Midwestern United States

Seth Coulson, CFA, Joins DoubleLine as Institutional Relationship Manager in Central U.S.

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Jeffrey Gundlach, PIMCO, Agency, CFA, State Street, University, Business administration, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, Midwestern United States

TAMPA, Fla., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seth Coulson, CFA, has joined DoubleLine Capital as a Relationship Manager for institutional investors and investment consulting firms in the Midwestern United States.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seth Coulson, CFA, has joined DoubleLine Capital as a Relationship Manager for institutional investors and investment consulting firms in the Midwestern United States.
  • Mr. Coulson is based at DoubleLine's Los Angeles offices and reports to Ryan Hart, Director, Institutional, Global Relationship Management.
  • Prior to PIMCO, Mr. Coulson worked at State Street IMS in Irvine, Calif., where he led the allocations process for PIMCO's Agency mortgage-backed securities trades.
  • Mr. Coulson holds a Master of Business Administration, University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance Major/Spanish Minor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Beer Institute Lauds Introduction of Bill to Prevent Unfair Tariff Charges on Aluminum

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Monday, January 29, 2024
MWP, Legislation, Beer, Public policy, Policy, Aluminium, CO-04, Government, Beer Institute, False Claims Act, Consumer Brands Association, Accusative case, Midwestern United States, Pharmaceutical industry

Aluminum is the single largest input cost in brewing, and the lack of transparency in aluminum pricing hurts consumers.

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  • Aluminum is the single largest input cost in brewing, and the lack of transparency in aluminum pricing hurts consumers.
  • Imported primary aluminum and cansheet are critical to the U.S. beer industry as more than 74 percent of all beer produced in the United States is packaged in aluminum cans and bottles.
  • In 2020, brewers bought more than 41 billion aluminum cans and bottles, making aluminum the single most significant input cost in American beer manufacturing.
  • For additional updates from the Beer Institute, visit our website and follow us on X , LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram .

Primient Announces Approved Science Based Targets

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Agriculture, Food Tech, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Environment, Technology, Food, Beverage, Retail, Natural gas, Ambition, Electricity, Science, FLAG, Biomass, Steam, SBT, Science Based Targets initiative, Organization, Midwestern United States

Primient, a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources, announces approval of near-term science based targets in line with 1.5°C and a goal year of 2030.

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  • Primient, a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources, announces approval of near-term science based targets in line with 1.5°C and a goal year of 2030.
  • The company’s approved targets are aligned with the most ambitious Science Basted Targets initiative (SBTi) trajectory - 1.5°C which carries the additional distinction of being recognized as a partner in the Business Ambition for 1.5°C cohort.
  • Primient’s approved science based targets.
  • Primient is an early mover in the corn wet milling industry in the pursuit of 1.5°C SBT alignment and is among the first round of organizations globally to have an approved FLAG (forest, land, and agriculture) target.

FulcrumAir and PLP Unveil Groundbreaking Robotic Solution for Installing Bird Diverters on Overhead Power Lines

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Forest Products, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Other Energy, Utilities, Engineering, Oil, Gas, Coal, Alternative Energy, Aerospace, Energy, Manufacturing, Science, Other Science, Photography, Other Transport, Robotics, Air, Environment, Transport, Other Technology, Other Construction & Property, Telecommunications, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction & Property, Other Communications, Data Management, Technology, Architecture, Communications, Other Natural Resources, Probability, Mini, Republic, Wind, Multimedia, Midwestern United States, Safety, PLP, KV, Robot, Renewable energy

FulcrumAir and PLP have partnered to launch the world's most advanced automated robotic system for installing helically-shaped bird diverters on overhead power lines.

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  • FulcrumAir and PLP have partnered to launch the world's most advanced automated robotic system for installing helically-shaped bird diverters on overhead power lines.
  • The Mini LineFly accurately places PLP BIRD-FLIGHT Diverters at predetermined intervals, maximizing the performance to help safeguard wildlife from accidental contact with power lines.
  • The first implementation of robotically installed PLP BIRD-FLIGHT Diverters took place during the recent High Banks Wind Project in Kansas.
  • Alongside the Mini LineFly, FulcrumAir and PLP also recently introduced the CSR-18™ Robot, a state-of-the-art robotic installation system designed for PLP CUSHION-GRIP® Twin Spacers.

PLP AND FULCRUMAIR UNVEIL GROUNDBREAKING ROBOTIC SOLUTION FOR INSTALLING BIRD DIVERTERS ON OVERHEAD POWER LINES

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Probability, Mini, Republic, Wind, Midwestern United States, Safety, PLP, Robotics, KV, Robot, Renewable energy

CLEVELAND, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PLP and FulcrumAir have partnered to launch the world's most advanced automated robotic system for installing helically-shaped bird diverters on overhead power lines.

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  • CLEVELAND, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PLP and FulcrumAir have partnered to launch the world's most advanced automated robotic system for installing helically-shaped bird diverters on overhead power lines.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with FulcrumAir to launch this newest addition to our expanding lineup of robotic installation solutions," said Ryan Ruhlman, President of PLP.
  • The Mini LineFly accurately places PLP BIRD-FLIGHT Diverters at predetermined intervals, maximizing the performance to help safeguard wildlife from accidental contact with power lines.
  • Alongside the Mini LineFly, PLP and FulcrumAir also recently introduced the CSR-18™ Robot, a state-of-the-art robotic installation system designed for PLP CUSHION-GRIP® Twin Spacers.

