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DENVER (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Parsyl, Inc., the supply chain data platform, today announced ColdCover by Parsyl Insurance, a suite of connected cargo insurance products for perishable goods powered by its IoT data platform. As the only integrated supply chain visibility and cargo insurance solution, Parsyl has created a data-driven insurance offering that is simple, transparent and fast, including the industry's first and only parametric spoilage policy, protecting against losses due to temperature. Parsyl's cargo insurance suite gives shippers of perishable goods the coverage, predictability and protection they need for the largest risks to their products.

All ColdCover policies include access to Parsyl's detailed quality monitoring and risk management platform, which combines smart sensors and data analytics to automatically generate interactive shipment visualizations, aggregated performance insights and recommendations for avoiding issues with future shipments. These insights help shippers improve supply chain performance, reduce risk and lower insurance costs.

"This is an outstanding example of how insurtechs and insurers can partner to bring innovation to the cargo insurance market at a time when supply chain interruptions demand new thinking and new products from Lloyd's," said Andrew Brooks, CEO of Ascot Group. "The power of Parsyl's data is what enables them to respond quickly to customer needs, eliminate or reduce adjustment costs, and drive down expense ratios – something that benefits clients and insurers alike. We're thrilled to be backing this truly unique offering."

Parsyl is able to assess risk and process claims quickly by using its data to understand exactly what happened to goods at any point in the supply chain. The featured product within the suite, ColdCover Parametric, includes customizable quality triggers and payout levels. Parametric coverage is based on product-specific degradation algorithms, which help Parsyl to understand if, when and where products have experienced spoilage during shipment or storage. Parsyl automatically analyzes data and informs customers of temperature breaches. When issues occur, payment is made in 72 hours, giving shippers the cash they need to bounce back from a loss.

"Niceland has always prioritized food quality and safety above all else. When businesses like ours lose product due to supply chain issues like temperature fluctuation, we can be left in the dark while claims are investigated. By combining temperature monitoring with cargo insurance Parsyl hits two pain points at once - collecting objective data and using it to hold actors in the supply chain accountable," said Oliver Luckett, Chairman of Niceland Seafood.

The ColdCover cargo insurance suite includes everything needed to insure perishable cargo, such as pharmaceuticals and life science products, seafood, fruits, vegetables and agricultural commodities, and includes a staggered payment option to ease the upfront costs of buying cargo insurance.

The ColdCover product suite includes:

ColdCover Parametric: Single Peril transit cover for spoilage due to temperature 
ColdCover Buyback: Deductible Buyback for All Risk transit and STP policies 
ColdCover Transit: All Perils cargo policy for theft, loss or damage to products in transit 
ColdCover Stock + Transit All Perils cover for theft, loss or damage to products in transit and/or stored in inventory

"The way Parsyl is using its data to deliver new products and value for hard to insure perishable risks is exactly the type of innovation the cargo insurance industry needs. We are thrilled to partner with a company so advanced in their thinking and technology, meaning we are now able to deliver unique solutions for both clients and markets," said Gordon Longley, Partner and Head of Marine at McGill and Partners, and partner and trusted advisor to Parsyl.

The company also announced that it has raised $15 million in Series A funding, led by GLP, a major investor in logistics and related technologies, and Ascot Group, a leading commercial insurer and top performing Lloyd's syndicate. Parsyl is an approved Lloyd's Coverholder and is licensed to offer cargo insurance products in Alaska, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington and the United Kingdom. Parsyl will use the funding to launch its insurance product suite in additional states in the coming months, advance industry specific product degradation algorithms and expand its team.

About Parsyl, Inc. 
Parsyl is an IoT supply chain data platform that delivers pioneering cargo insurance solutions for shippers of perishable goods. Parsyl's combined hardware and software solution helps shippers understand, mitigate and insure risks to goods as they move through the supply chain, both in transit and storage. Parsyl is an approved Coverholder with Lloyd's of London, the premier market for hard to place risk, and its policies are backed by Ascot Group, one of the most respected and innovative A-rated insurers in the world. Parsyl is based in Denver and can be found at parsyl.com or on Twitter @ParsylHQ.

About Ascot Group 
Ascot Group is a Bermuda domiciled specialty insurance and reinsurance business founded in 2001 with four operating divisions: Ascot Underwriting, the Managing Agency for Syndicate 1414 at Lloyd's; Ascot Bermuda, which writes excess insurance and reinsurance as well as managing the Group's alternative capital vehicles; Ascot U.S., a specialty insurance provider to middle market customers through retail and wholesale brokers in the United States, and; Ethos Specialty, a New York headquartered Managing General Underwriter (MGU) which provides underwriting and insurance services to third parties.

Ascot Group is owned by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), the largest pension plan in Canada with over C$400 billion in invested assets and representing the retirement contributions of over 20 million Canadians. CPPIB is rated 'AAA' by S&P and Moody's.

About GLP 
GLP is a leading global investment manager and business builder in logistics, real estate, infrastructure, finance and related technologies. Our combined investing and operating expertise allows us to create value for our customers and investors. We operate across Brazil, China, Europe, India, Japan and the U.S. and have $89 billion in assets under management in real estate and private equity funds.

About McGill and Partners 
McGill and Partners is a new boutique risk solutions business created by highly regarded leaders in the insurance industry. The company was established in March 2019 and obtained the substantial backing of Warburg Pincus, one of the world's oldest and largest private equity firms, soon after. We have hand-picked market leading talent from the best in our sectors to create a single team with a unique cultural approach. McGill and Partners is headquartered in London with international offices in New York and Miami.



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

RoosterBio Inc., a leading supplier of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (hMSC) working cell banks and hMSC bioprocess systems, announces that the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) recognized a multi-institution team with a "Prototype of the Year" award at MTEC's 4th Annual Membership Meeting in March. The Regenerative Medicine (RegenMed) biomanufacturing collaboration had created a team initiative led by GenCure, a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, along with StemBioSys, the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, and RoosterBio to build standardized and scalable RegenMed manufacturing solutions. MTEC, a non-profit government funded technology consortium, operates to confront the problems of wounded warriors with advanced biomedical solutions, including those for massive tissue and organ damage.

MTEC's "Prototype of the Year" award spotlights breakthroughs developed by RoosterBio and its collaborators since MTEC's 2016 assigned contract of $7.8M to standardize large-scale manufacturing capabilities for clinical grade hMSCs. Clinical applications of this new platform are translatable towards diverse RegenMed-targetable indications with scalable, off-the-shelf systems. This team's success will facilitate broad adoption of cell manufacturing technology to empower product developers solving real world health challenges. Access to this scalable production platform, including hMSC starting and ancillary production materials, is available through RoosterBio's commercial channels.

In response to the RFP titled "Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine," the team executed on its project titled "Commercial Scale-Up of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine." This application was crafted to develop and technology-transfer an hMSC manufacturing process that was scalable, was completely xeno-fee, maintained hMSC quality attributes across platforms, and could be transferred to a cGMP production facility. This initiative successfully demonstrated across all milestones that the scalable bioreactor process could effectively bridge these wide-ranging production scales while maintaining product quality.

Specifically, as a partner on this team, RoosterBio helped to pioneer: 

A completely xeno-free (XF) fed-batch microcarrier-based expansion process for hMSCs that scaled to a 50L culture volume, along with associated closed system and automated downstream processing; (HERE, link to related scientific poster presented at ISCT 2019)

A commercialized cGMP-grade, xeno-free fed-batch bioprocess media system along with bioprocess recommendations specific for hMSC working cell banks, so that institutions with aims to deploy hMSCs within therapeutic product development could have rapid access to scalable manufacturing platforms; also,

The complete system achieved two to three-fold above target cell yields and productivity metrics unparalleled with other systems, and this was transferred to GenCure's contract manufacturing business unit for customer implementation under cGMP.

MTEC's contract allowed the collaboration partners to show that hMSCs could successfully be manufactured at commercially relevant scales and still meet all their quality assurance benchmarks across the jump in manufacturing platforms. Becky Butler Cap, Chief Operating Officer of GenCure, credited strong team performance for this award, "We began this project with a shared vision and sets of complementary skills that allowed us to address together what none of us could have done independently. Together, we have created new capabilities and opportunities for the industry."

Jon Rowley, PhD, Founder and Chief Product Officer of RoosterBio said, "With the assistance of this award, this team solved significant regenerative medicine product and process development challenges, and we are better equipped today to fuel the rapid commercialization of scalable regenerative cures."

Since the MTEC contract ended in 2019, RoosterBio has been leveraging the work performed with bone marrow-derived hMSCs into other areas. hMSC-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) or exosomes are a new and exciting class of therapies that also require large scale bioproduction. Accordingly, RoosterBio has adapted the hMSC production platform into an hMSC-EV manufacturing platform (HERE, link to related data poster). RoosterBio has also extended this technology to umbilical cord-derived hMSC systems, extending the therapeutic cell applications to more cell types (HERE, link to related 2020 blog entry showing data). Additional desirable advancements are to increase hMSC yields to beyond one billion cells per liter, as well as to further scale the 50L system to several hundred liters to achieve log enhancements in productivity and product yields.

About RoosterBio, Inc. 
RoosterBio, Inc. is a privately held cell manufacturing platform technology company focused on accelerating the development of a sustainable Regenerative Medicine industry, one customer at a time. RoosterBio's products are high-volume, cost-effective, and well-characterized adult human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (hMSCs) paired with highly engineered media systems. RoosterBio has simplified and standardized how living cells are purchased, expanded, and used in development, leading to marked time and cost savings for customers. RoosterBio's innovative products and collaborative relationships are ushering in a new era of productivity and standardization into the field. Visit http://www.roosterbio.com.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Retina Labs has announced its latest in teleophthalmology innovation with the introduction of a telemedicine-based e-consultation platform specially designed for eye health.

Retina Labs cloud-based teleconsultation platform enables optometrists, ophthalmologists and primary care providers to collaborate virtually on eye health cases. This reduces the need for unnecessary face-to-face referral visits, improves turn-around time for diagnoses, helps providers collaborate better and keeps track of patient progress.

The system allows any referring health professional to send an electronic consultation request to an eye care provider or ophthalmologist specialist for a diagnostic confirmation or even a second opinion. The referring health professional simply creates an online consultation request describing the case, uploads any fundus or anterior segment images or an OCT report, annotates the OD/OS eye sketch canvass if necessary, and sends it to the appropriate eye care provider in their network. The consulting eye care provider is notified immediately. They can review the case, examine the images in the system's diagnostic viewer and respond promptly with a structured clinical diagnosis and care plan recommendation. The teleconsultation system also allows providers to collaborate on cases that involve on-going monitoring.

"Telemedicine and virtual care have quickly become important tools during this COVID-19 pandemic, especially for rural and remote communities," says Richard Pridham, President & CEO of Retina Labs. "However, there are currently very few telemedicine-based tools that are optimally designed for day-to-day eye care. Retina Labs teleconsultation platform offers remote ophthalmic assessment and monitoring capabilities to facilitate patient care while reducing patient and provider exposure to COVID-19 during this pandemic."

About Retina Labs

For over a decade, Retina Labs has been a teleophthalmology leader and innovator offering solutions for early detection of diabetic retinopathy and other ocular diseases. The company's cloud-based teleretinal screening platform offers an integrated workflow-based solution that combines advanced ocular imaging, clinical interpretation and diagnostic reporting. Retina Labs offers clinic-based and mobile preventive screening programs for primary care practices, health systems and health plans. The company's approach improves clinical outcomes and lowers health costs through better disease detection and care management.



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HOWARD BEACH, N.Y. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Founded in 2016, ProHEALTH Dental was formed to break down the historical barrier between medicine and dentistry with the goal to improve oral and overall health, as many patients are unaware of the connection between poor oral health and chronic diseases. Due to the COVID – 19 pandemic, ProHEALTH Dental has suspended all elective or non-emergency dental care, but it has remained open on a limited basis as a community resource for patients with dental emergencies.

"We felt it was critical to provide our patients an alternative manner in which to connect with our dental team. Teledentistry enables ProHEALTH Dental patients the opportunity to securely interact with a dentist in real-time without having to leave their home," said Dr. Bruce Valauri, Chief Dental Officer – Clinical Affairs. "Our goal with Teledentistry is to understand the patient's dental needs and, as a first priority, recommend solutions they could possibly use at home to help reduce their pain and symptoms, rather than have an in-office visit. In addition, ProHEALTH Dental fully supports the hospitals and health care professionals who are treating COVID-19 patients and we feel, with Teledentistry, we are doing our part to keep people out of the hospital ER and limiting exposure when at all possible."

Conducted using secure video conferencing from Virtual Dental Care, Inc., ProHealth Dental's teledentistry visits allow a dentist to assess the symptoms that a patient is experiencing and, using the camera, to get a visual sense of any swelling or infection. This information can help determine the best next steps for the patient, which may be a prescription or an in-office visit with a dentist. If an office visit is determined to be necessary, patients are screened for COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors prior to their visit and in-person, including fever.

"Launching Teledentix now enables us to handle the demand for emergency care through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic," added Dr. Valauri. "ProHEALTH Dental is known for having state-of-the-art offices that utilize the latest in dental technology. Virtual Dental Care's implementation was very quick and easy. We intend to continue to partner with Virtual Dental Care to offer Teledentistry solutions to our patients long after the current COVID-19 situation ends."

ABOUT PROHEALTH DENTAL 
ProHEALTH DENTAL is committed to providing our patients with the best preventative and restorative dental care. We pride ourselves on educating the community that good oral health can improve total wellness, save significant healthcare expenditures, and help people of all ages to live healthier and more productive lives. We work with the most respected dentists and specialists across nine locations in Long Island, Queens, and Westchester to make sure that our patients have optimal oral health, as we know that this is a crucial part of overall health and wellness. For more information about us, please visit our website at http://www.prohealthcaredental.com

ABOUT VIRTUAL DENTAL CARE, INC. 
Virtual Dental Care, Inc. is the industry's leading provider of a robust proprietary Software-as-a-Service platform that supports all aspects of teledentistry delivery. The platform is called Teledentix. The Company's vision is that teledentistry will become a widely used industry norm, expanding dentistry and a dentist's role beyond the walls of a dental office - even into the broader healthcare system. Virtual Dental Care will supply the necessary software solutions to facilitate the rapid adoption of teledentistry.



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TEMPLE, GA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Janus International Group ("Janus"), the leading global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key building solutions and new technology for the self-storage industry, today announced the release of their all-new, high tech external smart locking solutions, the latest in their suite of Smart Entry products.

These all-new, all-in-one smart locks ("Nokē ONE") utilize the same award winning technology operators throughout the US, Canada, South America, and Europe have come to know and love, with the added convenience of an "all-in-one" design that makes the Nokē ONE smart lock the ideal retrofit solution for self-storage operators looking to enhance and update their facility's access control system.

