BRUCHSAL, Germany-Thursday 21 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Marking a new innovation trajectory for the OLED industry, CYNORA today announced that device test kits for its Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence (TADF)-based Deep Green emitter for next-generation OLED displays are now available to customers. The development is an industry-first milestone for TADF technology, and validates CYNORA’s roadmap commitment.

Known as the cyUltimateGreen™, the product delivers efficiency of more than 20 percent, which meets current industry specifications of 150cd/A in top emission devices. It demonstrates lifetime of 400h LT95@15mA, and color point and spectra that match today’s DCI-P3 standard. In addition, the product shows compatibility with BT2020, a color standard that requires greater color purity than DCI-P3, and one that will significantly enlarge the color depth.

The milestone d ... Read more »

• Through this contract for its new NS50 radar, Thales is proud to serve both the navies of Belgium and the Netherlands through the next generation MCMV contract with Kership - a joint venture between Naval Group and Piriou.

• The NS50 radar introduces a complete and high level of self-protection capability against air and surface threats for high value ships.

• The NS50 radar is a game changer: it is the world’s first compact multi-mission 4D AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar available in the market for smaller vessels offering both Air and Surface surveillance with missile and Gun Fire control.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE-Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The navies of Belgium and the Netherlands rely on Thales, Naval Group and KERSHIP shipyard to equip the 12 next generation Mine Counter Measures Vessels with NS50 radars for Air & Surface Surveillance with Fire Control capabilitie ... Read more »

DENVER -Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today Katherine (Katie) Albery has accepted the job of Vice President and General Counsel, effective February 1.

“Katie is a talented lawyer who will be an outstanding general counsel for Johns Manville,” said Bob Wamboldt, President and CEO. “She has excellent judgment and will bring years of experience supporting different JM businesses and other important projects to her new role. She will be a great addition to our leadership team.”

Albery will take over for Cindy Ryan, who announced at the end of 2020 that she plans to retire after 19 years with the company. Ryan will leave her executive role, but will continue to provide counsel to JM on several key initiatives.

Albery joined Johns Manville in 2012 and provided legal support to the company ... Read more »

 Critical Event Management (CEM) leader announces new Public Warning Center, featuring first-of-its-kind Hybrid Cell Broadcast and Location-Based SMS Alerting Gateway

OSLO, Norway-Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM), today announced the launch of its enhanced Public Warning Center, the first-of-its-kind modular and multi-channel front-end interface featuring the ability to create and transmit a combination of cell broadcast and address-, group-, and location-based SMS alerts for countrywide alerting from a single console.

Offering a best-in-class user interface (UI) and modern design, the highly-flexible Public Warning Center serves as the gateway for the industry’s largest and only public warning system supporting any configuration from basic single-channel to more sophisticated hybrid options combining cell-broadcast and mul ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.-Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

Ras Al Khaimah has achieved another architectural landmark that will add to its touristic attractions: The longest suspended bridge that connects the two buildings of the new Mövenpick Resort Al-Marjan Island.

Mövenpick Resort Al-Marjan Island, the hospitality project by RAK AMI Hotel, a company focused on developing and manage hotels, is located in Al-Marjan Island, the flagship lifestyle and leisure destination of Marjan, the master-developer of freehold property in Ras Al Khaimah.

Arch. Abdulla Al Abdooli, Chairman of RAK AMI Hotel, said: “The suspended bridge is designed to be an iconic feature of the Mövenpick Resort Al-Marjan Island that will add to the aesthetics of the project and create an inspiring architectural marvel that delight visitors to Al-Marjan Island. We are progressing with the construction of the hotel as per schedule, with an international team of profe ... Read more »

Jabil Packaging Solutions strengthens competitive suite of sustainable packaging offerings with the integration of Ecologic’s commercially viable paper bottle and paper-based packaging capabilities

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-Saturday 16 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) today announced the acquisition of Ecologic Brands, Inc., a leading provider of sustainable packaging specializing in paper bottle and paper-based packaging solutions. Ecologic’s Manteca, California-based operation will join the Jabil Packaging Solutions division, significantly enhancing Jabil’s sustainable packaging platform and offerings for consumer packaged goods (CPG) customers.

