoring a parade of boats from home-base Blockade Runner, will be on the Carolina Runner, judging the docks and homes on the parade route. There will be two nights of judging, Friday and Saturday nights, Thanksgiving weekend. Winners will be announced on Sunday with prizes for the top docks.

«We invite our flotilla captains and all owners to decorate their boats and come and see the beautiful docks and homes from the water. See the holiday lights and place your votes for the People’s Choice Award,» said Brown.

«We’ll absolutely light up our two docks and the boats that are on them,» said Baggett. «Our new tour boat, The Carolina Runner, has plenty of space for social distancing. We plan to take people to view the homes and docks on the parade route throughout the holiday season.»

Airlie Gardens’ Enchanted Airlie also begins Thanksgiving weekend, bringing to life 35-acres of night-time forest with more than one million sparkling lights, walking trails, holiday displays, and seasonal music.

«Enchanted Airlie is a beloved tradition and we have worked hard to ensure that we continue that tradition in the safest way possible,» said Janine Powell, Director of Donor Relations. «Tickets will sell out in advance.»

Enchanted Airlie tickets are available online only, beginning Oct. 29 for the public. The garden gates open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Nov. 27-29, and reopen each night, Dec. 4-22. This year there are four one-hour event times each evening – 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 PM. Blockade Runner will offer Enchanted Airlie packages for hotel guests.

Adapting to public safety needs, Santa will not be on site this year, and face coverings will be required, according to Powell. No food or drinks will be sold at Airlie Gardens, but guests may bring their own. Airlie’s gift shop will only accept credit cards. Pathways are wheelchair accessible, and guests may bring their own. Wheelchairs will not be available onsite.

Proceeds from Enchanted Airlie benefit the preservation and improvement of New Hanover County’s historic Airlie Gardens.

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Janine Powell, Director of Donor Relations
Enchanted Airlie, Airlie Gardens
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North Carolina Holiday Flotilla
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Comscore Finds Indications of Automotive Industry Rebound as Shoppers Adapt During the COVID-19 Pandemic

RESTON, Va., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer vehicle shopping habits have shifted. While online new vehicle shopper interest has rebounded from  its lowest point during the pandemic, new vehicle sales have been slower to recover. That’s according to the latest research from Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, which found that there are signs of steady, but cautious, renewed consumer…

RESTON, Va., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer vehicle shopping habits have shifted. While online new vehicle shopper interest has rebounded from  its lowest point during the pandemic, new vehicle sales have been slower to recover. That’s according to the latest research from Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, which found that there are signs of steady, but cautious, renewed consumer interest in new vehicles.

Heavy incentives from dealers appear to have helped coax some buyers back to the table – in August 2020, there were over 1.3 million new vehicle sales, up from about 710,000 such sales in April 2020, according to information from Wards Automotive.

Looking at Carvana, an online used car marketplace, shows that interest in the used car market has ballooned since the start of the pandemic. In August 2020, Carvana saw 58% more visitors to its site than a year prior, and there has been a sustained lift from the March/April lows, mirroring the trend in the new market. As with new vehicle shopping, use of Carvana’s «Car Finder» tool has skyrocketed, with August 2020 showing a 276% year-over-year increase in users. What’s more, the share of new vehicle shoppers now also shopping Carvana increased this summer to around 15%–16% of the market, above the 10% or so overlap seen last year – another indicator that consumers are spending more time searching for the right vehicle.

Though consumers may be more wary and particular given the times, there’s still evidence that shoppers will strike out for compelling models. While overall industry sales are down year-over-year, several top-shopped models have already met or exceeded their highest sales tallies for the year in August 2020, such as the Honda CR-V, Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Consistent with shoppers expanding the scope of their search, in August 2020, Jeep and Ram visitors drove DriveFCA.com, Fiat Chrysler’s online retail experience site, to its highest visitation since its launching in April 2020. Also in August, about 55% of DriveFCA’s traffic was referred from a Fiat Chrysler-associated page (Brand.com, Chrysler Capital, dealer site, etc.), 34% came from Jeep.com and 9% came from Ramtrucks.com. Another 16% of overall referrals came from lead generation sources – the largest of which only started referring in July and August of this year, immediately boosting visitation and contributing 12-13% of DriveFCA’s visits each month. An additional 7% of referrals came from search, while just 2% came from third-party auto research sites.

