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Chemique Adhesives Launches New Bondseal Structural Adhesive for Increased Strength, Instant Bonding, and Excellent Impact Resistance

September 3, 2018, 6:03 am
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Chemique Adhesives, a pioneer of solvent-free adhesives and adhesive equipment, has launched a new addition to their Bondseal adhesive range designed to offer superior bond strength, production efficiencies, and ease of application in composite and structural assemblies

KENNESAW, Ga. (PRWEB) September 03, 2018

Known for their innovations in solvent-free bonding solutions, Chemique Adhesives has announced a new two-component methacrylate adhesive, known as Bondseal 9402, offering superior bond strength, production efficiencies, and ease of application in composite and structural assemblies.

The newest addition to Chemique’s adhesive range will be making its opening debut at this year’s Composites and Advanced Materials Expo being held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center located in Dallas, Texas this October.

“For years manufacturers have been requesting a methacrylate adhesive that offers low odor and low shrinkage qualities without affecting the high performance expected from a Bondseal product. Particularly, an adhesive that not only bonds to a variety of metals, thermosets, thermoplastics, and composite assemblies, but also offers increased control over the production process without sacrificing strength and high impact resistance. We are elated to finally introduce a product to meet these strict requirements,” said Mark Waring, North American Technical Sales Manager for Chemique Adhesives.

The Bondseal adhesive range includes a variety of high end technical adhesives with structural bonding properties. An extremely high bond strength allows the product to be used in place of mechanical fixers while offering superior performance when bonding metal and thermoplastic substrates. The wide range of technical adhesives feature clear polyurethane adhesives, flammable and non-flammable aerosols, in addition to a new generation of polyurethanes and methacrylate adhesives, which are viable alternatives to more hazardous products traditionally used.

Resembling its companions in Bondseal product range, Bondseal 9402 solves the complex problem of being able to bond a variety of advanced materials without the need for surface primers or conditioners. Typical applications include glass reinforced plastic panels, GRP for short, often used in the marine industry as well as metal fasteners to molded composite parts, metal to plastic molded parts and automotive carbon fiber body panels.

About Chemique
Chemique Adhesives, Inc., is a pioneer in the development of solvent-free polyurethane, water- based adhesives and adhesive application equipment. It has fast become the first-choice supplier for a diverse range of industries requiring specialist products.

Working closely with customers and clients, Chemique’s experienced chemists and engineers provide new and innovative solutions to their adhesive and adhesive application needs. With a wide array of products Chemique is able to offer its solutions to a diverse range of industries, including transportation, foam conversion, raised access flooring, architectural panels, portable buildings, furniture and many others.

With operations across North America and Europe, Chemique specializes in the development of custom bonding solutions for customers worldwide.

For more information, visit http://www.chemiqueadhesives.com. Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.
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New R&D campus at Technology Base in Twente

September 3, 2018, 7:06 am
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Millions invested in new energy: Lithium Werks focuses on storage, transport and smart software

HENGELO, The Netherlands, Sept. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *Energy management company **Lithium Werks B.V. (**www.lithiumwerks.com**) has **announced that it will build a major clean energy research and development (R&D) campus at Twente Airport. “In order to achieve a real transition, from fossil fuels to renewables, energy has to be available in the right place and at the right time,” said the initiator Kees Koolen, chairman of the board, Lithium Werks. “Over the next five years, we will recruit some 2,000 people to develop clean energy technologies at the campus.”*Lithium Werks, which supplies 200 million battery cells to more than 1,000 customers in 50 countries, currently produces lithium iron phosphate batteries, or LFP. For the development of the next generations of batteries, Lithium Werks collaborates with the University of Twente, a pioneer in research in the field of new materials, artificial intelligence and control electronics. The East Netherlands Development Agency Oost NL is investing in Lithium Werks to support the company’s vision of an R&D campus, together with the municipality of Enschede and the province of Overijssel.

*“*Renewable energy sources, such as wind and sun, often produce the most energy at times when the demand is low. This mismatch between supply and demand means it is still necessary to have conventional coal or gas power stations. With smart energy storage and transport solutions, the energy will be available at the right time and place. This will require both sufficient battery capacity - we need to produce many more batteries - and artificial intelligence software," said Koolen.

*R&D campus at Technology Base*

Lithium Werks will create a 42 acre R&D campus for the development of a mobile battery ecosystem at Technology Base. More than EUR 100 million has been invested in the development of the R&D campus by various parties. Oost NL was the first to invest in the project, in line with its brief from local authorities to sustainably strengthen the economy of the Eastern region of the Netherlands. The campus will be built in phases. The first building at Technology Base is scheduled for completion by the end of 2019, initially providing work for approximately 300 people to research new technologies in the field of clean energy. Lithium Werks is planning to recruit some 2,000 people within five years to carry out R&D at the campus.

*Mobile batteries*

Growing demand for electric vehicles is a key driver of the rising demand for batteries. Lithium Werks is employing artificial intelligence technology as it prepares for a future, where autonomous electric vehicles will offer Mobility as a Service (MaaS) that will remove the need for private car ownership. In addition, the autonomous electric vehicles will in effect be mobile batteries that deliver vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home power.

*Technical knowledge*

Lithium Werks, which has supplied 200 million battery cells to more than 1,000 customers in 50 countries, has merged with Super B Lithium Power B.V. in Hengelo, and has previously acquired Valence Technology Inc. and the industrial branch of A123 Systems LLC. The company produces lithium iron phosphate batteries, also known as LFP batteries. In order to be able to develop the next generations of storage techniques, Lithium Werks is cooperating with the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The university operates advanced materials research facilities, such as the MESA+ NanoLab, and is familiar with control electronics and artificial intelligence. “In bringing together this knowledge we will together play a significant role in the energy transition and make a major contribution to the sustainable development goals,” said University of Twente Chairman Victor van der Chijs.

*Kees Koolen*
Kees Koolen, chairman of the board at Lithium Werks, was born on 19 August 1965 in Bergeijk, North Brabant, The Netherlands. Koolen was the CEO of online travel reservation service Booking.com from 2008 to 2011 and subsequently chairman of the Supervisory Board until 2014. He then joined ride-sharing company Uber, which at the time had just 10 employees, to build its international presence outside the United States, and establish Uber International’s head office in Amsterdam.

*About Lithium Werks*
Lithium Werks is a fast-growing global lithium ion battery company with production facilities in the Netherlands and China, and offices in the USA, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Norway. Lithium Werks provides cells, modules and energy management systems to markets such as industrial, transportation, marine and renewable energy.

CONTACT: Media contacts:
Lithium Werks Press/Media Relations https://lithiumwerks.com/media-relations/
Marloes Eshuis +31 (0)611331598, lwmarketing@lithiumwerks.com
Jorn Madslien +44 (0) 20 3151 7540

University of Twente
Hinke Mulder +31 (0)6 48590047, hinke.mulder@utwente.nl

Oost NL
Daniëlle Gijsbertse +31 (0) 6 28 84 77 33, danielle.gijsbertse@oostnl.nl

Technology Base
Ellen Kuipers +31 (06) 12327745, ellen.kuipers@technologybase.nl

Municipality of Enschede
Jochem Vreeman +31 (0)6 41512493, j.vreeman@enschede.nl Reported by GlobeNewswire 5 hours ago.
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Sompo International Launches Commercial P&C Subsidiary, SI Insurance (Europe)

September 3, 2018, 8:06 am
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PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Sept. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today the launch of its new subsidiary, SI Insurance (Europe), SA. SI Insurance (Europe) is headquartered in Luxembourg with branches in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Sompo International will maintain its presence in the Lloyd’s market, its London-based underwriting platform and its Zurich reinsurance operation.SI Insurance (Europe) will issue insurance policies and reinsurance treaties for new and renewal business in Continental Europe. European Economic Area policy issuance for multi-national insurance clients will continue to be serviced from London via the UK branch of SI Insurance (Europe).

