WATTS

Transformative $1 Million Gift Caps Bright 10th Anniversary Year for Watts of Love

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Thursday, May 16, 2024
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The organization is poised for its most impactful year yet in 2024 after receiving a transformative $1 million gift to cap off a 2023 filled with effective anti-poverty action.

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  • The organization is poised for its most impactful year yet in 2024 after receiving a transformative $1 million gift to cap off a 2023 filled with effective anti-poverty action.
  • In celebration of the International Day of Light, Watts of Love is raising awareness about the significance of sustainable lighting solutions in improving lives, particularly in underserved regions.
  • The transformative gift from the Kathleen S. Craft Foundation is a catalyst for ending poverty through Watts of Love’s unique program, bringing light and hope to thousands of families in Malawi.
  • Watts of Love also works closely with many other corporations, foundations, organizations, individuals, and nonprofit partners.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Celebrates 150th Anniversary With Bell Ringing at New York Stock Exchange

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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ET, in celebration of the Company’s 150th anniversary.

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  • ET, in celebration of the Company’s 150th anniversary.
  • Watts leaders and their guests will be present at the ceremony including Mr. Pagano, members of the Watts global leadership team and board of directors, global colleagues, and customers.
  • To watch the bell ringing and join in celebrating Watts' remarkable journey, visit https://www.NYSE.com/bell .
  • For more information about the Watts 150th anniversary, go to Watts 150th .

Caring Transitions Expands Access to Compassionate Senior Services in The Mile High City

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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DENVER, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caring Transitions, the leader in senior relocation and transition services, continues expanding its compassionate reach nationwide with its latest location in Colorado. Caring Transitions of West Denver will serve Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Mountain View, Applewood, Bear Creek, Green Mountain, and the surrounding Denver areas. The new Caring Transitions location, owned and operated by Jessica Watts, will provide a unique full-service approach that is an end-to-end solution, including decluttering, resettling, clean-outs, space planning, and managing estate sales and online auctions while providing a win-win experience for everyone.

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  • Caring Transitions of West Denver looks to provide relocation, downsizing, and online estate sales to the aging population in surrounding areas.
  • DENVER, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caring Transitions, the leader in senior relocation and transition services, continues expanding its compassionate reach nationwide with its latest location in Colorado.
  • Caring Transitions of West Denver will serve Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Mountain View, Applewood, Bear Creek, Green Mountain, and the surrounding Denver areas.
  • "We are ecstatic to welcome Jessica to the Caring Transitions franchise family and to further build up our brand presence in Colorado," said Ray Fabik, President of Caring Transitions.

Sustainable Minds Publishes Six PCRs for Plumbing Products in Conformance to the ACLCA PCR Open Standard

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BROOKLINE, Mass., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable Minds®, the only end-to-end product transparency solutions provider, has published product category rules (PCRs) for:

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  • Sustainable Minds' recently published Utility Poles PCR , along with these six, are among the first ACLCA PCR Open Standard conformant PCRs to be published.
  • Much of this document is based on and builds upon the ACLCA PCR Open Standard.
  • To further this goal, in 2021 Swack became the ACLCA PCR Guidance working group co-chair leading the creation of this work.
  • "Using the ACLCA PCR Open Standard to update our program was a rigorous task, but it has enabled us to create higher quality PCRs.

Two Accomplished Software Experts Join Quandary Peak Research

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two distinguished software experts, Rick Watts and Vikas Sharma, have joined Quandary Peak Research's growing team.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two distinguished software experts, Rick Watts and Vikas Sharma, have joined Quandary Peak Research's growing team.
  • At Quandary Peak, Watts's practice will include providing expert witness testimony in civil litigation arising from large-scale software development projects and IT system failures.
  • Since its founding, Quandary Peak Research has been known for excellence in software patent consulting.
  • Adding Vikas Sharma as Director of Patent Services further strengthens Quandary Peak's team of outstanding software patent experts.

