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Parsons Space Operations Center Unifies Government and Commercial Technologies to Respond to Critical Space Demands

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

With experience in both government and commercial space, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) established the Parsons Space Operations Center (PSOC) to address the demand for a commercial approach to spacecraft operations and ground control, that maximizes affordability while delivering high-quality and responsive solutions.

Key Points: 
  • With experience in both government and commercial space, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) established the Parsons Space Operations Center (PSOC) to address the demand for a commercial approach to spacecraft operations and ground control, that maximizes affordability while delivering high-quality and responsive solutions.
  • The PSOC serves as an integrated facility that unifies spacecraft operations for multiple government and commercial programs, creating efficiency and the sharing of knowledge, which translates to cost, schedule, and resource optimization.
  • We’re also leveraging Parsons’ innovative technologies like OrbitXchange™, our established solution that allows automated and resilient global access for government and commercial spacecraft.
  • Most importantly, Parsons has an affordable model and the technical experience to achieve short timelines to onboard new spacecraft into operations.

Xylem Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Earnings

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Fourth quarter adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin was 18.7 percent, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 250 basis points.

Key Points: 
  • Fourth quarter adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin was 18.7 percent, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 250 basis points.
  • “The team drove fourth quarter results well above expectations, with very strong performance across all business segments and regions,” said Patrick Decker, Xylem president and CEO.
  • Further 2023 planning assumptions are included in Xylem’s fourth quarter 2022 earnings materials posted at www.xylem.com/investors .
  • Fourth quarter 2022 revenue was $668 million, a 7 percent increase, 15 percent organically, compared with fourth quarter 2021.

Xylem To Acquire Evoqua in $7.5 Billion All-Stock Transaction

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company (“Xylem”), and Evoqua (NYSE: AQUA), a leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Xylem will acquire Evoqua in an all-stock transaction that reflects an implied enterprise value of approximately $7.5 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company (“Xylem”), and Evoqua (NYSE: AQUA), a leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Xylem will acquire Evoqua in an all-stock transaction that reflects an implied enterprise value of approximately $7.5 billion.
  • Xylem and Evoqua generated over $7 billion in combined revenue in the 12-month period ending September 30, 2022, with $1.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA.
  • In addition, the transaction allows Xylem to maintain its strong balance sheet, which provides the combined company with significant strategic flexibility and optionality.
  • The transaction, which is anticipated to close in mid-2023, is subject to approval by shareholders of Xylem and Evoqua, the receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

BGL Welcomes Craig M. Decker as Managing Director within Business & Industrial Services

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Monday, February 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Craig M. Decker as a new Managing Director within its Services vertical.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Craig M. Decker as a new Managing Director within its Services vertical.
  • Based in New York City, Craig also adds to BGL's expanding presence on the East Coast.
  • "On the heels of Eliott Musick joining our Services vertical to lead our Facility & Field Services business, Craig expands our ongoing efforts within infrastructure services through his impressive career in transportation, logistics, and supply chain," said Effram Kaplan , Head of BGL's Services vertical and lead within its Environmental & Industrial Services business.
  • Prior to joining BGL, Craig was a Managing Director at Headhaul Capital Partners, a merchant banking firm specializing in the transportation and logistics sector.

NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis receives launch order for 55 of its next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric buses from Stagecoach

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

LARBERT, United Kingdom, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today announced that transport group Stagecoach has placed the first order for the manufacturer’s next-generation battery-electric buses, taking 55 Enviro400EV double-deck buses for its operation in Oxfordshire as part of the UK Government’s Zero-Emission Bus Regional Areas (“ZEBRA”) scheme.

Key Points: 
  • Stagecoach is working with Oxfordshire County Council to decarbonize buses in and around Oxford thanks to funding from the UK Department of Transport as part of the Government’s ZEBRA scheme.
  • Britain’s largest bus operator will introduce 55 electric Enviro400EV on its Oxford city and Oxfordshire networks from late 2023, becoming the first customer to place a firm order for the new battery-electric double decker fully designed and built by Alexander Dennis.
  • “We are delighted to have our long-standing partner Stagecoach as the launch customer for Alexander Dennis’ next generation of battery-electric buses, partnering with us to lead the future success of our bus and coach industry.
  • NFI offers the widest range of vehicles including clean diesel, compressed natural gas, diesel electric hybrids, and zero-emission battery- and fuel cell-electric buses and coaches.

