VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Tuesday, 10. October 2023

Leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider, Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), has developed a commercial supply agreement with the world’s largest chemical producer, BASF, to scale up its novel metal-organic framework (MOF) nanomaterial, CALF-20, for the purpose of its carbon capture filter technology.
Scalability and affordability of solid sorbents are imperative to the wide adoption of carbon capture, removal, and storage (CCS) projects. Up until now, large-scale production of MOF materials at low cost had been a barrier for the gas separation industry.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Svante announced today that it has entered into an arm’s length Commercial Supply Agreement with BASF to scale up its proprietary sorbent material, Calgary Framework 20 (CALF-20), used in Svante’s carbon capture process. This metal-organic framework (MOF) sorbent can capture up to 95% of ... Read more »

RICHMOND, Va. - Tuesday, 10. October 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE)--VertiGIS, a worldwide leader in spatial asset management solutions and geographic information system (GIS) software is proud to announce the latest addition to the new VertiGIS Networks product line: VertiGIS Network Locator. This innovative locates solution for underground utilities revolutionizes the way companies handle the demand of 811, Call-Before-You-Dig and One-Call responses with efficiency and accuracy.

VertiGIS Network Locator allows users to automatically receive, process and map locate requests in a single system. This ensures users do not miss tickets and that their networks are protected from costly strikes. Users can handle locates in all 50 States and Canada, and the solution easily integrates with local and nationwide locator firms like USIC. With pricing based on the volume of locates rather than the number of field staff, VertiGIS Network Locator automatically scales to meet users&r ... Read more »

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Tuesday, 10. October 2023

Naif Alrajhi Investment, a premier Saudi investment group, has recently acquired a significant stake in Veyron Marketing, a leading name in Saudi Arabia's marketing and advertising sector. Veyron, renowned for its rapid growth, specializes in the strategic planning and execution of both local and international advertising campaigns. This acquisition underscores Veyron's robust competitive standing, its expansive business trajectory, and its pioneering role in the marketing and advertising industry.

In a strategic move, Veyron's recent acquisition is set to amplify its forward-looking plans, tapping into the collective strengths of both companies. This partnership is poised to champion a seamless exchange of expertise, data-driven insights, and professional prowess. With an emphasis on top-tier consultancy services and innovative solution design, the collaboration is geared to seize the myriad ... Read more »

BERLIN 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, and MikroElektronika (MIKROE) today announced the release of the LC29H series RTK (real-time kinematic) Click Boards™.

The LC29H is a series of dual-band, multi-constellation GNSS modules that support the concurrent reception of global GNSS constellations including GPS, BDS, GLONASS and Galileo, delivering a substantial reduction in multipath interference within dense urban canyons and a remarkable improvement in positioning accuracy.

The Quectel LC29H series of GNSS modules has been designed to meet consumer mass-market requirements and enables high-precision, small form factor and low-cost devices. The modules are based on the latest L1/L5 receiver and compared to existing L1/L2 receivers, have equivalent accuracy performance but achieve 70% less power consumption and enable solutions to be 50% smaller.

The GNSS RTK 3 Click™ version features Quecte ... Read more »

DARMSTADT, Germany - Tuesday, 10. October 2023
New data showed sustained reduction in neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels over two years of treatment with MAVENCLAD® (cladribine tablets) in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS)
Findings from real-world evidence (RWE) studies suggest a shift toward the use of cladribine tablets in treatment-naïve RMS patients with high rates of treatment continuation at four years
 

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Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the presentation of new analyses from the MAVENCLAD® (cladribine tablets) MAGNIFY-MS study, which demonstrated that patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) experienced sustained reduction in serum neurofilament light chain (NfL), indicating that MAVENCLAD reduced neuronal injury over two years. Additional data include two real-world evidence (RWE) studies, which indicated an incre ... Read more »

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma), the multinational pharmaceutical company, today announces an exclusive license agreement with CanariaBio, a Korean biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of immunotherapies for cancer. Under the terms of the agreement, Hikma has an exclusive license to commercialise Oregovomab in 18 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. 

Oregovomab is a murine monoclonal antibody and a first-in-class anti-CA125 immunotherapy drug candidate. It is being tested in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for patients with advanced ovarian cancer. Oregovomab has obtained Orphan Drug Designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - Tuesday, 10. October 2023

ExaGrid Continues Growth - 11 Consecutive Quarters of Free Cash Flow

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The original source-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the source-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.ExaGrid®, the industry’s only Tiered Backup Storage solution, today announced that it had its strongest Q3 in the company’s history, for the quarter ending September 30, 2023.

