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Ricardo to Work with InoBat to Supply Battery Systems for Electrification Programmes for High Performance Automotive Vehicles

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Drawing on its expertise in proprietary battery cell R&D and large-scale battery cell production, InoBat will manufacture, test and supply cells.

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  • Drawing on its expertise in proprietary battery cell R&D and large-scale battery cell production, InoBat will manufacture, test and supply cells.
  • Martin Starkey, Managing Director Ricardo Performance Products said: Leveraging our proven track record in industrialising technology Ricardo is delighted to be working with InoBat to help establish a robust supply chain for critical electrification components.
  • Ricardos future manufacturing strategy is very much aligned to this emerging need for electrified vehicle components for the high performance automotive vehicles and other equally demanding applications.
  • A European-based battery manufacturer, InoBat already has a battery research and development facility and pilot line under development in Slovakia.

Horizon Capital wins prestigious impact investor award: Fund III takes top spot in 2022 Financial Times/IFC Transformational Business Award in the Impact Investing Category

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Winning this prestigious award marks a first for the firm, achieving global recognition for its impact investment approach, and results achieved, in Ukraine and Moldova.

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  • Winning this prestigious award marks a first for the firm, achieving global recognition for its impact investment approach, and results achieved, in Ukraine and Moldova.
  • "A sincere thank you to the FT/IFC for honoring Horizon Capital's Fund III as the recipient of this notable award.
  • With the backing of our esteemed investors, Fund III has achieved substantial impact, which is expected to continue going forward.
  • Horizon Capital is a value-added investor, backing visionary entrepreneurs leading transformational businesses in Ukraine and the near region.

Horizon Capital wins prestigious impact investor award: Fund III takes top spot in 2022 Financial Times/IFC Transformational Business Award in the Impact Investing Category

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
CEO, Private sector, Organization, World Bank Group, SME, World, Financial Times, Technology, Woman, International Finance Corporation, IFC, Quality of life, Solution, Renewable energy

Winning this prestigious award marks a first for the firm, achieving global recognition for its impact investment approach, and results achieved, in Ukraine and Moldova.

Key Points: 
  • Winning this prestigious award marks a first for the firm, achieving global recognition for its impact investment approach, and results achieved, in Ukraine and Moldova.
  • "A sincere thank you to the FT/IFC for honoring Horizon Capital's Fund III as the recipient of this notable award.
  • With the backing of our esteemed investors, Fund III has achieved substantial impact, which is expected to continue going forward.
  • Horizon Capital is a value-added investor, backing visionary entrepreneurs leading transformational businesses in Ukraine and the near region.

Auria Doubles Down On Sustainability Focus With Appointment Of Chief Sustainability Officer And Global Sustainability Director

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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"Sustainability is one of the three pillars of our mission statement and plays an increasingly important role in Auria's future," said Flegler.

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  • "Sustainability is one of the three pillars of our mission statement and plays an increasingly important role in Auria's future," said Flegler.
  • "Our mission is to infuse sustainability into the fabric of everything we do at Auria, which includes our products, processes, organization and our manufacturing operations."
  • He has been with Auria since its 2017 inception and has served as managing director of the company's European operations since 2020.
  • Erol brings 20 years of sustainability experience to Auria including several years in consultancy for corporate social responsibility, product sustainability and EHS Management.

Gilat Awarded Over $10M to Power IFC Applications of Tier-1 Global Aerospace System Integrator

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Gilats fully-owned US-based subsidiary, Wavestream, will provide its Ka-band AeroStream family of transceiver products to enable in-flight connectivity.

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  • Gilats fully-owned US-based subsidiary, Wavestream, will provide its Ka-band AeroStream family of transceiver products to enable in-flight connectivity.
  • With these new orders, Wavestream is growing its lead in the IFC marketplace, now with over 3,000 units successfully operating on commercial and business aviation aircraft worldwide.
  • Wavestream, a Gilat subsidiary is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of next generation satellite communications high power transceivers for In-Flight Connectivity, Ground Mobility and Gateway markets.
  • Since 2001, we provide system integrators with field-proven, high performance Ka, Ku and X-band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Block Upconverters (BUCs), Block Down Converters and Transceivers.