Another example of the pent-up excitement for compelling models is the visitor boom shop.ford.com saw when the new Bronco and Bronco Sport were announced in July 2020. Ford saw a 79% year-over-year boost in visitation to its shopper site, largely from shoppers exploring the «Build & Price» tool for Bronco. August 2020 traffic remained elevated, with the shopper site up 17%, and inventory pages up 43%, from August 2019.

«Automakers have thus far done a decent job responding to the challenges of the pandemic —supporting and incentivizing consumers, implementing new safety protocols to get plants reopened, and working with dealers to launch novel shopping experiences both online and in person,» said Dennis Bulgarelli, Vice President, Commercial, Comscore. «In order for auto makers to continue to reach buyers, it remains critical for them to adapt to the changing consumer behavior during the pandemic.»

Comscore will continue to monitor these trends on its Coronavirus Insights Hub. To learn more about New Vehicle In-Market Shopper demand as well as Comscore’s ability to measure a variety of advertising diagnostics and to benchmark against your competitors, contact us today.

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Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With a data footprint that combines digital, linear TV, over-the-top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore allows media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital and TV audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry’s emerging, third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement. To learn more, visit www.comscore.com

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Research on how to keep feeding the planet while preserving wildlife rewarded with the Volvo Environment Prize 2020

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —  The world is losing species at an alarming rate. The forests and wild areas of the Earth are rapidly transformed into farmlands, pushing wildlife into steep decline. A way to reverse this catastrophic trend is to change the working lands – agriculture, forestry, and ranches – to more diverse landscapes to preserve biodiversity. Conservation biologist Professor Claire Kremen is this year’s laureate of the Volvo…

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —  The world is losing species at an alarming rate. The forests and wild areas of the Earth are rapidly transformed into farmlands, pushing wildlife into steep decline. A way to reverse this catastrophic trend is to change the working lands – agriculture, forestry, and ranches – to more diverse landscapes to preserve biodiversity. Conservation biologist Professor Claire Kremen is this year’s laureate of the Volvo Environment Prize for her world-class research on how humanity can feed itself while protecting biodiversity.

National parks and reserves have been the cornerstone of traditional nature conservation, such as the Serengeti or Kruger Park in Africa. Without these national parks, it would perhaps not be possible to see wild elephants or lions anymore. But only about 15 percent of the world’s surface is protected. The lands where humans are farming, doing forestry, and ranching make up around 60 -70 percent of terrestrial Earth’s surface. These lands are often managed in a way detrimental to wild plants, animals, and insects. 

«With very large-scale agriculture, we are simplifying the landscapes a lot. It makes them much less hospitable for most species», says Claire Kremen, a professor in biodiversity, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

According to a recent report by the conservation group WWF, the wildlife population has fallen by more than two-thirds in less than 50 years. They recorded an average 68 percent fall in more than 20,000 species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish since 1970.

Less known perhaps is the decline of insects. Claire Kremen is an expert on wild bees and says she’s concerned about insect declines.

«Insects are the little things that run the world,» says Kremen, quoting famous Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson.

«Insects are at the base of the food chain for many organisms. If we didn’t have pollinating insects, we’d be interfering with the reproduction of about 90 percent of plant species. And, 75 percent of the crops we humans eat benefit from insect pollinators’ visits. So, we really need these creatures. I f we don’t have them, we’re not going to have all the fruits and vegetables that are so important for our nutrition».

Reversing the trend is still possible, she says. A way to do it is by transforming the working lands to make them more diverse, by having different crops grow within the same field, planting hedgerows, and lining the fields with shrubs and trees. It would be a mixed landscape of many crops, pastures, and small areas of native vegetation and forest borders along streams.

Critics of this type of farming and the concept of agroecological landscapes say that they are much less productive, with smaller yields in a world where the human population is approaching 8 billion people.

«I would push back on that,» says Claire Kremen. «Some of our agriculture is producing food at a high cost. It produces a lot of greenhouse gases or produces nutrients that end up causing dead zones in the ocean. Sometimes the soils have been mined of their fertility, and they can’t be productive in the future».

«Diversified working lands, on the other hand, can be extremely productive. Farmers could promote natural pest control by harnessing the powers of nature, thus reducing the need for pesticides. We would preserve the ability to provide clean water, to store carbon in the soils, to provide habitat for biodiversity, even to provide beautiful landscapes that people enjoy.»

