Waste management

Women In Trucking Association Announces Continued Partnership with Michelin North America, Inc.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

PLOVER, Wis., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Michelin North America, Inc. has renewed its Gold Level Partnership to continue supporting the nonprofit's mission of increasing the number of women in transportation and logistics, minimizing the challenges they face, and celebrating their successes.

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  • PLOVER, Wis., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Michelin North America, Inc. has renewed its Gold Level Partnership to continue supporting the nonprofit's mission of increasing the number of women in transportation and logistics, minimizing the challenges they face, and celebrating their successes.
  • "Michelin North America is proud to support the great work Women In Trucking is doing to promote and advance the tremendous contribution women are making to the trucking industry," said Murphy.
  • About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
    Women In Trucking, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry.
  • Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America employs more than 20,000 people and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada.

GoFor Announces New Additions to Executive Team with Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Analytics & Development Officer

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

GoFor , North Americas leading marketplace for last mile, renewable logistics, has announced the appointment of Daphne Huang as Chief Financial Officer and Gary Porter as Chief Analytics & Development Officer.

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  • GoFor , North Americas leading marketplace for last mile, renewable logistics, has announced the appointment of Daphne Huang as Chief Financial Officer and Gary Porter as Chief Analytics & Development Officer.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Huang is a seasoned operator with more than two decades of experience as a financial executive and deep expertise with public companies.
  • As GoFor continues its exponential growth, I look forward to implementing strategic financial and operational initiatives and acting as a key financial advisor for the company.
  • It is a pleasure to welcome both Daphne and Gary at this transformative moment for GoFor, said Ian Gardner, Chief Executive Officer of GoFor.

The ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous Program and the ASPCA® Award Three Cat Shelters in IL, NH, and WA with a total of $7,500 for the Most Heartwarming "Senior Tails"

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

He was blind and the kidney disease kept him from putting on weight no matter how much food he ate.

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  • He was blind and the kidney disease kept him from putting on weight no matter how much food he ate.
  • Thula is the most loving cat, a great companion and has been a gift to me through this difficult pandemic.
  • "ARM & HAMMER believes every cat deserves to find a safe and loving home," said Rebecca Blank, Group Brand Manager, ARM & HAMMER Pet Care.
  • If you're a cat welfare organization interested in joining simply email your contact info and the shelter's logo to: [email protected] .

WM Announces Cash Dividend

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.575 per share payable Sept. 17, 2021 to stockholders of record on Sept. 3, 2021.

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  • Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.575 per share payable Sept. 17, 2021 to stockholders of record on Sept. 3, 2021.
  • Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services in North America, providing services throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides collection, transfer, disposal services, and recycling and resource recovery.
  • It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States.

DMD Systems Recovery Inc. Ranks 57th on 2021 CRN® Fast Growth 150 List

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Monday, August 16, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DMD Systems Recovery Inc. (DMD) announced that CRN, a brand of the The Channel Company, recognized DMD on the 2021 Fast Growth 150 list in 57th place with a two-year growth rate of 65.14%.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DMD Systems Recovery Inc. (DMD) announced that CRN, a brand of the The Channel Company, recognized DMD on the 2021 Fast Growth 150 list in 57th place with a two-year growth rate of 65.14%.
  • CRN recognizes top technology solution providers with annual sales totaling over $1 million and ranks companies by average two-year growth rates to generate the top 150 growing companies.
  • CRN's 2021 Fast Growth 150 list highlights industry-leading companies within the IT channel and their ability to outpace an ever-evolving market," said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company.
  • About DMD Systems Recovery Inc.
    DMD Systems Recovery, Inc. (DMD) provides IT Asset Disposition solutions adhering to the most rigorous environmental and security standards to deliver confidence for companies who value our world and their reputation.

SemiCab, North America's only Collaborative Transportation Platform, announces new advisory board member: Guy Primus

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Monday, August 16, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SemiCab today announced the appointment of a new advisory board member, interactive media expert, Guy Primus .

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SemiCab today announced the appointment of a new advisory board member, interactive media expert, Guy Primus .
  • Primus brings over 20 years of experience in the areas of product and business development, strategic planning, and negotiation.
  • With Guy Primus on board, the company is confident they will continue to bring transformational innovation that will improve overall network efficiency for all participants.
  • SemiCab is a digital freight ecosystem built to help shippers, carriers, and brokers alikethat's what makes SemiCab a Collaborative Transportation Platform.

McCormick & Company Advances Grown for Good Sustainability Standard for Suppliers Around the World

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Monday, August 16, 2021

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced the advancement of McCormick's Grown for Good third-party verified sustainability standard for suppliers in the herbs and spices industry.

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  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced the advancement of McCormick's Grown for Good third-party verified sustainability standard for suppliers in the herbs and spices industry.
  • McCormick's Grown for Good standard is currently being leveraged in Vietnam, Indonesia, India and Brazil, and will soon be available in other countries.
  • In addition to meeting environmental standards around water and waste management, biodiversity and traceability, McCormick's Grown for Good sustainability standard goes above and beyond the criteria set by other farm-level sustainability certifications to take a holistic approach.
  • The Grown for Good standard will extend to the rest of its herbs and spices portfolio and other ingredients over time.

SCS Engineers Founder Tom Conrad Honored by SWANA with the Robert L. Lawrence Award

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Friday, August 13, 2021

The Lawrence award is the highest accolade SWANA bestows on a member of the waste management industry, reserved for those making meaningful and lasting contributions.

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  • The Lawrence award is the highest accolade SWANA bestows on a member of the waste management industry, reserved for those making meaningful and lasting contributions.
  • "I'm honored and humbled to be selected for the Robert L. Lawrence Award.
  • I thank you and am especially thankful for what SWANA and SCS are today," stated Tom Conrad.
  • Conrad, a Founder, Executive Vice President, and Director Emeritus of SCS Engineers, dedicated his career to advancing solid waste management, most notably through the founding of SCS Engineers (Stearns, Conrad, and Schmidt Consulting Engineers) more than 51 years ago.

PyroGenesis Closes Strategic Acquisition of Air Science Technologies

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Can you describe the advantage of this transaction for PyroGenesis shareholders?

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  • Can you describe the advantage of this transaction for PyroGenesis shareholders?
  • We believe PyroGenesis acquisition of AST will now allow AST, under PyroGenesis, to realize its full potential by providing the requisite skill set and assets to grow and meet future demand.
  • In discussions with clients during our due diligence, we confirmed that any existing issues were entirely manageable and there was clear interest to expand the relationship under PyroGenesis ownership.
  • In PyroGenesis case, the syngas is converted into electricity and heat which are both low value products.

Government of Canada invests to help over 500 innovative companies develop natural products

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Our support will help Natural Products Canada bring together businesses, academia and industry players to reach untapped markets, grow their businesses, create jobs and provide natural, sustainable and healthy products for Canadians."

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  • Our support will help Natural Products Canada bring together businesses, academia and industry players to reach untapped markets, grow their businesses, create jobs and provide natural, sustainable and healthy products for Canadians."
  • Natural Products Canada is pleased to partner with the Government of Canada to support the companies and researchers that are developing these solutions and the broader ecosystem that is facilitating bringing these innovations to market."
  • The worldwide natural products industry represents a market of approximately one trillion dollars, and it remains largely untapped in Canada.
  • Natural Products Canada aims to invest $11.2 million in R&D and contribute to creating and maintaining at least 800 direct jobs.