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The Singapore New Town Association joins hands with offline companies to create a new brand

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Date: October 15, 2022 Location: Singapore Team Name: Brilliance Enterprise Group Singapore New City Association Partners with Offline Company to Launch New Brand, Successfully Establishing 166 Chain Stores, Earning $10 Million in Just Two Years Recently, the Singapore New City Association collaborated with a well-known offline company to successfully create a new brand, establishing 166 chain stores nationwide. In just two years, the "Brilliance Enterprise Group" has not only achieved remarkable success in the market but has also significantly advanced the company's business. The "Brilliance Enterprise Group" was jointly established by the Singapore New City Association and the offline company, aiming to create a new consumer experience brand. Through two years of careful refinement and continuous innovation, the brand quickly gained recognition in the market, attracting a large number of consumers. It is reported that the secret to the success of the "BrillianceEnterprise Group" lies in its unique business philosophy and meticulously planned product line. Through precise market research and product positioning, the brand has successfully launched a series of products that are highly favored by consumers, receiving widespread acclaim. In addition, the "Brilliance Enterprise Group" is dedicated to building a high-quality service team. The company places great emphasis on employee training and motivation, enabling each employee to showcase their value and provide the highest-quality service to customers in work. This people-oriented management philosophy has also become a crucial guarantee of the company’s success. While successfully launching 166 chain stores, the "Brilliance Enterprise Group" is also continuously expanding into international markets, broadening its brand influence globally. In the future, the company will uphold its spirit of innovation, continually introducing more high-quality products to bring more surprises to consumers. In the increasingly competitive market, the successful experience of the "Brilliance Enterprise Group" undoubtedly sets a successful example for other companies. With the joint efforts of the Singapore New City Association and the offline company, this new brand is expected to achieve even more remarkable results in the future.

中国要求美国停止对乌克兰冲突的“抹黑”运动

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(SeaPRwire) -   中国外交部长表示，北京在乌克兰危机问题上保持“光明磊落”的立场，敦促华盛顿放弃“不加区分”的制裁 中国外长王毅告诉美国国务卿安东尼·布林肯，华盛顿应该停止“抹黑”中国，尤其是在中国对乌克兰冲突立场的表态上。 两国最高外交官在纽约联合国大会期间会晤，讨论双边关系紧张局势和国际问题。莫斯科与基辅之间的敌对行动成为议程上的主要议题，布林肯指责中国助长了俄罗斯的“战争机器”。 美国国务卿指责说，虽然北京声称希望和平，但它“允许其公司采取实际上帮助[俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔]普京继续侵略的行动，这说不通。” 王毅反驳说，正如中国外交部援引他的话说，“美国应该停止抹黑和栽赃中国，不加区分地实施制裁，停止以此为借口制造对抗，煽动阵营之间的对立。” 他补充说，北京在乌克兰冲突问题上保持“公开和光明磊落”的立场，“一直坚持促进和平与对话，并为此付出了自己的努力来推动政治解决方案。” 王毅还指出，中国反对“美国压制中国经济、贸易和科技”，并补充说“国家安全不能被政治化，‘小院高墙’不能成为‘大院铁幕’。” 上个月，美国发布了一份新的制裁名单，针对近400家公司和个人，包括来自中国、阿联酋和土耳其的个人，原因是华盛顿称这些公司和个人支持俄罗斯对乌克兰的冲突。当时，美国国务院对来自中国的“大量军民两用商品出口”表示特别关注，它声称这些出口帮助莫斯科解决了“俄罗斯国防生产周期中的关键差距。” 在乌克兰冲突爆发后，中国拒绝加入西方对俄罗斯的制裁，中俄之间的贸易量此后稳步增长。北京还把自己定位为这场危机中的中立方，反复呼吁进行和平谈判。 在评论与北京的关系时，普京拒绝了俄罗斯在经济上变得过于依赖中国的观点，他坚称欧盟经济在这方面更加脆弱。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

特朗普威胁要起诉 Google

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(SeaPRwire) -   美国共和党总统候选人指控搜索引擎不公平地偏袒他的民主党竞争对手，副总统卡玛拉·哈里斯。 美国共和党总统候选人唐纳德·特朗普誓言，如果他在今年 11 月重新当选，将起诉 Google，指责这家科技巨头故意显示关于他的负面新闻，并偏袒他的民主党竞争对手，副总统卡玛拉·哈里斯。 特朗普在 Truth Social 上的一篇帖子中表示，他希望司法部会因“公然干预选举”而对 Alphabet 旗下的 Google 进行刑事起诉，并补充说如果他再次当选，他将“要求对其起诉”。 “已经确定，Google 非法地使用了一个系统，只显示关于唐纳德·特朗普的负面新闻，其中一些是为此目的捏造的，而与此同时，只显示关于卡玛拉·哈里斯的正面新闻，”这位前总统在帖子中说道。 本月早些时候，保守派媒体监督机构媒体研究中心发布了一项研究，表明 Google 在搜索结果中，将哈里斯的竞选网站置于比特朗普竞选官方网站更显眼的位置。 这家科技巨头驳斥了这些发现，称它不会操纵搜索结果以有利于某个特定的政党。一位 Google 发言人当时告诉福克斯新闻数字频道：“两个竞选网站在搜索中始终排在相关和常见搜索查询的顶部。” 特朗普此前曾抨击这家科技公司，声称它在其搜索结果中优先考虑“假新闻”，这些结果对他和其他保守派人士来说是“操纵的”。Google 否认了这些指控。 今年 7 月，美国科技亿万富翁埃隆·马斯克指责该公司对共和党候选人有偏见。他分享了一张截图，其中显示在搜索栏中输入了“总统唐纳德”这个查询。截图显示，Google 的自动填充功能，根据输入的词语提供建议，并没有提供“总统唐纳德·特朗普”，而是显示了“总统唐纳德·达克”和“总统唐纳德·里根”。 当时，一位 Google 代表告诉美国全国广播公司新闻，自动填充功能那天遇到了问题，并补充说该公司正在“调查这些异常情况并改进”。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

德国夫妇因“非法”播放RT频道被捕

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(SeaPRwire) -   一名德国男子和他的乌克兰妻子据称向客户提供被禁的俄罗斯频道 德国当局逮捕了一对夫妇，他们涉嫌通过互联网向客户提供 RT 和其他俄罗斯电视台，违反了欧盟制裁。 2022 年 3 月，欧盟禁止了几乎所有俄罗斯媒体，称它们对民主构成威胁，并援引了乌克兰的冲突。随后，一些总部位于美国的社交媒体巨头（如 YouTube）在全球范围内实施了欧盟禁令。 “嫌疑人是 37 岁的德国人和 42 岁的乌克兰籍妻子，”德国海关署 (Zoll) 周五说。他们“据说至少从 2022 年初开始，就通过 IP-TV 服务向客户提供了几家受制裁的俄罗斯电视台。” 根据海关声明，卡尔斯鲁厄市警方周四突袭了这对夫妇的公寓。他们在那里发现了“大量技术设备、书面证据和 40,000 欧元（44,686 美元）现金，”所有这些都被没收了。 这对夫妇的服务“可能包括‘俄罗斯 1 台’和‘今日俄罗斯’等知名频道，”德国海关说。 位于巴登-符腾堡州靠近德国与法国边界的卡尔斯鲁厄地方法院还下令没收大约 120,000 欧元（134,000 美元）的“非法收入”，这些收入来自被指控的活动。 两名嫌疑人都没有被公开姓名。如果罪名成立，他们将根据《对外贸易法》面临至少一年的监禁。海关检查站斯图加特正在对这一指控进行调查，可能会提出其他指控。 本月早些时候，美国也对 RT 实施了制裁，指责该频道“实际上是 [俄罗斯] 情报部门的工具。”美国国务院官员杰米·鲁宾将 RT 的报道归咎于世界大部分国家没有像华盛顿预期的那样站在乌克兰一边。 “我们找到了绕过这些制裁的方法。这有点像猫捉老鼠的游戏。而且会继续下去，” RT 主编玛格丽塔·西蒙尼扬在回应中说。 “我们不会去任何地方，”RT 本周在俄罗斯驻美国大使馆外墙上投射的信息中说。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