“By fueling Ecologic’s unique paper bottle technology with Jabil’s advanced manufacturing solutions and global scale, we aim to help all consumer brands dramatically reduce plastics in packaging worldwide,” said Jason Paladino, senior vice pres ... Read more »

 By taking a majority stake in cybersecurity specialist Secura, Bureau Veritas adds best-in-class expertise to its cybersecurity conformity assessment services

NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France-Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Secura B.V. (starting with a majority stake), an independent service company specializing in cybersecurity services. Secura will be a cornerstone in the cybersecurity strategy of Bureau Veritas.

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Rising demand in digital security and new regulations drive a growing need for conformity assessments. As a result, Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services for cybersecurity are an emerging market with substantial expected growth and significant momen ... Read more »

SEOUL, South Korea-Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LG Chem (KRX: 051910) announced on 20th January that it will host the 3rd Global Innovation Contest (GIC) for leading universities and research institutions worldwide.

Being the first of its kind in the Korean chemical industry, Global Innovation Contest invites organizations around the world to discover innovative ideas for sustainable technologies.

The contest is open for entry from 25th January to 31st March in 4 categories: Energy, Sustainability, Advanced Materials, and Digital Transformation (DX).

Under the new vision of the company “We connect science to life for a better future,” Sustainability and DX are 2 categories newly added this year.

All scholars and researchers interested in developing the next generation’s innovative technology and industry-academia collaboration research are welcome to participate and submit their research proposal ... Read more »

Veteran Finance and Operations Leader from GE Capital Brings 20-plus Years of Experience to the Company

STAMFORD, Conn.-Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI), a global technology company that provides commerce solutions in the areas of ecommerce, shipping, mailing and financial services, today announced that Ana Maria Chadwick has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 29, 2021.

Ms. Chadwick joins Pitney Bowes from GE Capital where she held several executive positions. Her responsibilities included both operational and financial positions, along with strong transformational and financial services experience. Most recently, Ms. Chadwick was President and CEO of GE Capital Global Legacy Solutions. Previously, she was Controller of GE Capital Americas and Chief Financial Officer at GE Capital Energy Financial Services. Ms. Chadwick also has substantial global experienc ... Read more »

ARTMS and Isotopia Molecular Imaging Announce Successful Multi-Curie Labeling of PSMA-11 With Cyclotron Produced 68Ga Utilizing the QUANTM Irradiation System™ and Solid Targets

 Companies Team to Accelerate Development of Driverless Trucks for China’s Logistics Market

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a strategic partnership with Beijing Trunk Technology Co., Ltd. (Trunk.Tech). The companies will collaborate in developing next-generation autonomous heavy trucks and to accelerate commercialization of driverless trucks in China’s logistics market.

Velodyne and Trunk.Tech will cooperate on lidar-enabled products that meet the demanding requirements of high-speed transportation logistics. These solutions will strengthen object awareness and detection capabilities of unmanned heavy trucks and are designed to promote rapid, large-scale vehicle production in a cost-effective, efficient way. Trunk.Tech has close cooperation with commercial vehicle OEMs to produce driverless trucks and ensure the vehicles comply with vehicle ... Read more »

Services to begin rolling out in the Spring of 2021 enabling U.S. customers to send money locally and globally

DENVER & BENTONVILLE, Ark. -Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walmart (NYSE:WMT), the world’s largest retailer, and Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a new agreement that will, for the first time, enable Western Union money transfer services at Walmart locations across the U.S. bringing greater choice and value to millions of customers. The services will include domestic and international money transfers, bill payments and money orders. Services will be offered at more than 4,700 Walmart stores with a rollout planned to begin in the spring of 2021.

Through Western Union’s global cross-border, cross-currency platform reaching 200 countries and territories worldwide, Walmart customers will have the ability to move money t ... Read more »

BEIJING-Wednesday 20 January 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- China's winter sports industry has gotten back on its feet despite last year's blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, and things are beginning to warm up, especially in Zhangjiakou and Beijing, both host cities of 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

With the Games approaching, the country is experiencing increased enthusiasm for skiing. In downtown Beijing, local residents can try skiing, biathlon and floor curling at home thanks to a special event hosted last month.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is not falling behind. For two consecutive days, he inspected preparatory work for the Games in the two host cities.

As a long-term winter sports fan, Xi met with athletes, coaches, representatives of operation teams, and construction staff in the Zhangjiakou competition zone in north China's Hebei Province.

He arrived in the city on Tuesday by the recently launched Beijing-Zhangjiakou hi ... Read more »