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Union Disgusted by Lawsuit that Threatens Hundreds of Jobs at Armstrong Flooring

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today criticized Armstrong World Industries for its refusal to consent to the transfer of the Armstrong Flooring name that threatens to derail the sale of the Armstrong Flooring production facility in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to AHF Products.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today criticized Armstrong World Industries for its refusal to consent to the transfer of the Armstrong Flooring name that threatens to derail the sale of the Armstrong Flooring production facility in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to AHF Products.
  • USW District 10 Director Bernie Hall urged Armstrong Flooring and Armstrong World Industries immediately to resolve their issues over trademark licensing in order for a timely closing of the sale.
  • "It would be a terrible tragedy for hundreds of good jobs to disappear because of Armstrong World's greed," Hall said.
  • "If this matter is not resolved very shortly, this historic facility and the community-sustaining jobs it provides could close its doors forever."

3G to Host Fireside Chat Webinar alongside TIA, Parade, Greenscreens and Armstrong & Associates

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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SHELTON, Conn., July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3G, a leading multi-mode TMS for mid to large 3PLs, forwarders, brokers, and shippers, is an advisor on an upcoming fireside chat webinar with the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) titled Building Supply Chain Resilience: The Right Balance of Human and Tech in Transportation. 3G will join top capacity management company, Parade, 3PL market research leader, Armstrong & Associates, and dynamic pricing infrastructure provider, Greenscreens. Registration is open now.

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  • 3G will join top capacity management company, Parade , 3PL market research leader, Armstrong & Associates , and dynamic pricing infrastructure provider, Greenscreens .
  • The upcoming webinar will feature 3Gs Stephanie Richelieu Stagger, Parades Lindsay Watt, Greenscreens Dawn Salvucci-Favier, and Armstrong & Associates Evan Armstrong, for a conversation about how to protect the personal element of transportation management while adopting digital technology to future-proof operations.
  • Our supply chains were built in the 1990s and early 2000s, but those operations just dont cut it anymore.
  • To learn why 3G is recognized as a Top Software and Technology Provider, and a Top Supply Chain Projects award winner, visit www.3Gtms.com

PEANUTS WELCOMES COMIC-CON VISITORS AND CELEBRATES THE WORK OF BLACK ARTISTS AT ITS GASLAMP DISTRICT POP-UP HEADQUARTERS

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR JULY 2124, 2022

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  • MEDIA ADVISORY FOR JULY 2124, 2022
    In the centennial year of Charles Schulz, during San Diego Comic-Con 2022, July 2124, Peanuts will be highlighting The Armstrong Project: Peanuts Worldwide's initiative to support the work of up-and-coming Black animators.
  • Peanuts is committed to helping make positive change in the industry in which, as of 2019, only a shocking 3.9% of animators were Black.
  • The Armstrong Project is named in honor of Franklin Armstrongthe Black Peanuts character introduced by Charles Schulz in 1968.
  • Melissa Menta, senior vice president, marketing and communications, for Peanuts Worldwide, spearheaded the creation of The Armstrong Project and is the spokesperson for the new initiative.

AHF Products to Purchase Certain Assets of Armstrong Flooring, including Certain U.S. Manufacturing Facilities

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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MOUNTVILLE, Pa., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AHF Products announced today that it has received bankruptcy court approval to purchase certain assets of Armstrong Flooring, Inc., strengthening AHF Products' leadership position in resilient flooring solutions and adding another gear to its expanding commercial market business. The purchase includes the purchase and operation of three U.S. manufacturing facilities, in Lancaster and Beech Creek, PA and in Kankakee, IL.

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  • Acquisition is a key step in AHF Products' growth strategy & expands U.S. manufacturing footprint to 10 facilities stateside
    MOUNTVILLE, Pa., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AHF Products announced today that it has received bankruptcy court approval to purchase certain assets of Armstrong Flooring, Inc., strengthening AHF Products' leadership position in resilient flooring solutions and addinganother gear to its expanding commercial market business.
  • The purchaseincludes the purchase and operation of three U.S. manufacturing facilities, in Lancaster and Beech Creek, PA and in Kankakee, IL.
  • That is, and will continue to be, our strategy moving forward," said Brian Carson, President and CEO, AHF Products.
  • AHF Products continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing and this purchase expands AHF Products' domestic footprint, enhancing the company's customer base, production efficiencies and logistical capabilities.Ten U.S. facilities mean sustaining American manufacturing jobs and boosting local economies.