Innovation Beverage Group Limited Announces Closing of $5.4 Million Initial Public Offering on the Nasdaq Capital Market Under Symbol “IBG”

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SYDNEY, AU, Sept 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Innovation Beverage Group Limited ("IBG" or the "Company"), a developer, manufacturer, marketer, exporter and retailer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands with a focus on premium and super premium brands, today announced the closing of its initial public offering (the "Offering") of 1,350,000 ordinary shares, at a public offering price of $4.00 per share for total gross proceeds to the Company of $5.4 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, the Company has granted a 30-day option to the underwriters to purchase up to an additional 202,500 ordinary shares solely to cover over-allotments, if any.The ordinary shares began trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market, under the symbols "IBG", on September 26, 2024. The Offering closed on September 27, 2024.The Benchmark Company, LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the Offering. Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP served as legal counsel to the Company.A registration statement on Form F-1 (No. 333-266965) relating to the securities being sold in this offering was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on September 25, 2024. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained, when available, on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting The Benchmark Company, LLC, 150 East 58th Street, #17, New York, New York 10155, at (212) 312-6700.This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.About Innovation Beverage Group LimitedInnovation Beverage Group Limited is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, exporter and retailer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands with a focus on premium and super premium brands. The Company owns exclusive manufacturing rights in its beverage portfolio. The Company's products are sold in both the United States and Australian markets. To learn more, go to https://www.innovationbev.com/ .Safe Harbor Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as "may", "could", "expects", "projects," "intends", "plans", "believes", "predicts", "anticipates", "hopes", "estimates" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon several assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Actual results (including the anticipated benefits of the offering described herein) may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.Investor Relations Contact:TraDigital IRJohn McNamara917-658-2602John@tradigitalir.comSOURCE: Innovation Beverage Group Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Nissin Foods Acquires Australia Frozen Food Manufacturer ABC Pastry

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HONG KONG, Sept 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ('Nissin Foods', together with its subsidiaries, the 'Group'; Stock code: 1475) is pleased to announce that the Group, as the purchaser, entered into the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with the Sellers and the Sellers' Guarantors (the 'Acquisition'). This agreement relates to the Acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital in ABC Pastry, a leading manufacturer of frozen dumplings which are either company branded (i.e. ABC Pastry) or third party branded in Australia.The consideration for the Acquisition is AU$33.7million (equivalent to approximately HK$178.6 million). Upon completion of the Acquisition, ABC Pastry will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group engaged in the frozen food business in Australia market, catering to nationwide retailers.ABC Pastry is a well-known Australian brand based in Sydney, nationally recognised for its premium quality dumplings. It is an experienced manufacturer of frozen dumplings with a reputable brand known to the local Asian communities in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. The Group believes that Nissin Foods being a listed company could provide valuable expertise and experience in the operational and financial management of ABC Pastry. The Acquisition would contribute to ABC Pastry's long-term development and enable the Group to diversify its business portfolio. Such diversification will broaden the Group's income sources, benefitting the Group and its shareholders.The Acquisition will present the Group with a premium opportunity to tap into Australian frozen food market. The Australian frozen food market size is expected to experience robust growth as the frozen dumplings, in particular, have been benefitting from the rising Asian migration to Australia. Additionally, there is a growing demand for convenient, high-quality frozen foods, driven by busy lifestyles and a desire for international cuisine such as Asian. The Group anticipates that the trend will continue, and there will be ample opportunities for expansion of the premium frozen food market in Australia.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, 'The acquisition of ABC Pastry marks another milestone in our overseas market plan, soon after the joining of the Korean snack manufacturer Gaemi Food to the Nissin family in June. This latest acquisition will allow us to diversify our product offerings and distribution channels and aligns with our long-term corporate vision and strategy of strengthening our market presence in key overseas markets. By leveraging ABC Pastry's extensive local network and premium frozen products, Nissin Foods is well-positioned to enhance our connection with the local community and Australian consumers. We believe that the acquisition will reap significant operational and financial synergies through the integration of its business with ours, ultimately delivering increased value to shareholders.'For more information, please refer to the Announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website at:https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0927/2024092701479.pdfNissin Foods Company Limited acquires Australian frozen food manufacturerABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd. (second left) Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, ExecutiveDirector, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods; (on the left)Mr. Shinji TATSUTANI, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, signthe Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with (second right) Mr. Peter GAO,Director and General Manager, ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd; and (on the right)Mrs. Tong WU, Director, Min Investments Pty Ltd.Nissin Foods Company Limited acquires Australia frozen food manufacturer ABCPastry Holdings Pty Ltd. (From left to right) Mr. Shinji TATSUTANI, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Nissin Foods; Mr. KiyotakaANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NissinFoods; Mr. Peter GAO, Director and General Manager, ABC Pastry Holdings PtyLtd; and Mrs. Tong WU, Director, Min Investments Pty Ltd, attend the signingceremony of the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement.ABC Pastry is a nationally recognised brand renowned for premiumquality dumplings that includes dumplings and juicy buns (also known assoup dumplings) in Australia.About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited ('Nissin Foods', together with its subsidiaries, the 'Group'; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands, primarily focusing on the premium instant noodle segment. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984 and is the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, high-quality frozen food products, including frozen dim sum and frozen noodles, and also sells and distributes other food and beverage products, including retort pouches, snacks, mineral water, sauce and vegetable products under its two core corporate brands, namely 'NISSIN' and 'DOLL' together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium brands. The Group's five flagship product brands, namely 'Cup Noodles', 'Demae Iccho', 'Doll Instant Noodle', 'Doll Dim Sum' and 'Fuku' are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the 'ECO Cup' concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. In addition, Nissin Foods operates business in other Asian regions including Vietnam, Taiwan and Korea markets.Nissin Foods is currently a constituent of five Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Composite Industry Index - Consumer Staples, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index. Nissin Foods is eligible for trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

美国天主教教区同意支付3.2亿美元性侵犯赔偿金

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(SeaPRwire) -   纽约罗克维尔中心教区已与约 600 名原告达成协议，这些原告指控他们在儿童时期遭到神父的虐待。 位于纽约长岛的美国罗马天主教教区罗克维尔中心宣布了一项大规模破产和解协议，根据该协议，该教区将向数百名据称是神职人员性虐待的幸存者支付 3.23 亿美元。    根据代表幸存者的律师事务所的说法，罗克维尔中心于周四与大约 600 名原告达成了初步和解协议，这些原告声称他们在儿童时期遭到神父的虐待。    该教区此前曾向幸存者提出过 2 亿美元的和解方案，据报道，该方案被拒绝了。    “经过近四年的时间，我们终于达成了一项全球性解决方案，”科琳·鲍尔在曼哈顿向美国破产法院法官马丁·格伦表示。格伦表示，这笔协议代表了“巨大的进步”，并且它“几乎”没有达成。 罗克维尔中心将向和解基金贡献 2.348 亿美元，而四家保险公司将贡献 8530 万美元，教区发言人说。    代表大约 100 名幸存者的律师亚当·斯莱特告诉长岛新闻 12，这是纽约州历史上最大的教区和解协议。    “该教区的目标始终是公正地补偿虐待的幸存者，同时让教会继续其重要的使命，”教区发言人埃里克·法萨诺告诉新闻 12。    罗克维尔中心服务于纳苏县和萨福克县约 120 万名天主教徒，是美国最大的宣布破产的罗马天主教教区。它于 2020 年 10 月在纽约申请破产，理由是为数十年来针对儿童性虐待受害者的诉讼支付的费用。该教区当时表示，纽约州儿童受害者法案的潜在赔偿金可能会使其陷入经济困境。    据报道，近年来，在纽约和其他州颁布法律暂时允许儿童性虐待受害者无论多久以前发生指控的罪行都可以提起诉讼后，有 20 多个天主教教区申请了破产。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