Says the jury of the Volvo Environment Prize Foundation:

«Professor Kremen’s work on diversified farming systems and conservation has helped us to understand how the increasingly globalized food system affects biodiversity, sustainability and equity, and – most importantly – how to significantly improve this system so that we can feed ourselves while protecting biodiversity and mitigating climate change.»

Claire Kremen is Professor, President’s Excellence Chair In Biodiversity at the University of British Columbia, Canada. She is an ecologist and applied conservation biologist working on reconciling agricultural land use with biodiversity conservation. More information here.

For more information about the Volvo Environment Prize and this year’s laureate, please contact Chairman of the Jury, Professor Will Steffen, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University, e-mail: will.steffen@anu.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 6125 4588

The Volvo Environment Prize is one of the scientific world’s most respected environmental prizes. For more than 30 years, it has been awarded annually to people who have made outstanding scientific discoveries within the environment and sustainability. The award – a handmade diploma, a glass sculpture, and a cash sum of SEK 1.5 million – will be celebrated on Nov 12. with a live streaming prize ceremony and seminar.

For more information about the 2020 laureate, the Volvo Environment Prize, and how to attend the online celebrations and seminar, go to environment-prize.com.

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Inspired Virtuals First to be Authorized in Turkey

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. («Inspired» or the «Company») (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced the Company’s Virtual Sports will be the first Virtuals product authorized in Turkey on behalf of the Turkish National Lottery.  Inspired signed a contract with Sisal Sans, a Turkish joint venture between Sisal SPA and Şans Digital ve Interaktif Hizmetler Teknoloji Yatirim A.S., to provide its V-Play Plug & Play™…

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. («Inspired» or the «Company») (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced the Company’s Virtual Sports will be the first Virtuals product authorized in Turkey on behalf of the Turkish National Lottery.  Inspired signed a contract with Sisal Sans, a Turkish joint venture between Sisal SPA and Şans Digital ve Interaktif Hizmetler Teknoloji Yatirim A.S., to provide its V-Play Plug & Play™ solution, a complete end-to-end online virtual sportsbook product.  Inspired’s award-winning Virtual Sports have been authorized by the Turkish Wealth Fund Management and will now be available on desktop and mobile through misli.com.

In 2019, Italy’s Sisal Group, in partnership with Şans Digital ve Interaktif Hizmetler Teknoloji Yatirim A.S., an affiliate of Turkey conglomerate Demirören Holding, won the bidding process called by Turkey’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, the license holder of the Turkish National Lottery (Milli Piyango) for a ten-year operational contract.  

«We have worked with Sisal for many years in Italy, supplying our video lottery terminals, Virtuals and mobile products.  We are thrilled to partner with their Turkish joint venture, Sisal Sans, to offer our Virtuals products in Turkey,» said Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Operating Officer of Inspired. «Our Virtuals have proven popular in the U.K., Italy and Greece and we see Turkey as an opportunity to showcase our new Plug & Play™ solution and the strength of our overall Virtuals offerings.»

«We have been tasked with maximizing revenue of the Turkish National Lottery to benefit the Turkish public and we believe our positive performance will be based on innovation,» said Selim Ergun, CEO of Sisal Sans.  «Inspired’s Virtual Sports speak to that innovation, offering fast-paced action, ultra-realistic player simulations and a tremendous breadth of bet types, and we are excited to be the first certified website to offer Virtuals in Turkey.  We are looking forward to working with the Inspired team to bring a continual stream of betting content to our customer base, especially given the limited live sports now available.»

The season never ends online with Inspired Virtual Sports, supporting online and mobile betting 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see the Inspired website for trailers and demos of the latest Virtual Sports offerings at www.inseinc.com/virtuals/.

About Inspired Entertainment, Inc.

Inspired offers an expanding portfolio of content, technology, hardware and services for regulated gaming, betting, lottery, social and leisure operators across retail and mobile channels around the world. The Company’s gaming, virtual sports, interactive and leisure products appeal to a wide variety of players, creating new opportunities for operators to grow their revenue. The Company operates in approximately 35 jurisdictions worldwide, supplying gaming systems with associated terminals and content for more than 50,000 gaming machines located in betting shops, pubs, gaming halls and other route operations; virtual sports products through more than 44,000 retail channels; digital games for 100+ websites; and a variety of amusement entertainment solutions with a total installed base of more than 19,000 devices.  Additional information can be found at www.inseinc.com.