The all-in-one design of the new Nokē ONE smart lock from Janus, allows for easy installation on the exterior of both swing and roll-up doors, making it much less disruptive to retrofit on vacant or occupied units. Powered by the latest, most efficient battery technology, the Nokē ONE battery has been tested to withstand 2 year of use before replacement is required.

Since launching the Nokē Smart Entry system in 2018, the Janus team has installed the smart security solution at 200+ facilities, 8 countries, and worked with operators of every size to help them modernize their facilities.

The Nokē Smart Entry suite of products goes beyond the traditional, somewhat dated access control keypad systems of the past by adding smart locking technology on every unit door, the system provides peace of mind for both tenants and operators and provides an unprecedented level of individual door security.

The Nokē Smart Entry system allows tenants to access their unit, gates, man-doors, elevators, and more all from their smart device.

Ramey Jackson, CEO of Janus said of the new product announcement:

"We're very excited about the Nokē ONE product and the potential it has to help storage operators run their businesses more efficiently. Our team at Janus is committed to providing innovative solutions to the self-storage industry on a global scale, and the Nokē ONE exterior smart lock allows us to bring our advanced smart technology to the 50,000+ existing self-storage facilities throughout the world."

FEATURES OF THE ALL-NEW, NOKĒ ONE SMART LOCK: 

EXTERNAL LOCK FITS ON THE DOOR AND CAN BE MANUFACTURED AND SHIP PRE-INSTALLED ON JANUS ROLL-UP AND SWING DOORS

INDUSTRY LEADING BATTERY LIFE (APPROXIMATELY 2-3 YEARS)

ALL-NEW, ALL-IN-ONE DESIGN DRASTICALLY CUTS DOWN INSTALLATION TIME

MOBILE ACCESS AND MONITORING FOR BOTH TENANTS AND FACILITY

CUSTOMIZED, BRANDED MOBILE APP

EASILY RETROFITTABLE

SECURES ALL UNITS, INCLUDING VACANT UNITS

NO NEED FOR PADLOCKS OR DOOR HASPS

24/7, LIVE TECH SUPPORT

2 YEAR WARRANTY COMES STANDARD

TO SEE FULL FEATURE LIST AND LEARN MORE ABOUT NOKĒ ONE, CLICK HERE: http://www.janusintl.com/NOKĒONE.

ABOUT JANUS 
Janus International Group, LLC (http://www.janusintl.com) is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key self-storage building solutions including: roll up and swing doors, hallway systems and re-locatable storage units, and facility and door automation tools. The Janus team operates out of several U.S. locations and five locations internationally. Janus is owned by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. a CA based private equity firm.



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FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

The Stevie Awards, organizers of The International Business Awards, announced today that the remaining schedule for the 2020 (17th annual) edition of the awards has been revised because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The International Business Awards are widely considered to be the world's premier business awards competition. In 2019 the competition attracted more than 4,000 nominations from organizations in more than 70 nations.

"We assessed that it's necessary to push the entry deadlines out a bit to provide more time to prepare and submit nominations to organizations that are effected by the pandemic," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher.

Changes to the 2020 IBA calendar are as follows: 

The entry deadline, originally scheduled for 13 May, is rescheduled to 24 June

The late entry deadline, through which nominations are accepted with payment of a late fee, is pushed to 28 July from 17 June

Judging by the juries of more than 250 professionals around the world now will begin in late June and continue through 31 August

The announcement of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners, originally slated for 11 August, will now be made on 9 September.

The 17th IBA awards gala, at which the Stevie winners will be celebrated, is still scheduled to be held in Paris, France on 24 October.

The 2020 IBAs will recognize achievements since the beginning of 2019 of organizations, teams, and individuals in a wide variety of categories. Entry details are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/IBA.

Gallagher emphasized that the IBAs feature more than 40 categories that don't require the payment of entry fees, including all 35 of the Company/Organization of the Year categories, and that there are many new and revised features of the IBAs for 2020, including: 

Nine new categories to recognize singular business achievements in areas such as business turnaround, finance, revenue generation, and science and technology, among others.

The simplification of submission requirements in the Company/Organization, Corporate Communications & Public Relations, Marketing, and New Product & Product Management category groups.

About the Stevie Awards 
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Middle East Stevie Awards. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com.



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DENVER (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

A March 18 article on MSN reports on a serious structure fire that occurred at a construction site in the Eastern Wharf area of Savannah, Georgia. Luckily, no one was injured, but damage to the property was extensive enough that a completion date will likely be pushed back significantly. As of the article's publication, a cause had not been determined for the fire. Denver based security firm United Protective Services LLC says that construction site fires are all too common, causing millions of dollars in damage every year. The firm says that something as simple as a 24/7 fire watch patrol can spot and put out a fire before the damage becomes significant.

United Protective Services notes that construction sites tend to be filled with hazardous chemicals, high-powered equipment, and combustible materials; all of which can obviously lead to big trouble if not properly watched over. This is especially true in the colder months when space heaters are often employed to keep workers warm, the firm adds. Of course, United Protective Services says that it only takes one simple oversight—like an operational space heater or power tool that has been forgotten for an extended time—for a malfunction to occur, spark a fire, and cause substantial property damage and worse, halting a construction project permanently and potentially leaving owners liable for damages. If any significant injuries result, the liability and morale costs rise exponentially.

United Protective Services says that construction site security with the added benefit of a fire watch patrol can easily monitor a site without getting in the way of worker's duties. The firm says that, when workers leave for the day, experienced security teams remain on-site to deter miscreants, including would-be arsonists and keep an eye out for other potential threats. United Protective Services says that fire watch patrols are trained to be the first line of defense against a blaze and have the potential to save property owners untold amounts of money and heartache.

The firm also says that security services can also repel often relatively minor but potentially very expensive threats, such as vagrants, petty criminals, and escalating disputes between workers and/or visitors. United Protective Services adds that often the very presence of highly visible uniformed security personnel can ward off all types of unwanted guests and keep valuable equipment out of the hands of thieves, allowing construction professionals to focus solely on their jobs and let our specialists do what we do best – protecting the safety of lives and property.

Interested readers can find more information on United Protective Services LLC by visiting their website at https://www.unitedprotectiveservicesllc.com/ or by calling (303) 747-6434. 



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WILMINGTON, MASS. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a full line of shaft collars and couplings with numerous configurations ideally suited for use in large commercial outdoor power equipment.

Stafford AG Shaft Collars & Couplings include a wide array of mounting devices, stops, spacers, and couplings that feature hex and square bores often found in large drives systems. Ideally suited for use in equipment where the adjustment and repositioning of arms, blades, cutters, and levers is required, they can incorporate features such as threaded and keyed bores.

Supplied off-the-shelf in aluminum, stainless steel, and steel which can be plain, plated, paintable, or case hardened, Stafford AG Shaft Collars & Couplings are ideal for simplifying machinery building and maintenance. Supplied in sizes from 0.5" to 8" in the diagonal, they come in 1- and 2-PC clamp styles and set-screw types. Custom machined parts are also offered.

Stafford AG Shaft Collars & Couplings are priced according to configuration and quantity. Price quotations are available upon request.

For more information contact:

Stafford Manufacturing Corp. 
Shelley Doherty, Marketing Director 
P.O. Box 277 
North Reading, MA 01864-0277 
(800) 695-5551 FAX (978) 657-4731 
e-mail: sdoherty@staffordmfg.com 
http://www.staffordmfg.com



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NORTH BILLERICA, MASS. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Mass-Vac, Inc. has introduced a high capacity vacuum pump inlet trap for semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes that prevents heavy particulate byproducts from damaging pumps.

The MV Multi-Trap 12" Vacuum Inlet Trap is made from stainless steel, has a large first stage knock-down baffle, and can be equipped with different port sizes and placement, and a wide range of filter elements. Ideal for LPCVD, PECVD, and ALD processes, it can be easily configured to a wafer manufacturer's requirements and when stacked features four stages of filtration that are capable of up to 2,500 cu.in. of solids accumulation.

Filtration options for MV Multi-Trap 12" Vacuum Inlet Traps include 4.5" and 9" elements made of stainless steel gauze, copper gauze, polypropylene in 2, 5, and 20 micron sizes, Sodasorb, activated alumina, activated charcoal and molecular sieve which are user selectable. Capable of trapping particulates and condensables, these high capacity traps prevent accumulation in the foreline, throttle valve, and in dry vacuum pumps.

The MV Multi-Trap 12" Vacuum Inlet Trap is priced from $2,895.00 each with filter elements sold separately. Pricing is available upon request.

For more information contact:

Mass-Vac, Inc. 
David Rolph, Marketing 
247 Rangeway Rd. / P.O. Box 359 
No. Billerica, MA 01862-0359 
(978) 667-2393 FAX (978) 671-0014 
e-mail: drolph@massvac.com 
http://www.massvac.com



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HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Pension Investors of Hollywood is proud to announce the launch of its newly re-designed website. The new site features a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality and easy access to essential information to help business owners learn more about the benefits of establishing a broad range of retirement plans. In addition, the new site includes a refurbished client onboarding portal where our clients can securely upload required documentation.

"We are absolutely thrilled to debut our new company website to our clients, referral partners and employer visitors looking to understand the breadth of our industry-leading plan designs," stated Donna Teat, President of Pension Investors of Hollywood.

Created with the user experience firmly in mind, the new website has been designed using the latest technology, so that the site is compatible with today's browsers and mobile devices. The site includes extensive product information to help customers understand Pension Investor's comprehensive range of designs, which include 401(k) and defined benefit/cash balance plans.

Pension Investors of Hollywood's new website will be updated on a regular basis with news of product launches, regulatory changes, essential client information and corporate milestones. Visitors are encouraged to explore the website at pensioninvestors.com.

Pension Investors is one of the nation's oldest and most respected pension plan administrators. We're committed to providing the full spectrum of retirement planning services and staying cost effective and flexible. For 50 years, we have designed pension plans that have helped thousands of clients generate over $2.6 billion of retirement wealth.

Pension Investors of Hollywood & Pension Investors of Orlando have helped thousands of small businesses and hundreds of thousands of Americans save for retirement since the 1970s.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Today, Égard Watch Co. launches a new line of luxury watches on Kickstarter to help families create their legacies with heirloom-ready timepieces.

Inspired by 16th century art, each case in the Bermuda series features a fully engraved design and exhibition back. This creates a look that is sophisticated and artistic.

"With so many watches at a variety of price points, we wanted to create a functional work of art," said Ilan Srulovicz, co-founder of Égard Watch Co. "The Bermuda series from Égard is ideal for everyday use and is poised to become part of a family heirloom collection for generations to come."

The Bermuda series is available at a discount on Kickstarter at two price points: the Masterpiece for $495, Skeleton for $355 and V1 for $275. The Masterpiece features a Swiss-made STP1-11 automatic movement and custom rotor created by the Égard team. The Skeleton features a skeletonized Seagull movement. The V1 watch is the most affordable in the line and is made using a Swiss Ronda Quartz movement.

Every watch in the Bermuda series is water resistant up to 100 meters and features a 42mm fully engraved case made from 316L stainless steel with integrated lugs. Dials for the non-skeleton watches are available with blue or black dials. Each watch also comes with two straps: an engraved metal bracelet and a high-quality black rubber option.

Égard is available to pre-order by visiting pr.go2fund/Égard.

About Égard Watch Co. 
Forged as a tribute to the bond between a son and his father, Égard produces exceptional timepieces that do more than simply tell time. They capture moments. Égard debuted in 2012 with an intricate layered-dial design that makes a bold statement. Égard luxury timepieces are unique expressions of style and prestige, built with the highest quality movements produced in Switzerland and Japan. For more information, visit https://www.égardwatches.com/.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Prancer, a company that provides clients with a framework to validate resources that they deploy on the cloud, is excited to announce a long list of new SaaS features that will allow you to expand your Azure cloud computing capabilities while keeping it secure and in compliance. If you rely on Azure to help run your business, you can now use the infrastructure as code compliance tests to validate your Azure ARM template before deploying them to the cloud. Moreover, you can use the prancer post deployment validation engine to continuously scan your Azure resources and make sure they are compliant with all the available compliance tests from prancer repository.

Microsoft Azure is a leading cloud computing platform that has made it easy for businesses to compute, analyze and store data in the cloud in a secure way. Users can choose from a wide range of services to help scale out their business and securely run applications in the cloud. At prancer, we are constantly working to offer new features and compliance tests that allow our customers to expand their cloud capabilities and get the most out of Azure. Our new SaaS features are specifically designed to improve security as you are scaling out your cloud presence. It keeps customers cloud presence under compliance with industry standards like PCI, HIPPA, SCI and others.

With Prancer SaaS features for Azure, you can use the Infrastructure as code (IaC) compliance tests and scanning tool to validate Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template before deploying sensitive data to the cloud platforms. Customers will enjoy better cloud governance and pre and post deployment validation. In addition, the customer can confidently use multiple cloud platforms without worrying about compromising your data and creating security vulnerabilities.

All of our features are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing DevOps toolset and IT team efforts. You can easily onboard prancer cloud validation framework in to your current DevSecOps process for the Azure cloud for compliance tests. This means that DevOps teams will spend less time worrying about security and compliance and more time creating innovative solutions that help drive the company forward. With prancer and Azure, all the tools the DevSecOps needs to safely and securely run the business on the cloud are right at their fingertips. Learn more about prancer SaaS features that have been designed for Azure users when you visit our website. And also it is possible to create a free account at prancer website to create a proof of concept (POC) for your Azure cloud.

About Prancer 
Prancer Enterprise (http://www.prancer.io) was created with the goal of providing any size business with a cloud validation framework that enables cloud governance and multi-cloud validation compliance. By understanding the needs of today's clients, creating innovative solutions and collaborating through open source networks, we are working to make cloud technology more secure and versatile.



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LAFAYETTE, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

While many in the healthcare industry continue to focus on responding to the COVID crisis, other healthcare executives and planners are now turning their attention to longer term strategies. For some, the goal may be survival. More fortunate providers are taking steps to ensure that the lessons learned from the crisis serve to make their organizations stronger, more resilient and ultimately more successful.

Just as necessity is the mother of invention, crisis is often the catalyst for innovation. World War II gave birth to the jet engine, synthetic rubber and oil, pressurized cabins on aircraft, radar, missile guidance systems, nuclear technology and a lot more. Many of these wartime innovations have become a regular part of everyday modern life. Similarly, the COVID crisis is forging global public/private partnerships and creative invention at a pace that in more ordinary circumstances might have taken years to develop if it at all.

By in large the industry has recognized that innovation has been and will be key to helping put the COVID crisis behind us. And, as has been true throughout history, this global crisis continues to stimulate strategic partnerships and innovations that will - and should - survive long after the crisis has passed.

Profiled below are a few of these innovations and partnerships. The list is far from exhaustive, but provides a representative illustration of the breadth and velocity of innovation in the healthcare industry as some of the global economy's best minds turn their talents to defeating a single, common enemy.