中国新核潜艇沉没 – 媒体报道

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(SeaPRwire) -   据报道，这起涉及周级舰艇首舰的事故发生在5月下旬或6月初的武汉。 美国媒体周四援引消息人士的话报道称，中国最新型核潜艇数月前在码头沉没。据报道，北京方面一直避免将此事公开，因为中国正在大力发展海军。 据路透社报道，美国匿名官员告诉《华尔街日报》和美国有线电视新闻网，事件发生在5月下旬或6月初武汉附近的一家造船厂。6月的卫星图像似乎显示，该潜艇停泊的武昌区造船厂有起重机，这表明可能正在进行打捞行动。 美国有线电视新闻网将这艘潜艇描述为攻击型潜艇，是新型周级的首舰，它有一个独特的X型尾部，可以提高其机动性。《华尔街日报》称，这艘潜艇在离开港口前正在完成其装备，然后就沉没了。 一名高级国防官员告诉美国有线电视新闻网，目前尚不清楚该潜艇沉没时是否装载了核燃料，或者事件发生后是否已清空。目前尚无迹象表明沉没的原因，以及中国当局是否对水体进行了污染检测。 接受《华尔街日报》采访的美国官员暗示，北京试图掩盖这一争议，因为他们从未报道过此事。“中国人民解放军海军试图隐瞒其新型第一代核动力攻击潜艇在码头沉没的事实并不令人意外，”该报的消息人士说。该消息人士声称，这不仅引发了人们对中国训练标准的质疑，还引发了人们对中国国防工业问责制和监管的质疑。 中国驻美国大使馆发言人既没有证实也没有否认此事。“我们不了解您提到的情况，目前没有信息可以提供，”他说。 根据美国国防部2021年的一份报告，中国拥有世界上规模最大的海军，总共约有355艘舰艇和潜艇。2022年，美国估计北京拥有6艘核动力弹道导弹潜艇、6艘核动力攻击潜艇和48艘柴电攻击潜艇。北京计划大幅扩大其海军规模，以应对与美国在台湾问题以及南海地区多个国家之间的紧张局势。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

日清食品收购澳洲冷冻食品制造商ABC Pastry

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香港, 2024年9月27日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：1475）欣然宣布，集团作为买方已与卖方及卖方担保人订立股份购销协议（「收购事项」），以收购ABC Pastry的100%已发行股本。ABC Pastry为一家领先的冷冻饺子生产商，于澳洲拥有公司品牌（即天顺食品）或第三方品牌。收购事项之代价为33,700,000澳元（相等于约178.6百万港元）。于收购事项完成后，ABC Pastry将成为集团的全资附属公司，于澳洲从事冷冻食品业务，服务全国零售商。ABC Pastry是澳洲著名品牌，总部设在悉尼，以优质的饺子享誉全国。该公司是一家经验丰富的冷冻饺子生产商，与澳洲新南威尔斯及维多利亚当地亚洲社区有紧密联系。集团相信，日清食品作为上市公司，可为ABC Pastry的营运及财务管理提供宝贵的专业知识及经验，预期收购事项将可促进其长远发展，并使集团的业务组合多元化，扩大集团的收入来源，惠及集团和股东。是次收购将为集团提供一个良机，开拓澳洲冷冻食品市场。受惠于亚洲人口移民至澳洲的人数上升，集团预期澳洲冷冻食品市场规模将蓬勃增长，尤其是冷冻饺子市场。此外，受到忙碌的生活方式及对亚洲食品等国际美食的渴求所推动，当地对方便优质的冷冻食品需求亦有所上升。集团预料此趋势将持续，并为澳洲优质冷冻食品市场带来大量扩张机会。日清食品执行董事、董事长兼首席执行官安藤清隆先生表示：「收购ABC Pastry是继6月韩国零食制造商Gaemi Food加入日清集团之后，为我们的海外市场计划建立另一个里程碑。这次最新的收购不仅能进一步多元化我们的产品组合及分销渠道，而且符合我们提升海外主要市场占有率的长远企业愿景及策略。利用ABC Pastry的庞大当地网络及优质冷冻产品，日清食品将可加强与当地社区及澳洲消费者的联系，所以我们相信这次收购通过整合双方业务，将可取得重大营运及财务协同效应，最终为股东提供更多价值。」详情请参阅香港联合交易所网站上的公告：https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0927/2024092701480_c.pdf日清食品有限公司收购澳洲冷冻食品制造商ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd。（左二）日清食品执行董事、董事长兼首席执行官安藤清隆先生；（左一）日清食品执行董事兼首席财务官辰谷真次先生，与（右二）ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd董事及总经理高允麟先生；及（右一）Min Investments Pty Ltd董事吴彤女士签署股份购销协议。日清食品有限公司收购澳洲冷冻食品制造商ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd。（从左至右）日清食品执行董事兼首席财务官辰谷真次先生；日清食品执行董事、董事长兼首席执行官安藤清隆先生；ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd董事及总经理高允麟先生；及Min Investments Pty Ltd董事吴彤女士出席股份购销协议的签署仪式。ABC Pastry为全国知名品牌，以优质的饺子在澳洲遐迩闻名，产品包括饺子及小笼包（亦称汤包）。有关日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：1475）为一间在中国内地及香港知名的食品公司，主要专营优质即食面市场，旗下众多品牌不仅知名度高，且广受顾客喜爱。集团于1984年正式于香港设立营业据点并为香港最大的即食面公司。集团主要生产及销售两个核心企业品牌「日清」及「公仔」，以及多元化的家庭食品品牌组合，出品具标志性和优质的即食面、优质冷冻食品（包括冷冻点心及冷冻面条）并销售和分销其他食品及饮料产品（包括蒸煮袋装产品、零食、矿泉水、酱料及蔬菜产品）。集团五个旗舰品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔面」、「公仔点心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品类别中最受欢迎的选择。中国内地市场方面，集团以创新技术推出「ECO杯」概念，销售活动主要集中在中国内地的一线及二线城市。此外，日清食品在其他亚洲地区开展业务，包括越南、台湾和韩国市场。日清食品被纳入五项恒生指数，包括恒生综合指数、恒生综合小型股指数、恒生综合行业指数-必需性消费、恒生港股通消费行业指数和恒生港股通必需性消费指数。日清食品现可通过沪港通及深港通下港股通进行交易。详情请浏览www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