ExaGrid had a record third quarter and had just under 20% growth as compared to Q3 of 2022. ExaGrid continues to grow at about 20% per year. The company was Free Cash Flow (FCF) positive, P&L positive, and EBITDA positive for its 11th consecutive quarter. ExaGrid added 130 new customers in Q3 2023, including 2 large seven-figure new customer deals. ExaGrid ... Read more »

Building upon proven expertise in providing resilient communications for demanding military environments, the Kymeta Osprey™ u8 HGL, a hybrid GEO-LEO terminal, will be commercially available in early Q1 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- World-leading flat-panel satellite antenna company, Kymeta (www.kymetacorp.com), announced today at AUSA 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition the launch of the Osprey u8 HGL, a hybrid geostationary/low Earth orbit (GEO/LEO) terminal purpose-built for military users. Leveraging Eutelsat Group’s (formally known as OneWeb) LEO satellite network, the Osprey u8 HGL is a complete, customizable solution that can be easily mounted on a wide array of military vehicles and vessels, providing connectivity on-the-move. This marks the first commercially available multi-orbit terminal and the first multi-orbit terminal on Eutelsat Group’s LEO network. Kymeta is taking orders now, with the first shipments set to go out in early Q1 2024.

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LONDON - Tuesday, 10. October 2023 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Theramex, a leading global speciality pharmaceutical company dedicated to women’s health, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the European rights to Duphaston® and Femoston® from Viatris Inc. Viatris retains the rights for Australia and Japan. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and anti-trust approvals.

“As we continue to strengthen our commitment to women’s health and improve our patients access to high quality treatments, we are excited to acquire new products to expand our Menopause portfolio.” - Rob Stewart, CEO of Theramex.

Duphaston® (dydrogesterone) and Femoston® (estradiol/dydrogesterone) may be prescribed in indications related to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

About Theramex
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Current Driscoll’s Chairman and CEO J. Miles Reiter to Retire in January 2024, Become Executive Chairman

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Driscoll’s Board of Directors has elected Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, as the company’s new CEO. He will assume the role in January 2024 and oversee the company’s global day-to-day operations. J. Miles Reiter, the current chairman and CEO of Driscoll’s, has announced his plan to retire at the end of the year and become Executive Chairman of the family-owned company.

Bjorn joined Driscoll’s, the world’s berry company, in 2006 and has been involved in nearly every facet of the business over the past 17 years. As the former senior vice president of international business and global technologies, he led business development in Europe, South America, and Australia, as well as global R&D and breeding. He became the leader of Driscoll’s business u ... Read more »

Current Driscoll’s Chairman and CEO J. Miles Reiter to Retire in January 2024, Become Executive Chairman

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Driscoll’s Board of Directors has elected Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, as the company’s new CEO. He will assume the role in January 2024 and oversee the company’s global day-to-day operations. J. Miles Reiter, the current chairman and CEO of Driscoll’s, has announced his plan to retire at the end of the year and become Executive Chairman of the family-owned company.

Bjorn joined Driscoll’s, the world’s berry company, in 2006 and has been involved in nearly every facet of the business over the past 17 years. As the former senior vice president of international business and global technologies, he led business development in Europe, South America, and Australia, as well as global R&D and breeding. He became the leader of Driscoll’s business u ... Read more »

BERLIN - Tuesday, 10. October 2023 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Intergeo -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce that Zucchetti Centro Sistemi (ZCS) has chosen its advanced technology for their robotic lawnmowers. The cutting-edge Twenty 29, 4.0 – 4.36 – 4.50 Elite RTK lawnmowers will feature the Quectel LG69T series GNSS module and will harness the precision of the ZCS Cloud Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) satellite navigation system.

The Quectel LG69T series features dual-band options (L1 + L5 or L1 + L2) to support up to four simultaneous global constellations, including GPS, Galileo, and BDS, alongside QZSS. Optionally, it can integrate RTK and Dead Reckoning technology, ensuring peak performance across various applications. With a navigation rate of up to 10 Hz, the LG69T series finds versatility in applications ranging from drones and delivery robots to precision agriculture, mining, marine, auto ... Read more »

 Says it is deliberately recycling old allegations to support vested interests

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Adani Group, India’s leading integrated business conglomerate, issued a media statement against Financial Times, for repeatedly planting defamatory reports against it.

Having failed in previous attempts, this time FT is recycling a seven-year-old unsubstantiated allegation based on a circular, which lists 40 Indian coal importing entities including Adani, for overpricing coal imports. The 40 names include all major Indian power generators. However, FT is deliberately singling out Adani. This is evident from a large set of queries shared by one of their reporters’ seeking responses from the Group.

The Financial Times started its misleading campaign in March 2023. It published a factually incorrect story regarding funds raised by the Adani Group. This incorrect reporting confused investors and spread wrong information in the ma ... Read more »