Here in the U.S., the COVID-19 response has been hampered in many places by shortages of tests, inadequate supplies, a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect front line healthcare workers and too few ventilators for the critically ill. Some innovations address these problems, such as James Dyson's new design for ventilators for the British Government. Developed in just 10-days, Dyson (of vacuum cleaner fame) expects to ship 15,000 ventilators starting this month.

The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) fast-tracked approval of solutions created by scientists at the The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to expand and accelerate COVID-19 testing. Using a "recipe" developed by medical center researchers in just 24-hours, the team then collaborated with the university's colleges of engineering and dentistry to 3D print more than 50,000 swabs for test kits to be distributed to hospitals across Ohio. Their innovative solutions are going to be shared nationwide.

While manufacturing and supply chain have been the subject of some innovations, most new thinking appears to be coming in the form of technology. More specifically, technology tools that coordinate and optimize the delivery of care at scale and reduce person-to-person contact. And, while there's no downplaying the tragedy and anxiety of the crisis we're in, we can't help but be encouraged by the lasting benefits this emergency continues to inspire.

HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest healthcare provider, has formed a partnership with Google Cloud and SADA to develop a data portal, accessible to hospitals across the nation, to help communities respond more effectively to COVID-19. According to their press release, "the open data platform will help accelerate analysis and response by aggregating data on ICU bed and ventilator utilization, testing results and total number of patient visits to America's hospital systems.

Seeding the system, which is expected to go live this week, "HCA will provide statistical data from its 185 hospitals, structured in a manner to comply with HIPAA and other applicable restrictions." HCA has invited groups representing approximately 4,000 hospitals to join and share data on the platform. Hospitals interested in learning more and submitting data are invited to visit onboarding.nationalresponseportal.com.

Apple is also joining Google in the COVID-19 innovation race. The two companies announced in a release a "joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus - with user privacy and security central to the design." The contact tracing technology is designed to "protect people and get society back up and running." Noting the important work already being done by public health authorities, universities and NGOs around the world to develop opt-in contact tracing technology, Apple and Google "will be launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces (APIs) and operating system-level technology to assist in enabling contact tracing...while maintaining strong protections around user privacy."

Health systems and hospitals are also innovating at a heightened pace. In an industry analysis co-authored by physicians and administrators for the Harvard Business Review on April 3, 2020, titled, "How hospitals are using AI to Battle COVID-19", the authors list multiple innovations including Partners Healthcare's collaboration with Providence St. Joseph Health System to deploy Providence's online screening and triage tool. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the tool served more than 40,000 patients in its first week - an unprecedented scale necessitated by the acute need in one of the areas hardest hit by COVID-19.

Other innovations designed to scale services using innovative digital tools for care administration and patient engagement include Baidu's no-contact infrared sensor system and the artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Tampa General Hospital's in collaboration with Care.ai. at the health system's facilities' entrances to intercept individuals with potential symptoms from visiting patients.

An article in the Journal of Informatics in Health and Biomedicine (JAMIA) describes UC San Diego Health's implementation of technological support important for optimizing clinical management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article and corresponding paper shares analysis of UC San Diego Health's adaptation of the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for rapid screening, laboratory testing, clinical decision support, reporting and patient-facing technology related to COVID-19.

UC San Diego didn't stop there. As reported by Becker's Health IT, the health system went on to develop an artificial intelligence algorithm which it has applied to more than 2,000 lung X-ray images to help radiologists more quickly identify signs of early pneumonia in COVID-19 patients. Partnering with Amazon Web Services for a clinical research study, the project "aims to quickly detect pneumonia and better distinguish between COVID-19 patients likely in need of more supportive care in the hospital and those who could be monitored at home."

This relatively short list of industry innovations represents the tip of the iceberg. Not included here are the many promising endeavors under way globally to expand telehealth solutions, find better treatments for COVID-19 victims and, ultimately, develop a vaccine. Driven as they are by the determination to protect human life, these efforts are emblematic of healthcare innovation at its very best. And although Dyson may not make ventilators in the long term, or the partnerships between Google, Apple and Amazon Web Services and healthcare providers may not endure, the fact that the industry and technologists have found a better way will certainly lead to lasting change in healthcare delivery.

Looking beyond the COVID-19 crisis, one can imagine how innovations developed initially to support a more effective response to this public health crisis might be employed in other healthcare disciplines.

For many healthcare providers, the next crisis will likely be financial. Whether it's because they've been treating COVID-19 patients at a net loss or cancelling and postponing other treatments to keep their patients safe, hospitals across the country are experiencing unprecedented financial losses. These have led to large scale employee furloughs, facility closures and - for many - the possibility of bankruptcy or failure.

Many of the principles embodied in the innovations listed above are applicable to solving healthcare's next crisis, the financial one. Here, we believe patients have an important role to play. As we've noted in previous articles, patients now account for more than a third of provider revenue. But the systems healthcare providers use to collect payments were developed for insurance companies. They have not performed well for patients or their providers.

Loyale Patient Financial Manager was developed precisely for this situation. Leveraging aggregated patient data to intelligently segment patient populations, our open platform operates at the core of a hospital's patient revenue cycle. With personalized, omnichannel communications, multiple payment options (including financing) and a leading self-serve online portal, our users report better patient satisfaction and better financial outcomes.

Many of the innovations developed in direct response to the COVID-19 crisis will have a lasting impact on the cost and quality of care, in America and around the world. We applaud the scientists, researchers, engineers, clinicians and others who are working around-the-clock to protect us all. And we're grateful to be playing an important role helping solve healthcare's next crisis.

Kevin Fleming is the CEO of Loyale Healthcare

About Loyale

Loyale Patient Financial Manager is a comprehensive patient financial engagement technology platform leveraging a suite of configurable solution components including predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, multiple patient financing vehicles, communications, payments, digital front doors and other key capabilities.

Loyale Healthcare is committed to a mission of turning patient responsibility into lasting loyalty for its healthcare provider customers. Based in Lafayette, California, Loyale and its leadership team bring 27 years of expertise delivering leading financial engagement solutions for complex business environments. Loyale currently serves approximately 12,000 healthcare providers across 48 states. Loyale is proud to have an enterprise-level strategic partnership with Parallon which includes the deployment of Loyale's industry leading technology at all HCA hospitals and Physician Groups.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

77% of marketing leaders say a strong brand is critical to their growth plans.

TopBrandingCompanies.com, a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with branding agencies, determined the best agencies in California that help companies establish brands that resonate with audiences and help to grow their business.

The top California branding agencies are:

1. Anderson Collaborative – andersoncollaborative.com 
Expertise: Consulting, Digital Marketing, Website Design and more

2. Brand You Development & Coaching Limited – brandyou.ie 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Ad Services, Package Design and more

3. Echo-Factory – echo-factory.com 
Expertise: Public Relations, Creative Services, Website Design and more

4. Evviva Brands – evvivabrands.com 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Consulting, Website Design and more

5. FRW Studios – frwstudios.com 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Ad Services, Package Design and more

6. Just Digital Inc – justdigital.marketing 
Expertise: Creative Services, Market Research, Website Design and more

7. Lien Design – liendesign.com 
Expertise: Product Design, Graphic & Print Design, Package Design and more

8. Loka Design Co – loka.co 
Expertise: Package Design, Creative Services, Website Design and more

9. Morad Creative Agency – moradcreative.com 
Expertise: Logo Design, Creative Services, Website Design and more

10. NameStormers – namestormers.com 
Expertise: Logo Design, Creative Services, Market Research and more

11. RadiantBrands – radiantbrands.com 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Video Production, Ad Services and more

12. Robyn and Robyn – robynandrobyn.com 
Expertise: Logo Design, Graphic & Print Design, Video Production and more

13. The Bureau Of Small Projects – smallprojectsbureau.com 
Expertise: Ad Services, Creative Services, Website Design and more

14. The Weird Company – theweird.company 
Expertise: Logo Design, Consulting, Website Design and more

15. UNINCORPORATED – unincorporated.pro 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Ad Services, Creative Services and more

16. Web Sharx – websharx.ca 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Consulting, Website Design and more

Brands can view the best branding agencies by location, team size, project budgets and average price rates on TopBrandingCompanies.com.

About Top Branding Companies: TopBrandingCompanies.com, a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with branding specialists, ranks the best branding design agencies by expertise, industry and location.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

NxTSTOP Apparel, an apparel company outfitting world explorers with eco-friendly, functional travelwear, just advanced efforts to provide re-usable and adjustable cloth face masks to people in need of essential, protective wear to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

When on April 3, 2020, the President announced that people should wear cloth masks in public to reduce the coronavirus spread, the demand skyrocketed. CDC now recommends all Americans wear a cloth mask when in public whenever possible. Fashion companies selling cloth masks are in limited supply, so in response, NxTSTOP has shifted its entire operation to support those in need. The company's founder, Brendan Kennedy, saw the chance to change lives for good and developed the NxTSTOP cloth face mask. The company is servicing both single orders and businesses seeking larger volume orders.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the most disruptive world events in human history. In the span of just a few weeks we have all seen the world change, with literally billions of people in every country impacted. We are in a good position to leverage our ability to produce quickly, and deliver with confidence. We are utilizing our unique global supply chain and connections to provide face masks so people can protect themselves in everyday life," says Brendan Kennedy.

On April 13, 2020 NxTSTOP partnered with ShipBob, a technology-enabled logistics company that specializes in direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment, as they have an end-to-end solution helping drive NxTSTOP's ability to deliver packages in 2-5 business days. The partnership enables the company to continue to scale their efforts and deliver more cloth face masks to people who need to go into public settings where other social distancing measure are difficult to maintain.

Each NxTSTOP face mask sells for $10-14, available in black and blue solid colors, made with bamboo and cotton materials. The face masks provide exceptional breathability and stretchy ear loops with a stopper to ensure tightening on any face size. The adjustable wire nose fitting ensures a tight seal and comfort for long periods of wear. NxSTOP face masks are not considered medical devices, and are not to be used for medical purposes.

Divey Gulati, COO of ShipBob: "With COVID-19 (Coronavirus) evolving at such a rapid pace, ShipBob's top priority is to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted service to support e-commerce businesses like NxTSTOP and their customers. ShipBob takes COVID-19 concerns very seriously, and we are taking many steps to ensure minimal disruption to our service and employees. We are monitoring and following all official guidance from the CDC, WHO, and US Department of State."

In revising apparel production plans immediately after social distancing ordinances were put into effect, within a week, NxTSTOP was able launch production of 10,000 units per day, and is delivering them promptly via their online website. NxTSTOP also offers bulk ordering options for companies and organization who need 1,000+ units. NxTSTOP and other leading fashion companies are choosing to change their business to serve their communities, and it's working. The company will continue to focus its efforts on safety and is now in position to deliver face masks in single-order to consumers, and bigger businesses who require larger volume orders.

For more information and to purchase NxTSTOP cloth face masks, visit http://www.thenxtstop.comand https://thenxtstop.com/pages/bulk-orders.

Contacts: 
NxTSTOP: Brendan Kennedy CEO, NxTSTOP brendan@thenxtstop.com 
Media: Caroline Rothwell caro@caromarketing.com

About NxTSTOP: Established in 2019, NxTSTOP is an apparel company providing quality eco-friendly and functional apparel for men and women who travel. The development of the face masks has become a new division developed in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on people's lives, and their increased need for face protection. NxTSTOP offers re-usable, adjustable face masks made with bamboo and cotton fabrics for both adults and children.



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WARWICK, R.I. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

CleanBrands LLC, the trusted leader in pillow and mattress protection, announced that its CleanRest products with MicronOne waterproof, breathable, sleep surface fabric have attained U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highest classification of barrier performance (Level 4). Vartest Laboratories of New York, NY certified CleanRest's MicronOne fabric passing the ASTM F1671 Viral Penetration Test on April 8, 2020. The CDC established test method assesses the ability of a fabric to block Phi-X174 Bacteriophage which is approximately 32 nanometers in diameter. Covid-19 is known to be of spherical shape 120 nanometers in diameter or nearly four times as large.

"At this critical time, we are pleased to be of service to the global hotel industry which is looking to provide its guests and housekeeping staff with the safest and most hygienic environment," said Linda Bill, Vice President of Sales at CleanBrands LLC. "Protocols including bedding products and cleaning frequencies will likely need to be strengthened to regain the confidence of global travelers and housekeeping staff."

In addition to defending their pillows and mattresses against Covid-19 and other coronaviruses, hotel operators can benefit from CleanRest protectors and encasements capability to withstand more commercial launderings to maximize cleanliness. CleanRest mattress encasements also have 7 special design features that minimize housekeeping labor time associated with laundering cycles.

To learn more about CleanRest products and their global availability please contact Linda Bill, VP of Sales, North America at CleanBrands by e-mail at lbill@cleanbrands.com or voice mail at (415) 548-0123. Please let me know if you have any questions.

About CleanBrands LLC

CleanBrands LLC designs, develops, and manufactures the world's most scientifically advanced, technically superior sleep hygiene and bedding protection featuring patented MicronOne fabric technology and Zip-N-Click patented closure. CleanRest and MicronOne fabric technology provide protection against harmful allergens, micro-toxins, dust mites and their fecal matter, and, most importantly, bed bugs. CleanRest products also protect mattresses and pillows from stains and wetness. Enjoyed by millions of consumers across the globe and trusted by the world's leading hospitality brands and pest management companies, our products improve the quality and quantity of sleep people need to live happy, healthy and productive lives. CleanRest products are sold in retail, furniture and bedding, pest management, hospitality, and healthcare channels throughout North America and across the globe.



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

United Way of Frederick County's (UWFC) volunteer platform, GetConnected has been customized to categorize and prioritize COVID-19 volunteer donation and volunteer needs, making it easy for the community to find ways to safely give back during the crisis.

GetConnected is a free tool available to nonprofits and volunteers in Frederick County that allows both groups to connect with one another based on geographic area, skill level and availability. The site has been proven to "fill a gap" when it comes to the volunteer needs in Frederick County and continues to do so during the COVID-19 Crisis.

"While there is urgent need for contributions of essential supplies, there is limited opportunity for safe volunteer work now and we anticipate that volunteerism will be absolutely essential to the recovery effort," says Ken Oldham, CEO of United Way of Frederick County.

UWFC is working closely with the Governor's Office of Service and Volunteerism to make sure nonprofits and volunteers have up-to-date information to stay in compliance with executive orders.

UWFC County encourages the Frederick nonprofit community to utilize the free tool to post volunteer needs that are essential, as well as make online wish-lists to encourage "no-contact" donations.

The community can find COVID-19 volunteer and donation needs and nonprofits can post needs by visiting http://volunteer.unitedwayfcwc.org.

This work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors including Giant Eagle and Marion P. Lee Trust.

The community can also support United Way's COVID-19 response efforts by making a donation to the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Campaign. Gifts can be made at http://www.uwfrederick.org/covidrelief, by mailing checks to PO Box 307, Frederick, MD 21705 or texting COVIDFREDERICK to 71777.