Converge and DEWALT® Partner to Launch AI-Based Solutions and Sensors To Reduce Carbon Emissions From Concrete

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Monday, January 16, 2023

LONDON, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Converge, a leading concrete material and operations optimisation company, and DEWALT, a leader in total jobsite solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to help decarbonise construction through Converge's revolutionary AI-based platform, ConcreteDNA, powered by data from DEWALT's new wireless concrete sensor, the DEWALT Signal Sensor. Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in the world, with global production reaching over 10 billion tons per year. However, the manufacturing process for concrete is highly energy-intensive and generates up to 8%* of all man-made carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in the world, with global production reaching over 10 billion tons per year.
  • However, the manufacturing process for concrete is highly energy-intensive and generates up to 8%* of all man-made carbon emissions .
  • "By partnering with Converge, DEWALT is helping to tackle the challenge of decarbonising concrete and bringing a total solution to the DEWALT ecosystem of concrete tools."
  • Converge and DEWALT will showcase the DEWALT Signal Sensor, ConcreteDNA, and other developments at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, between the 16th-19th of January 2023.

Converge and DEWALT® Partner to Launch AI-Based Solutions and Sensors To Reduce Carbon Emissions From Concrete

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Monday, January 16, 2023

LONDON, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Converge, a leading concrete material and operations optimisation company, and DEWALT, a leader in total jobsite solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to help decarbonise construction through Converge's revolutionary AI-based platform, ConcreteDNA, powered by data from DEWALT's new wireless concrete sensor, the DEWALT Signal Sensor. Concrete is one of the moste widely used materials in the world, with global production reaching over 10 billion tons per year. However, the manufacturing process for concrete is highly energy-intensive and generates up to 8%* of all man-made carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Concrete is one of the moste widely used materials in the world, with global production reaching over 10 billion tons per year.
  • However, the manufacturing process for concrete is highly energy-intensive and generates up to 8%* of all man-made carbon emissions .
  • "By partnering with Converge, DEWALT is helping to tackle the challenge of decarbonising concrete and bringing a total solution to the DEWALT ecosystem of concrete tools."
  • Converge and DEWALT will showcase the DEWALT Signal Sensor, ConcreteDNA, and other developments at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, between the 16th-19th of January 2023.

Advanced Drainage Systems Announces Retirement of Roy Moore, Executive Vice President, Infiltrator

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Craig Taylor currently serves as the Vice President of Finance at the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC (“Infiltrator”).

Key Points: 
  • Craig Taylor currently serves as the Vice President of Finance at the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC (“Infiltrator”).
  • Scott Barbour, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADS commented, “We are grateful to Roy for his valued leadership and the many contributions he has made to support the success and growth of Infiltrator.
  • We wish Roy the best in his well-deserved retirement.”
    Roy Moore joined ADS with the acquisition of Infiltrator in 2019.
  • Craig Taylor joined Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in February 2020 as Vice President of Finance for Infiltrator Water Technologies.

Choice Hotels Names Sally Bartas As Chief Talent And Culture Officer

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)--one of the world's largest lodging franchisors--has appointed Sally Bartas to the position of chief talent and culture officer.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)--one of the world's largest lodging franchisors--has appointed Sally Bartas to the position of chief talent and culture officer.
  • "Our brand promise of being welcome, wanted and respected extends to all facets of the organization, including how Choice approaches attracting and retaining the industry's top talent.
  • "Sally is a people-centric leader, and I'm confident her broad human resources experience will help Choice Hotels and our incredible associates reach their highest potential."
  • Bartas joins Choice Hotels from Stanley Black and Decker, where she most recently served as vice president of human resources.

Outlook on the Woodworking Tools Global Market to 2031 - by Type, Distribution Channel, Operation, End-user and Region

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The global woodworking tools market was valued at $8,952.6 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $13,299.8 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 3.9% from 2022 to 2031.

Key Points: 
  • The global woodworking tools market was valued at $8,952.6 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $13,299.8 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 3.9% from 2022 to 2031.
  • The global woodworking tools market is segmented on the basis of type, distribution channel, operation, end user, and region.
  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the woodworking tools market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing woodworking tools market opportunities.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global woodworking tools market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.