Mazda Production and Sales Results for August 2024

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Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for August 2024 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic ProductionMazda's domestic production volume in August 2024 decreased 14.0% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in August 2024]CX-5:14,220 units(down 39.7% year on year)MAZDA3:7,748 units(up 43.9%)CX-90:6,406 units(down 0.0%)2. Overseas ProductionMazda's overseas production volume in August 2024 increased 18.8% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in August 2024]CX-50:11,145 units(up 52.8% year on year)CX-30:10,570 units(up 3.5%)MAZDA2:6,219 units(up 94.2%)II. Domestic SalesMazda's domestic sales volume in August 2024 decreased 18.5% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 3.5% (down 0.8 points year on year), with a 2.2% share of the micro-mini segment (down 0.1 points) and a 3.0% total market share (down 0.6 points).[Domestic sales of key models in August 2024]MAZDA2:1,753 units(up 17.6% year on year)CX-5:1,709 units(down 19.4%)CX-30:1,170 units(down 10.1%)III. ExportsMazda's export volume in August 2024 decreased 15.3% year on year due to decreased shipments to North America, Europe, and Oceania.[Exports of key models in August 2024]CX-5:18,657 units(down 27.8% year on year)MAZDA3:8,668 units(up 31.5%)CX-90:6,519 units(down 11.6%)IV. Global SalesMazda's global sales volume in August 2024 increased 8.9% year on year due to increased sales in the U.S. and other regions.[Global sales of key models in August 2024]CX-5:30,881 units(up 6.1% year on year)CX-30:18,666 units(up 16.3%)MAZDA3:13,158 units(down 19.5%)For more information, visit: https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2024/202409/240927b.html.  Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Honda Issues Integrated Report – “Honda Report 2024”

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TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today issued the company’s integrated report, the “Honda Report 2024,” and made it available on the company website.The annual Honda Report summarizes the medium- to long-term initiatives Honda pursues in order to enhance its future corporate value. This report also introduces Honda’s future vision of continuing to be the driving force to move people and society forward with “The Power of Dreams,” as well as the value proposition of Honda.By issuing the annual integrated report, Honda aims to offer its investors and all other stakeholders more information to deepen their understanding of Honda corporate activities, as well as to create more opportunities for interactive communications and increase the range of information for disclosure, through which Honda strives to further increase its corporate value.Key Changes from the Honda Report 2023Further enhancement of the “Value Creation Story” In the report, the future vision and actions Honda has been taking to fulfilling that vision are introduced as the “Value Creation Story.” By presenting strategies for realizing the vision along with specific actions, it was made clear how Honda is striving to realize the story told in this report.This year, a new section was added to the report to discuss strategies related to key functions in areas such as human resources and digitalization, which will become the foundation to support Honda business transformation. In this new section, initiatives Honda is taking to secure adequate human capital and make further advancement in digitalization are explained with more details.Moreover, the “Value Creation Process,” a conceptual diagram that explains the Value Creation Story, was updated from last year’s report to make it easier for readers to visualize how the “input (invested resources)” connects to the “outcome (the vision).”Disclosure of the roadmap for environmental strategyThis year, Honda newly disclosed a roadmap toward the “realization of carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.” The roadmap summarizes initiatives and measures Honda has been and will be taking to realize a society with zero environmental impact. Introduction of key milestones and sports activities that represent the Challenging Spirit and expanse of dreamsLast year, Honda celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding. The newly added “Topics” section of the report introduces the history of challenges taken on by Honda to date. As initiatives that embody the Honda Challenging Spirit, a constant since the founding of the company, this new section features Honda motorsports activities, which marked the 60th anniversary of F1 participation, as well as corporate sports activities, through which Honda supports athletes who take on challenges.  Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Hitachi Becomes First Oracle Partner in Japan to Win Regional Best in Class Award in the Customer Success Category in the 2024 Oracle Partner Awards

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TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. won the Regional Best in Class Award(1) in the Customer Success category at the "2024 Oracle Partner Awards(2)", becoming the first company from Japan(3) to win this accolade. This award is given to the best-of-the-best vendor within Oracle's global partner ecosystem, and it recognizes Hitachi's accomplishment in earning high customer satisfaction and customer success from cloud journey services or cloud technology platform adoption.Left: Leah Yomtovian of Oracle, Hajime Hirose of HitachiRight: Toshimitsu Misawa of Oracle Japan, Hajime Hirose of Hitachi, Morikazu Sano of Oracle JapanHitachi earned this recognition for its development of a company-wide data utilization platform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for Mizuho Leasing Company, Limited ("Mizuho Leasing") as part of the customer's digital transformation (DX) initiative. In just three months, Hitachi has successfully built a data utilization platform that extracts and analyzes large amount of data from Mizuho Leasing's multiple core systems, without impacting the performance of the existing systems. By combining its experience in building and operating on-premises mission-critical systems with its cloud computing expertise, Hitachi was able to rapidly develop the platform. Additionally, Hitachi's engineering capability was pivotal in stabilizing Mizuho Leasing's IT services, resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction. Following the success of this project, Mizuho Leasing expects Hitachi to continue provide excellent support on the integration of OCI and Azure.Leveraging its 30-year collaboration with Oracle, as well as its experience in supporting mission-critical systems and building and operating cloud environments, Hitachi has been at the forefront of providing technical services in Japan since the launch of OCI in the country in 2019. Hitachi has been providing a wide range of services to customers, such as migrating on-premises Oracle Databases to Oracle Exadata on OCI and building data utilization platforms on OCI. In this award-winning project with Mizuho Leasing, Hitachi deployed a team of platform engineers with expertise in database and cloud in both OCI and Microsoft Azure environments to handle the critical system integration, resulting in the successful and timely construction of a complex data utilization platform.For additional information on the Oracle 2024 Partner Awards, please visit: https://www.oracle.com/partner/awards/.(1) Given to the most outstanding regional partner selected from 2024 Oracle Regional Award winners(2) Awarded to partners across the Oracle partner ecosystem of system integrators, ISVs, technology providers, and cloud/managed service providers worldwide who innovate, realize business impact, and drive customer success(3) According to ORACLE CORPORATION JAPANRelated Links: 2024 Oracle Partner AwardsHitachi Cloud: OCI (Japanese only)About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of "Digital Systems & Services" – supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and "Connective Industries" – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.About Oracle PartnerNetworkOracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) is Oracle's partner program designed to enable partners to accelerate the transition to cloud and drive superior customer business outcomes. The OPN program allows partners to engage with Oracle through track(s) aligned to how they go to market: Cloud Build for partners that provide products or services built on or integrated with Oracle Cloud; Cloud Sell for partners that resell Oracle Cloud technology; Cloud Service for partners that implement, deploy and manage Oracle Cloud Services; Industry Healthcare for partners that provide commercially available products and/or services built with Oracle Cloud and Oracle Health technologies; and License & Hardware for partners that build, service or sell Oracle software licenses or hardware products. Customers can expedite their business objectives with OPN partners who have achieved Expertise in a product family or cloud service. To learn more visit: http://www.oracle.com/partnernetwork Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Mitsubishi Corporation Strengthens the Partnership with PETRONAS, Reinforcing Confidence in LNG Operations in the Region