About Sisal Sans:

Sisal Şans was established in Turkey with the partnership of Şans Digital and Interactive Services Technology Investment A.P. and Italian Sisal S.p.A. With its worldwide network, broad experience in games of chance and technical infrastructure, Sisal Şans will not only offer players an entertaining games of chance world but also contribute to Turkey’s economy. In accordance with the agreement on the construction of certain works and services related to the regulation of games of chance in accordance with the Milli Piyango  decree no: 320 by the Turkish Wealth Fund under a private law contract for legal entities of private law, T.C. Sisal Şans Interactive Services and games of chance investments are subject to the monitoring and supervision of the General Directorate of Milli Piyango Administration A.P. Sisal Şans is authorized in Turkey for 10 years to perform business and services related to the regulation of games of chance approved by the Turkish Wealth Fund.

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Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside of Inspired’s control and all of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Inspired’s views as of any subsequent date, and Inspired does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. You are advised to review carefully the «Risk Factors» section of Inspired’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which is available, free of charge, on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Maxim Integrated’s Automotive Buck-Boost Controller Enables Automotive USB Power Delivery Ports with Industry’s Smallest Solution Size and Lowest Cost

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Designers of automotive chargers now have the industry’s smallest and lowest-cost solution with the MAX25430 100W USB Power Delivery (PD) buck-boost controller and protector from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). As the industry’s most integrated solution, the MAX25430 can reduce design size up to 40 percent compared to competitive solutions and offer the industry’s lowest cost for increasing the number of USB PD ports in…

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Designers of automotive chargers now have the industry’s smallest and lowest-cost solution with the MAX25430 100W USB Power Delivery (PD) buck-boost controller and protector from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). As the industry’s most integrated solution, the MAX25430 can reduce design size up to 40 percent compared to competitive solutions and offer the industry’s lowest cost for increasing the number of USB PD ports in vehicles.

Automotive multimedia hubs, including rear-seat entertainment modules and head units, are all expanding in capability as more USB PD chargers are integrated into passenger vehicle cabins. However, there are size, cost and power constraints – and the MAX25430 addresses all of these.

The MAX25430 integrates a USB Type C Port Controller (TCPC) power regulator, VCONN cable power supply, buck-boost and protection thereby eliminating heat-sink requirements and metal box enclosures to further slash design size by 40 percent compared to competitive multi-IC solutions. In addition, bill-of-materials (BOM) costs are also reduced by 25 percent compared to competitive solutions. The MAX25430 runs 20-degrees (Celsius) cooler at full power compared to competitive automotive USB PD solutions. It needs only one microcontroller (MCU) regardless of the number of ports, while competitors require additional MCUs per port.

For a complete solution, Maxim Integrated also offers the MAX25410 automotive USB PD port protector and the MAX25431 automotive 40V H-bridge buck-boost controller, meeting a wide array of USB charger design needs.

Key Advantages

  • Smallest Size: Integrates TCPC power regulator, VCONN power cable supply, buck-boost and protection to reduce solution size up to 40 percent
  • Lowest Cost: Eliminates heat sinks, enclosure boxes and multiple MCUs to yield 25 percent cost savings
  • Power Performance: Robust performance in harsh automotive environments while running 20 degrees cooler than the closest competitor

Commentary

  • «Automakers are expanding the number of USB-C Power Delivery ports in cars,» said Richard Robinson, automotive director at Strategy Analytics. «With the market increasing nearly 10x between 2020 (5.7 million units) and 2027 (50 million units), Maxim Integrated is well positioned to take advantage of the significant increase in the in-cabin requirement for higher-power and faster data transfer on consumer devices.»
  • «Maxim Integrated had the needs of designers in mind when it comes to USB-C Power Delivery ports,» said Michael Mishko, director of business management for the Automotive Business Unit at Maxim Integrated. «The MAX25430 is ideal for small, high-efficiency, thermally-cool and flexible automotive-grade designs.»

