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Rosewood Rome To Open In 2023

HONG KONG, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts^®, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, has been appointed by real estate firm Antirion SGR to manage Rosewood Rome, which will open in 2023 in the heart of the capital city. Located in the former headquarters of Italy’s Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) overlooking the iconic Via Veneto, the new hotel will offer premier access…

Extending an entire block, Rosewood Rome will encompass three historic buildings, each of which were originally built in the early 1900s. The crown jewel of the project will be the reimagination of the former BNL headquarters, the main unit of the development that was initially designed by renowned Italian architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini. The property’s transformation will be managed by Colliers International, led by global architecture and engineering firm, Jacobs, and Australian interior design firm, BAR Studio to build upon Piacentini’s legacy and pay homage to the property’s roots as an exemplar of modernist Italian architecture. The design will take influence from the hotel’s location overlooking Via Veneto, one of Rome’s most elegant streets and a symbol of the celebrated Federico Fellini film, La Dolce Vita, with elegant interiors that blend timeless style with contemporary comforts. In keeping with Rosewood’s guiding A Sense of Place^® philosophy, Rome’s relaxed ambiance and devotion to dolce far niente, or the art of «doing nothing», will influence the hotel’s design concept, which will mix traditional architectural elements with modern décor and detailing to create a sophisticated environment for the ultimate life of leisure.

«Over the last several years, we have been searching for the right opportunities to evolve our European footprint and bring the Rosewood brand to new corners of the continent,» said Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. «As one of Italy’s most vibrant cities with an undoubtedly rich legacy and charming character, Rome has long been at the top of the list of priority destinations in which to set the Rosewood flag, and we’re thrilled to be working with our partners at Antirion SGR on this project that will surely set a new standard for luxury lifestyle experiences in Rome.»

Upon completion, Rosewood Rome will offer 157 accommodations, including 44 suites. Home to three dining outlets, including a contemporary Italian bistro, a lobby bar and café and a rooftop bar with a terrace with sweeping views of the city, the hotel will serve as a luxurious escape for locals and visitors alike. Additional amenities include a subterrain experience within the bank’s original vault featuring a modern Roman Bathhouse and Sense^®, A Rosewood Spa, located on the rooftop which will feature four dedicated treatment rooms and a wellness terrace with a reflecting pool and dynamic fitness center. Dedicated event spaces will encompass three meeting rooms and a grand ballroom.

«We are honored to embark on this exciting project with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts,» said Ofer Arbib, CEO of Antirion SGR. «We could not think of more suited partner to create a new world-renowned destination that celebrates the heritage and rich offerings of Rome while simultaneously extending a sophisticated interpretation of ultra-luxury hospitality.»

Rosewood Rome will be the brand’s fourth Italian property, joining Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany and the upcoming Rosewood Porto Cervo and Rosewood Venice, set to open in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Rosewood’s existing European properties also include Rosewood London and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris. The brand’s strong global pipeline now comprises of eleven projects in Europe including high-profile projects in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Spain and the Netherlands.

For more information on Rosewood Rome, please visit www.rosewoodhotels.com/rome.

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts^® manages 27 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 16 countries, with 22 new properties under development. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place^® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for ownership or rent in extraordinary destinations within the brand’s wide-ranging portfolio.

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About Antirion SGR
Antirion is an independent asset management company (known as SGR in Italy) that focuses on the establishment and management of closed-end real estate alternative investment funds for institutional investors. Antirion has a broad vision based on investment differentiation both in geographical terms and in terms of assets classes, providing its unique expertise to serve the needs of each individual shareholder.

For more information visit www.antirionsgr.it/en

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Lamborghini Squadra Corse Launches Dedicated Channel With Motorsport.tv

LONDON, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lamborghini Squadra Corse, motorsport department of the Italian luxury carmaker, has joined an impressive roster of automotive and motorsport brands in launching a dedicated channel on Motorsport.tv, Motorsport Network’s digital OTT platform devoted to racing and automotive content.

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Having recently burnished their motorsport credentials with significant repeat victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and International GT championships organised by SRO, Lamborghini have positioned themselves as a major player in GT and customer racing. The launch of their dedicated Lamborghini Motorsport.tv channel means that fans will be able to enjoy behind the scenes content from their GT and customer racing activities.

Utilising Motorsport Network’s 56 million-strong monthly audience, this bespoke channel aims to project Lamborghini’s motorsport DNA and their Super Trofeo championships, hosted in Europe, Asia and the USA. The Network’s extensive knowledge of the motorsport audience will give Lamborghini the tools needed to reach fans that are already interested in sportscar racing, but also new fans that can be converted to regular fans through the exclusive content they deliver to Motorsport.tv.