About United Way of Frederick County 
For over 80 years, United Way of Frederick County has been fighting to achieve lasting change by identifying the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) and impoverished families in Frederick County and working to strengthen their education, financial stability, and health to build a strong, viable community. Our work focuses on helping children and youth be successful in school and achieve their potential through education; helping people obtain the tools they need to become financially stable and independent; and ensuring our neighbors in need have access to healthy, nutritious food and healthcare.

United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, health providers, senior citizens, students, and others. The organization provides grants to local nonprofits, offers programs such as free tax preparation and matched savings, mobilizes volunteers, and engages in public policy advocacy. To learn more about United Way and how you can get involved, please visit UnitedWayFrederick.org.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Professional Physical Therapy ("Professional"), a leading provider of physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeastern United States, today announced the establishment of the Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation, which will provide financial relief and support for the Company's employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Like millions of other Americans, Professional's employees and families have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have been making every effort to assist our team during these difficult times," said Program Director Don McCarter. "As a business headquartered in Long Island with a significant presence across the New York metropolitan area, we knew we needed to act fast to support our Professional family, and we firmly believe that this new Foundation will help ease their financial burden by helping cover essential costs."

As an established 501(c)3 organization, the Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation will directly administer funds to its employees as supplemental aid for living expenses and financial obligations impacted by income loss through the COVID-10 pandemic.

Said Dan Dourney, CEO, "We will continue to take decisive measures to support the members of our Professional family throughout these unprecedented times. Our company has taken unparalleled measures to ensure our long-term viability and supporting our team and their families is important now more than ever. Our management team continues ongoing efforts to identify donors and seek contributions from additional internal and external fundraising sources to allow us to further the initiatives of the Foundation."

About the Foundation 
The Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation is an established 501(c)3 organization. The Foundation is managed by an independent review committee.

For inquiries on the fund or its initiatives, email PEERFund@ProfessionalPT.com.

For more information and a list of Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com.

About Professional Physical Therapy 
Professional Physical Therapy, headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of outpatient physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services throughout the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Professional's patient-centric treatment philosophy is focused on providing exceptional, compassionate care to the entire person, and not just their injury. Their licensed Physical Therapists design customized treatment plans, using the most innovative therapeutics, to help patients achieve and exceed their goals. Service offerings include telehealth, in-home physical therapy, and outpatient physical, hand, and occupational therapy in over 180 clinics throughout the Northeast.



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SANTA ROSA, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Commitment to the Healthcare Community

As a healthcare company, NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is dedicated to providing relief to hospitals and health workers on the frontlines. Thus, NeilMed has committed a minimum of USD $250,000 to invest in items to give to the medical community as they fight COVID-19 infections. As this pandemic unfolds, NeilMed is stepping up to serve our communities during this crisis by donating a variety of equipment needed by healthcare professionals to protect themselves as well as their patients.

Using its robust manufacturing facility, NeilMed has begun to produce hand sanitizer to donate to hospitals and other relief organizations. NeilMed will manufacture 20,000 three-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer to be used by medical professionals and those in need. This volume of hand sanitizer will also protects NeilMed employees and their families and maintains the sterility of our facility.

With protective equipment in short supply worldwide, NeilMed is acquiring and donating: 
1) 100,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks; 
2) 100,000 surgical masks; 
3) 2,000 surgical sterile gowns; 
4) 10,000 face shields; and 
5) 5 thermal scanners

As NeilMed continues to receive shipments of these items from its manufacturers, they will be donated to doctors, nurses and other health workers in the local Bay Area community as well as throughout the country. NeilMed has already given a significant amount of these items to health professionals and continues to form partnerships with hospitals and clinics to arrange for donations.

NeilMed will also donate its branded nasal irrigation and other products to healthcare professionals, first responders and others treating COVID-19 patients upon request. These products promote the health, hygiene and well-being of users and NeilMed is happy to provide them for those in need.

Those who are part of a nonprofit, health clinic, hospital or other organization that would benefit from partnering with NeilMed to receive these protective products and NeilMed products are encouraged to contact NeilMed for assistance. Reach out to questions@neilmed.com or by calling 1-877-477-8633.

Commitment to NeilMed Employees 
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the well-being of NeilMed employees is of utmost importance. NeilMed would like to share with you how the company is currently providing employees with a clean, safe workplace to keep bringing consumers the healthcare products they need.

NeilMed looks after the safety and well-being of employees by taking steps to ensure that the offices and manufacturing facility are safe and healthy environments. Employees are well-trained regarding CDC and WHO guidelines concerning COVID-19. NeilMed is committed to making sure those guidelines are followed at its offices, and to showing appreciation of our employees' hard work. Some of the measures taken include:

1. Using technology to allow the bulk of NeilMed employees to work remotely whenever possible. 
2. Encouraging social distancing in the front offices by eliminating business travel, avoiding cross-traffic through office doors and staircases, creating additional office space, separating manufacturing employees from front office employees, providing phone and screen-sharing technology for intra-office communications, and digitally signing documents. 
3. Creating policies conforming to CDC and WHO guidelines that require employees to maintain distance from one another, sanitize their workstations, stay home when they are sick, and other obligations. These policies are posted throughout the office, distributed to employees and communicated in frequent meetings. 
4. Reducing the risk of spread of COVID-19 by taking employees' temperatures via thermal body scanners upon arrival and departure and intermittently throughout production hours. 
5. Enhancing cleaning and sanitization measures in the manufacturing facility by providing ample hand sanitizer stations, installing four extra sinks for hand-washing, and other efforts. 
6. Reducing the risk of the spread of COVID-19 between manufacturing employees by providing them with masks and gloves. 
7. Adding a third shift to reduce the number of employees working during each shift. 
8. Modifying manufacturing lines to space employees farther away from one another. 
9. Slowing machine speeds to reduce the number of employees present on the production line. 
10. Rewarding employees with increased pay, bonuses and providing them with daily meals and complimentary NeilMed products. Meals are sourced from local restaurants that are struggling during this crisis. 
11. In the break areas, microwave use has been eliminated, and the number of dining tables and chairs has reduced to enable employees to social distance. 
12. Employees who carpool together are placed into teams to work on the same production lines together, away from other groups of employees. 
13. Limiting the number of activities performed on-site by, for example, temporarily curbing marketing mailer and sample request projects.

These measures mean that ultimately, NeilMed's valuable team can bring consumers products manufactured in a safe and clean facility. NeilMed is committed to serving its employees and loyal customers during this difficult time. NeilMed encourages you to contact questions@neilmed.com with any further inquiries you may have.



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BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

As Floridians follow expert guidelines and stay safe in place during these difficult times, more and more are shopping online and more important, looking to save money wherever they can as situations become tight for so many. Consumers are researching and shopping for all sorts of products and services...including homeowners insurance. As the insurance industry continues to move online, Florida-based Nsure.com, http://www.nsure.com, America's first digital insurance agency, uses artificial intelligence to mine multiple data sources and auto-fill complicated insurance applications that are sent to over 40 top-rated insurers. Thanks to Nsure.com's real-time connection with insurance companies, consumers can instantly and transparently compare real, not estimated, quotes from multiple insurers side-by-side.

Apart from simplicity and transparency that can bring significant savings, Nsure.com is providing some useful tips for insurance shoppers: 

Statistics show that one-third of homeowners have not updated their homeowner policy in more than 10 years

Recent surveys and studies reveal that sixty percent of homeowners are considered "underinsured"

Up to seventy percent of insured miscalculate just how much insurance they actually need

"Our Florida customers look to Nsure.com because of its simplicity in the 'Amazon-like' homeowners insurance shopping experience," said Wojtek Gudaszewski, CEO of Nsure.com. "Beyond the Nsure.com experience that offers real, not estimated, comparison quotes from more than 40 top rated insurers, our customers can truly save money and now more than ever, that is critical. We want insurance shoppers to get the best prices and have the most worthwhile shopping experience with Nsure.com so we recommend they focus on key criteria when considering buying including:" 

Financial strength ratings from independent rating agencies like AM Best, DemoTech.

Level/Amount of Coverage Needed (most American's are under-insured)

Online Reviews of Insurer, especially as it relates to handling claims

Know that you don't have to wait for your policy to renew, you can review anytime online and it's simple to make a change

Needless to say, price is critical so make sure you are getting real numbers that you can act on immediately

"Whoever homeowners decide to insure through, we want them to have a simplified process, select a top-rated insurer and get the best price on the most appropriate level of insurance for their most prized possession...their home," said Gudaszewski. "Consumers need to know they no longer have to wait for their insurance renewal to shop around and have every right to save now. So the combination of saving money, time and assuring you have the right amount of coverage for your home makes this an exceptionally good time to take a long and deep look at your current insurance."

Nsure.com is a licensed online insurance agency that utilizes state of the art digital technology and represents over 40 top-rated insurance companies. Nsure.com's mission is to empower insurance consumers by helping them choose the best carriers and policies for less, period. Nsure.com currently operates within the state of Florida with plans to expand nationwide thanks to recent strategic investment with the well respected Reliance Global Group-- RELI. Key benefits of the Nsure.com platform include: 

Simplified application process – Nsure.com uses artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to mine multiple data sources and auto-fill complicated insurance applications, e.g. home characteristics: construction type, roof shape, roof covering, foundation type, flood zone, etc.

Real-time connection with over 40 top-rated insurers allows consumers to transparently compare real, not estimated, quotes from multiple insurers side-by-side.

Instant accurate coverage recommendations for home and auto insurance, providing consumers confidence they are not under or over-insured.

In-house insurance buying/policy binding capabilities means no redirection to other websites and ability to finalize purchases on Nsure.com in as little as five minutes.

Free and secure account enables 24/7 access to quotes, policies and other documents.

When it's time for a policy renewal, Nsure.com automatically informs customers about the best offers in the market before their policy expires.

Nsure.com offers a number of Supplemental Insurance options such as Hurricane Deductible Insurance that can help save money in case of an event and provide additional savings should homeowners qualify

Nsure.com has a team of licensed insurance agents available to answer any questions, and guide clients through the claims process. These agents are not salespeople, but rather licensed specialists trained to help customers with any insurance question. 
About Nsure.com

Based in Florida, Nsure.com is the first all-digital licensed insurance agency that provides auto and home insurance via its secure website. Employing the most advanced data technology to track up-to-the-minute, real, not estimated, quotes from more than two dozen insurance carriers, Nsure.com enables customers to take complete control of the insurance buying process on their smartphones, tablets and computers. The company's platform delivers a hassle-free experience, from a streamlined application process and instant quotes to no sales pitches and a simple renewal process that automatically updates quotes just prior to expiration so that customers can take advantage of the best rates and coverage possible.

Contact: 
Shep Doniger 
Black Dog Communications Group, Inc. 
561-637-5750—sdoniger@bdcginc.com



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BOWERSTON, OHIO (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Employees at L.J. Smith Stair Systems manufacturing and distribution facilities know all about recycling. The team has solid environmental practices in place, encouraging everything from recycling sawdust and cardboard, to having LED and motion sensor lighting installed at their facilities.

"We manufacture tens of thousands of wood balusters and newel posts each year," says Craig Kurtz, president of L.J. Smith Stair Systems. "That process results in lots of sawdust. Right now we recycle about 2.5 million pounds of sawdust each year. We've been dedicated to this recycling process for the past three decades."

Rather than throw the sawdust away, L.J. Smith sells the residue of Red Oak, Poplar, White Oak and Maple sawdust to local vendors. The company's environmental program partners use the reclaimed sawdust in a variety of products, including compost, top soil and mulch.

Recycling in Action

Recycling at L.J. Smith doesn't end with sawdust. That's really just the beginning.

"We recycle about 48 tons of scrap cardboard each year at our Bowerston, Ohio facility," says Kurtz. "We avoid disposal costs by giving this material to local companies for their use. For us, it's all about acting responsibly as a corporation."

Lighting the Way

Additional environmental actions for the company include having replaced their previous light fixtures with LED lights. That change in the company's four manufacturing operations saves on energy costs ... estimated at $40,000 each year in just the Bowerston facility.

"Several of our facilities have motion sensitive lighting," says Kurtz. "If there's no motion in a specific area after several minutes, the lights automatically turn off, saving more energy.

"We're continually reviewing ways to reuse and recycle materials in our facilities. It doesn't matter if it's 15 minutes of energy saved with a motion sensor light or thousands of pounds of wooden pallets being recycled. We try to focus on our environmental practices every day, at every location."

About L.J. Smith

From wooden hand rails to stainless steel cables, L.J. Smith Stair Systems has grown dramatically since its start in 1885. For 135 years the innovative company has developed new products, solutions and stylish rail systems for residential and commercial projects across America.

Since 1991 L.J. Smith has made many strategic acquisitions to stay on top of new stair system trends and bring people what they want. The company now has four manufacturing and distribution locations (in Bowerston, Ohio; Corona, Calif.; Ball Ground, Ga.; and Puyallup, Wash.). Three additional distribution facilities are located in Salem, N.H.; Houston, Texas and West Valley City, Utah. When NOVO Building Products purchased L.J. Smith in 2018, additional distribution locations --- in Zeeland, Mich.; Chesapeake, Va.; Allentown, Penn.; Lakeland, Fla.; and Dallas, Texas --- were added for the company's products.

L.J. Smith products --- including wooden and ornamental iron balusters, stainless steel cable and tube infills, newel posts, hand rails and accessories --- are all defined by their unique designs, uncompromised durability and good looks. For more information, visit http://www.ljsmith.com or call 740-269-2221



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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Laser Research Optics has introduced a wide range of drop-in replacement CO2 optics that feature higher focal lengths for use in 400 Watt to 1 kW lasers to permit deeper etching cuts.

Laser Research CO2 Optics feature 4.0" to 7.5" focal lengths and are available in 0.75" and 1.5" dia. sizes to provide deeper cuts for popular monument, sign, and stone etching lasers. Designed for drop-in field replacement in 400 Watt to 1 kW lasers, these optics are manufactured to ISO-10110 specifications for optical elements.

In-stock for Kern, Trotec, Universal, and Vytek lasers, Laser Research CO2 Optics are supplied in plane-parallel configurations and include zero phase-, phase lock-, rear mirrors, output couplers, and phase retarders. Mirrors are made from mirror-grade single crystal silicon and have an enhanced silver coat for 99.6% minimum reflectance at 10.6 microns.

Laser Research CO2 Optics for popular monument, sign and stone etching lasers are priced according to size and type; with 24-hours delivery.

For more information, contact: 
Laser Research Optics 
A Division of Meller Optics, Inc. 
Scott Rouillard, Sales Mgr. 
120 Corliss St. 
Providence, RI 02904 
(888) 239-5545 FAX (401) 331-4004 
e-mail: scott@laserresearch.net 
http://www.laserresearch.net



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FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

The Stevie Awards, organizers of The International Business Awards, announced today that the remaining schedule for the 2020 (17th annual) edition of the awards has been revised because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The International Business Awards are widely considered to be the world's premier business awards competition. In 2019 the competition attracted more than 4,000 nominations from organizations in more than 70 nations.