Availability and Pricing

  • The MAX25430BATLG/V+T is available at Maxim Integrated’s website for $4.17 (1000-up, FOB USA); also available from authorized distributors
  • The MAX25430AEVKIT# evaluation kit is available for $299

About Maxim Integrated
Maxim Integrated develops innovative analog and mixed-signal products and technologies to make systems smaller and smarter, with enhanced security and increased energy efficiency. We are empowering design innovation for our automotive, industrial, healthcare, mobile consumer and cloud data center customers to deliver industry-leading solutions that help change the world. Learn more at https://www.maximintegrated.com.  

Contact:         

Mariel Santos

408-601-3145

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Global Automotive Upholstery Markets Report 2020: Historical Years 2015-2018, Base Year of 2019, Estimated Year 2020, Forecast Period 2021-2025

DUBLIN, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Automotive Upholstery Market by Vehicle Type…

DUBLIN, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Automotive Upholstery Market by Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles and Heavy Commercial Vehicle), by Fabric Type, by Integrated Technology, by Application, by Company and by Geography, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The Global Automotive Upholstery Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 6% during 2021-2025

The major factors contributing in the growth of the market is the increasing demand for advanced automotive technologies, rising focus on lightweight vehicles, development of a varied non-fabric substitutes and the growing demand for comfortable seats and seat covers.

The Global Automotive Upholstery Market can be segregated based on vehicle type, fabric type, integrated technology and application. Based on application, the market can be segregated into carpets, dashboards, roof liners, sun visors & trunk liners and seat covers. In 2019, the seat covers application segment occupied the lion’s share in the automotive upholstery market due to the increasing production and the sales of the vehicles.

Major companies are developing advanced technologies and launching new products in order to stay competitive in the market. Other competitive strategies include mergers & acquisitions and new product developments.

Years considered for this report:

  • Historical Years: 2015-2018
  • Base Year: 2019
  • Estimated Year: 2020
  • Forecast Period: 2021-2025

Key Target Audience:

  • Automotive Upholstery manufacturers
  • Automobile OEM’s
  • Automotive upholstery raw material suppliers
  • End-Users
  • Traders, Distributors, and Suppliers
  • Industry associations and experts
  • Research organizations and consulting companies.
  • Research Institutes
  • Industry associations
  • Market research and consulting firm.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Product Overview

2. Research Methodology

3. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Automotive Upholstery Market

4. Executive Summary

5. Voice of Customer
5.1. Product Awareness
5.2. Brand Awareness
5.3. Brand Recall
5.4. Product Pricing
5.5. Challenges & Unmet Needs

6. Global Automotive Upholstery Market Overview

7. Global Automotive Upholstery Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles and Heavy Commercial Vehicle)
7.2.2. By Fabric Type (Non-Woven Fabric and Woven Fabric)
7.2.3. By Integrated Technology (Smart Seats, Conventional Seats and Ventilated Seats)
7.2.4. By Application (Carpets, Dashboards, Roof Liners, Sun Visors & Trunk Liners and Seat Covers)
7.2.5. By Region
7.3. Market Attractiveness Index

8. Asia-Pacific Automotive Upholstery Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Vehicle Type
8.2.2. By Integrated Technology
8.2.3. By Application
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis

9. Europe Automotive Upholstery Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Vehicle Type
9.2.2. By Integrated Technology
9.2.3. By Application
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Europe: Country Analysis

10. North America Automotive Upholstery Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Vehicle Type
10.2.2. By Integrated Technology
10.2.3. By Application
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. North America: Country Analysis

11. South America Automotive Upholstery Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value & Volume
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Vehicle Type
11.2.2. By Integrated Technology
11.2.3. By Application
11.2.4. By Country

12. Middle East and Africa Automotive Upholstery Market Outlook
12.1. Market Size & Forecast
12.1.1. By Value & Volume
12.2. Market Share & Forecast
12.2.1. By Vehicle Type
12.2.2. By Integrated Technology
12.2.3. By Application
12.2.4. By Country
12.3. MEA: Country Analysis

13. Supply Chain Analysis

14. Market Dynamics
14.1. Drivers
14.2. Challenges

15. Market Trends & Developments

16. Competitive Landscape
16.1. Adient PLC
16.2. Toyota Boshoku Corporation
16.3. Lear Corporation
16.4. Haartz Corporation
16.5. Martur Automotive Seating Systems
16.6. Seiren Co.Ltd
16.7. CMI enterprises
16.8. Katzkin Leather
16.9. Faurecia S.A
16.10. Borgers Se & Co