SI Insurance (Europe) will also provide Sompo International with a foundation for additional strategic growth initiatives across Europe. Earlier this year, the company introduced a European Specialty business to partner with brokers across Continental Europe, initially offering a suite of professional liability and transaction risk insurance products. Sompo International is committed to the European market and will continue to expand its offerings to European clients through SI Insurance (Europe).

Mr. John Charman, Chairman and CEO of Sompo International, commented, “We continue to focus on delivering exceptional service to our international clients in areas where we can differentiate Sompo based on our specialty capabilities. It is critical that we have an established local presence in key Continental European markets as we introduce additional underwriting teams and innovative products to this region.”

Mr. Graham Evans, CEO of London Market & Europe Insurance for Sompo International, commented, “I am delighted to announce this exciting milestone which provides clear and timely definition of our post-Brexit capabilities for clients around the world. Our broker network can rest assured that they will have continued access to our full suite of Sompo International products and capabilities through their chosen channel of distribution.”

Mr. Takashi Kurumisawa, CEO of SI Insurance (Europe), added, “Our clients and brokers across Continental Europe are reacting very positively to Sompo International’s commitment to the European market. With SI Insurance (Europe) beginning to operate well ahead of Brexit, we have a long-term solution in place to deliver consistently high quality service and uninterrupted capacity for clients across the European Economic Area.”

*About Sompo International *

Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is a global specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, headquartered in Bermuda. Through its operating subsidiaries, Sompo International writes agriculture, professional lines, property, marine, energy, casualty and other specialty lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines, weather risk and specialty lines of reinsurance. Sompo International companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Sompo Holdings, Inc., whose core business encompasses one of the largest property and casualty insurance groups in the Japanese domestic market. We maintain excellent financial strength as evidenced by the ratings of A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best (XV size category) and A+ (Strong) from Standard and Poor’s on our principal operating subsidiaries. Sompo International’s headquarters are located at Waterloo House, 100 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke HM 08, Bermuda and its mailing address is Sompo International, Suite No. 784, No. 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda. For more information about Sompo International, please visit www.sompo-intl.com.

*Contact*
Investor Relations
Phone: +1 441 278 0988
Email: investorrelations@sompo-intl.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.
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Fossil teeth shed light on Jurassic marine reptiles

September 3, 2018, 8:27 am
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Fossil teeth shed light on Jurassic marine reptiles A study of fossilised teeth shows how reptiles adapted to changing seas more than 150 million years ago. Reported by BBC News 4 hours ago.
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Tracking marine migrations across geopolitical boundaries aids conservation

September 3, 2018, 10:04 am
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A new study uses tracking data for 14 species of migratory marine predators, from leatherback turtles to blue whales and white sharks, to show how their movements relate to the geopolitical boundaries of the Pacific Ocean. The results provide critical information for designing international cooperative agreements needed to manage these species. Reported by Science Daily 2 hours ago.
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Larson Electronics Releases Explosion 1080p HD Security Camera with Explosion Proof LED Light

September 3, 2018, 9:55 am
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KEMP, Texas, Sept. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Larson Electronics, a manufacturer of industrial lighting products, announced the release of an explosion proof combination camera light fixture that features 10x optical and 62x digital zoom. This 1080p HD resolution camera is remotely mounted allowing operators to view live feed from tanks, reactors and vessels from a centralized control room. The explosion proof LED light fixture produces 1,320 lumens and comes in spot of flood options.The EXPCMR-ALG-OZ-IC-1080P-LE1-1227 is a combination HD security camera with explosion proof LED light for inspections and monitoring in combustive environments. The security camera provides operators in hazardous areas with crisp 1080p HD high resolution images and has a 5-50mm motorized lens automatically adjusts focus, providing operators with a precise 10x optical zoom and autofocus and 62x digital zoom image. A digital inverter supports both HD-TVI and CVBS analog output to a customer provided remote mount DVR system.

The EXPCMR-ALG-OZ-IC-1080P-LE1-1227 produces 1,320 lumens of high-intensity LED light for illumination within hazardous areas and potentially explosive work environments and is available in two lighting configurations; spot and flood. The spot configuration features a 10° beam that measures 800`L and 140` W. The flood configuration throws a 40° beam that measures 300`L and 225`W. An adjustable surface mount mechanism allows operators to control the direction of the beam by tilting the unit towards the desired target.

This combination fixture from Larson Electronics is rated NEMA Type 3, 4, 4X, 7 (B, C, D) and 9 (E, F, G) and designed to withstand the rigors of demanding environmental and operating conditions while remaining lightweight and easy to use.

Applications for the EXPCMR-ALG-OZ-IC-1080P-LE1-1227 range from inspections, tank cleaning, remote observation and security to work-site observation, surveying in flammable environments and compliance with safety regulations.

*About Larson Electronics LLC:* Larson Electronics LLC is a manufacturer of industrial lighting equipment and accessories. The company offers an extensive catalog of industry-grade lighting and power distribution products for the following sectors: manufacturing, construction, food processing, oil and gas, military, marine and automobile. Customers can benefit from the company’s hands-on, customized approach to lighting solutions. Larson Electronics provides expedited service for quotes, customer support and shipments.

*For further information, please contact:*
Rob Bresnahan, *President and CEO
*Toll-free: 1-800-369-6671
Phone: 214-616-6180
Fax: 903-498-3364
E-mail: sales@larsonelectronics.com

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Cyprus helps 36 Syria migrants to come ashore as influx grows

September 3, 2018, 8:59 pm
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Cypriot marine police said they escorted 36 Syrian migrants ashore on Monday (3 September), at a time the authorities have raised concerns about an influx of boat people on the island. Reported by EurActiv 16 hours ago.
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Global Pipe Coating Market Predicted to Reach USD 12,781 Million by 2024: Zion Market Research

September 3, 2018, 11:59 pm
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According to the report, global pipe coating market was valued at USD 7,845 million in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 12,781 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2018 and 2024.

New York, NY, Sept. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zion Market Research has published a new report titled *“Pipe Coating Market by Form (Powder and Liquid), by Type (Thermoplastic Coatings, Metal Coatings, Fusion Bonded Epoxy, and Concrete Weight Coatings), by Application (Oil & Gas, Chemical Processing, Industrial, Municipal Water Supply, and Other End-User Industries): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2017 – 2024”*. According to the report, global pipe coating market was valued at USD 7,845 million in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 12,781 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2018 and 2024.    

Pipe coating is a feasible and cost-effective solution to sustain pipes' reliability. Pipe coating offers continuous protecting layers that assist to protect a pipe from corrosion prevention methods used by industries today.