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TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PETRONAS and Mitsubishi Corporation strengthen their 46-year long partnership through the signing of agreements, which further solidify the trust in PETRONAS’ capabilities to deliver Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the international market primarily LNG customers in Japan.United by a vision for a cleaner and lower carbon future, this significant collaboration encompasses the commitment shared by both parties in ensuring energy security amidst market volatility driven by global disruptions such as geopolitical tensions, rising regional demands as well as changing consumption patterns. The signatories of the agreements were PETRONAS’ President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik and Mitsubishi Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer Katsuya Nakanishi.The agreements outline investment from Mitsubishi Corporation into the Malaysia LNG (“MLNG”) Dua and MLNG Tiga for the next decade – the extension of its 10 per cent equity shareholding in MLNG Dua, and the reinvestment of a 10 per cent equity shareholding in MLNG Tiga, signifying its continued participation in the two ventures with associated marketing activities and deliveries of LNG from Bintulu to Japan. The cooperation has been built primarily on trust, demonstrating confidence in Malaysia’s robust economic landscape to attract foreign direct investment, particularly in Sarawak.Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik said, “Our relationship with Mitsubishi Corporation began with our first joint venture agreement in 1978 and we are therefore excited about strengthening our ties further, especially in the era of energy transition where LNG is the natural fuel alternative. I look forward to more exciting endeavours, as we leverage opportunities together and address challenges that will positively impact our organisations and nations.”Katsuya Nakanishi said, “Mitsubishi Corporation looks forward to providing continuous support in growing and nurturing access to global LNG market for PETRONAS’ future volumes with LNG being the fuel of choice in the age of energy transition. At the same time, we are excited to unlock further value through our collaboration with PETRONAS as well as with the Sarawak State Government, with whom we have achieved many historical milestones in Malaysia.”The PETRONAS LNG complex through partnerships and alongside Mitsubishi Corporation commenced LNG supply to long-term Japanese contract buyers since 1983. PETRONAS LNG Complex  comprises four(4) joint ventures of MLNG, MLNG Dua, MLNG Tiga and PETRONAS LNG 9 with a production capacity of 29.3 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA), making it one of the world’s largest LNG producer in a single location. PETRONAS LNG Complex has been a main LNG supplier, providing lower-carbon energy solutions to a diverse range of public and private sector customers in Japan. Besides its main business of natural gas in Malaysia, Mitsubishi Corporation has also participated in total of 10 gas upstream blocks in Sarawak and expanded its areas of investment in Malaysia to automobile, food, petrochemicals, metal and steel, bringing the company’s total investment amount into the country to approximately RM5 billion last year. Aerial view of the PETRONAS LNG Complex in Bintulu, SarawakSignatories at the Signing Ceremony of Definitive Agreements between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), Mitsubishi Corporation, and Diamond Gas Holdings Sdn. Bhd.  From left: Mr. Masaru Saito, Executive Vice President, Group CEO, Environmental Energy Group, Mitsubishi Corporation – Ms. Marina Md Taib, Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy, PETRONAS – Mr. Katsuya Nakanishi, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Corporation – Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO, PETRONAS – Mr. Gen KunihAbout Mitsubishi Corporation (MC)Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses together with its global network of around 1,800 group companies.MC has eight Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Environmental Energy, Materials Solution, Mineral Resources, Urban Development & Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, Smart-Life Creation and Power Solution. Through these eight Business Groups, MC's current activities have expanded far beyond its traditional trading operations to include project development, production and manufacturing operations, working in collaboration with our trusted partners around the globe.With an unwavering commitment to conducting business with integrity and fairness, MC remains fully dedicated to growing its businesses while contributing to a prosperous society.Inquiry RecipientMitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

特朗普同意会见泽连斯基

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(SeaPRwire) -   乌克兰领导人此前曾对这位前美国总统进行“恶毒的诽谤” 美国共和党总统候选人唐纳德·特朗普宣布，他将于周五在纽约与乌克兰总统弗拉基米尔·泽连斯基会面。 泽连斯基已会见了美国总统乔·拜登和副总统卡玛拉·哈里斯，后者是民主党在11月大选中总统职位候选人。他还寻求与特朗普会面。 “我将在明天早上大约9:45在特朗普大厦与他会面，”这位前总统兼可能未来的美国总统在周四下午在纽约市举行的新闻发布会上宣布。 当天早些时候，特朗普在其TruthSocial平台上发布了来自乌克兰驻美大使馆副大使的一条消息，转达了泽连斯基的会面请求。 “亲爱的唐纳德，希望你一切安好。我记得我们最近的电话交谈——真的很好，”泽连斯基写道。“我们所有乌克兰人都希望以公正的和平结束这场战争。我们知道没有美国，这是不可能实现的。这就是为什么我们必须努力相互理解并保持密切联系。” “你知道我一直对与你有关的一切都怀有极大的尊重，也应该如此，”这位乌克兰演员出身的政治家写道，并补充说他“真的很想让我们的会面成行。” 这一请求是在特朗普批评泽连斯基在周日发表的一篇采访中对他和他的竞选搭档、俄亥俄州参议员JD·万斯进行的“小恶毒的诽谤”之后提出的。 在北卡罗来纳州的一次竞选集会上，特朗普将乌克兰描述为“完全被摧毁”，并指责拜登和哈里斯“为泽连斯基提供资金和弹药，就像任何国家以前从未见过的那样。” “我们继续向一个拒绝达成协议的人提供数十亿美元，”特朗普说，指的是泽连斯基。“任何协议，即使是最糟糕的协议，也比我们现在的情况好。” 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

Revenue Up 9.9% to HK$860.3 million in 1HFY2024/25

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Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director (Right),Mr. Derek Lai, Deputy Managing Director (Left)HONG KONG, Sept 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) –  AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31st August 2024 (“1HFY2024/25” or the “Reporting Period”).During the Reporting Period, the Group’s revenue increased by 9.9% year-on-year to HK$860.3 million. The increase was attributable to the growth in interest income, driven by various marketing programs implemented in 1HFY2024/25 that successfully sustained sales growth despite the slow economic recovery. With the cost-to-income ratio decreasing to 47.0% from 48.0% in 1HFY2023/24 due to enhanced operational efficiency, the Group recorded an operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances of HK$426.0 million for the Reporting Period, representing an increase of 11.7% from 1HFY2023/24. Profit after tax was HK$170.4 million (1HFY2023/24: HK$191.4 million). The decrease in profit after tax was due to the increase in impairment losses and impairment allowances as a result of the rise in credit defaults and weakened economic indicators.The Board has resolved to declare an interim dividend of 24.0HK cents per share (1HFY2023/24: 24.0 HK cents per share), representing a dividend payout ratio of 59.0%.To cope with the slower than expected economic recovery and other headwinds, the Group took timely measures during the Reporting Period to sustain the increase in both sales and receivables, while making significant efforts to enhance its risk-based pricing mechanism to maximize the return from its credit card and personal loan portfolios, and utilized an effective credit risk management mechanism to reduce the likelihood of credit impairment.The Group achieved an overall increase in sales of 10.6% in 1HFY2024/25 compared with the first half of the previous year, and the gross advances and receivables balance continued to record an increase of 3.8% from the end of February 2024.With regard to marketing, the Group utilized targeted marketing and attractive promotions to better promote the competitive edge of its carefully devised products and services to the intended customers. Meanwhile, in order to diversify its branch network and meet customers’ growing demand for face-to-face advisory services, the Group continued to revamp and expand its branch network, including the opening of the new Shatin branch in June 2024 with a dedicated insurance consultation counter.To further strengthen its technological foundation, the Group has successfully relocated its core data center to Tseung Kwan O, with its infrastructure ranked top tier in terms of uptime guarantee, fault tolerance and competitive service cost. The new data center is located in a building purposely designed to meet internationally recognized green building certification standards, demonstrating the Group’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its business operations.Looking ahead, the Group will seek receivable growth at reasonable yields while managing funding expenses to increase net interest income. Flexible marketing strategies will also be adopted to broaden the customer base and service channels, leveraging on systems to boost service quality and operational efficiency. In addition, the Group will endeavour to diversify revenue streams by cultivating fee-generating transactions and insurance intermediary businesses.As credit conditions are expected to remain challenging, the Group will closely monitor the effectiveness of credit assessment and credit management improvement, as well as achieve better maturity matching, to minimize credit and liquidity risks.Regarding digitalization of operations, the Group will continue to enhance its call center platform and provide responsive customer interaction. Data analytics tools will also be further developed to heighten the effectiveness of marketing, credit assessment and credit management activities.To enhance credit card services, the upcoming introduction of the virtual credit card functionality within the “AEON HK” mobile application will provide customers with immediate purchasing capabilities right after card-approval and activation without the need for branch visits.Besides, in response to evolving consumer preferences and payment technologies, a new credit card design will be launched on 30 September 2024 to offer customers a more convenient and premium payment experience. The redesign addresses growing demand for contactless payment and uses recycled plastics, embodying the Group’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “Despite the uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment, we will continue to devote resources to provide exceptional consumer finance services to meet evolving customers’ needs and to expand our customer base with innovative customized products. With our strong liquidity and balance sheet, as well as proven management expertise and capabilities, we are well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities in the consumer finance market to achieve better performance in the remainder of the year.”About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987 and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the consumer finance business, which includes the issuance of credit cards and the provision of personal loan financing, card payment processing services, insurance agency and brokerage business in Hong Kong and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited Announces Proposed Listing on Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