Motorsport.tv goes from strength to strength with this latest announcement, as Lamborghini become the fourth manufacturer to launch a dedicated channel in the last six months. The OTT platform, which is fast becoming the go-to destination for brands teams and stakeholders wishing to activate in the digital space, is becoming a digital racing hub that fans of both motorsport and automotive will want to be a part of.

Giorgio Sanna, Lamborghini Head of Motorsport, said: «Following our brand’s racing successes, now feels like the perfect time to launch our dedicated Motorsport.tv channel. Motorsport Network’s reach offers us an opportunity to tell our stories to a new digital audiences. Through this channel, we can see the potential growth in interest for the Lamborghini brand in the racing space and for our Super Trofeo championships, helping to bring more value to both.»

James Allen, President, Motorsport Studios, said: «Lamborghini is a brand that is synonymous with distinctiveness and future shaping. They create unique experiences for their customers on the road and the race track and there is also a lot for fans to appreciate and latch onto there. The content that Lamborghini will bring to Motorsport.tv will not only create a distinctive channel offering, but we will also be able to share it across our racing and automotive channels using our proprietary Motorsport.tv player.»

About Motorsport Network

Every month over 56 million dedicated users visit a Motorsport Network digital property, to buy, to learn, to be entertained, or simply to feed their passion for cars and racing.

We sit at the heart of the Racing and Automotive industries and provide authoritative thought leadership as well as unique experiences to our customers. We take them on a customer journey that encompasses news and insights, events, tickets, games and esports, so we leverage the network effect to add value to their experience. We use our inhouse technology and modern data tools to continuously test, learn, and improve. Our processes, content creation and products are constantly evolving to better serve our audience.

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Nuevo informe de China.org.cn: El Hanfu vuelve para quedarse

BEIJING, 13 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hanfu es la vestimenta tradicional de la etnia Han, con una antigüedad de más de 4000 años. El conjunto tiene una variedad de componentes que incluye la ropa, el tocado, el peinado, el maquillaje, los zapatos y accesorios.

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Siguiendo el antiguo sistema de corona y vestimenta, el Hanfu encarna la cultura ceremonial de la civilización china, y refuerza la imagen de China como «el país de la etiqueta y los modales».

El proceso de elaboración y los cambios del estilo Hanfu reflejan la exquisita artesanía y estética de la etnia Han, que incluye el teñido, el tejido y el bordado, agrupando más de 30 patrimonios culturales intangibles, así como piezas protegidas.

Hoy en día, su elegante e imponente aspecto así como el bagaje cultural que lo respalda, incentiva su popularidad entre la juventud china, para pasar de un traje tradicional a una «nueva moda». Incluso en las diferentes universidades chinas, los estudiantes han organizado clubes especializados en el tema.

El renovado interés por tales vestimentas no significa copiar sus modelos y rituales, sino combinarlos con la sociedad contemporánea y mostrar una belleza transformada de la cultura tradicional. Gracias a los esfuerzos de la nueva generación, el Hanfu presenta un gran potencial creativo y su popularidad demuestra el compromiso y la mayor confianza de la juventud china en su cultura.

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Carnival Corporation Recognized by Glassdoor as a Best Place to Work

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it has been named a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner, recognizing the company as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021.

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Presented by Glassdoor, a worldwide leader on insights about jobs and companies, the listing of the best 100 U.S. places to work honors the 2021 winners of the Glassdoor Employee’s Choice Awards. The annual awards are based solely on employee feedback that was shared anonymously on Glassdoor over the previous year. In the award program’s 13th year, Carnival Corporation ranked No. 58 overall among the 100 top U.S. large companies with at least 1,000 employees.

«The success of our company and nine global cruise line brands is a direct result of the commitment of our talented and passionate employees who are dedicated to consistently exceeding the expectations of our guests,» said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation. «As a company, our highest responsibility and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we visit, and our crew and shoreside employees. On this foundation, we are committed to a positive, diverse and inclusive culture, and make it a priority to provide a supportive work environment operating with integrity, trust and respect for each other. This recognition underscores that commitment, and we are honored to be recognized as a best place to work for all of our employees.»

The listing of the Best Places to Work was determined using company reviews from U.S.-based employees between October 2019 and October 2020 who elected to share anonymous feedback by completing a review about their job, work environment and employer on Glassdoor. In order to be considered for the annual list, employers were required to meet a minimum positive score for overall company rating on Glassdoor and meet a minimum number of ratings in eight separate workplace categories.