17. Strategic Recommendation

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Ansys Startup Program Gains Global Momentum with Triple-Digit Growth

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — 


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/ Key Highlights

  • More than 1000 startup companies from around the world are using Ansys simulation solutions to innovate next-generation products and processes

  • Ansys Startup Program participants utilize Ansys tools to reduce development costs, boost productivity, elevate efficiency and win the race to market

From 3D printing rockets to building electric motorcycles to reinventing how produce is grown, more than 1000 startup companies from around the world are employing Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) simulation solutions to design next-generation products and processes. Launched in 2016, the rapidly expanding Ansys Startup Program has doubled in size over the last two years, supporting startups from 44 countries across a range of industries including aerospace and defense, high tech, energy, automotive and many more.

Faced with limited funding and revenue, many startups must rely on building and testing physical prototypes to verify product performance, which often requires considerable financial and human resources. The physical prototyping process is also notoriously time-consuming, which increases barriers for winning the race to market against potential competitors. To overcome these challenges, entrepreneurs are using Ansys engineering simulation solutions to design and validate product performance with a minimum investment of time and cost.

The Ansys Startup Program equips the startup ecosystem with access to Ansys’ broad portfolio of simulation solutions, bundled and affordably priced to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses quickly while stretching their funding further. This enables engineers to validate product performance and reliability within virtual environments — significantly reducing physical prototype tests.

The Onward Project, a recent addition to the Ansys Startup Program, leverages Ansys® Discovery™ to optimize the design of AdvenChair, a first-of-its-kind, all-terrain, human-powered wheelchair that blends an adjustable sit-ski seat with mountain bike technology to help riders traverse challenging wilderness trails.

«We created the AdvenChair so that people with mobility issues can continue enjoying the great outdoors, beyond where the pavement ends,» said Geoff Babb, AdvenChairman of The Onward Project. «Upfront simulation is a necessity for us to make that vision a reality. We’re implementing Ansys Discovery into our design process to reduce weight, maintain structural integrity and ultimately cut costs, resulting in a better, more budget-friendly product.»

Firefly Aerospace joined the Ansys Startup Program in 2017, using a combination of Ansys solutions to design launch vehicles capable of taking small payloads to space. The company became a commercial Ansys customer in 2019 and still relies heavily on Ansys for everything from fluid dynamics to heat transfer to metallic propulsion hardware.

«At Firefly, our work is quite literally rocket science,» said Tom Markusic, CEO of Firefly Aerospace. «It takes an enormous amount of simulation and modeling to design components that withstand the tremendous liftoff, flight and space environments. Leveraging the suite of Ansys tools allows us to ensure a design works with limited test iterations, providing up to $5 million in cost savings in engine cooling design, $10 million in increasing engine thrust and up to $500,000 in mass optimizations.»

«Ansys views simulation as a superpower and, in many cases, startups are the true superheroes,» said Prith Banerjee, chief technology officer at Ansys. «The Ansys Startup Program champions the next era of startup companies, equipping them with cutting-edge, cost-effective simulation solutions to pioneer new products that push the envelope of what’s possible and quickly scale their businesses.»

/ About Ansys

If you’ve ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge or put on wearable technology, chances are you’ve used a product where Ansys software played a critical role in its creation. Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. Through our strategy of Pervasive Engineering Simulation, we help the world’s most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, we help them solve the most complex design challenges and create products limited only by imagination. Founded in 1970, Ansys is headquartered south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

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IGT’s Resort Wallet Technology Leads Evolution of Cashless Gaming in New York State

LONDON, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC («IGT») (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company is leading the evolution of casino operations with its Resort Wallet™ cashless solution at the newly reopened Resorts World Catskills Casino and Resort («Resorts World Catskills») in Monticello, N.Y., a subsidiary of the Genting Group. Resort Wallet gives Resorts World Catskills patrons the option of a contactless, safe, and effortless…

LONDON, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC («IGT») (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company is leading the evolution of casino operations with its Resort Wallet™ cashless solution at the newly reopened Resorts World Catskills Casino and Resort («Resorts World Catskills») in Monticello, N.Y., a subsidiary of the Genting Group. Resort Wallet gives Resorts World Catskills patrons the option of a contactless, safe, and effortless cashless gaming experience. Players can use their physical Resorts World Catskills Players Club card to load cash into a secure digital wallet from either the casino cashier or any slot machine, and access those funds from any slot machine.