*Browse through 88 Tables & 37 Figures spread over 110 Pages and in-depth TOC on “Global Pipe Coating Market Size & Share 2017: Industry Type, Demand, Growth Analysis and Forecast, 2024”.*

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Pipe coating is generally used for the protective coating of a pipe, which are widely used in various chemical industries and water sewage treatment industries. Pipe coating is more suitable for various end-user industries and it has generated a massive demand in 2017. The increasing end-user demand for pipe coating is anticipated to fuel the market. Robust growth of end-user industries like oil and gas across the globe is expected to be the major driver for the growth of the pipe coating market. Government is supporting as well as promoting the ecological policies. Sufficient raw material accessibility helps in increasing the market demand. The increasing water sewage treatment and the developing potable water infrastructure in the emerging economies are major factors driving the market growth. The fluctuating prices of the raw materials may hamper the growth of the market. The manufacturing companies are focusing on new product launches which anticipate opening new opportunities for the market. 

Depending on the form, the global pipe coating market includes powder pipe coating and liquid pipe coating. In terms of value, powder pipe coating type is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the forecast period. Powder pipe coating is more preferable in multiple applications and thus lead to huge demand in 2017. Thermoplastic coatings are the most widely used type of pipe coatings. Chemical processing end-use industry is anticipated to grow at fastest pace incorporating pipe coatings because of rising demand in the chemical industry. Easy availability of the shale gas is the reason for the pipe coating market growth for the chemical processing end-user industry segment. 

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Oil and gas end-user industry segment was the significant division among other end-user industries in 2017. In the global pipe coating market, oil and gas application segment accounted for over 35% share. It is predictable to continue its ascendancy in the forecast period of 2018 to 2024. The cost-effectiveness of pipe has lead to the development of upstream as well as downstream industries. Pipe coatings are used in oil & gas industry. These pipes are used for transporting natural gas, crude oil, water CO2 (injection), and refined product lines to different regions. Pipe coating has an increased demand in the chemical processing industry thus propelling the market growth. 

Pipe coating is widely used for waste and wastewater treatment end-user industries. Increasing investments in chemical processing and oil & gas end-user industries are projected to augment demand for the product over the forecast period. The growth of the pipe coating market is directly attributed to growth of oil & gas end-user industry segment. The wastewater treatment, municipal water end-user industry segment holds several opportunities and expected to be the major growth driver for the pipe coating market in the future.

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In 2017, North America dominated the pipe coating market and counted for more than 40% share of the market. Region wise, the U.S. is the largest consumer of the pipe coating. The growth in the region is mainly attributed to the growing demand for natural gas production from the shale formation. Government rules and regulations are expected to encourage the utilization of pipe coating in the region.

In the U.S, demand for oil & gas industry is anticipated to grow significantly over the forecast period and it is one of the major consumers of pipe coatings. Rapid urbanizations have contributed towards the growth of chemical process industry sectors which are anticipated to propel the pipe coating market. Utilization of pipe coating in drinking water pipes, firefighting pipes, and raw water pipes in thermal plants leads to drive the market.

Browse the full *"Pipe Coating Market by Form (Powder and Liquid), by Type (Thermoplastic Coatings, Metal Coatings, Fusion Bonded Epoxy, and Concrete Weight Coatings), by Application (Oil & Gas, Chemical Processing, Industrial, Municipal Water Supply, and Other End-User Industries): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2017 – 2024"* report at https://www.zionmarketresearch.com/report/pipe-coating-market

The Middle East and Africa registered the second largest market of pipe coating holding around 23% share of the pipe coating market among the other regions. Rising demand for pipe coating in oil & gas end-user industries is expected to boost the market size in the region over the forthcoming years. Further textile, chemical, paper, and glass industry fuel the demand for the pipe coating product. Pipe coating market is developed and its production is enough to meet regional needs.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow in the global pipe coating market in the near future. India, China, and Indonesia are projected to emerge as the fastest growing countries in the global pipe coating market. Moreover, the increasing chemical processing industrial activities, construction and building sectors in China, India, and Indonesia are anticipated to propel the market’s profit margin in the forecast period. The need for high-quality infrastructure in developing countries such as India and China has been driving the market in the recent years. In emerging economies such as India, the raised Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is anticipated to enhance market growth. Robust urbanization experienced in emerging countries has lead to the boom of the residential as well as commercial real estate market. It has resulted in the widespread pipe infrastructure for wastewaters, sewage, and potable water projects.

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In Europe, particularly the decreasing gas production in the Dutch field, the market in this region is expected to observe comparatively inferior growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, the rising industrial activities in the UK, France, and Germany are anticipated to propel the market’s profit margin. The UK, France, and Germany regions are the matured market for pipe coating suppliers. Moreover, emerging industries such as wastewater management and chemical processing industries in the region are projected to grow the business of pipe coating materials in the region in the near future.

Some of the major players of the global pipe coating market are Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, Covestro AG, Akzo Nobel N.V., Tenaris SA, Wasco Energy Group of Companies, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Arkema S.A., and Celanese Corporation, among others. Major companies in the market adopted acquisitions, mergers and expansions strategy to enlarge their production capacities and share in the pipe coating market in the forecast period.

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*This report segments the global pipe coating market as follows:*

*Global Pipe Coating Market: Form Analysis*

· Powder
· Liquid

*Global Pipe Coating Market: Type Analysis*

· Thermoplastic Coatings
· Metal Coatings
· Fusion Bonded Epoxy
· Concrete Weight Coatings

*Global Pipe Coating Market: Application Analysis*

· Oil & Gas
· Chemical Processing
· Industrial
· Municipal Water Supply
· Others 

*Global Pipe Coating Market: Regional Analysis*

· North America

· The U.S.

· Europe

· UK
· France
· Germany

· Asia Pacific

· China
· Japan
· India

· Latin America

· Brazil

· The Middle East and Africa

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Burdette & Rice Announces Mark Caldwell to Speak on New Texas Power of Attorney Act and Litigation

September 4, 2018, 12:00 am
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Burdette & Rice is a leading Texas law firm focused on litigation including power of attorney litigation. Firm attorney Mark Caldwell will be speaking at the State Bar of Texas' 29th annual course on estate planning and probate drafting.

DALLAS (PRWEB) September 04, 2018

Burdette & Rice, a leading Texas law firm focused on litigation in probate, estate, and trust litigation, is proud to announce that firm attorney Mark Caldwell will be speaking at the State Bar of Texas 29th annual course on estate planning and probate drafting on the topic of discussing the new Texas Power of Attorney Act. Mark will discuss various aspects of litigation involving the misuse of powers of attorney under the new Texas statute.

“Mark is known as an informative and interesting speaker on all topics," explained Elliott Burdette, Managing Director of Probate Litigation at Burdette & Rice. “The fact that Mark will be speaking on the new Texas Power of Attorney act means that this presentation will give keen insights on new changes in Texas law. Anyone with an interest in litigation, powers of attorney, or the new Texas Power of Attorney Act is encouraged to attend."

Persons interested in learning more about power of attorney issues in Texas can reach out to Mark Caldwell by visiting the law firm's website at http://www.dallasprobateattorneys.com/ and clicking on the 'Team' link in the website navigation. Persons interested in an online introduction to the firm's philosophy of handling probate, estate, and trust disputes under Texas law can visit http://www.dallasprobateattorneys.com/our-philosophy/. Although the firm is based in Dallas, Texas, it is recognized throughout Texas as one of the leading litigation law firms in litigation surrounding probate, estate, and trusts.