Watts Water Technologies Inc. Completes Acquisition of Josam Company

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc., (NYSE: WTS) (“Watts”) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Josam Company (“Josam”), a leading provider and manufacturer of drainage and plumbing products for over 100 years.

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  • Watts Water Technologies, Inc., (NYSE: WTS) (“Watts”) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Josam Company (“Josam”), a leading provider and manufacturer of drainage and plumbing products for over 100 years.
  • The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality customized products to a diverse customer base serving commercial, industrial, and multi-family end markets.
  • Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Pagano Jr. commented, “We are excited to welcome the Josam team to Watts.
  • I want to thank the teams at Watts and Josam for their efforts to get us to closing today and helping to ensure a smooth, effective transition as we integrate Josam with Watts.”
    Additional information regarding the transaction will be discussed during the Watts fourth quarter earnings call in February 2024.

THORNE HEALTHTECH ANNOUNCES INNOVATION ARM UNDER THORNE VENTURES

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorne HealthTech, the parent company to Thorne, a leader in developing personalized approaches to health and wellness, announced today that the company has launched a new enterprise named Thorne Ventures to advance the company's focus on innovation and science-backed wellness breakthroughs. Thorne and Thorne Ventures will operate as two separate units that will have a high degree of collaboration. 

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  • Thorne and Thorne Ventures will operate as two separate units that will have a high degree of collaboration.
  • Thorne – Thorne's personalized supplement and testing unit leverages clinical science, biometric testing, and multi-omics data to create highly efficacious nutritional products for consumers, health professionals and corporations.
  • Tom McKenna, who has been with the company for 14 years, will continue serving in his leadership role as Chief Operating Officer for Thorne.
  • Thorne Ventures – Thorne's innovation arm focuses on identifying the next generation of products and services that will advance scientific wellness.

Watts Water Technologies Inc. to Acquire Josam Company

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) (“Watts”) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Josam Company (“Josam”), a leading provider and manufacturer of drainage and plumbing products for over 100 years.

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  • Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) (“Watts”) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Josam Company (“Josam”), a leading provider and manufacturer of drainage and plumbing products for over 100 years.
  • With a commitment to providing outstanding customer service, Josam is also a strong cultural fit for Watts.
  • We look forward to welcoming the Josam team to Watts Water Technologies.”
    President and CEO of Josam Company Scott Holloway Sr. stated, “Watts acquisition of Josam Company will provide tremendous opportunities for the continued growth of the Josam product lines.
  • The resources that Watts offers are essential to taking the Josam product lines to the next level.

Watts Water Technologies Inc. Completes Acquisition of Bradley Corporation

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc., (NYSE: WTS) (“Watts”) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Bradley Corporation (“Bradley”) for $303 million, subject to customary adjustments.

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  • Watts Water Technologies, Inc., (NYSE: WTS) (“Watts”) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Bradley Corporation (“Bradley”) for $303 million, subject to customary adjustments.
  • The net transaction value is approximately $268 million after adjusting for the estimated net present value of expected tax benefits of approximately $35 million.
  • The acquisition was funded with cash on hand and from Watts’ existing revolving credit facility.
  • Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Pagano Jr. commented, “We are thrilled to welcome the Bradley team to Watts.

Leadership Transition Announced by Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Chicago, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today a pivotal transition in its leadership: Board Chairman Steve Watts will be succeeded by Shonn Mills, a board member since 2020.

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  • Chicago, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today a pivotal transition in its leadership: Board Chairman Steve Watts will be succeeded by Shonn Mills, a board member since 2020.
  • "I am both honored and humbled by the tremendous strides CTBUH has made in so many arenas during my time as board chairman," said Watts.
  • He is a longstanding and passionate advocate for research, contributing to CTBUH’s widespread thought leadership throughout his engagement.
  • Its most utilized asset is its building database, a compendium of detailed data, images and technical information on more than 30,000 tall buildings throughout the world.