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Univar Solutions and Dow Expand Relationship to Offer High Performance Building Solutions to Construction Industry Customers

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Univar Solutions, Construction, Weather, Safety, Dow, Partnership, CEE, Growth, UV, Fine chemical

WARSAW, Poland, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions, LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today that it is expanding its partnership with Dow to distribute construction silicone products in various regions of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)1. The partnership will give customers in the region access to a broader range of essential construction silicone products, which offer exceptional performance and durability in harsh weather conditions and other environmental elements. These products offer enhanced protection to different substrates and building materials, helping maximize substrate life, minimize costly and time-consuming maintenance and repairs, and improve aesthetic appeal overall.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will give customers in the region access to a broader range of essential construction silicone products, which offer exceptional performance and durability in harsh weather conditions and other environmental elements.
  • These products offer enhanced protection to different substrates and building materials, helping maximize substrate life, minimize costly and time-consuming maintenance and repairs, and improve aesthetic appeal overall.
  • Univar Solutions and Dow are expanding their longtime relationship to create innovative construction solutions that can deliver these benefits, using Dow's silicone resins, binding products, and eco-friendly building materials to provide tailored customer support.
  • Univar Solutions' Essen Solution Center is a key technical resource in the region, working with suppliers like Dow to formulate advanced and effective solutions for the construction industry.

Univar Solutions and Dow Expand Relationship to Offer High Performance Building Solutions to Construction Industry Customers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Univar Solutions, Construction, Weather, Safety, Dow, Partnership, CEE, Growth, UV, Fine chemical

WARSAW, Poland, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions, LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today that it is expanding its partnership with Dow to distribute construction silicone products in various regions of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)1. The partnership will give customers in the region access to a broader range of essential construction silicone products, which offer exceptional performance and durability in harsh weather conditions and other environmental elements. These products offer enhanced protection to different substrates and building materials, helping maximize substrate life, minimize costly and time-consuming maintenance and repairs, and improve aesthetic appeal overall.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will give customers in the region access to a broader range of essential construction silicone products, which offer exceptional performance and durability in harsh weather conditions and other environmental elements.
  • These products offer enhanced protection to different substrates and building materials, helping maximize substrate life, minimize costly and time-consuming maintenance and repairs, and improve aesthetic appeal overall.
  • Univar Solutions and Dow are expanding their longtime relationship to create innovative construction solutions that can deliver these benefits, using Dow's silicone resins, binding products, and eco-friendly building materials to provide tailored customer support.
  • Univar Solutions' Essen Solution Center is a key technical resource in the region, working with suppliers like Dow to formulate advanced and effective solutions for the construction industry.

Gotion High-tech's operating profit up 391% in 2023, nearly RMB 2.8 billion invested in R&D for the year

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Saturday, April 20, 2024
Cell, Safety, Yoy, M600, RMB, Silicon, Annual report

The company achieved operating revenue of RMB 31.605 billion, an increase of 37.11% YoY; operating profit of RMB 975 million, an increase of 390.92% YoY; and net profit attributable to the owner of the listed company of RMB 939 million, an increase of 201.28% YoY.

Key Points: 
  • The company achieved operating revenue of RMB 31.605 billion, an increase of 37.11% YoY; operating profit of RMB 975 million, an increase of 390.92% YoY; and net profit attributable to the owner of the listed company of RMB 939 million, an increase of 201.28% YoY.
  • The company's net cash flows from operating activities was RMB 2.419 billion, up 201.86% YoY.
  • Energy storage business revenue was RMB 6.932 billion, up 97.61% YoY, with the revenue share rising to 21.93%.
  • In 2023, Gotion achieved overseas revenue of RMB 6.428 billion, a YoY growth of 115.69%.

Gotion High-tech's operating profit up 391% in 2023, nearly RMB 2.8 billion invested in R&D for the year

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Cell, Safety, Yoy, M600, RMB, Silicon, Annual report

The company achieved operating revenue of RMB 31.605 billion, an increase of 37.11% YoY; operating profit of RMB 975 million, an increase of 390.92% YoY; and net profit attributable to the owner of the listed company of RMB 939 million, an increase of 201.28% YoY.