Based on feedback shared during the year-long period, the final list of 100 employers was compiled using Glassdoor’s proprietary awards algorithm, and employer ratings were determined based on the quantity, quality and consistency of reviews across workplace attributes including career opportunities, compensation and benefits, culture and values, senior management, work-life balance, likelihood to recommend the employer to a friend and the six-month business outlook.

The ranking as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work is the most recent in a series of recognitions earned by Carnival Corporation, including honors in 2020 from Forbes based on the publication’s annual listings of America’s Best Employers for Diversity and America’s Best Employers for Women. Most recently, the company was recognized for its commitment to corporate social responsibility leadership by Newsweek on its second annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, in addition to being named to 3BL Media’s listing of 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2020.

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world’s leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.

Additional information can be found on www.carnival.com, www.princess.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.seabourn.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.costacruise.com, www.aida.de, www.pocruises.com, and www.cunard.com.

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Downtown Frederick Partnership Cancels «Fire in Ice» Programming during February First Saturday

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — February First Saturday will continue in 2021 – just in a different way. Keeping the community safe is the organization’s number one priority, and the Partnership is making the tough decision to cancel much of the typical February First Saturday (Fire in Ice) event programming.

The Partnership has canceled the following activities for 2021:
Ice sculptures and live ice carvings
Fire performers
Ice Bar on the Creek…

The Partnership has canceled the following activities for 2021:
Ice sculptures and live ice carvings
Fire performers
Ice Bar on the Creek
S’mores and hot chocolate stations

As always, the February First Saturday will feature later shopping hours, gallery openings and fantastic dining, all in beautiful, historic Downtown Frederick. Downtown Frederick’s small businesses are open and ready to provide you with safe and unique shopping and dining experiences.

This year has been different in so many ways and the support of the Frederick community has been stronger than ever. By shopping in-person or online and ordering food for either onsite dining or takeout, you will help Downtown Frederick businesses sustain during the winter months.

February First Saturday will now kick off a month-long celebration of love… love for our small businesses, our love for local and our love for community.

Show your love for local by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick on February 6 and throughout the month of February… because where you spend your money matters.

Learn more about our LOVE LOCAL celebration by visiting downtownfrederick.org/lovelocal

Our small businesses have taken all of the necessary safety precautions to keep you and your family safe as you experience Downtown Frederick. Please remember to wear a face covering and keep at least six feet of distance between you and others not in your direct household whenever possible. See you on Saturday, February 6th!

Media Contact

Cecylia Morrison, Downtown Frederick Partnership, 301.698.8118, cecylia@downtownfrederick.org

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8 Rivers Capital and City of Estevan Awarded Federal Grant to Perform A Feasibility Study on a NET Power Plant Deployment in Saskatchewan

ESTEVAN, Saskatchewan, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 8 Rivers Capital and the City of Estevan have been awarded a grant to undertake a feasibility study for a commercial-scale NET Power plant deployment. The grant was awarded through Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Coal Community Transition initiative. As a world pioneer in power sector carbon capture and storage, Estevan is an ideal location for one of the initial…

NET Power’s Allam-Fetvedt cycle technology combusts natural gas with oxygen, as opposed to air, and uses supercritical carbon dioxide as a working fluid to drive the turbine and produce zero emissions electricity. This cycle can hit the same efficiency of a traditional power plant while capturing all of its CO2 and eliminating all air pollutants. As the inventor of the Allam-Fetvedt cycle, 8 Rivers is ideally situated to partner with Estevan to hit their energy and economic goals.

Bill Brown, CEO at 8 Rivers Capital and NET Power, said: «We look forward to working with Estevan to drive power production where clean is cheaper than dirty. A November 2020 MIT study characterized the underlying technology as «a real game changer.» 8 Rivers is proud to deploy the NET Power technology in partnership with Estevan. Working with Estevan and leaders in Ottawa, Regina and other provincial and local governments—as well as with private entities like Canada Clean Energy Corporation—we can create jobs and deploy zero emission NET Power plants in a way that allows the entire country to achieve its net-zero emissions goal at the lowest possible costs.

8 Rivers will lead the Feasibility Study, performing engineering and economic analysis tailored to an Estevan deployment of the NET Power technology, work which will be overseen by the City of Estevan and funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada.