"We assessed that it's necessary to push the entry deadlines out a bit to provide more time to prepare and submit nominations to organizations that are effected by the pandemic," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher.

Changes to the 2020 IBA calendar are as follows: 

The entry deadline, originally scheduled for 13 May, is rescheduled to 24 June

The late entry deadline, through which nominations are accepted with payment of a late fee, is pushed to 28 July from 17 June

Judging by the juries of more than 250 professionals around the world now will begin in late June and continue through 31 August

The announcement of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners, originally slated for 11 August, will now be made on 9 September.

The 17th IBA awards gala, at which the Stevie winners will be celebrated, is still scheduled to be held in Paris, France on 24 October.

The 2020 IBAs will recognize achievements since the beginning of 2019 of organizations, teams, and individuals in a wide variety of categories. Entry details are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/IBA.

Gallagher emphasized that the IBAs feature more than 40 categories that don't require the payment of entry fees, including all 35 of the Company/Organization of the Year categories, and that there are many new and revised features of the IBAs for 2020, including: 

Nine new categories to recognize singular business achievements in areas such as business turnaround, finance, revenue generation, and science and technology, among others.

The simplification of submission requirements in the Company/Organization, Corporate Communications & Public Relations, Marketing, and New Product & Product Management category groups.

About the Stevie Awards 
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Middle East Stevie Awards. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com.



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DENVER (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

A March 18 article on MSN reports on a serious structure fire that occurred at a construction site in the Eastern Wharf area of Savannah, Georgia. Luckily, no one was injured, but damage to the property was extensive enough that a completion date will likely be pushed back significantly. As of the article's publication, a cause had not been determined for the fire. Denver based security firm United Protective Services LLC says that construction site fires are all too common, causing millions of dollars in damage every year. The firm says that something as simple as a 24/7 fire watch patrol can spot and put out a fire before the damage becomes significant.

United Protective Services notes that construction sites tend to be filled with hazardous chemicals, high-powered equipment, and combustible materials; all of which can obviously lead to big trouble if not properly watched over. This is especially true in the colder months when space heaters are often employed to keep workers warm, the firm adds. Of course, United Protective Services says that it only takes one simple oversight—like an operational space heater or power tool that has been forgotten for an extended time—for a malfunction to occur, spark a fire, and cause substantial property damage and worse, halting a construction project permanently and potentially leaving owners liable for damages. If any significant injuries result, the liability and morale costs rise exponentially.

United Protective Services says that construction site security with the added benefit of a fire watch patrol can easily monitor a site without getting in the way of worker's duties. The firm says that, when workers leave for the day, experienced security teams remain on-site to deter miscreants, including would-be arsonists and keep an eye out for other potential threats. United Protective Services says that fire watch patrols are trained to be the first line of defense against a blaze and have the potential to save property owners untold amounts of money and heartache.

The firm also says that security services can also repel often relatively minor but potentially very expensive threats, such as vagrants, petty criminals, and escalating disputes between workers and/or visitors. United Protective Services adds that often the very presence of highly visible uniformed security personnel can ward off all types of unwanted guests and keep valuable equipment out of the hands of thieves, allowing construction professionals to focus solely on their jobs and let our specialists do what we do best – protecting the safety of lives and property.

Interested readers can find more information on United Protective Services LLC by visiting their website at https://www.unitedprotectiveservicesllc.com/ or by calling (303) 747-6434. 



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WILMINGTON, MASS. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a full line of shaft collars and couplings with numerous configurations ideally suited for use in large commercial outdoor power equipment.

Stafford AG Shaft Collars & Couplings include a wide array of mounting devices, stops, spacers, and couplings that feature hex and square bores often found in large drives systems. Ideally suited for use in equipment where the adjustment and repositioning of arms, blades, cutters, and levers is required, they can incorporate features such as threaded and keyed bores.

Supplied off-the-shelf in aluminum, stainless steel, and steel which can be plain, plated, paintable, or case hardened, Stafford AG Shaft Collars & Couplings are ideal for simplifying machinery building and maintenance. Supplied in sizes from 0.5" to 8" in the diagonal, they come in 1- and 2-PC clamp styles and set-screw types. Custom machined parts are also offered.

Stafford AG Shaft Collars & Couplings are priced according to configuration and quantity. Price quotations are available upon request.

For more information contact:

Stafford Manufacturing Corp. 
Shelley Doherty, Marketing Director 
P.O. Box 277 
North Reading, MA 01864-0277 
(800) 695-5551 FAX (978) 657-4731 
e-mail: sdoherty@staffordmfg.com 
http://www.staffordmfg.com



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NORTH BILLERICA, MASS. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Mass-Vac, Inc. has introduced a high capacity vacuum pump inlet trap for semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes that prevents heavy particulate byproducts from damaging pumps.

The MV Multi-Trap 12" Vacuum Inlet Trap is made from stainless steel, has a large first stage knock-down baffle, and can be equipped with different port sizes and placement, and a wide range of filter elements. Ideal for LPCVD, PECVD, and ALD processes, it can be easily configured to a wafer manufacturer's requirements and when stacked features four stages of filtration that are capable of up to 2,500 cu.in. of solids accumulation.

Filtration options for MV Multi-Trap 12" Vacuum Inlet Traps include 4.5" and 9" elements made of stainless steel gauze, copper gauze, polypropylene in 2, 5, and 20 micron sizes, Sodasorb, activated alumina, activated charcoal and molecular sieve which are user selectable. Capable of trapping particulates and condensables, these high capacity traps prevent accumulation in the foreline, throttle valve, and in dry vacuum pumps.

The MV Multi-Trap 12" Vacuum Inlet Trap is priced from $2,895.00 each with filter elements sold separately. Pricing is available upon request.

For more information contact:

Mass-Vac, Inc. 
David Rolph, Marketing 
247 Rangeway Rd. / P.O. Box 359 
No. Billerica, MA 01862-0359 
(978) 667-2393 FAX (978) 671-0014 
e-mail: drolph@massvac.com 
http://www.massvac.com



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HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Pension Investors of Hollywood is proud to announce the launch of its newly re-designed website. The new site features a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality and easy access to essential information to help business owners learn more about the benefits of establishing a broad range of retirement plans. In addition, the new site includes a refurbished client onboarding portal where our clients can securely upload required documentation.

"We are absolutely thrilled to debut our new company website to our clients, referral partners and employer visitors looking to understand the breadth of our industry-leading plan designs," stated Donna Teat, President of Pension Investors of Hollywood.

Created with the user experience firmly in mind, the new website has been designed using the latest technology, so that the site is compatible with today's browsers and mobile devices. The site includes extensive product information to help customers understand Pension Investor's comprehensive range of designs, which include 401(k) and defined benefit/cash balance plans.

Pension Investors of Hollywood's new website will be updated on a regular basis with news of product launches, regulatory changes, essential client information and corporate milestones. Visitors are encouraged to explore the website at pensioninvestors.com.

Pension Investors is one of the nation's oldest and most respected pension plan administrators. We're committed to providing the full spectrum of retirement planning services and staying cost effective and flexible. For 50 years, we have designed pension plans that have helped thousands of clients generate over $2.6 billion of retirement wealth.

Pension Investors of Hollywood & Pension Investors of Orlando have helped thousands of small businesses and hundreds of thousands of Americans save for retirement since the 1970s.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Today, Égard Watch Co. launches a new line of luxury watches on Kickstarter to help families create their legacies with heirloom-ready timepieces.

Inspired by 16th century art, each case in the Bermuda series features a fully engraved design and exhibition back. This creates a look that is sophisticated and artistic.

"With so many watches at a variety of price points, we wanted to create a functional work of art," said Ilan Srulovicz, co-founder of Égard Watch Co. "The Bermuda series from Égard is ideal for everyday use and is poised to become part of a family heirloom collection for generations to come."

The Bermuda series is available at a discount on Kickstarter at two price points: the Masterpiece for $495, Skeleton for $355 and V1 for $275. The Masterpiece features a Swiss-made STP1-11 automatic movement and custom rotor created by the Égard team. The Skeleton features a skeletonized Seagull movement. The V1 watch is the most affordable in the line and is made using a Swiss Ronda Quartz movement.

Every watch in the Bermuda series is water resistant up to 100 meters and features a 42mm fully engraved case made from 316L stainless steel with integrated lugs. Dials for the non-skeleton watches are available with blue or black dials. Each watch also comes with two straps: an engraved metal bracelet and a high-quality black rubber option.

Égard is available to pre-order by visiting pr.go2fund/Égard.

About Égard Watch Co. 
Forged as a tribute to the bond between a son and his father, Égard produces exceptional timepieces that do more than simply tell time. They capture moments. Égard debuted in 2012 with an intricate layered-dial design that makes a bold statement. Égard luxury timepieces are unique expressions of style and prestige, built with the highest quality movements produced in Switzerland and Japan. For more information, visit https://www.égardwatches.com/.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Prancer, a company that provides clients with a framework to validate resources that they deploy on the cloud, is excited to announce a long list of new SaaS features that will allow you to expand your Azure cloud computing capabilities while keeping it secure and in compliance. If you rely on Azure to help run your business, you can now use the infrastructure as code compliance tests to validate your Azure ARM template before deploying them to the cloud. Moreover, you can use the prancer post deployment validation engine to continuously scan your Azure resources and make sure they are compliant with all the available compliance tests from prancer repository.

Microsoft Azure is a leading cloud computing platform that has made it easy for businesses to compute, analyze and store data in the cloud in a secure way. Users can choose from a wide range of services to help scale out their business and securely run applications in the cloud. At prancer, we are constantly working to offer new features and compliance tests that allow our customers to expand their cloud capabilities and get the most out of Azure. Our new SaaS features are specifically designed to improve security as you are scaling out your cloud presence. It keeps customers cloud presence under compliance with industry standards like PCI, HIPPA, SCI and others.

With Prancer SaaS features for Azure, you can use the Infrastructure as code (IaC) compliance tests and scanning tool to validate Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template before deploying sensitive data to the cloud platforms. Customers will enjoy better cloud governance and pre and post deployment validation. In addition, the customer can confidently use multiple cloud platforms without worrying about compromising your data and creating security vulnerabilities.

All of our features are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing DevOps toolset and IT team efforts. You can easily onboard prancer cloud validation framework in to your current DevSecOps process for the Azure cloud for compliance tests. This means that DevOps teams will spend less time worrying about security and compliance and more time creating innovative solutions that help drive the company forward. With prancer and Azure, all the tools the DevSecOps needs to safely and securely run the business on the cloud are right at their fingertips. Learn more about prancer SaaS features that have been designed for Azure users when you visit our website. And also it is possible to create a free account at prancer website to create a proof of concept (POC) for your Azure cloud.

About Prancer 
Prancer Enterprise (http://www.prancer.io) was created with the goal of providing any size business with a cloud validation framework that enables cloud governance and multi-cloud validation compliance. By understanding the needs of today's clients, creating innovative solutions and collaborating through open source networks, we are working to make cloud technology more secure and versatile.



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LAFAYETTE, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

While many in the healthcare industry continue to focus on responding to the COVID crisis, other healthcare executives and planners are now turning their attention to longer term strategies. For some, the goal may be survival. More fortunate providers are taking steps to ensure that the lessons learned from the crisis serve to make their organizations stronger, more resilient and ultimately more successful.

Just as necessity is the mother of invention, crisis is often the catalyst for innovation. World War II gave birth to the jet engine, synthetic rubber and oil, pressurized cabins on aircraft, radar, missile guidance systems, nuclear technology and a lot more. Many of these wartime innovations have become a regular part of everyday modern life. Similarly, the COVID crisis is forging global public/private partnerships and creative invention at a pace that in more ordinary circumstances might have taken years to develop if it at all.

By in large the industry has recognized that innovation has been and will be key to helping put the COVID crisis behind us. And, as has been true throughout history, this global crisis continues to stimulate strategic partnerships and innovations that will - and should - survive long after the crisis has passed.

Profiled below are a few of these innovations and partnerships. The list is far from exhaustive, but provides a representative illustration of the breadth and velocity of innovation in the healthcare industry as some of the global economy's best minds turn their talents to defeating a single, common enemy.

Here in the U.S., the COVID-19 response has been hampered in many places by shortages of tests, inadequate supplies, a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect front line healthcare workers and too few ventilators for the critically ill. Some innovations address these problems, such as James Dyson's new design for ventilators for the British Government. Developed in just 10-days, Dyson (of vacuum cleaner fame) expects to ship 15,000 ventilators starting this month.

The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) fast-tracked approval of solutions created by scientists at the The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to expand and accelerate COVID-19 testing. Using a "recipe" developed by medical center researchers in just 24-hours, the team then collaborated with the university's colleges of engineering and dentistry to 3D print more than 50,000 swabs for test kits to be distributed to hospitals across Ohio. Their innovative solutions are going to be shared nationwide.

While manufacturing and supply chain have been the subject of some innovations, most new thinking appears to be coming in the form of technology. More specifically, technology tools that coordinate and optimize the delivery of care at scale and reduce person-to-person contact. And, while there's no downplaying the tragedy and anxiety of the crisis we're in, we can't help but be encouraged by the lasting benefits this emergency continues to inspire.

HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest healthcare provider, has formed a partnership with Google Cloud and SADA to develop a data portal, accessible to hospitals across the nation, to help communities respond more effectively to COVID-19. According to their press release, "the open data platform will help accelerate analysis and response by aggregating data on ICU bed and ventilator utilization, testing results and total number of patient visits to America's hospital systems.

Seeding the system, which is expected to go live this week, "HCA will provide statistical data from its 185 hospitals, structured in a manner to comply with HIPAA and other applicable restrictions." HCA has invited groups representing approximately 4,000 hospitals to join and share data on the platform. Hospitals interested in learning more and submitting data are invited to visit onboarding.nationalresponseportal.com.

Apple is also joining Google in the COVID-19 innovation race. The two companies announced in a release a "joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus - with user privacy and security central to the design." The contact tracing technology is designed to "protect people and get society back up and running." Noting the important work already being done by public health authorities, universities and NGOs around the world to develop opt-in contact tracing technology, Apple and Google "will be launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces (APIs) and operating system-level technology to assist in enabling contact tracing...while maintaining strong protections around user privacy."

Health systems and hospitals are also innovating at a heightened pace. In an industry analysis co-authored by physicians and administrators for the Harvard Business Review on April 3, 2020, titled, "How hospitals are using AI to Battle COVID-19", the authors list multiple innovations including Partners Healthcare's collaboration with Providence St. Joseph Health System to deploy Providence's online screening and triage tool. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the tool served more than 40,000 patients in its first week - an unprecedented scale necessitated by the acute need in one of the areas hardest hit by COVID-19.