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Investment Highlights:- Our vision is to become a pioneer in the construction industry and lead the direction and standards of industry development.- Our mission is to maintain the best performance in safety, health, environment and quality in the industry.- Our goal is to consolidate our market position, expand our market share, and seize growth opportunities in Hong Kong's construction industry.- With over 18 years of extensive experience in Hong Kong's civil and electrical engineering industries, Wing Lee has participated in sizeable infrastructure projects including the Third Runway Projects at the Hong Kong International Airport, a village sewerage project at Mui Wo in respect of road and drainage works, and electrical cable engineering works for the CLP Group.  The Company is the largest power cabling and civil pipeline installation subcontractor in Hong Kong in 2023.- Highly experienced management team, includes the two founders who have more than 26 and 18 years of experience in the industry, respectively, and are responsible for the overall management, formulation of business strategies and development, as well as the Company’s environmental protection and sustainable development process.- Has its own workforce and abundant machinery and equipment, providing flexibility to undertake sizable infrastructure projects, reducing the reliance on subcontractors or suppliers and maintaining its competitiveness of pricing.- Imposes a stringent quality control and high safety standard and environmental impact control.- Grasps the trends of sustainable development in Hong Kong, started deploying solar PV system business as early as in 2019.- Distributor of electric construction machinery of China Wealth Hong Kong Machine Limited, a fellow subsidiary of SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd* (a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange) and Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Company Limited (a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange)- For the year ended 31 March 2024, the Company’s revenue and net profit climbed year-on-year by 45.7% and 89.6%, respectively.HONG KONG, Sept 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited (" Wing Lee " or " Company", together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”)), a new generation construction industry leader, announced today its proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”).Wing Lee plans to offer 250,000,000 Shares (subject to the over-allotment option), of which, 90% are for placing (subject to reallocation and the over-allotment option), and the remaining 10% will be for public offer (subject to reallocation), with an offer price range of HK$0.57 to HK$0.73 per Share (subject to downward offer price adjustment where the offer price will be HK$0.513 per Share). Assuming an offer price of HK$0.65 per Share, being the mid-point of the offer price range, and after deducting the underwriting fees, commissions and estimated expenses in relation to the share offer, the net proceeds from the share offer is estimated to be approximately HK$130.5 million.The public offer will commence on 27 September 2024 (Friday) and end at noon on 4 October 2024 (Friday). The allotment results will be announced no later than 8 October 2024 (Tuesday). Trading of Wing Lee’ Shares will commence on 9 October 2024 (Wednesday) under the stock code of 09639. The shares will be traded in board lots of 5,000 shares each.Alliance Capital Partners Limited is the Sole Sponsor and Overall Coordinator of the share offer, while Alliance Capital Partners Limited, China Galaxy International Securities (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, CMBC Securities Company Limited, ABCI Capital Limited, Haitong International Securities Company Limited and China Industrial Securities International Capital Limited are the Joint Bookrunners. ABCI Securities Company Limited, Cinda International Capital Limited, Phillip Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, ZMF Asset Management Limited, Gaoyu Securities Limited and Livermore Holdings Limited are the Joint Lead Managers. The Cornerstone Investors include Sany Hongkong Group Limited, Accel Group Holdings Limited and The Triplex Holdings Limited.BUSINESS OVERVIEWThe Group is an established contractor in Hong Kong engaged in civil and electrical cable engineering and solar PV system works. With over 18 years of extensive experience in Hong Kong's civil and electrical engineering industries, the Group provides comprehensive and high-quality construction services. In terms of civil engineering works, the Group specializes in site formation works and road and drainage works. For electrical cable engineering works, the Group specializes in cable trenching, laying and jointing works. For solar PV system works, the Group specializes in design, installation and maintenance works of solar PV systems.For the three financial years ended 31 March 2024, the Group completed a total of 79 projects. In terms of site formation works, the Group has participated in sizeable infrastructure projects such as the Third Runway Projects at the Hong Kong International Airport. In respect of Road and drainage works, the Group was the main contractor of a department of Hong Kong Government for a village sewerage project at Mui Wo with a contract sum of approximately HK$99.1 million. As for electrical cable engineering works, the Group was one of the subcontractors for the CLP Group, providing zonal cable trenching, laying and jointing works in the Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin and Tsuen Wan zones. According to the industry report prepared by Frost & Sullivan Limited, the Group is the largest power cabling and civil pipeline installation subcontractor in Hong Kong in 2023 with the market share of approximately 13.6% based on its revenue for FY2023/24. As at 31 July 2024, the Company currently has 27 projects in progress and its value of backlog amounts to approximately HK$815.5 million.Development and StrengthsWith the Hong Kong government deploying for and investing in site formation and infrastructure projects in the proposed Northern Metropolis Development, the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, and the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, civil engineering market demand is expected to keep growing. Wing Lee has high hopes to stand out in the fierce market competition, be able to fully grasp the huge business opportunities in the developing industry, and in turn see its business revenue grow rapidly.For combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality, the Hong Kong government launched the Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050, setting out the vision of “Zero-carbon Emissions • Liveable City • Sustainable Development”. In addition, the Development Bureau also established the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) to support advanced construction technologies. Always staying abreast of Hong Kong’s development trend, the Group has been actively participating in finding energy efficiency solutions for the market. As early as in 2019, it started deploying its solar PV system business.Additionally, the Group has entered into a distribution agreement with China Wealth Hong Kong Machine Limited (“China Wealth”), a fellow subsidiary of SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd* (a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange) and Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Company Limited (a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange). Furthermore, the electric machinery of China Wealth, such as electric loader and electric excavator, is on the pre-approved list of the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) under the category of advanced tools and equipment. Thus, confident in electric machinery having opportunities to develop continuously, Wing Lee will purchase, invest in and deploy more of them for use in future projects.Wing Lee consistently emphasizes safety and is committed to promoting safety practice during the implementation of our projects. Over the past three fiscal years, the Company’s accident rates was lower than the industry average in Hong Kong. Additionally, Wing Lee will respond to the Hong Kong government's adoption of Smart Site Safety System (“4S”). The System can monitor activities and identify safety hazards, collect real-time data and send them to the centralized management platform for data analysis and issuing alert, offering workers assistance and protection any time plus a full picture of the safety situation on a construction site, for a project to be implemented more efficiently.One of the advantages of Wing Lee is its own strong workforce and machinery and equipment, giving it flexibility in allocating workers and machinery and equipment to handle projects of different sizes and complexity. Meanwhile, it also reduces the Company’s reliance on subcontractors or suppliers which would maintain its competitiveness of pricing.Wing Lee’s management team has extensive project experience and industry influence in theconstruction industries in Hong Kong. Among them, Mr. Yiu Wang Lee, Chairman, CEO, Executive Director, and co-founder, has over 26 years of experience in civil and electrical cable engineering industries; Mr. Yiu Wang Lung, an executive Director and one of our founders, has over 18 years of experience; Mr. Chan Lo Man, an executive Director, is primarily responsible for the day-to-day project management and day-to-day management of the operations of the Company. Mr. Chan has been responsible for overseeing the Company’s various major projects, including the projects with the CLP Group and the Third Runway Projects of the Hong Kong International Airport, among others; Ms. Tse Ka Wing has accumulated expertise with over 17 years of finance and accounting experience. The Company's three independent non-executive directors also bring rich industry experience. The Honorable Mr. Shang Hai Long is a member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and serves as an advisor to several listed companies; Mr. Fu He has over 30 years of exceptional management experience in civil engineering, and held key positions in several listed companies; Mr. Leung Wai Hung has more than 20 years of extensive experience in multiple Hong Kong listed companies, including CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 001).Financial PerformanceWing Lee has achieved a solid financial performance over the past three financial years. For the three financial years ended 31 March 2024, the revenue amounted to approximately HK$520.4 million, HK$361.2 million and HK$526.1 million, respectively. The net profit amounted to approximately HK$59.1 million, HK$40.6 million and HK$76.9 million, respectively. The gross profit margin increased from approximately 18.0% for the year ended 31 March 2022 to approximately 20.9% for the year ended 31 March 2023 to approximately 23.1% for the year ended 31 March 2024, while the net profit margin increased from approximately 11.3% for the years ended 31 March 2022 and approximately 11.2% for the year ended 31 March 2023 to approximately 14.6% for the year ended 31 March 2024.Mr. Yiu Wang Lee, Chairman, CEO, Executive Director, and co-founder of Wing Lee said: “The Group is committed to operating its business in a sustainable manner, making good use of resources and providing customers with quality and reliable services. We are fully aware that achieving long-term and sustainable development goals requires not only excellent business strategies, but also active promotion of environmental and social responsibility, talent development, and community feedback. We strive to achieve a balance and win-win situation among social, environmental, and economic aspects, thereby contributing to global sustainable development.”Use of ProceedsAssuming an offer price of HK$0.65 per offer share, which is the mid-point of the indicative offer price range, the Group expects to receive net proceeds of approximately HK$130.5 million, after deducting the underwriting fees and commissions and estimated expenses payable in connection with the Offering. The Group intends to use the proceeds from the Public Offering for the purposes and in the amounts set forth below:- Acquiring additional electric machinery and equipmentHK$58.7 million45%- Paying upfront costs for new projectsHK$45.7 million35%- Recruiting new staff membersHK$6.5 million5%- Procuring 4S and an enterprise resources planning systemHK$6.5 million5%- For our general working capitalHK$13.1 million10%Financial Highlights HK$ ’000For the year ended 31 March 202220232024Revenue520,351361,207526,099Gross Profit93,61375,533121,607Profit for the Year59,05540,56576,907Gross Profit Margin18.0%20.9%23.1%Net Profit Margin11.3%11.2%14.6%      About Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings LimitedThe Group is an established contractor in Hong Kong engaged in civil and electrical cable engineering and solar PV system works. With over 18 years of extensive experience in Hong Kong's civil and electrical engineering industries, the Group has participated in sizeable infrastructure projects such as the Third Runway Projects at the Hong Kong International Airport. The Group was also one of the subcontractors for the CLP Group, providing zonal cable trenching, laying and jointing works in the Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin and Tsuen Wan zones. It was the main contractor of a department of Hong Kong government for a village sewerage project at Mui Wo with a contract sum of approximately HK$99.1 million. According to Frost & Sullivan Limited, Wing Lee is the largest power cabling and civil pipeline installation subcontractor in Hong Kong in 2023 with the market share of approximately 13.6% based on its revenue for FY2023/24. One of the advantages of Wing Lee is its own strong workforce and machinery and equipment, giving it flexibility in allocating workers and machinery and equipment to handle projects of different sizes and complexity.THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR INVITATION TO SELL OR TO ISSUE, OR A SOLICITATION OF ANY OFFER TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE FOR, ANY SECURITIES (THE “SHARES”) OF WING LEE DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION HOLDINGS LIMITED (THE “COMPANY”) IN ANY JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, INVITATION, SUBSCRIPTION OR SOLICITATION OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED. THIS PRESS RELEASE AND THE SHARES HAVE NOT BEEN, AND WILL NOT BE, REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "U.S. SECURITIES ACT") OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, AND MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED OR OFFERED, SOLD OR DELIVERED, AS THE CASE MAY BE, IN THE UNITED STATES, OR TO, OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OR BENEFIT OF U.S. PERSONS, EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT. THE COMPANY HAS NOT AND DOES NOT INTEND TO REGISTER THE SHARES UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OR MAKE ANY PUBLIC OFFER OF THE SHARES IN THE UNITED STATES. NO COPY OF THIS PRESS RELEASE (AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN) HAS BEEN OR SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED OR SENT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE DOING SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.THE PRICE OF THE SHARES MAY BE STABILIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES (PRICE STABILIZING) RULES (CHAPTER 571W OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG) IN HONG KONG. THE DETAILS OF THE INTENDED STABILIZATION AND HOW IT WILL BE REGULATED UNDER THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 571 OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG) ARE CONTAINED IN THE PROSPECTUS OF THE COMPANY.THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT STATE THE INTENTIONS, BELIEFS, EXPECTATIONS OR PREDICTIONS FOR THE FUTURE THAT ARE, BY THEIR NATURE, SUBJECT TO SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES AND THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. 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AI4Blockchain Inc. Rebrands as OnD AI, Inc., Pioneering the Future of On-Device AI Solutions in South Korea