«We have been working hard to identify economic development opportunities like this for our city and we are excited to see more projects and studies moving ahead in Estevan.» Said City Manager Jeff Ward. «Working with 8 Rivers, we hope to be able to develop a strong plan that we can present to the provincial and federal governments during discussions around the future of power generation in Estevan.»

8 Rivers Capital, LLC is a Durham, NC-based firm leading the innovation of sustainable, infrastructure-scale technologies. As the inventor of the Allam-Fetvedt Cycle, 8 Rivers is also focusing on developing direct air capture, retrofit carbon capture, clean hydrogen well below $1 per kg, and uses for the CO₂ captured by the cycle, including the production of ethylene and other valuable products and the removal of sulfur impurities from gas streams. For more information, please visit: www.8Rivers.com

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Collections in Affordable Housing Rebound in December; Occupancy Tightens Across All Asset Classes

SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Although uncertainty surrounding a stimulus package characterized most of December, rates of collections in affordable and public housing were surprisingly high for the month, with public housing reaching 97% of 2019 rates and affordable housing reaching 83% — the highest level for the latter class since June. These are key findings of the latest <a target="_blank"…

The December data also showed a continued tightening of occupancy across all asset classes, as move-ins outpaced move-outs for the sixth consecutive month.

Other highlights of the report, which includes both year-over-year (YOY) and month-over-month comparisons, include:

December lease pricing decreased by 2% YOY in market-rate housing.
New applications increased significantly YOY in both public and affordable housing, by 56% and 14% respectively. This represents a major shift in direction since the start of the pandemic, after which new applications trailed the numbers of 2019.
Aggregate concession values for market-rate housing increased by over $6 million YOY.

«We anticipated some of these results because of our involvement in the NMHC’s Rent Payment Tracker,» says Brian Zrimsek, Industry Principal, MRI Software. «The Tracker’s data, which aligns with our own, reveals a slow erosion of collections in market-rate housing over the course of the pandemic. Financial pressures are a likely cause, and they may be prompting tenants to seek out less costly alternatives in affordable or public housing, thus increasing demand in these asset classes and decreasing demand for market-rate units. The decreased demand, in turn, has likely led to lower rents and more concessions from landlords.

«But as the December data shows, tenants in affordable and public housing made great efforts to stay current, despite the early-month uncertainties about a stimulus package,» he continues. «More and more people don’t want to risk eventual eviction, a bad credit rating, or a huge payment in deferred rent. Therefore, tenants have actively changed their circumstances with some downsizing, some consolidating households and some looking to ‘downshift’ to affordable or public housing.»

Zrimsek will discuss the December report, along with overall trends for 2020, during a webinar on January 14^th at 2 p.m. Eastern.

About MRI Software

MRI Software is a leading provider of innovative real estate software applications and hosted solutions. MRI’s comprehensive and flexible technology platform coupled with an open and connected ecosystem meets the unique needs of real estate businesses – from property-level management and accounting to investment modelling and analytics for the global commercial and residential markets. A pioneer of the real estate software industry, MRI develops lasting client relationships based on nearly five decades of expertise and insight. Through leading solutions and a rich partner ecosystem, MRI gives organizations the freedom to transform the way communities live, work and play while elevating their business and gaining a competitive edge. For more information, please visit mrisoftware.com.

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Rachel Antman (+1 212-362-5837)
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Zoe Mumba (+44 7725 832393)
or Hugh Filman (+44 7905 044850)
mri@platformcomms.com

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StockX’s Annual Snapshot Report Sheds Light on Market-moving Trends, Industry Insights, and Record Growth in 2020

DETROIT, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In a new report out today, StockX reveals the products, brands, facts and figures that defined 2020 as well as predictions for the year ahead. Titled StockX Snapshot: Current Culture Index, the report identifies major movers across the footwear, apparel, collectible and electronics categories and highlights the trends shaping the future of resale. In its latest Snapshot, the company also shares key performance metrics, noting it recorded $1.8 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2020 and closed more than 7.5 million trades during the year. The report follows a $275 million Series E funding round that values the fast-growing platform at $2.8 billion post-money.

«2020 was a pivotal year for so many reasons; while it made for extraordinary challenges, it also brought unprecedented growth and opportunity as the world shifted almost exclusively to an online commerce experience. Following a 75% year-over-year revenue increase in our third quarter, we saw even higher growth in Q4 thanks to a record-breaking holiday season,» said Scott Cutler, StockX CEO. «This paradigm shift, and the incredible work of our team to remain open, stable, and strong through the toughest of times, propelled StockX to extraordinary growth in 2020. We’re excited to build on the momentum in 2021 and continue to deliver a next gen experience to buyers and sellers around the world.»