Other innovations designed to scale services using innovative digital tools for care administration and patient engagement include Baidu's no-contact infrared sensor system and the artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Tampa General Hospital's in collaboration with Care.ai. at the health system's facilities' entrances to intercept individuals with potential symptoms from visiting patients.

An article in the Journal of Informatics in Health and Biomedicine (JAMIA) describes UC San Diego Health's implementation of technological support important for optimizing clinical management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article and corresponding paper shares analysis of UC San Diego Health's adaptation of the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for rapid screening, laboratory testing, clinical decision support, reporting and patient-facing technology related to COVID-19.

UC San Diego didn't stop there. As reported by Becker's Health IT, the health system went on to develop an artificial intelligence algorithm which it has applied to more than 2,000 lung X-ray images to help radiologists more quickly identify signs of early pneumonia in COVID-19 patients. Partnering with Amazon Web Services for a clinical research study, the project "aims to quickly detect pneumonia and better distinguish between COVID-19 patients likely in need of more supportive care in the hospital and those who could be monitored at home."

This relatively short list of industry innovations represents the tip of the iceberg. Not included here are the many promising endeavors under way globally to expand telehealth solutions, find better treatments for COVID-19 victims and, ultimately, develop a vaccine. Driven as they are by the determination to protect human life, these efforts are emblematic of healthcare innovation at its very best. And although Dyson may not make ventilators in the long term, or the partnerships between Google, Apple and Amazon Web Services and healthcare providers may not endure, the fact that the industry and technologists have found a better way will certainly lead to lasting change in healthcare delivery.

Looking beyond the COVID-19 crisis, one can imagine how innovations developed initially to support a more effective response to this public health crisis might be employed in other healthcare disciplines.

For many healthcare providers, the next crisis will likely be financial. Whether it's because they've been treating COVID-19 patients at a net loss or cancelling and postponing other treatments to keep their patients safe, hospitals across the country are experiencing unprecedented financial losses. These have led to large scale employee furloughs, facility closures and - for many - the possibility of bankruptcy or failure.

Many of the principles embodied in the innovations listed above are applicable to solving healthcare's next crisis, the financial one. Here, we believe patients have an important role to play. As we've noted in previous articles, patients now account for more than a third of provider revenue. But the systems healthcare providers use to collect payments were developed for insurance companies. They have not performed well for patients or their providers.

Loyale Patient Financial Manager was developed precisely for this situation. Leveraging aggregated patient data to intelligently segment patient populations, our open platform operates at the core of a hospital's patient revenue cycle. With personalized, omnichannel communications, multiple payment options (including financing) and a leading self-serve online portal, our users report better patient satisfaction and better financial outcomes.

Many of the innovations developed in direct response to the COVID-19 crisis will have a lasting impact on the cost and quality of care, in America and around the world. We applaud the scientists, researchers, engineers, clinicians and others who are working around-the-clock to protect us all. And we're grateful to be playing an important role helping solve healthcare's next crisis.

Kevin Fleming is the CEO of Loyale Healthcare

About Loyale

Loyale Patient Financial Manager is a comprehensive patient financial engagement technology platform leveraging a suite of configurable solution components including predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, multiple patient financing vehicles, communications, payments, digital front doors and other key capabilities.

Loyale Healthcare is committed to a mission of turning patient responsibility into lasting loyalty for its healthcare provider customers. Based in Lafayette, California, Loyale and its leadership team bring 27 years of expertise delivering leading financial engagement solutions for complex business environments. Loyale currently serves approximately 12,000 healthcare providers across 48 states. Loyale is proud to have an enterprise-level strategic partnership with Parallon which includes the deployment of Loyale's industry leading technology at all HCA hospitals and Physician Groups.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

77% of marketing leaders say a strong brand is critical to their growth plans.

TopBrandingCompanies.com, a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with branding agencies, determined the best agencies in California that help companies establish brands that resonate with audiences and help to grow their business.

The top California branding agencies are:

1. Anderson Collaborative – andersoncollaborative.com 
Expertise: Consulting, Digital Marketing, Website Design and more

2. Brand You Development & Coaching Limited – brandyou.ie 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Ad Services, Package Design and more

3. Echo-Factory – echo-factory.com 
Expertise: Public Relations, Creative Services, Website Design and more

4. Evviva Brands – evvivabrands.com 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Consulting, Website Design and more

5. FRW Studios – frwstudios.com 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Ad Services, Package Design and more

6. Just Digital Inc – justdigital.marketing 
Expertise: Creative Services, Market Research, Website Design and more

7. Lien Design – liendesign.com 
Expertise: Product Design, Graphic & Print Design, Package Design and more

8. Loka Design Co – loka.co 
Expertise: Package Design, Creative Services, Website Design and more

9. Morad Creative Agency – moradcreative.com 
Expertise: Logo Design, Creative Services, Website Design and more

10. NameStormers – namestormers.com 
Expertise: Logo Design, Creative Services, Market Research and more

11. RadiantBrands – radiantbrands.com 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Video Production, Ad Services and more

12. Robyn and Robyn – robynandrobyn.com 
Expertise: Logo Design, Graphic & Print Design, Video Production and more

13. The Bureau Of Small Projects – smallprojectsbureau.com 
Expertise: Ad Services, Creative Services, Website Design and more

14. The Weird Company – theweird.company 
Expertise: Logo Design, Consulting, Website Design and more

15. UNINCORPORATED – unincorporated.pro 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Ad Services, Creative Services and more

16. Web Sharx – websharx.ca 
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Consulting, Website Design and more

Brands can view the best branding agencies by location, team size, project budgets and average price rates on TopBrandingCompanies.com.

About Top Branding Companies: TopBrandingCompanies.com, a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with branding specialists, ranks the best branding design agencies by expertise, industry and location.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

NxTSTOP Apparel, an apparel company outfitting world explorers with eco-friendly, functional travelwear, just advanced efforts to provide re-usable and adjustable cloth face masks to people in need of essential, protective wear to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

When on April 3, 2020, the President announced that people should wear cloth masks in public to reduce the coronavirus spread, the demand skyrocketed. CDC now recommends all Americans wear a cloth mask when in public whenever possible. Fashion companies selling cloth masks are in limited supply, so in response, NxTSTOP has shifted its entire operation to support those in need. The company's founder, Brendan Kennedy, saw the chance to change lives for good and developed the NxTSTOP cloth face mask. The company is servicing both single orders and businesses seeking larger volume orders.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the most disruptive world events in human history. In the span of just a few weeks we have all seen the world change, with literally billions of people in every country impacted. We are in a good position to leverage our ability to produce quickly, and deliver with confidence. We are utilizing our unique global supply chain and connections to provide face masks so people can protect themselves in everyday life," says Brendan Kennedy.

On April 13, 2020 NxTSTOP partnered with ShipBob, a technology-enabled logistics company that specializes in direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment, as they have an end-to-end solution helping drive NxTSTOP's ability to deliver packages in 2-5 business days. The partnership enables the company to continue to scale their efforts and deliver more cloth face masks to people who need to go into public settings where other social distancing measure are difficult to maintain.

Each NxTSTOP face mask sells for $10-14, available in black and blue solid colors, made with bamboo and cotton materials. The face masks provide exceptional breathability and stretchy ear loops with a stopper to ensure tightening on any face size. The adjustable wire nose fitting ensures a tight seal and comfort for long periods of wear. NxSTOP face masks are not considered medical devices, and are not to be used for medical purposes.

Divey Gulati, COO of ShipBob: "With COVID-19 (Coronavirus) evolving at such a rapid pace, ShipBob's top priority is to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted service to support e-commerce businesses like NxTSTOP and their customers. ShipBob takes COVID-19 concerns very seriously, and we are taking many steps to ensure minimal disruption to our service and employees. We are monitoring and following all official guidance from the CDC, WHO, and US Department of State."

In revising apparel production plans immediately after social distancing ordinances were put into effect, within a week, NxTSTOP was able launch production of 10,000 units per day, and is delivering them promptly via their online website. NxTSTOP also offers bulk ordering options for companies and organization who need 1,000+ units. NxTSTOP and other leading fashion companies are choosing to change their business to serve their communities, and it's working. The company will continue to focus its efforts on safety and is now in position to deliver face masks in single-order to consumers, and bigger businesses who require larger volume orders.

For more information and to purchase NxTSTOP cloth face masks, visit http://www.thenxtstop.comand https://thenxtstop.com/pages/bulk-orders.

Contacts: 
NxTSTOP: Brendan Kennedy CEO, NxTSTOP brendan@thenxtstop.com 
Media: Caroline Rothwell caro@caromarketing.com

About NxTSTOP: Established in 2019, NxTSTOP is an apparel company providing quality eco-friendly and functional apparel for men and women who travel. The development of the face masks has become a new division developed in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on people's lives, and their increased need for face protection. NxTSTOP offers re-usable, adjustable face masks made with bamboo and cotton fabrics for both adults and children.



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WARWICK, R.I. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

CleanBrands LLC, the trusted leader in pillow and mattress protection, announced that its CleanRest products with MicronOne waterproof, breathable, sleep surface fabric have attained U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highest classification of barrier performance (Level 4). Vartest Laboratories of New York, NY certified CleanRest's MicronOne fabric passing the ASTM F1671 Viral Penetration Test on April 8, 2020. The CDC established test method assesses the ability of a fabric to block Phi-X174 Bacteriophage which is approximately 32 nanometers in diameter. Covid-19 is known to be of spherical shape 120 nanometers in diameter or nearly four times as large.

"At this critical time, we are pleased to be of service to the global hotel industry which is looking to provide its guests and housekeeping staff with the safest and most hygienic environment," said Linda Bill, Vice President of Sales at CleanBrands LLC. "Protocols including bedding products and cleaning frequencies will likely need to be strengthened to regain the confidence of global travelers and housekeeping staff."

In addition to defending their pillows and mattresses against Covid-19 and other coronaviruses, hotel operators can benefit from CleanRest protectors and encasements capability to withstand more commercial launderings to maximize cleanliness. CleanRest mattress encasements also have 7 special design features that minimize housekeeping labor time associated with laundering cycles.

To learn more about CleanRest products and their global availability please contact Linda Bill, VP of Sales, North America at CleanBrands by e-mail at lbill@cleanbrands.com or voice mail at (415) 548-0123. Please let me know if you have any questions.

About CleanBrands LLC

CleanBrands LLC designs, develops, and manufactures the world's most scientifically advanced, technically superior sleep hygiene and bedding protection featuring patented MicronOne fabric technology and Zip-N-Click patented closure. CleanRest and MicronOne fabric technology provide protection against harmful allergens, micro-toxins, dust mites and their fecal matter, and, most importantly, bed bugs. CleanRest products also protect mattresses and pillows from stains and wetness. Enjoyed by millions of consumers across the globe and trusted by the world's leading hospitality brands and pest management companies, our products improve the quality and quantity of sleep people need to live happy, healthy and productive lives. CleanRest products are sold in retail, furniture and bedding, pest management, hospitality, and healthcare channels throughout North America and across the globe.



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

United Way of Frederick County's (UWFC) volunteer platform, GetConnected has been customized to categorize and prioritize COVID-19 volunteer donation and volunteer needs, making it easy for the community to find ways to safely give back during the crisis.

GetConnected is a free tool available to nonprofits and volunteers in Frederick County that allows both groups to connect with one another based on geographic area, skill level and availability. The site has been proven to "fill a gap" when it comes to the volunteer needs in Frederick County and continues to do so during the COVID-19 Crisis.

"While there is urgent need for contributions of essential supplies, there is limited opportunity for safe volunteer work now and we anticipate that volunteerism will be absolutely essential to the recovery effort," says Ken Oldham, CEO of United Way of Frederick County.

UWFC is working closely with the Governor's Office of Service and Volunteerism to make sure nonprofits and volunteers have up-to-date information to stay in compliance with executive orders.

UWFC County encourages the Frederick nonprofit community to utilize the free tool to post volunteer needs that are essential, as well as make online wish-lists to encourage "no-contact" donations.

The community can find COVID-19 volunteer and donation needs and nonprofits can post needs by visiting http://volunteer.unitedwayfcwc.org.

This work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors including Giant Eagle and Marion P. Lee Trust.

The community can also support United Way's COVID-19 response efforts by making a donation to the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Campaign. Gifts can be made at http://www.uwfrederick.org/covidrelief, by mailing checks to PO Box 307, Frederick, MD 21705 or texting COVIDFREDERICK to 71777.

About United Way of Frederick County 
For over 80 years, United Way of Frederick County has been fighting to achieve lasting change by identifying the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) and impoverished families in Frederick County and working to strengthen their education, financial stability, and health to build a strong, viable community. Our work focuses on helping children and youth be successful in school and achieve their potential through education; helping people obtain the tools they need to become financially stable and independent; and ensuring our neighbors in need have access to healthy, nutritious food and healthcare.

United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, health providers, senior citizens, students, and others. The organization provides grants to local nonprofits, offers programs such as free tax preparation and matched savings, mobilizes volunteers, and engages in public policy advocacy. To learn more about United Way and how you can get involved, please visit UnitedWayFrederick.org



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Professional Physical Therapy ("Professional"), a leading provider of physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeastern United States, today announced the establishment of the Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation, which will provide financial relief and support for the Company's employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Like millions of other Americans, Professional's employees and families have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have been making every effort to assist our team during these difficult times," said Program Director Don McCarter. "As a business headquartered in Long Island with a significant presence across the New York metropolitan area, we knew we needed to act fast to support our Professional family, and we firmly believe that this new Foundation will help ease their financial burden by helping cover essential costs."

As an established 501(c)3 organization, the Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation will directly administer funds to its employees as supplemental aid for living expenses and financial obligations impacted by income loss through the COVID-10 pandemic.

Said Dan Dourney, CEO, "We will continue to take decisive measures to support the members of our Professional family throughout these unprecedented times. Our company has taken unparalleled measures to ensure our long-term viability and supporting our team and their families is important now more than ever. Our management team continues ongoing efforts to identify donors and seek contributions from additional internal and external fundraising sources to allow us to further the initiatives of the Foundation."

About the Foundation 
The Professional Physical Therapy Charitable Foundation is an established 501(c)3 organization. The Foundation is managed by an independent review committee.

For inquiries on the fund or its initiatives, email PEERFund@ProfessionalPT.com.

For more information and a list of Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com.

About Professional Physical Therapy 
Professional Physical Therapy, headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of outpatient physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services throughout the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Professional's patient-centric treatment philosophy is focused on providing exceptional, compassionate care to the entire person, and not just their injury. Their licensed Physical Therapists design customized treatment plans, using the most innovative therapeutics, to help patients achieve and exceed their goals. Service offerings include telehealth, in-home physical therapy, and outpatient physical, hand, and occupational therapy in over 180 clinics throughout the Northeast.



