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Edison International Reports First-Quarter 2024 Results

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Edison International Parent and Other’s first-quarter 2024 core loss per share was in line with the same period in the prior year.

Key Points: 
  • Edison International Parent and Other’s first-quarter 2024 core loss per share was in line with the same period in the prior year.
  • “We are pleased with our start to the year and are confident in affirming our 2024 core EPS guidance range,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International.
  • Core earnings are also used when communicating with investors and analysts regarding Edison International’s earnings results to facilitate comparisons of the company’s performance from period to period.
  • The company affirmed its earnings guidance range for 2024 as summarized in the following chart.

ESO Releases 2024 ESO Fire Service Index to Explore Key Trends and Measures Affecting Fire Departments Across the Country

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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The Index looks at key trends across fire departments nationwide, including first apparatus response times, outdoor and structure fires by type, fire decontamination practices and more.

Key Points: 
  • The Index looks at key trends across fire departments nationwide, including first apparatus response times, outdoor and structure fires by type, fire decontamination practices and more.
  • Data for the Index is from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 and comes from the ESO Data Collaborative.
  • Data for the Index is from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 and comes from the ESO Data Collaborative.
  • The dataset for the 2024 ESO Fire Service Index report is real-world data, compiled and aggregated from 6,522,791 incidents that occurred between January 1 – December 31, 2023 across the United States.

TimberTech® Sets New Industry Standard with Top-Rated Fire Resistance for Composite Decking; Best Choice for Fire Zones

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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(Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    "TimberTech is not just leading but revolutionizing the decking industry through innovation,” said Jonathan Skelly, President of Residential and Commercial for AZEK.
  • Class A is the best rating available and indicates a material is in the highest range of resistance to flames.
  • Class A Flame Spread Rated decking will resist catching fire and will not readily contribute to the spread of flames.
  • To learn more about TimberTech’s innovative decking solutions and their flame spread ratings, visit https://www.timbertech.com/about/fire-resistant-decking/ .

NanoTech Materials, Inc. Expands Texas Operations to Meet Increased Demand for Energy-Efficient Building Materials

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Delivering on this need, NanoTech Materials, Inc. ("NanoTech"), a leading provider of climate-resilient materials, today announced the Company's move into a 42,545-square-foot facility in the greater Houston area.

Key Points: 
  • Delivering on this need, NanoTech Materials, Inc. ("NanoTech"), a leading provider of climate-resilient materials, today announced the Company's move into a 42,545-square-foot facility in the greater Houston area.
  • The new facility has the capacity to produce enough coating material to cover over 55 million square feet annually.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240415296049/en/
    The new facility will support manufacturing capabilities as NanoTech Materials continues to experience strong customer demand for its Cool Roof Coat.
  • To learn how NanoTech creates a more resilient, safe, and energy-efficient built environment, please visit https://nanotechmaterials.com .

Advantech Collaborates with the Arbor Day Foundation on Earth Day Initiative to Support California Tree Restoration Efforts

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Advantech , a leading provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and edge hardware technology, is excited to announce an upcoming Earth Day initiative through the Arbor Day Foundation to support restoration efforts in forestland of greatest need.

Key Points: 
  • Advantech , a leading provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and edge hardware technology, is excited to announce an upcoming Earth Day initiative through the Arbor Day Foundation to support restoration efforts in forestland of greatest need.
  • For more than 50 years, the Arbor Day Foundation has planted and distributed more than 500 million trees in more than 50 countries around the world.
  • In addition to pledging support for the tree planting campaign, Advantech will also donate a portion of all online purchases made in April 2024 on buy.advantech.com to support the initiative.
  • By offering open architecture hardware platforms, Advantech delivers the ideal foundation to simplify and accelerate solution development and deployment for customers.

Restoration Forest Products Successfully Completes Financial Restructuring

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Restoration Forest Products Group, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “RFOR” or the “Company”), the leading sustainable forest products business in the Southwest United States, today announced that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 with a strengthened balance sheet and increased financial flexibility to generate significant economic value in the Northern Arizona region.