About Mark Caldwell

Mark R. Caldwell was born on June 29, 1979 at Beaufort Naval Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina where his father flew F-4 Phantoms at the nearby Marine Corps air station (although his mother had the more difficult job of raising three children). After having lived in South Carolina, North Carolina, Hawaii, and California he returned to North Texas and attended Eastfield Community College before transferring to Southern Methodist University, where he earned a full academic scholarship. One year later, he attended the London School of Economics as a General Course Student. Mark earned his law degree from New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2005. He entered private practice as a litigator in a boutique probate and trust firm, representing executors, guardians, and beneficiaries in complex estate and trust litigation. He has also represented fiduciaries in all phases of estate, trust, and guardianship administration. Mark enjoys the investigatory aspects of estate and trust litigation, including reviewing and analyzing medical, financial, and suspicious property records and transactions. Mark is committed to developing and maintaining strong, personal relationships with his clients. He endeavors to offer smart, pragmatic and cost-effective legal advice. Mark believes that the strongest winning position is one that is simple, direct, and understandable. While he strives to advocate strong, aggressive positions for clients, Mark also strives to resolve disputes in an ethical, reasonable, and cost-effective manner. Mark is passionate about holding those who exploit others for personal gain accountable.

Persons interested in Mark and his expertise are encouraged to visit the law firm website and reach out for a consultation. Journalists and bloggers looking for an expert in Texas Powers of Attorney are also encouraged to reach out.

About Burdette & Rice, PLLC

Burdette & Rice, PLLC is a top Dallas probate law firm, with lawyers dedicated to listening to their clients, being fully present to them, and advocating their clients’ positions in the simplest and most persuasive way possible. The law firm employs some of the top probate and estate lawyers in Dallas, Texas. Clients come to Burdette & Rice to contest a will in Texas, work on complex inheritance litigation and disputes, and to litigate disputes over powers of attorney, guardianship and trustee issues all based on Texas law.

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Beijer Electronics Launches New BoX2 Series of IIoT Gateways

September 4, 2018, 12:04 am
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Clever connectivity. Added smart functions. These are the guiding stars behind the latest product release from Beijer Electronics, the BoX2 series.

SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) September 04, 2018

BoX2 is a series of IIoT gateways which offer clever connectivity and the possibility to add optional smart functions. BoX2 series gateways enable customers to create high-technological modern solutions for essential application requirements in the industry.

IIoT and cloud connectivity are growing requirements for machine builders and facility managers enabling them to store and access business-critical data in the cloud for analytics, business intelligence and optimization of processes.

Beijer Electronics’ new BoX2 series deliver IIoT in four unique applications:

1: Share data between machines to optimize operations
BoX2 allows machines to more effectively communicate together: i) old and new ones, ii) one machine to another, iii) in complex setups with multiple machines communicating together, iv) in routing key data and utilizing BoX2’s extensive offer of communication drivers to all major brands of controllers, and v) exchanging data with the overlying systems to bring production up to speed and optimize operations.

2: Perform integrated local CODESYS control
BoX2 enables powerful local logic control. By integrated standard-based IEC 61131-3, the integrated CODESYS implementation is the industry leader in PLC and controller programming for basic and advanced applications. Through one device, control applications are combined with HMI server functions, IIoT and cloud connectivity, and an abundance of additional smart functions.

3: Present data on mobile devices via HTML5 screens and dashboards.
BoX2 is the perfect platform for HMI and dashboard applications on the go. Leveraging HTML5 tools, BoX2 keeps operators or facility managers updated with status information and vital data from the facility. The data is resented in clear interactive graphics. It creates awareness of production trends, alarms and upcoming maintenance. It facilitates decisions and corrective measures from anywhere within the enterprise.

4: Create IIoT and cloud solutions to provide data for analysis.
BoX2 provides the data needed for analysis when businesses have an installed base of machines and want to optimize up-time and overall efficiency. Via communication drivers to all major brands of controllers, BoX2 can access the data hidden in machine controllers and transfer them through secure IIoT connections to and from the cloud. Adding smart software functions further refines and structures the data allowing it to be turned into business insights.

Fast forward engineering
BoX2 is configured via Beijer Electronics’ WARP Engineering Studio. This software platform facilitates the interconnection of machines and IT systems to the cloud. Through WARP, all of Beijer Electronics’ products – iX, CODESYS and BoX2 – are set-up using an intuitive, drag and drop user interface, speeding configuration and design times.

Industrial grade quality for reliable, secure operation
BoX2 is available in base, pro and extreme versions designed for industrial environments including those with high temperature, moisture and vibration. BoX2 offers standard industrial certifications and extended classes of marine and hazardous area certifications.

When you are looking for clever connectivity in the industrial world, think BoX2.

(All listed BoX2 functions are not available at this time; those that are not can be made available in a pre-released versions.)

Contacts:
Axel Gustafson, Product Manager - HMI Hardware, +46 40 35 84 36, axel.gustafson@beijerelectronics.com
Jeff Hayes, Product Manager - Americas, +1 801 466 8770, jeff.hayes@beijerinc.com

About Beijer Electronics
Beijer Electronics is a multinational cross-industry innovator of flexible solutions to control, connect and present data for business-critical applications. Its open software, hardware and IIoT solutions help customers optimize processes and create reliable secure communication, complete with leading-edge user experiences. By making the complex simple, its passion is to work together with its customers to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. Beijer Electronics is a Beijer Group company. In 2017, Beijer Group had annual sales of over 150 million USD (1.21 billion SEK.) It is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stockholm Small Cap list under BELE. http://www.beijergroup.com | http://www.beijerelectronics.com Reported by PRWeb 13 hours ago.
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Sensata Technologies Completes Divestment of Valves Business to Pacific Industrial Co.

September 4, 2018, 12:09 am
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SWINDON, United Kingdom, Sept. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST), an industrial technology company and a leading provider of sensors, today announced that it has completed the previously-announced divestment of its valves business to Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Pacific”) for an enterprise value of approximately $173 million. The transaction was closed on August 31, 2018.The valves business was part of Sensata’s Performance Sensing segment and the expected timing of the transaction closing in the third quarter was reflected in Sensata’s guidance for the third quarter and full year 2018 provided on July 24, 2018.    

*About Sensata Technologies*

Sensata Technologies is one of the world’s leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions with operations and business centers in 12 countries. Sensata’s products improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day in automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle, and marine applications. For more information, please visit Sensata’s website at www.sensata.com.

*Safe Harbor Statement*
Certain statements in this press release are  "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the Company’s current expectations regarding the timing for closing of the transaction and its uses of proceeds. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and reflect our company’s current expectations. As a result, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the parties' ability to receive regulatory approvals and satisfy conditions to closing as well as other factors discussed in materials that Sensata from time to time files with, or furnishes to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. There is no assurance that a transaction involving all or part of the valves business will be completed or that other events described in any forward-looking statement will materialize. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak to results only as of the date the statements were made; and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect any future events or circumstances or otherwise. See "Risk Factors" in the Company's 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other public filings and press releases. Copies of our filings are available from our Investor Relations department or from the SEC website, www.sec.gov.

