International Material Data System

KYOCERA AVX RELEASES NEW A-SERIES LOW-PROFILE AUTOMOTIVE ANTENNAS AT CES 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new A-Series low-profile, surface-mount automotive antennas today at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. CES is the most powerful tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators — and KYOCERA AVX is exhibiting and offering new A-Series sample kits at Booth #10545 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center today, Tuesday, January 9, through this Friday, January 12.

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  • FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KYOCERA AVX , a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new A-Series low-profile, surface-mount automotive antennas today at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
  • The new A-Series offers the industry's widest range of AEC-Q200-compliant antennas for automotive applications.
  • "The new A-Series provides automotive design engineers with reliable, high-performance antennas tested in accordance with AEC-Q200 standards, and manufacturers are already taking note," said Carmen Redondo, Director of Global Marketing for Antennas at KYOCERA AVX.
  • So, the inclusion of KYOCERA AVX A-Series antennas is evidence of their exceptionally high quality level.

International Materials Promotes Michael R. Kirby To Chief Financial and Operating Officer

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

International Materials LLC (IMI) today announced the promotion of Michael R. Kirby to the role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO), effective immediately.

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  • International Materials LLC (IMI) today announced the promotion of Michael R. Kirby to the role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO), effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011165790/en/
    In his expanded role as CFOO, Mike Kirby will continue overseeing IMI's financial and accounting functions while taking on broader responsibilities.
  • Mr. Kirby joined IMI in October 2022 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 25 years of invaluable experience spanning the financial services, commodities, banking, and technology sectors.
  • Throughout his career, he has held roles in esteemed organizations such as Noble Group, James Alpha Liquid GSE, and RBS Sempra Commodities, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Merz Therapeutics Hosts Over 300 International Healthcare Professionals at its First Global “Merz Expert Connect Summit 2023”

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Merz Therapeutics, a business of the Merz Group and a leader in the field of neurotoxins, kicked off its first “Merz Expert Connect Summit” today.

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  • Merz Therapeutics, a business of the Merz Group and a leader in the field of neurotoxins, kicked off its first “Merz Expert Connect Summit” today.
  • More than 300 international experts in rehabilitation medicine and neurology will attend the event in Berlin from 6–7 October.
  • The “Merz Expert Connect Summit” is the largest global stand-alone event of its scale in the company’s history.
  • The program of the “Merz Expert Connect Summit” features more than 27 lectures by international thought leaders on a variety of relevant topics.

Ultra-Poly Announces First-of-its-Kind Bumper Recycling Initiative

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

PORTLAND, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-Poly, one of America's largest plastics recyclers, has announced a first-of-its-kind bumper recycling program, that involves the collection and reprocessing of damaged automotive bumpers into a new raw material.

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  • PORTLAND, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-Poly , one of America's largest plastics recyclers, has announced a first-of-its-kind bumper recycling program, that involves the collection and reprocessing of damaged automotive bumpers into a new raw material.
  • However, Ultra-Poly saw the potential of the material in other polypropylene compounds as well as non-appearance applications in automotive and in other industrial markets.
  • The recycled material is now available to be sampled and used by any automotive manufacturer or supplier for other potential programs.
  • For more information, please visit: www.ultra-poly.com or contact Kevin Cronin at [email protected] or (570) 897-2625.

International Materials Appoints Robert K. Walsh as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

International Materials LLC (IMI), today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert K. Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • International Materials LLC (IMI), today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert K. Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • In addition to assuming the role of CEO, Mr. Walsh will continue to fulfill his responsibilities as President as IMI moves forward into the next phase of its growth and expansion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230727884788/en/
    Mr. Walsh joined IMI as a trader trainee in July 1994 after graduating from Villanova University in Pennsylvania.
  • "Throughout his career, Rob has been a true embodiment of our company's core values: entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal accountability.

International Materials Appoints Michael R. Kirby as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

International Materials LLC (IMI), today announced the appointment of Michael R. Kirby as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 31, 2022.

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  • International Materials LLC (IMI), today announced the appointment of Michael R. Kirby as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 31, 2022.
  • He has lived in the U.S., London, and Hong Kong while holding Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer positions within Noble Group, James Alpha Liquid GSE, and RBS Sempra Commodities.
  • He will play a key role at IMI as the company continues its growth trajectory, commented Robert Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at International Materials.
  • Founded in 1987, International Materials (IMI) is a dry bulk commodity trading company that sources and ships raw materials worldwide.

Automakers Collaborate on Common Guidance for Supplier Chemical Compliance Process Management

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

The guidance document was produced through a collaborative process by the SP Global Product Chemical Compliance Process Management Work Group, whose members include automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC, Stellantis, and Toyota Motor North America.

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  • The guidance document was produced through a collaborative process by the SP Global Product Chemical Compliance Process Management Work Group, whose members include automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC, Stellantis, and Toyota Motor North America.
  • Companies wishing to supply materials or items to automotive OEMs are required to understand and enter chemical data in the International Material Data System (IMDS).
  • "We set out to organize a collaborative initiative across the automotive industry to evaluate product chemical compliance management processes within the supply chain.
  • The participating OEM members recommend that automotive suppliers carefully review this new guidance to benchmark their existing internal product chemical compliance management processes against industry best practice and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

NSL Analytical to Exhibit and Present at the IMAT 2021 Conference

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

CLEVELAND, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --NSL Analytical Services, Inc. will exhibit at the 2021 International Materials, Applications & Technologies (IMAT) Conference in St. Louis, MO from Sept. 13-16, 2021 at Booth #426.

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  • CLEVELAND, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --NSL Analytical Services, Inc. will exhibit at the 2021 International Materials, Applications & Technologies (IMAT) Conference in St. Louis, MO from Sept. 13-16, 2021 at Booth #426.
  • Dr. Dave van der Wiel, NSL's Director of Technology Development, will present at the IMAT Technical Conference on Sept. 15.
  • The event will also include a comprehensive lineup of technical sessions, education courses, networking events, and an exhibit floor.
  • The conference theme, Solving Global Materials Challenges, will feature programming specifically designed to appeal to materials professionals from industry, academia, and government.

ARRAY and Associate Contract Partners' Support Leads to IMDS winning the 2021 Distinguished Award for Excellence in Engineering

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

IMDS is U.S. Air Force's combat aircraft maintenance system and is managed by PEO BES.

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  • IMDS is U.S. Air Force's combat aircraft maintenance system and is managed by PEO BES.
  • The efforts of this diverse group reduced operating costs by 90%, from $30M to $3M yearly.
  • The IMDS project modernized and rewrote code, rearchitected subcomponents, performed database transformation, tuning and measurement, and increased automation.
  • "It's an honor to be a part of a distinguished group receiving this recognition from AFCEA," said Sumeet Shrivastava, CEO and President of ARRAY.

One-Day Live Int’l Medical Device School for Startups With 15 Global Experts Opens on Dec. 08

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

MediHeroes announces that International Medical Device School (IMDS) for Startups will be held virtually with a live presentation by the fifteen renowned global leaders from the MedTech industry on Dec. 08.

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  • MediHeroes announces that International Medical Device School (IMDS) for Startups will be held virtually with a live presentation by the fifteen renowned global leaders from the MedTech industry on Dec. 08.
  • The IMDS program aims that global experts share their knowhows about MedTech industry with startups.
  • In 2019, International Medical Device School was launched in Singapore and will be held in Chengdu, China and in Seoul, Korea in 2020.
    International Medical Device School for Startups 2020 opens online on Dec. 08.
  • International Medical Device School will be held in Korea, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, the US, Thailand, the Middle East, and Australia during 2021-2023.