Key Points: 
  • Restoration Forest Products Group, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “RFOR” or the “Company”), the leading sustainable forest products business in the Southwest United States, today announced that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 with a strengthened balance sheet and increased financial flexibility to generate significant economic value in the Northern Arizona region.
  • “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter at RFOR and a step forward in advancing our mission to aid in the restoration of Arizona’s forests,” said Tony Flagor, Chief Executive Officer of Restoration Forest Products.
  • As we near completion of our facility in Bellemont, Arizona, we are well-positioned to build on our momentum, strengthen our operational foundation and expand our forest restoration initiatives.”
    During the court-supervised process, RFOR continued its forest treatment efforts across 4 of its 7 timber sale tracts.
  • Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP served as legal counsel, Intrepid Investment Bankers served as financial advisor, and Riveron Management Services served as Chief Restructuring Officer to Restoration Forest Products.

Stoke Voltaics Opens Pre-Orders for the Nomad Cooking System - A Game-Changing Solution to Outdoor Cooking Challenges

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As outdoor activities continue to gain popularity, the need for sustainable and safe equipment becomes increasingly important. Stoke Voltaics is proud to make available for pre-order on Earth Day, April 22nd, the Nomad Cooking System, an outdoor cooking solution designed to address the most pressing issues faced by adventurers who want to cook outside: fire hazards, power limitations, and portability.

Key Points: 
  • Stoke Voltaics is proud to make available for pre-order on Earth Day, April 22nd, the Nomad Cooking System, an outdoor cooking solution designed to address the most pressing issues faced by adventurers who want to cook outside: fire hazards, power limitations, and portability.
  • The Nomad Cooking System eliminates these dangers with its electric-powered design, ensuring a safer cooking experience without the risk of fire.
  • The Nomad Cooking System by Stoke Voltaics is more than just a cooking appliance; it is a testament to the company's dedication to redefining outdoor experiences.
  • Stoke Voltaics is at the forefront of outdoor cooking technology, continuously innovating to enhance the outdoor experiences of adventurers globally.

2024 'State of the Air' Report Reveals Most 'Hazardous' Air Quality Days in 25 Years

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association's new "State of the Air" report reveals that spikes in deadly particle pollution are the most severe they've been in the history of the report. According to the new report, people in the U.S. experienced the most days with "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" air quality due to particle pollution in 25 years. In total, the report finds that 131 million people (39%) are living in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Key Points: 
  • According to the new report, people in the U.S. experienced the most days with "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" air quality due to particle pollution in 25 years.
  • In total, the report finds that 131 million people (39%) are living in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
  • This year's report includes the most recent quality-assured air quality data from 2020-2022 and is updated to reflect the new annual particle pollution standard that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized in February 2024.
  • "We have seen impressive progress in cleaning up air pollution over the last 25 years, thanks in large part to the Clean Air Act.

Kansas Proving Grounds Partners with SkyScoutAI Innovations Inc. to Deploy AI-Powered Drones for Wildfire Solution at America's First Carbon Neutral Industrial Park

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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This collaboration marks a significant step in the deployment of cutting-edge anti-wildfire drone technology at America's first carbon zero industrial park.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration marks a significant step in the deployment of cutting-edge anti-wildfire drone technology at America's first carbon zero industrial park.
  • Brad Reams, Director of the Great Plains Industrial Park, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to join forces with SkyScoutAI to introduce their advanced wildfire drone and AI solution to our 14,000-acre park.
  • Scott Shepherd, CEO of SkyScoutAI, added, "Our collaboration with the Kansas Proving Grounds is a strategic move to position our wildfire solution using a network of drones and satellites in the heart of the continent.
  • SkyScoutAI and the Kansas Proving Grounds are now formalizing the financing of the first pilot project, with the goal of making it available for the coming wildfire season.

3 Times the Trees In 3 Years, How Direct Mail Marketing Company DK Solutions Expands Its Green Initiative

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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As business partners with One Tree Planted, DK Solutions strives to reduce paper waste in every step of the direct mail process.

Key Points: 
  • As business partners with One Tree Planted, DK Solutions strives to reduce paper waste in every step of the direct mail process.
  • This means creating highly targeted campaigns to cut out unnecessary mail volume to reduce the amount of paper waste.
  • Every year, this NJ-based company calculates how many trees are cut down during its day-to-day operations as a full-service direct mail and lead generation business.
  • This is the third consecutive year in a row that DK Solutions has contributed to its Annual Tree Planting Program.