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South Korean IT Startup AI4Blockchain Inc., Founded in November 2020, Rebrands as OnD AI, Inc. and Shifts Focus to On-Device AI Solutions Seoul, Korea – September 27, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Founded in November 2020, South Korean IT startup AI4Blockchain Inc. has rebranded itself as OnD AI, Inc., signaling a major strategic pivot towards on-device AI solutions as its new core business. This rebranding reflects the company’s commitment to becoming a leading player in the emerging on-device AI market, showcasing a bold new vision. OnD AI, Inc. plans to pioneer innovative solutions in the on-device AI field under its new brand identity. The company’s first major project is the development of SafeC, an AI-powered dashcam that predicts traffic accidents, addressing the shortcomings and contradictions of traditional dashcams while enhancing user convenience. This product is set to debut at CES 2025, demonstrating OnD AI, Inc.’s vision of bringing practical AI solutions into everyday devices. This product will contribute in the society by increasing the quality of daily human life. Amidst growing skepticism around the AI hype, OnD AI, Inc. seeks to position itself as a provider of practical and impactful AI solutions. OnD AI, Inc. believes in designing solution products after a thorough market and technical research. OnD AI, Inc. aims to integrate AI into familiar consumer electronics, to transform alleviate inconvenience and push conveniences to new levels. OnD AI, Inc. is committed to expanding the practical application of AI by continuously introducing user-friendly products and solutions that demonstrate AI’s true potential. By focusing on the needs and experiences of real users, OnD AI, Inc. aims to redefine the role of AI in the tech industry, setting a new standard for innovation and establishing itself as a key player in the global AI market. Media Contact Company: OnD AI, Inc. Contact: Yoonji Ha Telephone: +82-10-4263-2151 Email: info@ondai.io Website: www.ondai.io Address: #604, 82, Anyangpangyo-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea SOURCE: OnD AI, Inc. The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...