*Contacts:*

Investors:
Joshua Young
(508) 236-2196
Joshua.young@sensata.com

Media:
Alexia Taxiarchos
Sensata Technologies
(508) 236-1761
ataxiarchos@sensata.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 13 hours ago.
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Sydney's marine life turning tropo as coral, other species head south

September 4, 2018, 12:59 am
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Internet Solutions Launches First iDirect DVB-S2X Network in Africa

September 4, 2018, 1:06 am
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Network live across more than 300 sites with iDirect iQ Desktop remote

HERNDON, Va. (PRWEB) September 04, 2018

VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of Vision Technologies Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Internet Solutions, a leading Pan-African telecommunications services provider, has launched the first iDirect DVB-S2X network in Africa, which is currently live across more than 300 sites in Nigeria. The network will allow Internet Solutions to expand into new markets, such as finance and energy, delivering greater satellite throughput efficiencies to its customers. Companies will benefit from cost efficiencies as they expand their network sites, presenting more opportunities for smaller companies to enter the market.

Launched using an iDirect Universal Hub chassis and the iQ Desktop remote, the DVB-S2X network gives Internet Solutions a significant competitive advantage in the region as demands from the Africa market are growing. Internet Solutions will be equipped to expand in established markets, while opening new vertical markets through significant efficiency gains.

“We pride ourselves on being market leaders in Nigeria and continuously strive to provide our clients with the latest technology and services, which is why we chose to install an iDirect DVB-S2X network,” said Richardt Dannhauser, Chief Operating Officer for Internet Solutions Nigeria. “We know that the reach of cheaper terrestrial connectivity increases in Nigeria daily, but these terrestrial networks are still prone to frequent and lengthy outages, which is why we invested in more efficient satellite solutions that are best suited for applications like backup, retail and ATMs, at a more competitive price. We look forward to expanding in our current and new markets and bringing connectivity across the region.”

“Congratulations to Internet Solutions for being the first to launch an iDirect DVB-S2X network in Africa,” said John Arnold, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, VT iDirect. “The timing is advantageous as the Africa market is growing and more enterprises and organizations are demanding higher performing and more efficient satellite networks to enable their operations.”

VT iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is a global leader in IP-based satellite communications providing technology and solutions that enable our partners worldwide to optimize their networks, differentiate their services and profitably expand their businesses. For more than 20 years, the VT iDirect organization has focused on meeting the economic and technology challenges across the satellite industry. Today, the product portfolio, branded under the name iDirect, sets new standards in performance and efficiency, making it possible to deliver voice, video and data connectivity anywhere in the world. VT iDirect is the world’s largest TDMA enterprise VSAT manufacturer and is the leader in key industries including mobility, military/government and cellular backhaul. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information please visit http://www.idirect.net.

VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems’ innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.

Internet Solutions (IS) is an Internet services provider to public and private sector organizations and has been providing innovative end-to-end solutions and related services for more than 20 years. At the forefront of Internet Protocol-based technologies, IS builds solutions and services tailored to the increasingly complex demands of organizations across the enterprise, public sector, global carrier and growing small-to-medium business sectors.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Dimension Data Group and part of NTT, IS leverages its infrastructure and global footprint to support organizations with the rapid deployment of emerging technologies.

Headquartered in South Africa, IS has operating offices in Mozambique, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria, as well as sales offices in the UK, U.S., and Singapore. IS has six international Points of Presence (PoPs) in New York, London (2), Germany, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and 65 PoPs across the African continent. The company has over 12,000 square meters of data center space across Africa and is the largest provider of alternate last mile services in South Africa. More information at http://www.is.co.za

Media contacts:    
Julie Bettinger
Vice President, Corporate Marketing
VT iDirect
Phone: (1) 703 648 8155
Email: jbettinger@idirect.net

Christine Hicks
Manager, Corporate Communications
VT Systems
Phone: (1) 703.739.2610
Email: chicks@vt-systems.com Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.
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HDFC ERGO makes Cyber Insurance Personal with the Launch of E@Secure

September 4, 2018, 1:33 am
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HDFC ERGO makes Cyber Insurance Personal with the Launch of E@Secure *HDFC ERGO*, India’s third largest non-life insurance provider in the private sector, today announced the launch of ‘*E@Secure*’, a Cyber Insurance Policy for individuals. This policy aims at providing comprehensive protection to individuals and their families against any cyber-attacks, cyber frauds or digital threats that could lead to a financial loss and or reputational loss.

 
 

*HDFC ERGO - E@Secure Insurance*

 

Today, India is the second largest online market, with a huge potential for exponential growth. But, this great opportunity comes with the menace of cyber risks & frauds which, too, have been growing significantly. According to the *National Crime Records Bureau* (NCRB) report 2016, there has been an increase in the incidence of Cyber Crimes by 6.3% in 2016 (12,317) over 2015 (11,592).

 

HDFC ERGO’s E@Secure Insurance policy offers comprehensive protection against cyber risks and frauds carried out from any device and from any location worldwide. Various cyber risks such as unauthorized online transactions, phishing and email spoofing, e-extortion, identity theft, damage to e-reputation & cyber-bullying are covered in the policy. In addition, the policy pays for *legal cost and expenses and legal advice sought by the insured* in case of a legal dispute arising out of specified risks covered in the policy.

 

Commenting on the launch of the new product, *Mr. Ritesh Kumar, MD & CEO, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company* said, “This is a product which is very relevant in today's time. We live in a digital world, wherein individuals freely share a lot of their personal as well as financial information online. Technology has advanced and so has the increase in cyber-crime rate. Keeping the rising trend of cyber-crime in mind, we have launched E@Secure insurance policy that will protect individuals against the exposures that come with modern connected life like cyber-bullying, phishing, identity theft and more.”

 

He further added, “We believe in the times to come that E@Secure will become a part of our life and everyone who uses social media, net banking or surfs the internet will need this product to cover their cyber exposures. This is a latent demand in the internet usage community which we are trying to address through this product.”

 

A special feature of the policy is that it provides coverage to the entire family including children. Today, even children are present on social media and are susceptible to online stalking or harassment. The policy covers the expenses incurred on counselling sessions with a psychologist due to any traumatic stress one may face as a result of cyber-bullying or harassment.

 

The sum assured for the cover ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 crore. For more information on the policy and the full range of HDFC ERGO Insurance products please contact HDFC ERGO representative or visit the website www.hdfcergo.com for further details on risk factors, exclusions, terms and conditions please read the sales brochure before concluding a sale.

 

*About HDFC ERGO*

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company is a 51:49 joint venture between the Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (HDFC), India’s premier Housing Finance Institution, and ERGO International AG, the primary insurance entity of the Munich Re Group of Germany. In August 2017, with IRDAI’s approval for the merger of HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co. Ltd. with HDFC General Insurance Ltd. (formerly Known as L&T General Insurance Co. Ltd.), the Company marked the first merger in the General Insurance sector. The merged entity, known as HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co. Ltd., is the third largest General Insurance provider in the private sector.

 

HDFC ERGO offers products like Motor, Health, Travel, Home and Personal Accident Insurance in the retail space and customized products like Property, Marine and Liability Insurance in the corporate space through its vast network of 122 branches spread across 106 cities and a wide distribution network.