Highlights from StockX’s 2021 Current Culture Index include:

Jordan Remains No. 1, New Balance and Yeezy Move Up: Based on total trades in 2020, the top-four sneaker brands on StockX in 2020 mirrored 2019’s rankings: Jordan Brand (No. 1), Nike (No. 2), adidas (No. 3) and Converse (No. 4). However, New Balance moved up one spot to No. 5 in 2020, marking the first time in StockX history that New Balance has ranked as a top-five sneaker brand. A new pandemic-induced preference for comfort helped Yeezy — Kanye West’s independent brand — move up 10 spots to No. 6 on the list. In 2020, sales of Yeezy slides on StockX surged 400%. The top three silhouettes were once again the Air Jordan 1, the Yeezy 350 by adidas and Nike’s Air Force 1.
Mid-Size Apparel Brands Make Waves: Supreme still holds the No. 1 spot as the best-selling streetwear brand on StockX, but mid-size brands made major gains in 2020. Cactus Jack moved up two spots from No. 4 in 2019 to No. 2 in 2020, Fear of God moved up two spots from No. 5 in 2019 to No. 3 in 2020, and Anti Social Social Club moved up an impressive 53 spots to land at No. 6 on the list. Meanwhile, BAPE moved down the list, falling two spots from No. 2 in 2019 to No. 4 in 2020.
Global Growth Drives Record GMV: In 2020, StockX welcomed more than 200 million visitors and saw global active buyers increase by more than 90%. This growth helped the company achieve $1.8 billion in gross merchandise value for the year, bringing its lifetime GMV to $3.8 billion.
Electronics and Collectibles Lead New Category Growth: Category expansion and diversification efforts were a key driver of growth overall, with recently launched categories like electronics and collectibles seeing particularly strong sales. StockX officially launched trading cards in 2019 as part of its collectibles category, and sales surged by 4,000% in 2020. Electronics, the platform’s newest category, has also seen rapid growth with next-gen gaming consoles ranking among the top products on StockX in 2020 based on GMV.
Seller Acceleration: More than half (60%) of StockX’s active sellers in 2020 made their first sale on the platform last year. In addition, the number of sellers located outside the US more than doubled in 2020, and accounted for more than 30% of StockX’s total GMV for the year. As global growth and category diversification efforts create new opportunities, a growing number of people will use StockX to turn their passion into profit.

To view the full report, please visit https://stockx.com/news/current-culture-index-2021.

About StockX
StockX is proud to be a Detroit-based technology leader focused on the large and growing online market for sneakers, apparel, electronics, accessories, and collectibles. StockX’s powerful platform connects buyers and sellers of high-demand consumer goods from around the world using dynamic pricing mechanics. This approach brings unparalleled access and transparency powered by real-time data that empowers buyers and sellers to determine and transact based on fair market value. The StockX platform features hundreds of brands across verticals including Jordan Brand, adidas, Nike, Supreme, BAPE, Off-White, Louis Vuitton, Gucci; collectibles from artists including KAWS and Takashi Murakami; and electronics from industry-leading manufacturers, Sony, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple. Founded in 2016, the company employs more than 1,000 people in 13 offices and authentication centers around the world, and facilitates sales in more than 200 countries and territories. Learn more at www.stockx.com.

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Sweeping Corporation of America Accelerates National Growth Trajectory with Record Nine Acquisitions in 2020

CLEVELAND, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sweeping Corporation of America («SCA»), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, announced today another year of strong national growth fueled by a record number of acquisitions and marked by a significant strategic investment from Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing.

In 2020, SCA completed nine acquisitions of best-in-class sweeping services companies to…

In 2020, SCA completed nine acquisitions of best-in-class sweeping services companies to further complement and strengthen the company’s services, as well as expand its presence and customer base in key markets throughout the eastern half of the United States. With these transactions, SCA grew its team to over 1,000 employees in its 36 locations.

«As we look back at our 2020 performance, we are proud of the growth that we have achieved this year,» said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, Sweeping Corporation of America. He added, «In addition to our growth, I cannot say enough about the dedication of our customer-focused employees. The SCA team not only persevered but thrived in a challenging business environment. In 2021 we are well-positioned to continue to explore additional acquisition opportunities to further enhance our market-leading position, and we remain committed to continuing to provide our customers with the highest quality services.»