New Research Shows Tariffs on Aluminum Have Cost the U.S. Beverage Industry Nearly $2.2 Billion

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Beer Institute, Public policy, MWP, Aluminium, Research, Beer, Midwestern United States, Chin

In the nearly six years since Section 232 tariffs on aluminum were imposed, the American beverage industry has paid more than $2.175 billion in unnecessary fees.

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  • In the nearly six years since Section 232 tariffs on aluminum were imposed, the American beverage industry has paid more than $2.175 billion in unnecessary fees.
  • The research conducted by HARBOR Aluminum on behalf of the Beer Institute found that the U.S. beverage industry paid $2.175 billion in Section 232 tariffs on 10.295 million metric tons of aluminum since their implementation.
  • “After almost six years, the American beverage industry has paid nearly $2.2 billion in unnecessary fees since Section 232 tariffs on aluminum were implemented,” said Brian Crawford, president and CEO of the Beer Institute.
  • In 2020, brewers bought more than 41 billion aluminum cans and bottles, making aluminum the single most significant input cost in American beer manufacturing.

Beer Institute Launches MidwestPremiumExposed.org to Shine a Light on Shady Aluminum Pricing

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Beer Institute, Public policy, MWP, Aluminium, Beer, Research, Midwestern United States, Letter, Recycling

The MWP is a dubious pricing system that allows aluminum producers to charge end-users a tariff on non-tariffed metal.

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  • The MWP is a dubious pricing system that allows aluminum producers to charge end-users a tariff on non-tariffed metal.
  • Aluminum producers are able to engage in this questionable behavior because there is currently no regulatory body overseeing the usage of the MWP.
  • “The Midwest Premium has evolved into a black box that artificially drives up the price of aluminum for end-users, including the maker of your favorite beer," said Brian Crawford, president and CEO of the Beer Institute.
  • For additional updates from the Beer Institute, visit our website , follow @BeerInstitute on Twitter, like the Beer Institute on Facebook , and follow the Beer Institute on Instagram .

The JF Petroleum Group Acquires Buckeye Oil Equipment & Reliable Construction Services (MIBA, LLC)

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Retail, Architecture, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Other Construction & Property, Energy, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Convenience Store, Transport, Building Systems, Public Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Interior Design, JF, Acquisition, Growth, Petroleum, Midwestern United States

The JF Petroleum Group (“JF”), a leading provider of fueling system solutions, including equipment distribution, maintenance & repair, installation & construction, and general contracting services across North America, announced today that it has acquired Buckeye Oil Equipment and Reliable Construction Services.

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  • The JF Petroleum Group (“JF”), a leading provider of fueling system solutions, including equipment distribution, maintenance & repair, installation & construction, and general contracting services across North America, announced today that it has acquired Buckeye Oil Equipment and Reliable Construction Services.
  • Buckeye Oil Equipment and Reliable Construction Services are premier Midwestern U.S. general contracting, petroleum services and construction companies, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.
  • Keith Shadrick, CEO of The JF Petroleum Group, stated, “Reliable Construction Services and Buckeye Oil Equipment are two of the most respected companies serving the petroleum equipment and convenience store industries in the Midwestern United States.
  • We are proud to welcome the employees of Buckeye Oil Equipment and Reliable Construction Services to the JF family.”
    Ray Eiser and Mike Badgley, the former owners of Buckey Oil Equipment and Reliable Construction Services, expressed their appreciation for their team’s consistent high-quality performance and reputation for excellence.

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Receives Growth Investment from Audax Private Equity

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Aftermarket, Other Retail, Automotive, Finance, Specialty, Professional Services, Other Automotive, Tires & Rubber, Retail, Other Professional Services, Ellis Brooks Auto Center, EVS, History, Partner, Stifel, SUV, Midwestern United States, Private equity, Growth, Gibson Dunn, Knowledge, Capstone Partners, Golub Capital, Audax

Audax Private Equity (“Audax”), a growth-oriented capital partner to middle market companies, announced today an investment in Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, Inc. (“Dobbs”), a leading tire retailer and automotive aftermarket service company with a strong presence in the Midwestern United States.

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  • Audax Private Equity (“Audax”), a growth-oriented capital partner to middle market companies, announced today an investment in Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, Inc. (“Dobbs”), a leading tire retailer and automotive aftermarket service company with a strong presence in the Midwestern United States.
  • “Given our history in auto aftermarket and consumer services, we have been pursuing a thesis in the auto services segment for some time,” noted Jason Ellis, a Managing Director at Audax.
  • Capstone Partners acted as financial advisor to Dobbs on the transaction, while Stifel acted as financial advisor to Audax.
  • Nelson Mullins served as legal counsel to Dobbs, while Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Goulston & Storrs served in the same capacity to Audax.

Wisper Covers 600,000 Midwest Locations (and Counting) with Tarana-Powered, Fiber-Class Internet

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Carriers and Services, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, VoIP, CAF, Midwestern United States, IPad, Love, Multimedia, Digital divide, Video, Data-rate units, Universal Service Fund, Restaurant, Renewable energy, Mobile phone, Wisper, Los

(Graphic: Business Wire)

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  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Of the more than 200 operators in 21 countries that have now embraced Tarana ngFWA, Wisper was the first US service provider to adopt the technology in 2021.
  • Since then, the team has significantly ramped deployment, now delivering reliable, high-speed internet from 310 Tarana-equipped towers, with plans to install on an additional 180 towers in 2024.
  • Not only has Tarana changed the game for Wisper and hundreds of service providers globally, but also for end-users on upgraded ngFWA networks.
  • It’s very rewarding to see them and their subscribers realize the many benefits that this new generation of wireless broadband technology enables.”