  Reported by NewsVoir 11 hours ago.
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AIR Worldwide and Capsicum Re Collaborate to Develop Silent Cyber Modeling Capabilities

September 4, 2018, 8:04 am
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BOSTON, Sep 4, 2018 - (ACN Newswire) - Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide (AIR) today announced that it is collaborating with Capsicum Re, a full-service global reinsurance broker, as part of a joint effort to enhance the insurance industry's modeling of what many refer to as "silent" cyber incidents. Capsicum Re has also adopted AIR's cyber risk modeling and analytics platform, ARC, which includes a wide range of cyber scenarios and models to help deliver sophisticated insights to its insurance portfolios. AIR Worldwide is a Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) business.

As part of the collaboration, the two firms will identify which non-cyber lines of business and industries are more likely to be exposed to silent cyber-related losses. The result of this collaboration is expected to yield the availability of models that simulate the impact of incidents that could cause silent cyber-related losses. AIR continually collects data on cyber risk to inform its cyber risk models, and the addition of Capsicum Re's expertise is expected to result in models that provide unique insights for identifying and evaluating silent cyber exposures.

"Silent cyber exposure could exist in some insurance policies when cyber-related risks are not specifically included or excluded in the policy wording," said Prashant Pai, vice president of cyber offerings at Verisk. "As a result, it's possible the insurance industry could face higher-than-expected loss ratios when cyber incidents occur if certain cyber-related exposures are not necessarily accounted for during the underwriting process."

"There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding cyber risks, and these could result in losses for property, professional, marine, and other non-cyber lines of business," said Scott Stransky, assistant vice president and director of emerging risks modeling at AIR. "The models we're developing in collaboration with Capsicum Re can help the insurance industry assess and quantify silent cyber risks appropriately."

"Given the rapidly evolving nature of cyber risk, it's likely that insurance policy wordings will be challenged to keep up, and some forms of silent cyber exposures could always exist," said Ian Newman, global head of cyber at Capsicum Re. "Our goal is to better advise insurers and reinsurers about the nature of cyber risk and help the industry develop innovative risk-transfer solutions that truly reflect the underlying risk exposure. We're excited to work with AIR to improve our industry's ability to understand and manage silent cyber risks."

Justyna Pikinska, actuary at Capsicum Re, said, "Silent cyber is an area of growing concern, and the market is actively researching different ways to quantify it. It's widely discussed by the actuarial community, and we see a significant uptick in requests for specialized models to be developed - both deterministic and stochastic. We have a great opportunity with AIR to develop a reliable probabilistic model to assess the volatility around the mean and quantify the probability of extreme cyber events."

The silent cyber models are expected to be available in upcoming versions of ARC and through Capsicum Re's broking service. AIR currently offers deterministic modeling capabilities for cyber risks, which are available within ARC. AIR has been offering probabilistic modeling capabilities for cyber through bespoke consulting services. Probabilistic modeling is expected to be built into the general availability (GA) version of ARC later this year.

About AIR Worldwide
AIR Worldwide (AIR) provides risk modeling solutions that make individuals, businesses, and society more resilient to extreme events. In 1987, AIR Worldwide founded the catastrophe modeling industry and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, pandemics, casualty catastrophes, and cyber incidents. Insurance, reinsurance, financial, corporate, and government clients rely on AIR's advanced science, software, and consulting services for catastrophe risk management, insurance-linked securities, longevity modeling, site-specific engineering analyses, and agricultural risk management. AIR Worldwide, a Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) business, is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.air-worldwide.com.

About Capsicum Re
Founded by Grahame Chilton and Rupert Swallow in 2013, Capsicum Reinsurance Brokers LLP Group (Capsicum Re) is a full-service global reinsurance broker, working in partnership with Gallagher as its primary treaty reinsurance broking outlet. Based out of offices in London, Bermuda, New York, Miami, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Santiago, Capsicum Re is focused on attracting the best advocates in the market to provide bespoke and specialist reinsurance advice and products; it boasts the foremost broking teams in the specialist areas that it focuses on, supported by market-leading analytical capabilities.

For more information, contact:
Kevin Long
AIR Worldwide
+1-617-267-6645
klong@air-worldwide.com

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This announcement is distributed by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions on behalf of Nasdaq Corporate Solutions clients.
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.
Source: AIR Worldwide via Globenewswire

Copyright 2018 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com Reported by ACN Newswire 5 hours ago.
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MacGregor's new Breakbulk Optimiser increases asset utilisation rates and improves business performance

September 4, 2018, 4:07 am
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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has introduced a new breakbulk cargo stowage solution, the Breakbulk Optimiser, which enables operators to rapidly and optimally plan the stowage of many different cargoes, increasing vessel utilisation rates significantly and therefore improving business performance.

"The MacGregor Breakbulk Optimiser is the first automated, cloud-based application for the optimised stowage of breakbulk and general cargoes," says Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President, Cargo Handling, MacGregor. "It makes full use of MacGregor's expertise in cargo handling systems combined with Navis' expertise in loading computers and stowage planning know-how on container ships." Navis is also part of Cargotec.

The new application from MacGregor optimises breakbulk vessel stowage plans by taking into consideration all influencing factors including what cargo is already on board, incoming cargoes, available cargo space, the actual capability of the cargo handling system, port rotations and vessel stability.

Currently, breakbulk stowage planning mostly relies on time-consuming, manual planning processes based on the capability and experience of an individual planner or team of planners. No-shows of cargoes and last-minute changes can further add to the time it takes to complete an optimal stowage plan.

"The new solution can easily accommodate these last-minute changes and enables customers to identify predefined key performance indicators at a ship, voyage, rotation or fleet level," notes Tommi Keskilohko, Director, Customer Innovations, Cargo Handling, MacGregor. "Pilot cases on board customer vessels have verified that the amount of cargo that can be carried can be increased substantially, which increases operational efficiency and earning potential.

"Also there are a lot of potential process improvements," Mr Keskilohko adds. "Time-savings in planning processes and the transparency of fact-based information are just a few of these. Reduced environmental impact is another as vessels are running at much higher utilisation rates.

"The utilisation rates of breakbulk and general cargo vessels tend to be relatively low and fleet-wide key performance indicators are rarely known or recorded," continues Mr Keskilohko. "Our aim is to help customers improve their businesses and MacGregor's new Breakbulk Optimiser is a perfect match for that."

The new pioneering Breakbulk Optimiser is available for new and existing vessels and can be used for one vessel or the whole fleet.

*For more information please contact:*
Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President, Cargo Handling, MacGregor
tel. +46 31 850 919, email: magnus.sjoberg@macgregor.com

or

Heli Malkavaara, Senior Communications Manager, MacGregor
tel. +358 20 777 4500, email: heli.malkavaara@macgregor.com  

MacGregor shapes the offshore and marine industries by offering world-leading engineering solutions and services with a strong portfolio of MacGregor, Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes and Triplex brands. Shipbuilders, owners and operators are able to optimise the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with MacGregor.