In November 2020, a strategic investment from Warburg Pincus enabled SCA to identify strategic relationships and acquisition opportunities, as well as accelerate its sales and marketing efforts. The investment is representative of a growing shift in continued outsourcing by municipalities and state Department of Transportation customers, as well as continued demand for parking lot sweeping by commercial and industrial customers.

Since its inception in 2017, SCA has acquired eighteen companies, including nine in 2020. These most recent acquisitions are favorably positioned due to their market position, longstanding customer contracts and reputation for superior customer service. 2020 acquisitions include:

In January, SCA acquired Ohio-based Contract Sweepers & Equipment Company, adding a presence in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio, as well as Huntington, West Virginia. This acquisition enhanced SCA’s service to the Ohio region, adding 105 customer-focused associates and 110 frontline trucks.
In July, SCA acquired Indiana-based Envirosweep, LLC, the largest and fastest-growing sweeping company in Indiana, broadening SCA’s geography in the state and enabling SCA to better serve customers while continuing Envirosweep’s tradition of excellence.
In August, SCA acquired South Carolina-based Sweeping South, Inc. and Accusweep Services, Inc., significantly expanding SCA’s presence in both the Columbia and Charleston markets.
In December, SCA completed five additional acquisitions including Total Asphalt Services, Clean Sweep, Buckeye Sweeping, US Sweeping, and C&J Parking Lot Sweeping. Each unique acquisition represents expanded market presence and services offerings in Northeast Ohio; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Florida, including the West Palm, Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas; and Michigan. The acquisition of Total Asphalt Services also increased SCA’s ability to provide milling sweeping and cleanup services in the state of Florida.

«Through these acquisitions, we have expanded our market presence and team to include dedicated employees and owners, who have been able to watch their companies continue to flourish and grow under our care,» said Valerian. «I would like to communicate my sincere thanks and applaud our teams across the nation for another great year and look forward to 2021 with hope and excitement for the accomplishments and new territories sure to come.»

ABOUT SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA (SCA):
Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

CONTACT:
Sweeping Corp of America:
Mike Siragusa, Vice President
216-777-2747

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FoA to FWS: Giraffes need ESA protections or face extinction

DARIEN, Conn, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Habitat loss, trophy hunting, poaching, climate change, mining and the bushmeat trade have placed giraffes in danger of extinction and they should be placed on the Endangered Species list, Friends of Animals said in comments filed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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FoA to FWS: Giraffes need ESA protections or face extinction

Giraffes currently have no protection under U.S. law. In 2019, the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species listed giraffes on Appendix II, which regulates trade in the species but doesn’t ban it.

The species has declined nearly 40 percent to under 100,000 in the past three decades from 150,000.

Although animal advocacy groups filed a petition ibn 2017 urging FWS to list giraffes as endangered it hasn’t.

Meanwhile, trade in their parts continues to thrive with the U.S. being a major importer.

«It is widely recognized that the U.S. market and American trophy hunting culture are driving factors contributing to both legally targeted hunting and illegal hunting of giraffes. More than 40,000 giraffe parts and products were imported into the U.S. over one decade’s time,» FoA said in comments filed by its Wildlife Law Program.

Between 2006 and 2016, the U.S. imported 21,402 bone carvings, 3,008 skin pieces and 3,744 hunting trophies and 3,000 pelts and skin products and 825 jewelry pieces. Body parts are being turned into Western boots, knives, pillows, rugs and furniture.

«As soon as you put a price tag on vulnerable, threatened and endangered animals, you send a mixed message about whether or not they need to be protected at all, and that’s detrimental to actual conservation,» FoA President Priscilla Feral said. «There is urgency for the U.S. to act fast to protect giraffes.»

In addition to urging FWS to list giraffes on ESA, FoA is also working to protect them from trophy hunters by supporting legislation in New York – the nation’s largest importer of trophies— and Connecticut that would ban the importation, possession, sale or transportation of the trophies of African giraffes as well as leopards, lions, elephants, and black and white rhinos.

The legislation known as the Big 5 African Trophies Act, has twice passed the state senates in New York and CT. FoA is working to move the bill to law in this upcoming legislation session in both states.

Friends of Animals, an international animal advocacy organization founded in N.Y. in 1957 and headquartered in Darien, CT, advocates for the rights of free-living and domestic animals. FoA is proud to be a woman-founded and -led organization for more than 60 years.

Contact:
Jennifer Best
jennifer@friendsofanimals.org

Nicole Rivard
press@friendsofanimals.org
203 424-2125

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SOURCE Friends of Animals, Inc.