Seamless Air Alliance Announces New IFC Test Lab Advancing Data Driven Approach to Manage the Inflight Connectivity Experience

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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The Seamless Air Alliance, which continues to lead the development and implementation of Global Standards for Inflight Connectivity, today announced additional advancements following its introduction of the Seamless Air Alliance IFC Performance Toolkit.

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  • The Seamless Air Alliance, which continues to lead the development and implementation of Global Standards for Inflight Connectivity, today announced additional advancements following its introduction of the Seamless Air Alliance IFC Performance Toolkit.
  • Furthermore, using the lab the Alliance intends to develop and validate a hardened set of satisfaction indices paramount to predicting IFC service quality.
  • The Seamless Air Alliance IFC Toolkit is now in airline RFP usage and building a passenger-focused culture amongst airlines and service providers eager to deliver high-performance connectivity to the masses.
  • Commenting on this progress, Jack Mandala, CEO of the Seamless Air Alliance, said, We are thrilled to see airlines and service providers working in harmony to deliver next-level connectivity services using the Seamless Air Alliance IFC Toolkit.

Virgin Australia Selects Intelsat for Inflight Wi-Fi

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221025005166/en/
    Intelsat will provide high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to Virgin Australias fleet of existing 737NG aircraft and future 737MAX aircraft.
  • A recent survey of Virgin Australia customers indicated Wi-Fi connectivity was an important part of travel for one in three leisure travellers and almost half of the business passengers.
  • We are laser focused on creating great travel experiences for our guests when they fly with Virgin Australia, said Virgin Australia Group Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Paul Jones.
  • Were adding 737MAX aircraft for the first time with Virgin Australia, and theyve made a technology decision that expands our relationship and will delight their guests.

Four Seasons and Sun Hung Kai Properties to Build Luxury Island Retreat in the Heart of Suzhou, China

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's leading luxury hospitality companies, and Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), renowned property developer in Greater China, announce plans for a new Four Seasons hotel in historic Suzhou, China, set to open in late 2023.

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  • Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou will comprise 9-hectares (22 acres) of a private island surrounded by the landmark Jinji Lake, a popular attraction in the region.
  • "We are very pleased to have Four Seasons managing our first hotel development in Suzhou.
  • In particular, Arthur has led the pre-opening phase of several new developments, including that of Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen in 2012.
  • Arthur is already hard at work building his team and preparing to welcome guests to Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou in 2023.

ARTEAR Extends Intelsat Agreement for Content Distribution Across Argentina, the Americas

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Intelsat , operator of one of the worlds largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a multi-year and multi transponder agreement with ARTEAR to meet the media companys entire content distribution and contribution needs.

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  • Intelsat , operator of one of the worlds largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a multi-year and multi transponder agreement with ARTEAR to meet the media companys entire content distribution and contribution needs.
  • ARTEAR needed one comprehensive distribution solution to provide programming to both the Latin America and North America Pay TV markets, said Eduardo Bayo, director of Technology & Operations, ARTEAR.
  • In particular, IS-34 provides 100% coverage over Argentina, providing ARTEAR with the optimum platform for content distribution in their home market.
  • Reaching over 52 million cable subscribers and over 98% subscribers, G-13 allows ARTEAR to maximize the commercialization potential for their content in the North America market.

ACTS' Fire Resistance Laboratory in KSA is Accredited

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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It tests the fire performance of load-bearing elements, skylights, and roof assemblies in vertical and horizontal loading.

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  • It tests the fire performance of load-bearing elements, skylights, and roof assemblies in vertical and horizontal loading.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221019005113/en/
    Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) has recently launched the FireResistance & Reaction toFireTesting service in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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    ACTS newly launched fire testing laboratory in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been accredited by the International Accreditation Services (IAS), the Saudi Accreditation Center (SAC), and the Gulf Accreditation Center (GAC).
  • The Saudi market was underserved in this space, and we hope to contribute to higher levels of fire safety in the Kingdom."