MacGregor solutions and services for handling marine cargoes, vessel operations, offshore loads, crude/LNG transfer and offshore mooring are all designed to perform with the sea. www.macgregor.com

MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2017 totalled approximately EUR 3.2 billion and it employs over 11,000 people. www.cargotec.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 9 hours ago.
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Sensata Technologies to Present at the Citi 2018 Global Technology Conference

September 4, 2018, 4:36 am
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SWINDON, United Kingdom, Sept. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST) today announced that Martha Sullivan, President and CEO, will present at the Citi 2018 Global Technology Conference to be held at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City on Thursday, September 6^th at 8:45 a.m. ET.A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company's investor relations website at: http://investors.sensata.com.

*About Sensata Technologies*

Sensata Technologies is one of the world’s leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions with operations and business centers in 12 countries.  Sensata’s products improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day in automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle, and marine applications. For more information, please visit Sensata’s website at www.sensata.com.

Investor Contact:

Joshua Young
Vice President, Investor Relations
+1 (508) 236-2196
Joshua.Young@sensata.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 8 hours ago.
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Shares in Canada’s Ballard Power climb after it signs pact to sell non-core assets in Protonex

September 4, 2018, 5:12 am
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Shares of Ballard Power Systems Inc USA (NASDAQ:BLDP, TSX:BLD) climbed Tuesday in premarket trade after the Canadian fuel cell company signed a pact with a private company called Revision Military Ltd, to sell non-core assets of its subsidiary, Protonex, related to its power business. Ballard will receive US$16mln in cash as part of the sale. However, it will still retain certain assets related to fuel cell propulsion systems for military and commercial unmanned vehicles.  Shares of Ballard Power listed on Nasdaq shot up 5.9% to US$3.75 before the opening bell.  "This divestiture is consistent with our strategy of continuous portfolio optimization,” said Ballard CEO Randy MacEwen. “We decided to divest Protonex assets that are no longer aligned with Ballard's strategic fuel cell focus, while retaining assets related to the unmanned vehicle market, under the Ballard brand. The divestiture reduces complexity while adding fuel for us to invest in our core fuel cell business." READ: China’s Weichai Power pours US$163mln in Canada’s Ballard Power for a majority stake in the company In 2015, Ballard paid roughly US$17.5mln in shares and cash to acquire Protonex, which included the power manager business, a solid oxide fuel cells business and the unmanned vehicle business. The CEO said Ballard had originally acquired Protonex to provide “strategic diversification” and “to engage the US military complex” as a potential customer for portable fuel cell products. “With the developing value proposition and attractive market opportunities for fuel cell electric vehicles or FCEVs in Heavy and Medium Duty Motive markets, including bus, truck, rail, marine and other applications, we are divesting the power manager business to focus on core fuel cell market opportunities,” said MacEwen. Ballard was in the news last week after it secured around US$163mln from Weichai Power Co Ltd and established a joint venture in China. The substantial investment makes  the Chinese automotive and equipment manufacturer Ballard's largest shareholder. Separately, Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co. Ltd, a current Ballard investor and Chinese partner, also agreed to invest a further US$20mln at a 15% premium to maintain its 9.9% stake in Ballard. As a result, the Weichai and Broad-Ocean’s equity investment in Ballard now total approximately US$183mln. Contact Uttara Choudhury at uttara@proactiveinvestors.com Follow her on Twitter: @UttaraProactive  Reported by Proactive Investors 8 hours ago.
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Sabina Gold & Silver Reports Marine Laydown Area (MLA) Earthworks Completed In Line with 2015 Feasibility Costs and Ahead of Schedule and First Sealift at Back River Received

September 4, 2018, 5:06 am
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sabina Gold & Silver Corp (SBB.T), (“Sabina” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that pre-development civil works at the Back River Marine Laydown Area (“MLA”) have been completed and the first sealift supply was successfully received at the 100%-owned Back River Gold Project (“Back River” or the “Project”) in Nunavut, Canada.*Marine Laydown Area (MLA)*

The MLA is a critical infrastructure component to facilitate transportation of equipment and supplies to the Back River Project via sea lift and winter ice road.  This mode of transportation provides more efficiency in supporting our exploration and future development activities than the current method of air transport alone.

In March of this year, equipment and supplies, were transported over our planned winter ice road route by a Cat Train, 150 km from the Goose camp to the MLA.  The Cat Train not only validated the route but also provided information for improved future alignment.

Upon arrival at the MLA, a temporary camp was established and a 5,000 foot ice airstrip on Bathurst Inlet was constructed to facilitate a heavy lift air campaign consisting of over 100 freight flights to bring construction equipment, camp, supplies and fuel to the MLA.  Immediately following the airlift, a quarry was established, and civil works proceeded from April to August 2018.

To date at the MLA, a permanent 45-person camp, quarry, temporary fuel storage depot, permanent laydown storage pads, barge landings, connecting roads, and permanent fuel tank pads have been completed: effectively, completing all major MLA civil works contemplated in the project feasibility study.  In addition, the size of the laydown and storage pads were increased by approximately 30% and a 3000 ft gravel airstrip was constructed, which now provides for year-round airlift access to the MLA. The cost to complete this work was approximately $24.0 million, compared to approximately $22.6 million in the feasibility (excluding contingency).  The additional costs include costs for improved facilities (airstrip, larger laydown and storage pads), and the purchase of certain construction equipment which, in the 3KFS, was planned to be rented from contractors during construction period.  The works were completed in five months (including working in harsh winter conditions) to receive a sealift delivering additional construction equipment and supplies.

A photo library is available on our website at: http://www.sabinagoldsilver.com/assets/docs/2018-08-photo-gallery.pdf

The first of three sea lifts was successfully received and unloaded at the MLA this summer on August 13th and 14^th.

“We have significantly de-risked the Back River Project with this pre-development work at the MLA and demonstrating a successful first sea lift,” said Bruce McLeod, President & CEO. “Under Sabina’s management, we were able to improve upon the feasibility execution and development plan and build additional infrastructure which will greatly improve logistics at Back River.  Additionally, the Cat Train also enabled us to test and validate the winter ice road route and has provided us with opportunities to enhance the route when we move our received freight to the Goose Camp to complete future works.  The infrastructure constructed at the MLA was completed in line with the estimated initial capex in the 2015 feasibility study for the project and we are pleased to have this work under our belts.  In addition, we continue with our two-pronged approach at Back River by continuing exploration and making a new discovery at Goose and continuing to de-risk the Project with prudent capital allocation.  We also expect our Type A water license by the end of this year.”

*Sea Lift*

A first sealift comprised of three barges loaded with procurement items staged and assembled at Hay River were successfully received and unloaded at the MLA on August 13^th and 14^th, 2018.    These barges contained multiple large capacity fuel tanks, which when erected, will provide 15 million litres of capacity at each of the MLA and the Goose sites along with consumables and additional construction and ancillary equipment.

Two other sealifts will be completed this year; an additional sealift from Hay River during the third week of September with fuel, construction equipment and winter road equipment, and one ship from Becancour with other supplies.

Equipment and supplies will now be stored at the MLA site in preparation for overland transportation via ice road to the Goose site.

*Permitting*

On August 9, 2018, the Company completed its final hearings with the Nunavut Water Board (“NWB”) and related intervenors.  The NWB is expected to make a recommendation to Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada within 45 days from the end of the hearings (approximately September 25, 2018). 
   
*Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.*

Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. is well-financed with approximately C$62.4 million in cash and equivalents and is an emerging precious metals company with district scale, advanced, high grade gold assets in one of the world’s newest, politically stable mining jurisdictions: Nunavut, Canada.

Sabina released a Feasibility Study on its 100% owned Back River Gold Project which presents a project that has been designed on a fit-for purpose basis, with the potential to produce ~200,000 ounces a year for ~11 years with a rapid payback of 2.9 years (see “Technical Report for the Initial Project Feasibility Study on the Back River Gold Property, Nunavut, Canada” dated October 28, 2015) (the “Study”).  At a US$1,150 gold price and a 0.80 (US$:C$) exchange rate, the Study delivers a potential after tax internal rate of return of approximately 24.2% with an initial CAPEX of $415 million.

The Project received its final Project Certificate on December 19, 2017.  The Project is now in the final permitting and licensing phase with a Type A Water License expected by the end of 2018.

In addition to Back River, Sabina also owns a significant silver royalty on Glencore’s Hackett River Project.  The silver royalty on Hackett River’s silver production is comprised of 22.5% of the first 190 million ounces produced and 12.5% of all silver produced thereafter.

For further information please contact:

Nicole Hoeller, Vice-President, Communications:     *1 888 648-4218 *
*nhoeller@sabinagoldsilver.com*

*Forward Looking Information*
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws (the “forward-looking statements”), including our belief as to the extent, results and timing of construction and development activities sealift and overland transportation and permitting and licensing outcomes. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated in or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. While we have based these forward-looking statements on our expectations about future events as at the date that such statements were prepared, the statements are not a guarantee that such future events will occur and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which could cause events or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and assumptions include, among others, the effects of general economic conditions, commodity prices, changing foreign exchange rates and actions by government and regulatory authorities and misjudgments in the course of preparing forward-looking statements. In addition, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Known risk factors include risks associated with exploration and project development; the need for additional financing; the calculation of mineral resources and reserves; operational risks associated with mining and mineral processing; fluctuations in metal prices; title matters; government regulation; obtaining and renewing necessary licenses and permits; environmental liability and insurance; reliance on key personnel; the potential for conflicts of interest among certain of our officers or directors; the absence of dividends; currency fluctuations; labour disputes; competition; dilution; the volatility of the our common share price and volume; future sales of shares by existing shareholders; and other risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Back River Project and general risks associated with the mineral exploration and development industry described in our Annual Information Form, financial statements and MD&A for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2017 filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available at www.sedar.com. Although we have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We are under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements except as required under applicable securities laws. This news release has been authorized by the undersigned on behalf of Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.

Bruce McLeod, President & CEO
Suite 1800 – Two Bentall Centre
555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V7X 1M7
Tel 604 998-4175     Fax 604 998-1051
*http://www.sabinagoldsilver.com*  Reported by GlobeNewswire 8 hours ago.
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Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation Adds Dan Slone To Advisory Board

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Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation Adds Dan Slone To Advisory Board *LANCASTER, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 4, 2018 / *Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTCQB: CPWR), a renewable energy power plant and seawater cooling owner, operator, and developer for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC), today announced the appointment of Dan Slone, Esq., to its Advisory Board.

Mr. Slone is an international lawyer and consultant. He works from the Midlothian, Virginia office of Vertical Vision®, a firm he co-founded. He represents developers of new, resilient communities, communities implementing innovative codes, nonprofits disrupting old, unsustainable patterns, and entrepreneurs advancing unique products and services in energy efficiency and sustainable development. Named one of the best lawyers in America by multiple organizations, Dan has published numerous articles and book chapters and co-authored A Legal Guide to Urban and Sustainable Development (Wiley). Dan has represented, or been on the board of, many nonprofits, including the US Green Building Council, the Congress for the New Urbanism, the World Green Building Council, Greenroofs for Healthy Cities, the Resilient Design Institute, and EcoDistricts.

Jeremy P. Feakins, Chairman and CEO of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation, commented, “Dan’s legal expertise and green construction experience has raised the awareness of both professionals and the public in creating greener communities. Dan will be an important addition to our team as we continue to advance our OTEC EcoVillage and sustainable community projects around the world.”

*About OTEC and SWAC*

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a game-changing technology that leverages the temperature difference in the ocean between cold deep water and warm surface water in the tropics and subtropics to generate unlimited energy without the use of fossil fuels. It boasts a competitive advantage over alternative sources of electricity production regarding accessibility, predictability, affordability, and emissions. Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) technology produces air conditioning without the use of chemical agents. Acting alone, SWAC can reduce electricity usage by up to 90% when compared to traditional air conditioning systems. Both technologies can be configured to produce fresh water for drinking, agriculture, and economic development. Supporting the efforts for more sustainable living in developing nations around the world, OTE's OTEC and SWAC technologies drastically reduce the output of carbon emissions and produce renewable base-load (24/7/365) energy without the use of fossil fuels. This translates to slowing down climate change and cleaning up our atmosphere for a healthier planet for all.

*About Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation*

Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTE) has over 25 years of experience and unrivaled know-how of optimal designs and economics of commercial Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) systems. OTE is an environmentally-focused project developer, using the skills and many years of experience of its Marine Scientists, Oceanographers, and Engineers to design, finance, build, own, and operate commercial scale, cost-effective, and scalable OTEC and SWAC systems worldwide.

OTE concentrates on emerging markets, which provide the opportunity to bring improved conditions to parts of our world devastated by a shortage of water and high-energy costs. These opportunities provide very attractive returns. Our technologies offer practical solutions to mankind’s three oldest and most fundamental needs: clean drinking water, plentiful food, and sustainable, affordable energy without the use of fossil fuels.

For additional information regarding OTE, please visit the company’s website at www.otecorporation.com.

*About the OTEC EcoVillage*

Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation is in the advanced planning stages for a global network of carbon-neutral, high-quality eco-resorts consisting of sustainable homes, condominiums, retail spaces, and an EcoHotel. Use of fossil-fuels is not allowed at the OTEC EcoVillage. The first OTEC EcoVillage is targeted for the US Virgin Islands where OTE has received regulatory approval for its 100% fossil-fuel free Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system which will supply both the electricity and the water for the OTEC EcoVillage community. OTEC EcoVillage will be the world’s first community powered entirely without the use of fossil fuels and using the natural resources of the ocean to deliver base-load electricity and water 24/7/365 days a year. OTEC EcoVillage will be a model for the future, living in harmony with nature, supplying affordable clean power and water for communities, and exemplifying best practices in ecologically responsible developments. For additional information regarding the OTEC EcoVillage, please visit the company’s website at http://otececovillages.com.

*Safe Harbor Statement*

Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release regarding OTE’s plans or expectations constitute forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: a decision by any of the interested parties to not enter into a definitive power purchase agreement; the inability of the parties to successfully negotiate and enter into a definitive power purchase agreement; the inability of the parties to meet every closing condition contained in such definitive power purchase agreement and the protection and maintenance of OTE’s intellectual property rights.

Additional information and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are contained in OTE’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the heading "Risk Factors." Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, and the facts and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements may change.

Except as required by law, OTE disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future information, events or circumstances.

*Contact:
*Becky Wink Cooper
becky.cooper@otecorporation.com
717-517-4110

*Source: *Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation Reported by Accesswire 7 hours ago.
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