The Executive Centre Reaches 50,000 Members

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- TEC achieves 50,000 Members, reflecting its exceptional workspace solutions- Celebrating 30 years of innovation and excellence in the industry- TEC continues to enhance Member experiences through premium servicesHONG KONG, Sept 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Executive Centre (TEC), Asia’s leading premium flexible workspace provider, is proud to announce that it has signed up 50,000 Members within its global network of premium flexible workspaces, coinciding with the celebration of its 30th Anniversary. This extraordinary milestone not only marks a significant moment in the company's history but also underscores its enduring commitment to redefining the future of work.Since its inception in 1994, The Executive Centre has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution, adapting to the changing dynamics of the modern workforce. The growth to 50,000 Members reflects the trust and loyalty of TEC’s diverse clientele – with 83% of its client portfolio being multinational companies (MNCs) and the balance being high-net-worth small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) – all seeking the premium, versatile workspace solutions that TEC provides.“We are thrilled to welcome our 50,000th Member into The Executive Centre community,” said Paul Salnikow, Founder and CEO of The Executive Centre. “As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we remain committed to enhancing the Member experience, supporting our vibrant community, continuously growing with our Members and providing exceptional work environments that foster collaboration and innovation.”In the past three decades, The Executive Centre has grown to become one of the largest flexible workspace providers in Asia-Pacific, boasting an expansive portfolio of over 220 locations, generating USD 315 million in annual revenue, and an annual compounded growth rate of 18%.As TEC looks to the future, the company is well-positioned to maintain its leadership in the premium workspace sector. TEC is committed to delivering best-in-class services that empower Members to succeed while fostering a thriving community for innovation, connection, collaboration, and growth.About The Executive CentreThe Executive Centre (TEC) is Asia’s premium flexible workspace provider, opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1994 and today boasts over 220+ Centres in 36 cities and 16 markets. It is the third largest serviced office business in Asia.The Executive Centre caters to ambitious professionals and industry leaders looking for more than just an office space - they are looking for a place for their organisation to thrive. TEC has cultivated an environment designed for success with a global network spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia, North Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, with sights to go further and grow faster. Each Executive Centre offers a prestigious address with the advanced infrastructure to pre-empt, meet, and exceed the needs of its Members. Walking with Members through every milestone and achievement, The Executive Centre empowers ambitious professionals and organisations to succeed.Privately owned and headquartered in Hong Kong, TEC provides first class Private and Shared Workspaces, Business Concierge Services, and Meeting & Events facilities to suit any business' needs.www.executivecentre.comPress EnquiriesFGS GlobalKitty LamKitty.Lam@fgsglobal.com / +852 6306 8851The Executive CentrePebble LeePebble_lee@executivecentre.com / +852 3951 9888 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HeartCore’s Go IPO Client, SBC Medical Group, Begins Trading on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange

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New York and Tokyo, Sept 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTCR) (“HeartCore” or “the Company”), a leading enterprise software and data consulting services company based in Tokyo, announced its Go IPO client, SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc. (“SBC”), has successfully commenced trading under the symbol “SBC” on the Nasdaq Global Market exchange. HeartCore was initially compensated through an aggregate $900,000 in initial fees and warrants to acquire 2.7% of SBC’s common stock, on a fully diluted basis, which equate to $17 million; in total, HeartCore generated $17.9 million in revenue from the SBC deal, with $17 million to be recognized in Q3 2024.As previously mentioned, of the $17.9 million, HeartCore sold $9 million worth of warrants to a Japanese financial institution during Q1 2024. The Company generated $5.64 million in net sales after paying a referral fee of $3.36 million to So Management Inc. for sourcing the lead. With SBC now publicly traded, HeartCore holds in total $8 million worth of SBC stock.Pursuant to the initial agreement, the Company assisted SBC throughout the listing process, including the audit and legal firm hiring process, translating requested documents into English, assisting in the preparation of documentation for internal controls required for an initial public offering, providing general support services, assisting in the preparation of the F-1 filing, and more.Additionally, HeartCore announced the following guidance range for Q3 2024:Revenue: $19 million-$23 millionNet Profit: $4 million-$8 million“The SBC Medical Group deal is our biggest Go IPO deal to date, amassing a gross total of $17.9 million in total top line revenue for HeartCore,” said CEO Sumitaka Kanno Yamamoto. “Our team played a vital role in fostering the go public process for our treasured client, and we are very much looking forward to the progress and continued success SBC will create as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq.“Furthermore, we are very encouraged by our forecasted financials for Q3 2024, as HeartCore is slated to have its strongest quarter in corporate history. Relative to last year’s revenue for the first nine-months ended September 30, 2023, of $18.5 million, we anticipate generating between $28.1 million and $32.1 million in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with a significant profit. We expect this year will be HeartCore’s strongest by far, and we continue to stay laser focused on providing value for our Go IPO clients, in addition to our enterprise software clients.”For more information, please contact:Mandy TanEmail: m.tan@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Excel Dryer Shines as a Double Honoree on Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators List

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EAST LONGMEADOW, MA, Sept 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fast Company, the world's leading business media brand, with an editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, world-changing ideas, creativity and design, has selected Excel Dryer, Inc., for the 2024 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators (BWFI) list, ranking the manufacturer at number 40 among 100 companies that foster a culture of innovation and creativity in their workplaces worldwide. In addition to this distinguished honor, Excel Dryer was also selected as one of 10 finalists in the BWFI category of General Excellence.William Gagnon, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Excel Dryer, accepted the Fast Company "100 Best Workplaces for Innovators" award.BWFI honorees are selected from across industries, chosen for their investment in employees and a workplace that encourages experimentation and forward thinking. The General Excellence category, new in 2024, recognizes companies that have established strong innovation cultures that have yielded remarkable results."As the creators of the energy-efficient, high-speed hand dryer category, Excel Dryer is proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to fostering employee engagement, creativity and vision," said William Gagnon, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Excel Dryer. "We invest heavily in research and development, adopting state-of-the-art technologies that empower our employees across departments."Examples of recent initiatives at Excel Dryer include:Renovation of the company's global headquarters, guided by the WELL (IWBI) Standards with an emphasis on biophilic design, physical and mental well-being, and sustainabilityIntegration of collaborative ‘Cobots' (robotics) into the manufacturing process, enhancing workplace efficiencyDepartment-wide adoption of Cascading Goals and Levels of Excellence principles, providing a structured approach to facilitating communication, encouraging engagement and aligning goals"We remain dedicated to advancing the industry while ensuring that everything we do reflects the company values of sustainability, efficiency, wellness and inclusivity," Gagnon said. "This holistic approach to innovation not only drives Excel forward but improves the quality of life for our employees and the communities we serve."About Excel Dryer, Inc.Excel Dryer is a family-owned and operated company that revolutionized the industry with the invention of the XLERATOR® Hand Dryer, which set a new standard for performance, reliability and customer satisfaction. For more than 50 years, Excel has been manufacturing American-made hand-drying solutions that are dependable, cost-effective, safe and sustainable. Backed by the best customer service, Excel Dryer products can be purchased through an established network of sales representatives and distributors globally. Learn more about Excel Dryer at exceldryer.com.Contact InformationSue SpiryMarket Mentorssspiry@marketmentors.com413-787-1133Related ImagesWilliam Gagnon, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Excel Dryer, accepted the Fast Company "100 Best Workplaces for Innovators" award.SOURCE: Excel Dryer, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.