«Today’s casino guests are seeking a unique combination of gaming excitement, luxury, convenience, and safety. IGT’s Resort Wallet solution will help to ensure that Resorts World Catskills delivers every aspect of its brand promise,» said Bob DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East. «IGT’s Resort Wallet cashless gaming solution positions Resorts World Catskills as an innovative technology leader, and keeps safety at the forefront of our operations.»

«IGT’s Resort Wallet solution gives Resorts World Catskills the early adopter advantage among commercial casinos in the state of New York with the debut of cashless gaming at their property,» said Ryan Reddy, IGT Vice President, Global Systems and Payments Products. «Because Resorts World Catskills operates with the latest version of our IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system, a quick and simple remote installation has enabled the casino to benefit from the increased liquidity, efficiencies, player convenience and safety that are only possible with cashless gaming.»

The Resort Wallet solution, part of the award-winning IGT ADVANTAGE® systems Player Experience Product Suite, is available as a turnkey, add-on module for IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system customers who want to give players a cashless wagering option.

Players can benefit from the safety of minimizing cash handling and the convenience of accessing funds anytime. In addition, Resort Wallet minimizes line-ups at kiosks and the cashier to encourage social distancing. The solution also generates greater operational efficiencies by reducing cash handling costs and associated safety and security risks. Cashless play also lessens machine maintenance and results in fewer cash handling errors.

For more information, visit IGT.com, or go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/IGTnews, or watch IGT videos on YouTube at youtube.com/igt. 

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IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

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Shandong’s «Confucius Culture & Tourism Envoy» Program Promotes International Exchanges on Culture and Tourism

JINAN, China, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism will recruit 20,000 Confucius culture & tourism envoys from Chinese language learners and Chinese culture lovers all over the world, so as to promote the cultural and tourism-related brands such as «Make a Study Tour in Shandong» and «Find China in Shandong«.

To implement the «Confucius Culture & Tourism Envoy» Program (the…

JINAN, China, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism will recruit 20,000 Confucius culture & tourism envoys from Chinese language learners and Chinese culture lovers all over the world, so as to promote the cultural and tourism-related brands such as «Make a Study Tour in Shandong» and «Find China in Shandong«.

To implement the «Confucius Culture & Tourism Envoy» Program (the Program), Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism has promoted the cultural and tourism resources of Shandong by editing and publishing HSK Leveled Readings (Level 1) – Shandong Chapter, developing test banks and test system for the Program, and organizing Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students.

In cooperation with ChinesePlus, Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism invited dozens of Chinese cultural experts and international education specialists on Chinese language to compile HSK Leveled Readings (Level 1) – Shandong Chapter in six languages, making Shandong China’s first province to promote culture and tourism on the basis of the HSK Chinese proficiency test and locking the target populations of Chinese learners all over the world.

Chinese language lovers all over the world may take part in the activity by logging on the official website of «Confucius Culture & Tourism Envoy» or downloading the «Confucius Culture & Tourism Envoy» APP, or logging on https://meetconfucius.sdta.com to directly take part in the online test.

With a novel form, the test of the Program has drawn great attentions. It consists of eight passes. Guided by the animated Little Qilin, examinees need to fight their way through passes via videos integrating creative amination and live-action shooting.

In addition, information release and promotional activities are carried out by means of Chinese Bridge, the world’s largest Chinese proficiency competition. As of October 2020, the promotional activities have been carried out in 10 countries and regions including Colombia, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, and Thailand, and such activities are further promoted by local mainstream media and embassies of the countries in China.

A variety of cultural and tourism promotion activities will be organized for the Program, helping the «envoys» to learn for free the online Chinese language course of the Great Wall Chinese, get the opportunities for taking part in the «Tour in Shandong for Experiencing the Chinese Language and Culture» after the COVID-19 pandemic, and to get a taste of the cultural charm of «Friendly Shandong».

Automotive Seat Covers Market to Cross US $7 Billion by 2026; Global Market Insights, Inc.