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SANTA ROSA, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Commitment to the Healthcare Community

As a healthcare company, NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is dedicated to providing relief to hospitals and health workers on the frontlines. Thus, NeilMed has committed a minimum of USD $250,000 to invest in items to give to the medical community as they fight COVID-19 infections. As this pandemic unfolds, NeilMed is stepping up to serve our communities during this crisis by donating a variety of equipment needed by healthcare professionals to protect themselves as well as their patients.

Using its robust manufacturing facility, NeilMed has begun to produce hand sanitizer to donate to hospitals and other relief organizations. NeilMed will manufacture 20,000 three-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer to be used by medical professionals and those in need. This volume of hand sanitizer will also protects NeilMed employees and their families and maintains the sterility of our facility.

With protective equipment in short supply worldwide, NeilMed is acquiring and donating: 
1) 100,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks; 
2) 100,000 surgical masks; 
3) 2,000 surgical sterile gowns; 
4) 10,000 face shields; and 
5) 5 thermal scanners

As NeilMed continues to receive shipments of these items from its manufacturers, they will be donated to doctors, nurses and other health workers in the local Bay Area community as well as throughout the country. NeilMed has already given a significant amount of these items to health professionals and continues to form partnerships with hospitals and clinics to arrange for donations.

NeilMed will also donate its branded nasal irrigation and other products to healthcare professionals, first responders and others treating COVID-19 patients upon request. These products promote the health, hygiene and well-being of users and NeilMed is happy to provide them for those in need.

Those who are part of a nonprofit, health clinic, hospital or other organization that would benefit from partnering with NeilMed to receive these protective products and NeilMed products are encouraged to contact NeilMed for assistance. Reach out to questions@neilmed.com or by calling 1-877-477-8633.

Commitment to NeilMed Employees 
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the well-being of NeilMed employees is of utmost importance. NeilMed would like to share with you how the company is currently providing employees with a clean, safe workplace to keep bringing consumers the healthcare products they need.

NeilMed looks after the safety and well-being of employees by taking steps to ensure that the offices and manufacturing facility are safe and healthy environments. Employees are well-trained regarding CDC and WHO guidelines concerning COVID-19. NeilMed is committed to making sure those guidelines are followed at its offices, and to showing appreciation of our employees' hard work. Some of the measures taken include:

1. Using technology to allow the bulk of NeilMed employees to work remotely whenever possible. 
2. Encouraging social distancing in the front offices by eliminating business travel, avoiding cross-traffic through office doors and staircases, creating additional office space, separating manufacturing employees from front office employees, providing phone and screen-sharing technology for intra-office communications, and digitally signing documents. 
3. Creating policies conforming to CDC and WHO guidelines that require employees to maintain distance from one another, sanitize their workstations, stay home when they are sick, and other obligations. These policies are posted throughout the office, distributed to employees and communicated in frequent meetings. 
4. Reducing the risk of spread of COVID-19 by taking employees' temperatures via thermal body scanners upon arrival and departure and intermittently throughout production hours. 
5. Enhancing cleaning and sanitization measures in the manufacturing facility by providing ample hand sanitizer stations, installing four extra sinks for hand-washing, and other efforts. 
6. Reducing the risk of the spread of COVID-19 between manufacturing employees by providing them with masks and gloves. 
7. Adding a third shift to reduce the number of employees working during each shift. 
8. Modifying manufacturing lines to space employees farther away from one another. 
9. Slowing machine speeds to reduce the number of employees present on the production line. 
10. Rewarding employees with increased pay, bonuses and providing them with daily meals and complimentary NeilMed products. Meals are sourced from local restaurants that are struggling during this crisis. 
11. In the break areas, microwave use has been eliminated, and the number of dining tables and chairs has reduced to enable employees to social distance. 
12. Employees who carpool together are placed into teams to work on the same production lines together, away from other groups of employees. 
13. Limiting the number of activities performed on-site by, for example, temporarily curbing marketing mailer and sample request projects.

These measures mean that ultimately, NeilMed's valuable team can bring consumers products manufactured in a safe and clean facility. NeilMed is committed to serving its employees and loyal customers during this difficult time. NeilMed encourages you to contact questions@neilmed.com with any further inquiries you may have.



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BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

As Floridians follow expert guidelines and stay safe in place during these difficult times, more and more are shopping online and more important, looking to save money wherever they can as situations become tight for so many. Consumers are researching and shopping for all sorts of products and services...including homeowners insurance. As the insurance industry continues to move online, Florida-based Nsure.com, http://www.nsure.com, America's first digital insurance agency, uses artificial intelligence to mine multiple data sources and auto-fill complicated insurance applications that are sent to over 40 top-rated insurers. Thanks to Nsure.com's real-time connection with insurance companies, consumers can instantly and transparently compare real, not estimated, quotes from multiple insurers side-by-side.

Apart from simplicity and transparency that can bring significant savings, Nsure.com is providing some useful tips for insurance shoppers: 

Statistics show that one-third of homeowners have not updated their homeowner policy in more than 10 years

Recent surveys and studies reveal that sixty percent of homeowners are considered "underinsured"

Up to seventy percent of insured miscalculate just how much insurance they actually need

"Our Florida customers look to Nsure.com because of its simplicity in the 'Amazon-like' homeowners insurance shopping experience," said Wojtek Gudaszewski, CEO of Nsure.com. "Beyond the Nsure.com experience that offers real, not estimated, comparison quotes from more than 40 top rated insurers, our customers can truly save money and now more than ever, that is critical. We want insurance shoppers to get the best prices and have the most worthwhile shopping experience with Nsure.com so we recommend they focus on key criteria when considering buying including:" 

Financial strength ratings from independent rating agencies like AM Best, DemoTech.

Level/Amount of Coverage Needed (most American's are under-insured)

Online Reviews of Insurer, especially as it relates to handling claims

Know that you don't have to wait for your policy to renew, you can review anytime online and it's simple to make a change

Needless to say, price is critical so make sure you are getting real numbers that you can act on immediately

"Whoever homeowners decide to insure through, we want them to have a simplified process, select a top-rated insurer and get the best price on the most appropriate level of insurance for their most prized possession...their home," said Gudaszewski. "Consumers need to know they no longer have to wait for their insurance renewal to shop around and have every right to save now. So the combination of saving money, time and assuring you have the right amount of coverage for your home makes this an exceptionally good time to take a long and deep look at your current insurance."

Nsure.com is a licensed online insurance agency that utilizes state of the art digital technology and represents over 40 top-rated insurance companies. Nsure.com's mission is to empower insurance consumers by helping them choose the best carriers and policies for less, period. Nsure.com currently operates within the state of Florida with plans to expand nationwide thanks to recent strategic investment with the well respected Reliance Global Group-- RELI. Key benefits of the Nsure.com platform include: 

Simplified application process – Nsure.com uses artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to mine multiple data sources and auto-fill complicated insurance applications, e.g. home characteristics: construction type, roof shape, roof covering, foundation type, flood zone, etc.

Real-time connection with over 40 top-rated insurers allows consumers to transparently compare real, not estimated, quotes from multiple insurers side-by-side.

Instant accurate coverage recommendations for home and auto insurance, providing consumers confidence they are not under or over-insured.

In-house insurance buying/policy binding capabilities means no redirection to other websites and ability to finalize purchases on Nsure.com in as little as five minutes.

Free and secure account enables 24/7 access to quotes, policies and other documents.

When it's time for a policy renewal, Nsure.com automatically informs customers about the best offers in the market before their policy expires.

Nsure.com offers a number of Supplemental Insurance options such as Hurricane Deductible Insurance that can help save money in case of an event and provide additional savings should homeowners qualify

Nsure.com has a team of licensed insurance agents available to answer any questions, and guide clients through the claims process. These agents are not salespeople, but rather licensed specialists trained to help customers with any insurance question. 
About Nsure.com

Based in Florida, Nsure.com is the first all-digital licensed insurance agency that provides auto and home insurance via its secure website. Employing the most advanced data technology to track up-to-the-minute, real, not estimated, quotes from more than two dozen insurance carriers, Nsure.com enables customers to take complete control of the insurance buying process on their smartphones, tablets and computers. The company's platform delivers a hassle-free experience, from a streamlined application process and instant quotes to no sales pitches and a simple renewal process that automatically updates quotes just prior to expiration so that customers can take advantage of the best rates and coverage possible.

Contact: 
Shep Doniger 
Black Dog Communications Group, Inc. 
561-637-5750—sdoniger@bdcginc.com



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BOWERSTON, OHIO (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Employees at L.J. Smith Stair Systems manufacturing and distribution facilities know all about recycling. The team has solid environmental practices in place, encouraging everything from recycling sawdust and cardboard, to having LED and motion sensor lighting installed at their facilities.

"We manufacture tens of thousands of wood balusters and newel posts each year," says Craig Kurtz, president of L.J. Smith Stair Systems. "That process results in lots of sawdust. Right now we recycle about 2.5 million pounds of sawdust each year. We've been dedicated to this recycling process for the past three decades."

Rather than throw the sawdust away, L.J. Smith sells the residue of Red Oak, Poplar, White Oak and Maple sawdust to local vendors. The company's environmental program partners use the reclaimed sawdust in a variety of products, including compost, top soil and mulch.

Recycling in Action

Recycling at L.J. Smith doesn't end with sawdust. That's really just the beginning.

"We recycle about 48 tons of scrap cardboard each year at our Bowerston, Ohio facility," says Kurtz. "We avoid disposal costs by giving this material to local companies for their use. For us, it's all about acting responsibly as a corporation."

Lighting the Way

Additional environmental actions for the company include having replaced their previous light fixtures with LED lights. That change in the company's four manufacturing operations saves on energy costs ... estimated at $40,000 each year in just the Bowerston facility.

"Several of our facilities have motion sensitive lighting," says Kurtz. "If there's no motion in a specific area after several minutes, the lights automatically turn off, saving more energy.

"We're continually reviewing ways to reuse and recycle materials in our facilities. It doesn't matter if it's 15 minutes of energy saved with a motion sensor light or thousands of pounds of wooden pallets being recycled. We try to focus on our environmental practices every day, at every location."

About L.J. Smith

From wooden hand rails to stainless steel cables, L.J. Smith Stair Systems has grown dramatically since its start in 1885. For 135 years the innovative company has developed new products, solutions and stylish rail systems for residential and commercial projects across America.

Since 1991 L.J. Smith has made many strategic acquisitions to stay on top of new stair system trends and bring people what they want. The company now has four manufacturing and distribution locations (in Bowerston, Ohio; Corona, Calif.; Ball Ground, Ga.; and Puyallup, Wash.). Three additional distribution facilities are located in Salem, N.H.; Houston, Texas and West Valley City, Utah. When NOVO Building Products purchased L.J. Smith in 2018, additional distribution locations --- in Zeeland, Mich.; Chesapeake, Va.; Allentown, Penn.; Lakeland, Fla.; and Dallas, Texas --- were added for the company's products.

L.J. Smith products --- including wooden and ornamental iron balusters, stainless steel cable and tube infills, newel posts, hand rails and accessories --- are all defined by their unique designs, uncompromised durability and good looks. For more information, visit http://www.ljsmith.com or call 740-269-2221.



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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Laser Research Optics has introduced a wide range of drop-in replacement CO2 optics that feature higher focal lengths for use in 400 Watt to 1 kW lasers to permit deeper etching cuts.

Laser Research CO2 Optics feature 4.0" to 7.5" focal lengths and are available in 0.75" and 1.5" dia. sizes to provide deeper cuts for popular monument, sign, and stone etching lasers. Designed for drop-in field replacement in 400 Watt to 1 kW lasers, these optics are manufactured to ISO-10110 specifications for optical elements.

In-stock for Kern, Trotec, Universal, and Vytek lasers, Laser Research CO2 Optics are supplied in plane-parallel configurations and include zero phase-, phase lock-, rear mirrors, output couplers, and phase retarders. Mirrors are made from mirror-grade single crystal silicon and have an enhanced silver coat for 99.6% minimum reflectance at 10.6 microns.

Laser Research CO2 Optics for popular monument, sign and stone etching lasers are priced according to size and type; with 24-hours delivery.

For more information, contact: 
Laser Research Optics 
A Division of Meller Optics, Inc. 
Scott Rouillard, Sales Mgr. 
120 Corliss St. 
Providence, RI 02904 
(888) 239-5545 FAX (401) 331-4004 
e-mail: scott@laserresearch.net 
http://www.laserresearch.net



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MECHANICSBURG, PA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

GI Supply today announced the launch of the Piranha LC (Luminal Clearance) Aspiration Catheter for the quick, safe and effective removal of mucus and lung lavage in severe COVID-19 patients. Through its closed system, use of the Piranha LC could reduce the risk of the coronavirus infecting doctors, hospital staff and other patients as compared to current bronchoscopy procedures.

Severe coughing by COVID-19 patients can result in the release of sputum or thick phlegm from the lungs. Removal of this mucus with a bronchoscope, which is an aerosol-generating procedure, poses risks to doctors and hospital staff, including the potential spread of the virus to others.

The Piranha LC offers a safe alternative by using a patented filtered aspiration system, independent of a bronchoscope, to perform deep mucus removal and lung lavage without aerosol generations. This enables the intervention of ventilated patients without spreading the virus. The system is designed to support the needs of interventional pulmonologists, critical care pulmonologists, hospital staff and the patients they serve. Because of the Piranha LC closed system, hospital staff will likely spend less time disinfecting the rooms of 
COVID-19 patients, resulting in greater workflow efficiency.

Specifically, the Piranha LC Aspiration Catheter provides: 

A Closed System to support safety by avoiding the need for scope suction, and collecting all particles and samples into a suction cannister with its patented filtered aspiration system

Ease of use for quick and intuitive procedures

Efficient Design that uses wall suction and a Teflon-coated catheter to maximize mucus removal

"The Piranha LC helps pulmonologists clear mucus from the pulmonary tree via a closed system that will help prevent fluid aerosolization and obtain non-contaminated lung aspirates," explained Robert A. Ganz, M.D., FASGE, S.A., the inventor of the Piranha LC. "It should be of great benefit in patient care."

Working in partnership with Biomerics, GI Supply will provide national sales and marketing support on behalf of the Piranha LC Aspiration Catheter. "It is a privilege to support the pulmonologists that are saving lives in the midst of the pandemic crisis," said GI Supply CFO and Interim CEO Kristi Dahlke. "While we have the capacity to meet the needs of clinicians across the country, our most urgent priority right now is to serve the areas hardest hit by COVID-19, including the New York metropolitan area, Chicago, Detroit and New Orleans."

In addition to COVID-19, the Piranha LC Aspiration Catheter is indicated for use in patients with cystic fibrosis, lung cancer and COPD. "The device is a great tool that physicians can use to clear mucus, areas of necrosis and infection, and can also be used to clear blood and blood clots," added Dr. Ganz.