Key Points: 
  • The company achieved operating revenue of RMB 31.605 billion, an increase of 37.11% YoY; operating profit of RMB 975 million, an increase of 390.92% YoY; and net profit attributable to the owner of the listed company of RMB 939 million, an increase of 201.28% YoY.
  • The company's net cash flows from operating activities was RMB 2.419 billion, up 201.86% YoY.
  • Energy storage business revenue was RMB 6.932 billion, up 97.61% YoY, with the revenue share rising to 21.93%.
  • In 2023, Gotion achieved overseas revenue of RMB 6.428 billion, a YoY growth of 115.69%.

RIVERSIDE LUXURY CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEW 2025 VOYAGES ABOARD RIVERSIDE DEBUSSY, RIVERSIDE RAVEL AND RIVERSIDE MOZART

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
New Year's Day, Starlink, River, Middle Ages, Rhine Gorge, City, Iron Curtain, Wi-Fi, Foodie, World Heritage Site, Tulip Time, Saône, Tain-l'Hermitage, Multimedia, UNESCO, Travel, House of Habsburg, Tourism

DENVER, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Luxury Cruises, Europe's newest and most luxurious river cruise line, announced new 2025 voyages today. The cruise line's new year of cruises totals more than 170 departures on 52 distinct itineraries, ranging from 3 to 23 nights, aboard Riverside Debussy, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Mozart. New for Riverside in 2025 are itineraries that combine cruises aboard both Riverside Debussy and Riverside Ravel for extended vacations, ranging up to 19 nights, exploring the Rhine and Rhône rivers, respectively. Riverside Debussy will also cruise the Main and Moselle rivers and join Riverside Mozart on the picturesque Danube River. On all voyages, Riverside Debussy, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Mozart stay late or overnight in some of Europe's most captivating towns and cities, so guests can immerse in authentic cultures and the destination's social life. Throughout, guests enjoy Riverside's intuitive and personalised service from every staff and crew member for an all-inclusive and luxurious experience. Riverside Luxury Cruises new 2025 voyages are now open for bookings. For more information and to make a reservation, U.S. and Canadian travellers should contact their travel advisor; visit Riverside-Cruises.com/en; or call 1-833-305-3313. Travel Advisors can register and book their luxury clients through the brand's dedicated partner portal at www.Riverside-Cruises.com/TA.  

Key Points: 
  • The cruise line's new year of cruises totals more than 170 departures on 52 distinct itineraries, ranging from 3 to 23 nights, aboard Riverside Debussy, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Mozart.
  • New for Riverside in 2025 are itineraries that combine cruises aboard both Riverside Debussy and Riverside Ravel for extended vacations, ranging up to 19 nights, exploring the Rhine and Rhône rivers, respectively.
  • "No other line delivers Europe like Riverside Luxury Cruises," said Jen Halboth, CEO of the luxury river line.
  • The all-suites Riverside Mozart, Riverside Ravel, and newly inaugurated Riverside Debussy offer the most spacious accommodations, highest staff-to-guest ratio, and more onboard amenities than other river lines.

GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024 returns to Baku

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Digitalization, Ecosystem, Republic, AI, CIS, GSMA, Azercell, Ministry, Generative, Transport, Role

LONDON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M360 Eurasia, hosted by the GSMA and with Host Sponsor Azercell, will return to Baku from 15-16 May 2024 at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • M360 Eurasia returns to Baku, Azerbaijan for the second year, inviting leaders from the mobile industry and vertical sectors, and senior policymakers, to accelerate regional transformation
    LONDON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M360 Eurasia , hosted by the GSMA and with Host Sponsor Azercell, will return to Baku from 15-16 May 2024 at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel.
  • M360 Eurasia convenes executives from leading corporations in mobile and vertical sectors, as well as key political and regulatory figures from the region.
  • M360 Eurasia is that place and Baku provides the perfect venue for regional businesses to explore global opportunities, or for global companies to expand across Eurasia."
  • The subsequent M360 event will be M360 LATAM, hosted in Mexico City from 5-6 June 2024.

GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024 returns to Baku

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Digitalization, Ecosystem, Republic, AI, CIS, GSMA, Azercell, Ministry, Generative, Transport, Role

LONDON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M360 Eurasia, hosted by the GSMA and with Host Sponsor Azercell, will return to Baku from 15-16 May 2024 at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • M360 Eurasia returns to Baku, Azerbaijan for the second year, inviting leaders from the mobile industry and vertical sectors, and senior policymakers, to accelerate regional transformation
    LONDON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M360 Eurasia , hosted by the GSMA and with Host Sponsor Azercell, will return to Baku from 15-16 May 2024 at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel.
  • M360 Eurasia convenes executives from leading corporations in mobile and vertical sectors, as well as key political and regulatory figures from the region.
  • M360 Eurasia is that place and Baku provides the perfect venue for regional businesses to explore global opportunities, or for global companies to expand across Eurasia."
  • The subsequent M360 event will be M360 LATAM, hosted in Mexico City from 5-6 June 2024.

PREMIUM COFFEE BRAND JULIUS MEINL LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL BARISTA COMPETITION: THE MEINL BARISTA CUP

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Rancilio, Meinl, SCA, Belvedere, RS1, Hazelnut, Arabica, Restaurant, Culture, BWT, Coffee, Knowledge, Grand Finale

VIENNA, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium coffee brand, Julius Meinl launches its first ever international barista competition.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium coffee brand, Julius Meinl launches its first ever international barista competition.
  • The Meinl Barista Cup spotlights the talented baristas serving over 5 million cups of Julius Meinl coffee each day worldwide.
  • Baristas working at cafes, restaurants and hotels serving Julius Meinl coffee are invited to apply on the company's website.
  • The Meinl Barista Cup offers an incredible journey for exceptional baristas to showcase and develop their coffee skills and at a global level.

PREMIUM COFFEE BRAND JULIUS MEINL LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL BARISTA COMPETITION: THE MEINL BARISTA CUP

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Rancilio, Meinl, SCA, Belvedere, RS1, Hazelnut, Arabica, Restaurant, Culture, BWT, Coffee, Knowledge, Grand Finale

VIENNA, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium coffee brand, Julius Meinl launches its first ever international barista competition.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium coffee brand, Julius Meinl launches its first ever international barista competition.
  • The Meinl Barista Cup spotlights the talented baristas serving over 5 million cups of Julius Meinl coffee each day worldwide.
  • Baristas working at cafes, restaurants and hotels serving Julius Meinl coffee are invited to apply on the company's website.
  • The Meinl Barista Cup offers an incredible journey for exceptional baristas to showcase and develop their coffee skills and at a global level.

IHG Hotels & Resorts and NOVUM Hospitality sign agreement that doubles IHG's hotel presence in Germany, launches Holiday Inn - the niu collaboration, and debuts Garner and Candlewood Suites brands

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Holiday Inn, Garner, City, Travel, Candlewood Suites, NIU, Novum, Work, EMEAA, Marketing, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Growth, Select, Hotel

A total of 52 open and pipeline hotels will join IHG through a distinctive collaboration between Holiday Inn and the niu, NOVUM Hospitality's stylish, flagship upper midscale brand.

Key Points: 
  • A total of 52 open and pipeline hotels will join IHG through a distinctive collaboration between Holiday Inn and the niu, NOVUM Hospitality's stylish, flagship upper midscale brand.
  • Under the agreement, IHG will receive franchise fees after the phased conversion of existing properties and upon the opening of the hotels under development.
  • A total of 111 NOVUM Hospitality properties are in Germany, with the remaining eight in Austria, the Netherlands and the UK.
  • Candlewood Suites has a combined open and pipeline estate of over 520 hotels across the Americas.