SELBYVILLE, Del., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global Market Insights, Inc. has recently added a new report on the automotive seat covers market which estimates the market…

SELBYVILLE, Del., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global Market Insights, Inc. has recently added a new report on the automotive seat covers market which estimates the market valuation for automotive seat covers will cross US$ 7 billion by 2026. Escalating sales of new & preowned vehicles will surge the automotive seat covers demand.

Increasing range of electric vehicles owing to low ownership cost, effective energy utilization, cost-effective maintenance, and charging infrastructure deployment will drive automotive seat covers market size. Seat covers have the ability to retain vehicle value by protecting seats from scratches, stains, and wear, simultaneously providing comfort to passengers for an extended period of time.

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The other automotive seat covers materials will witness over 6.5% CAGR by 2026 owing to its abrasion resistance and cost-effective nature. Further, high durability and extended lifecycle of these materials will surge their penetration in the industry.

Based on vehicle, automotive seat covers market size is categorized into two-wheelers, passenger cars, and commercial vehicles. Automotive seat covers demand from two-wheelers will witness around 6% CAGR from 2020 to 2026. The growth can be attributed to the increasing seat cover adoption in two-wheelers coupled with improving economic conditions and high penetration of two-wheelers in emerging economies. Further, the rise in two-wheeler production in response to its growing demand in emerging nations will surge industry growth.

The Europe automotive seat covers industry is likely to grow at a significant rate of around 5% from 2020 to 2026 owing to its growing demand in Western European nations including Germany, Italy, France, and the UK, which is a huge market for light commercial &passenger vehicles in the region. Moreover, the use of e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Europages, and Alibaba across the region will propel automotive seat covers market size. Further, product innovations coupled with technology advancements will drive product demand in the automotive aftermarket industry over the forecast spell.

Browse key industry insights spread across 170 pages with 206 market data tables & 21 figures & charts from the report, «Automotive Seat Covers Market Share & Forecast, 2020 – 2026» in detail along with the table of contents:

https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/automotive-seat-covers-market

Some major findings of automotive seat covers market report include:

  • Growing vehicle sales will drive seat covers demand due to the need for comfort and aesthetics in automotive interiors.
     
  • Connectivity and digitalization for diverse reach and better interaction across the value chain will positively influence the industry expansion.
     
  • Product manufacturers are primarily focusing on geographic expansion, innovations, and technology advancement strategies in the long run.

Prominent automotive seat covers industry participants include Eleven International Co., Ltd., Faurecia, Katzkin Leather, Inc., Kyowa Leather Cloth Co. ,Ltd., Lear Corporation, Sage Automotive Interiors Inc., Ruff-Tuff Products, LLC, Seat Covers Unlimited, Inc., Wollsdorf Leder Ltd., MarvelVinyls, and Saddles India Pvt. Ltd.

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Partial chapters of report table of contents (TOC):

Chapter 3.    Automotive Seat Covers Industry Insights

3.1.    Industry segmentation

3.2.    Industry size and forecast

3.3.    Industry ecosystem analysis

3.3.1. Value addition at each stage

3.3.2. COVID-19 impact on value chain

3.3.3. Distribution channel analysis

3.3.4. Vendor matrix

3.3.4.1.    List of key raw material suppliers

3.3.4.2.    List of key product manufacturers/suppliers

3.3.4.3.    List of potential customers

3.4.    Technology landscape

3.5.    Industry impact forces

3.5.1. Growth drivers

3.5.2. Industry pitfalls & challenges

3.6.    Growth potential analysis

3.7.    Regional pricing trends (including COVID impact)

3.8.    Cost structure analysis

3.8.1. R&D cost

3.8.2. Raw material cost

3.8.3. Manufacturing & equipment cost

3.8.4. Distribution cost

3.8.5. Operating cost

3.8.6. Miscellaneous cost

3.9.    Porter’s analysis

3.10.    Competitive landscape

3.10.1.    Company market share analysis, 2019

3.10.2.    Strategy dashboard

3.11.    PESTEL analysis

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Automotive Seat Belts Market Size By Type (2-Point Seatbelts, 3-Point Seatbelts), By Vehicle (Passenger Cars, LCV, HCV), By Component (Webbing Strap, Retractors, Buckles, Tongues, Pillar Loops), By Distribution Channel (OEM, Aftermarket), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2020 – 2026

https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/automotive-seat-belts-market

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Automotive Seat Covers Market size is likely to cross USD 7 billion by 2026, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.

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