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COLUMBUS, OHIO (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

AWH, a 25-year software product firm has begun providing national, specialized recruiting and staffing for Product Managers, Product Leaders, and Chief Product Officers. AWH has created thousands of digital products with clients and some of the firm's own, across virtually every industry and platform. The AWH team are experts in creating successful products and product management. The firm leverages its deep product management experience and expertise to help clients find the right product management talent. AWH is the only product firm dedicated to recruiting and staffing Product Managers. Our product management focus means we can find clients the right product management team members at the right time and we help product professionals to progress their careers.

Our product experience and expertise allows us to develop a deep pool of candidates from which clients can select. Product management candidates are interviewed and vetted by our team of experienced Product Managers, so we have the ability to assess a Product Manager's understanding, knowledge, and capabilities quickly, ensuring our product management recruiting and staffing clients receive best fit candidates and service.

Product professionals and those seeking to get into product have a trusted and experienced partner in AWH, because as a product firm we understand the role and importance of product better than anyone. Our team collaborates with product professionals to understand their career status and objectives to align with the best possible product, product position, team and company.

Our product management recruitment and staffing services are contract, contract to hire, and direct hire. In most cases, our typical engagement is contract to hire.

Product professionals or people looking to get into product management, please contact Robin Walters at robin.walters@awh.net.

Companies seeking product talent to add to or to augment their team, please contact us Katie Paeltz at katie.paeltz@awh.net.

Learn more about AWH: AWH is a product and data consulting and staffing firm in Dublin, OH. More information about the company is available at awh.net. For additional information please contact Ryan Frederick at ryan.frederick@awh.net.



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WOODBURY, N.J. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

When designing an outdoor living space, homeowners can often feel overwhelmed by today's choices in pavers with their varied textures, colors, sizes and shapes. According to the experts at EP Henry, the key to a successful end result depends on: 

Determining which pavers work best for the particular space and homeowner's taste

Getting ideas from photos and seeing samples in person to narrow it down

Choosing an experienced Hardscaping contractor committed to high-quality work

Homeowners should first consider how the space they're creating will be used and who will use it. Be it a patio, pool deck, driveway or walkway, each project type may help define which paver types make the most sense.

For example, paving stones approved for vehicular traffic should be used on driveways. For pool areas, it can be helpful to walk barefoot on sample pavers to get a better feel of what to expect. Smaller pavers usually suit small installations such as walkways, whereas larger pavers tend to work better for larger spaces. More sizable areas can even be broken up into separate "rooms" that feature different paver styles, patterns and colors.    

Many projects can benefit from ColorTechTM pavers, which feature a factory-applied inline sealer and are available in a wide variety of styles, shapes and colors. This unique treatment results in enhanced color, protection from staining, reduced fading from the sun's rays and improved protection from acid rain.

To get started looking at their many paver options, homeowners can research online through manufacturers' catalogs and review contractors' portfolios.

"We typically ask clients to look at paver options and tell us what catches their eye, and then we narrow it down based on their preferences and what we recommend," says Mark Todd, owner of Todd Quality Landscape Services, LLC.

He suggests that homeowners share photos they've collected of finished projects they like to give prospective contractors a better sense of their personal style. Trendwise, he adds that he's seeing more clients these days go for modern paver styles with straight lines in gray or charcoal mixed tones rather than the more traditional rustic, curved style in browns and tans.

Todd also recommends that homeowners ask prospective contractors for photos of projects that are at least five years old so they can gauge how the work stands up to the test of time. Newer work usually looks good, but older work can reveal lower-quality installations that result in settling, weed growth, edge restraint pulling up and other problems.

If hiring a high-quality contractor for the entire design strains the budget, completing the project in phases can be an affordable alternative.

"The beauty of pavers compared to other options is that you can often add on down the road with minimal disturbance, so it's not the end of the world if you can only afford to do the patio now and wait on other parts," says Todd, who is certified by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Instituteand the National Concrete Masonry Association. "With a properly executed plan, things can be easily added on in the future without it being obvious that the project was done in stages."

About EP Henry 
EP Henry is the oldest American family-owned and operated manufacturer of unit concrete products in North America. Based in Woodbury, New Jersey, EP Henry manufactures a wide range of Hardscaping paving stone and retaining wall products, including their new line of ColorTech integrally sealed paving stones offering advanced protection and enhanced color. EP Henry also offers outdoor kitchen kits, garden wall solutions, design ideas and more to homeowners throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. For more information, visit EPHenry.com or call 800-44-HENRY (800-444-3679).



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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Known for his masterful performances throughout the years, actor Laurence Fishburne is lending his skills as host to the educational show "In Depth". The program covers many topics ranging from advances in education to developments in technology. A new episode will take a turn into the medical field—the program will feature the use of Telemedicine during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Over the years, Telemedicine has increased in popularity. It gives people the ability to receive medical care at a cost-efficient price from remote locations using telephone calls or video chats. Telemedicine can be of use in homes, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and private physician offices. Patients can speak to a doctor remotely and receive a diagnosis and prescriptions for medicine when appropriate.

With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are using telemedicine technology to aid in treating patients. The technology has been useful in diagnosing the disease and treating mild cases for patients who are monitoring their symptoms at home.

Telemedicine is currently making speaking to a physician a safer experience and is helping to minimize the overall spreading of the very contagious upper respiratory infection. Those who are experiencing other, un-COVID-19 related illnesses, and are isolating themselves, can receive medical care without risking the possibility of catching COVID-19.

"In Depth" will share more information about the positive impact Telemedicine is having during the COVID-19 pandemic on an upcoming episode.

"In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne is cautiously inspected before revealed to a broader viewing audience. The informative show has accepted multiple awards for its endeavors in public television.



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PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

To provide vital support to Africa's primates during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) – the largest alliance of wildlife centers in Africa – has increased transparency on its metrics, demonstrating the impact of its members in the face of tremendous challenge. As a result, PASA has achieved the 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a service of Candid. By sharing metrics that highlight the progress PASA is making toward its mission, the organization is ensuring that donors can give with confidence at this critical time.

"The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the very existence of PASA wildlife centers," said Gregg Tully, PASA Executive Director. "This has made us even more committed to transparency about our work. So we are incredibly proud of the platinum designation from Guidestar."

The 23 PASA member wildlife centers, in 13 countries across Africa, face extraordinary threats due to the pandemic. Travel bans have left them without volunteers. Staff are sheltering-in-place at the centers rather than leave vulnerable monkeys and apes. Disrupted supply lines mean that getting food and veterinary supplies is precarious. On top of these issues, PASA members must also take biosecurity measures to protect the animals from possibly contracting the disease.

To earn the Platinum rating, PASA added data related to core areas of its mission, including these points: 

3171 animals receiving long term care in member centers

456 animals rescued in the last year

293 animals reintroduced to the wild in the last year

"These metrics come directly from our members – and we hope that our supporters will hold us accountable to them," continued Tully, noting that PASA spends over 83 cents of every dollar donated directly on programs that support wildlife centers – including emergency grants to help them navigate the COVID-19 outbreak.

Fast Facts: 

PASA was formed in 2000 by wildlife centers in Africa

PASA has 23 members in 13 countries throughout Africa

Each member is accredited by PASA to ensure a high standard of animal care, fiscal responsibility, and governance

PASA members focus on rescuing, rehabilitating, and where possible, releasing primates into the wild; if reintroduction is not an option, PASA members provide life-long care for the animals

PASA members employ 800 people throughout Africa and generate $5M for local economies



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STEVENSVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

When senior Mechanical Engineering student Jack Ward was put on hold at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte due to the COVID-19 crisis, he certainly knew how to make the best of a difficult situation.

Ward's approach to constructively pass the time was – naturally -- an innovative engineering solution. Using LEGO, he built a custom set of Mobile Column Lifts like those engineered by the world leader in heavy duty bus and truck lifts, Stertil-Koni. Then, the LEGO master deployed them to hoist a replica WWII tank, which he also made from LEGO.

As Ward explains, "Stertil-Koni offers lifts that can carry a large range of heavy loads, which is an interesting feat from an engineering perspective; and I like the diverse applications of Mobile Column Lifts." Once he graduates from UNC, Ward wants to work on designing mechanisms and machinery, especially within the automotive industry. His eye-catching Lego project is a great example of how people are exercising their creativity and imagination in inspiring ways, despite the pandemic.

As Stertil-Koni President, Dr. Jean DellAmore, observed, "At a time when schools are closed and people are sheltering in place, one student found a novel way to deploy Stertil-Koni lifts to elevate our spirits and bring smiles to our faces."

Ward's Lego lifts even represent best practices for healthy social distancing. That's because a single technician, working alone, can safely, easily and simultaneously operate up to 32 Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts using wireless control technology.

Ward's use of a military vehicle also cleverly demonstrated that art does indeed imitate life, since Stertil-Koni is a top provider to the U.S. Military. Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts are deployed on military bases nationwide, and around the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan. There, they continue to excel despite the often harsh environments. With lifting capacities ranging from 14,000 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. per column -- depending on the model – Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts can quickly raise trucks, Humvees, MRAP fighting vehicles, and even tanks.

Concluded, DellAmore, "We appreciate Jack's positive attitude, ingenuity and are pleased that he featured one of our most widely deployed products in his Lego project. Stertil-Koni looks forward to hearing more from him once he completes his Engineering degree and it certainly appears as though he will be a key contributor – and future star – in our industry."

About Stertil-Koni 
Stertil-Koni is the market leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, notably bus lifts and truck lifts, and proudly serves municipalities, state agencies, school bus fleets, major corporations, the U.S. Military and more. Stertil-Koni's breadth of products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes Mobile Column Lifts, 2-post, 4-post, inground piston lifts, platform lifts, and its axle-engaging, inground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. The company's innovative, inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT is now available with an optional Continuous Recess system, ideal for low clearance vehicles. Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with production facilities in Europe, The Netherlands, and Streator, IL.



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EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

In March 2020, the new wastewater treatment plant in Irkutsk, Russia, took up operation again after a comprehensive, multi-year renovation and upgrade program. PENETRON ADMIX was used to provide the level of concrete durability required to withstand the exposure to aggressive chemicals and the Siberian climate.

The largest city in Siberia and a major industrial center, Irkutsk is home to many manufacturing and engineering companies in the railway, aircraft, and metallurgy sectors. The city of about 640,000 lies at the confluence of two major Siberian rivers and endures an extreme climate of warm, wet summers and very cold, dry winters (annual temperature of 32°F/0°C).

The city's wastewater treatment plant, originally built in 1963, has undergone numerous repairs and upgrades over past decades. However, the increasing effluent loads and outdated sewage treatment technology have made a comprehensive renovation of the Irkutsk facility necessary.

"With plans to integrate Irkutsk with satellite towns to form a metropolitan area of over a million inhabitants, it was vital to expand the capacity of the plant," explains Igor Chernogolov, President of Penetron Russia.

Helping to Restore a World Heritage Site 
The reconstruction project, part of a federal program to reduce pollution levels in Lake Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the surrounding watershed, began in 2016. Penetron was asked to provide a sufficiently robust waterproofing solution, offering protection from the aggressive environment – both the effluent and the climate – and also providing the reinforced concrete structures with the much needed corrosion protection.

"The main threat to the Irkutsk wastewater treatment facility's concrete structures is constant exposure to the dissolved chemicals and toxic compounds and the local climate," adds Igor Chernogolov. "The brutal cold and resulting freeze-thaw cycles can quickly crack and expose reinforced concrete to chemicals in the effluent. This invariably leads to leaks, concrete deterioration and eventual failure of the structure."

Making Concrete Impermeable 
The contractors added PENETRON ADMIX to the concrete mix for the facility's new sludge pits, primary and secondary sedimentation tanks, aeration tanks and the connector channels. Added during the batching phase, PENETRON ADMIX becomes an integral part of the concrete matrix by forming insoluble crystals, making the concrete impermeable. PENETRON ADMIX performs consistently throughout the life of the concrete, providing complete protection against concrete deterioration caused by chemical attack, freeze-thaw cycles and corrosion.

"Using an integral crystalline waterproofing admixture helped the contractor keep to the construction schedule – and minimize expenses for future maintenance for the operators," says Igor Chernogolov. "As a durable and permanent waterproofing solution, it will last for the lifetime of the concrete, virtually eliminating future maintenance of the facility's concrete structures."

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels



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DALLAS (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

The Trade Group, an award-winning, event marketing and experiential design firm, is pleased to announce that the company, in collaboration with clients Facebook Gaming and Google Stadia, has been recognized by EXHIBITOR Magazine as an award winner in two categories for the 34th Annual Exhibit Design Awards (AEDA). The awards program welcomed entrants in multiple categories for exhibit designs debuting between October 9, 2018 and October 9, 2019.

According to Malcolm Gilvar, Executive Vice President of Sales at The Trade Group, "Creative exhibit design has always been a key driving force in our business. It is indeed an honor to be recognized by EXHIBITOR Magazine in two categories this year for our collaborations with two gaming and technology giants."

The Trade Group received a Bronze Award for its design and fabrication work in the Island Exhibit category for its collaboration with Facebook Gaming for the 2019 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) show. The 50'x80' island exhibit with a double deck included distinct spaces for its associated brands, including Oculus. The exhibit also featured a large content stage, meeting rooms, lounge area and live streaming pods.

In the Excellent Element category, The Trade Group earned Honorable Mention accolades for its collaboration with Google Stadia at gamescom 2019. The event marked Google Stadia's debut as a new IP in the gaming world. The activation was recognized for the 79'x84' exhibit's custom three-story, glass elevator and tubular slide with a green screen interactive photo experience that was conceived to emulate the platform's goal to "elevate the experience" of gaming.

This isn't the first time that The Trade Group has been recognized by EXHIBITOR for exhibit design excellence. Along with past AEDA wins for gaming clients Wargaming and Firefall, as well as a Corporate Event Award for Riot Games: Riftwalk, The Trade Group has been recognized with numerous EXHIBITOR Portable Modular Awards for clients in a variety of industries.

"Everything we do is inspired by our clients and the goals and challenges they bring to us. Exhibit design is truly a collaborative process, and we're honored to be chosen by such esteemed clients to help bring their creative dreams to life at trade shows, gaming expos, corporate events and other branded experiences," says Gilvar.

To learn more about The Trade Group's event marketing and experiential design solutions for live events, please call 800-343-2005 or visit http://www.tradegroup.com for ideas and inspiration.

ABOUT THE TRADE GROUP: 
The Trade Group is an award-winning, full-service event marketing and creative design firm, specializing in trade shows, esports events and activations, corporate events, brand activations, retail merchandising, commercial graphics and experiential solutions. Since 1986, the company's team of live event, design and engineering experts has helped thousands of clients amplify their brands and successfully navigate a wide range of events and experiences. Clients rely on The Trade Group for: event ideation, creation and production; esports expertise; exhibit design and fabrication; graphic design and production; strategic marketing solutions; technology integration and more.



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