Bonsai Capital Acquires Regional, Third-Party Logistics Company DC Logistics

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Bonsai Capital (Bonsai), a firm backed by a prominent group of family offices, announced today the acquisition of DC Logistics, a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) business based in the Inland Empire and focused on Less-than-Truckload (LTL), warehousing, and inventory management.

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  • Bonsai Capital (Bonsai), a firm backed by a prominent group of family offices, announced today the acquisition of DC Logistics, a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) business based in the Inland Empire and focused on Less-than-Truckload (LTL), warehousing, and inventory management.
  • With a search that began in March 2020, Bonsai Capital specifically sought out a stable, profitable company with potential for operational efficiencies and institutionalization targeting the growing transportation, warehouse, and logistics industry before selecting DC Logistics.
  • We hit the mark on all accounts with DC Logistics and a significantly aligned investor group.
  • Investing in fundamentally sound logistics companies like DC Logistics is a natural extension for us, said Crow Holdings Chief Investment Officer Michael Hyun.

ITS Logistics is Honored as a Top Intermodal and Drayage Carrier in North America

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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ITS Logistics provides port and rail drayage services, door-to-door intermodal solutions, and cross dock/transload services throughout North America.

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  • ITS Logistics provides port and rail drayage services, door-to-door intermodal solutions, and cross dock/transload services throughout North America.
  • This has really helped our customers through some challenging times, said Mike Crawford, COO of ITS Logistics.
  • Our team really deserves credit for always finding a creative solution, no matter the challenge, added Paul Brashier, Vice President of Drayage & Intermodal.
  • ITS offers a wide-ranging portfolio of transportation services from truckload and LTL to drayage and intermodal to expedited and complete transportation management solutions.

Former Disney, Sony, and Lucasfilm Talent Kick-Off Land Sales for “The Notorious Frogs of Frogland” Metaverse on June 18th

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Proceeds from the sales of the original Frogland NFT collection allow the project to scale with the community, unlike other metaverse initiatives that rely on VC funding.

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  • Proceeds from the sales of the original Frogland NFT collection allow the project to scale with the community, unlike other metaverse initiatives that rely on VC funding.
  • This funding approach allows Frogland to take full advantage of cutting-edge Web3 technologies to innovate in the burgeoning virtual universe sector.
  • The Frogland team works directly with the Frogholders, receiving input from the community for new Frogland content and features.
  • To stay up to date on all things Notorious Frogs of Frogland, make sure to follow on Twitter and Instagram and join the Discord channel .

LMU Names Tamara Armstrong as VP for Information Technology Services and CIO

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Loyola Marymount University announced that Tamara Armstrong, an accomplished and dynamic leader in higher education technology, will be the university's next vice president for information technology services and chief information officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Loyola Marymount University announced that Tamara Armstrong, an accomplished and dynamic leader in higher education technology, will be the university's next vice president for information technology services and chief information officer.
  • Armstrong brings to LMU two decades of comprehensive leadership experience in the IT field, including roles in higher education and California state government.
  • "I am thrilled that Vice President Armstrong will be joining LMU's team," said Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Lynne Scarboro.
  • "I am humbled to take on this role at LMU, an institution with a longstanding reputation for academic excellence," Armstrong said.

Anchor Loans Expands Sales Organization To Accelerate Growth

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Joining Anchor Loans as Account Executives are:

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  • Joining Anchor Loans as Account Executives are:
    Tony Charles who brings more than 20 years of experience in private lending, retail banking and payment processing.
  • Before joining Anchor Loans, Charles was a branch manager for HSBC Bank.
  • "Anchor is off to a strong start in 2022 with new programs, a new look and now a significantly expanded sales team," Andrew Pollock, Anchor Loan's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Anchor Loans specializes in larger and more customized loans for experienced real estate entrepreneurs.

State Hires Angela Armstrong as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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MADISON, Wis. , June 13, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State is pleased to announce the hiring of Angela Armstrong as its Chief Operating Officer. She brings nearly 15 years of leadership expertise in the Revenue Cycle industry and most recently was the Vice President of RCM Operations & Client Success with a substantial, growth stage organization in healthcare revenue cycle.

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  • State is pleased to announce the hiring of Angela Armstrong as its Chief Operating Officer.
  • MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State is pleased to announce the hiring of Angela Armstrong as its Chief Operating Officer.
  • "State is a national leader in the healthcare receivables space, offering an innovative solution to improve providers' bottom line and patient satisfaction," said Armstrong.
  • Armstrong holds a bachelor's degree in Business and Organization Leadership from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University.