January 2026 – Page 15

Hayden, Havu v Named Gaziano Lineman Awards Winners

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

The Gaziano Awards selection committee has announced the winners of the 2026 Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Defensive and Offensive Lineman Awards. Joe Hayden, of Mt. Blue High School, has been named the top senior offensive lineman. John Havu V, of Bonny Eagle High School, earned the honor of top defensive lineman. Each will receive a trophy and scholarship of $5,000.

Hayden has been a four-year starter and two-year team captain, demonstrating leadership, discipline and consistency. In the classroom he maintained a 3.9 GPA and earned membership in the National Honor Society.

“Joseph is a natural leader whose work ethic set the standard for those around him,” said Craig Collins, head football coach, Mt. Blue High School. “He exemplifies our core values—family first, then academics and then football—and serves as an exceptional role model for our younger athletes and entire school community.

Havu V was a nose guard who played through significant injury his senior year, displaying resilience and leadership as a team captain. He maintained a 4.04 weighted GPA, earned SMAA All-Academic honors and demonstrated exceptional toughness both on and off the field.

“John’s leadership set the tone for our program. His ability to battle through adversity without making excuses speaks volumes about his character, and he is a model of what a true student-athlete should be,” said Kevin Cooper, head football coach, Bonny Eagle High School.

The Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Awards serve as a living tribute to Frank Gaziano’s legacy as an athlete, businessman and community leader. With continued support from National Distributors and KeyBank, the program recognizes student-athletes who demonstrate perseverance, discipline and integrity both on and off the field.

Offensive finalists for the 2025 awards included Collin Thompson of Thornton Academy and Colin Haigh of Portland High School. Defensive finalists were Griffin Faulkner of Old Town High School and Jangmin Lee of Thornton Academy. Each finalist is awarded a $1,000 scholarship and trophy.

For more information on the Gaziano Lineman Awards scholarship program, visit gazianolinemanawards.org.

Antea Group UK Proud To Announce IMS Accreditation

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

LEEDS, England, January 28, 2026 /3BL/ – We are delighted to share that we have successfully achieved accreditation of our Integrated Management System (IMS) to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).

This accomplishment follows a rigorous external audit conducted by Alcumus ISOQAR, a UKAS accredited ISO certification body—giving independent, nationally recognised assurance of our systems and performance.

Our accreditation reflects the drive, professionalism, and commitment to excellence shown by our entire team in delivering high quality services, operating responsibly, and ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people and stakeholders.

“This is a fantastic milestone as we continue to grow with quality, sustainability, and safety at the core of everything we do,” said Alex Ferguson, CEO of Antea Group UK. “Achieving accreditation across all three of these standards demonstrates our commitment to robust management systems that support our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.”

“This accreditation is a testament to the collective effort across the business,” said Kelvin Hughes, Technical Director at Antea Group UK, who led the accreditation process. “It reflects the professionalism of our team and our shared commitment to delivering high-quality services while operating responsibly and prioritising health, safety, and environmental performance.”

This achievement marks an important step in Antea Group UK’s continued growth, reinforcing its commitment to excellence, responsible operations, and continuous improvement as part of the wider Antea Group.

About Antea Group UK

Antea Group is an international engineering and environmental consulting firm specializing in full-service solutions in the fields of environment, infrastructure, urban planning and water. By combining strategic thinking and multidisciplinary perspectives with technical expertise and pragmatic action, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. With more than 3,250 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we serve clients ranging from global energy companies and manufacturers to national governments and local municipalities. Learn more: www.anteagroup.uk.

New Preeclampsia Research Funded to Investigate Genetic Targets and Possible Therapeutics

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Preeclampsia Foundation announced the recipients of its 2026 Peter Joseph Pappas Research Grants. Based on the recommendations of its Scientific Advisory Council, they awarded two grants totaling $99,997 USD each to Dr. Aki Ushiki, PhD and Kathleen Fisch, PhD.

Dr. Ushiki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, conducting a research project entitled “Beyond the Exome: Functional Dissection of FLT1 Regulatory Variants in Preeclampsia.” She received her PhD in genetics from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and completed postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco, with a focus on functional genomics in developmental gene regulation. She is a recipient of an NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award. Her laboratory investigates how non-coding genetic variation regulates gene expression and contributes to the pathogenesis of preeclampsia, with the goal of identifying enhancer-mediated gene regulatory mechanisms underlying placental development and disease.

Kathleen Fisch, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the UC San Diego Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, conducting a research project entitled “Precision therapeutics for optimizing preeclampsia prevention.” As the Co-Director of the UCSD Center for Perinatal Discovery (CPD) and as the Faculty Director of the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Center for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics (CCBB), Dr. Fisch spearheads the development of a vibrant, leading edge vision for computational genomics and infrastructure to support translational research across UCSD Health Sciences. Dr. Fisch’s research explores the molecular mechanisms underlying pregnancy disorders and investigates relationships between prenatal exposures and pregnancy outcomes.

Named for the infant son of preeclampsia survivor Lauren Pappas and her husband Clement, the Peter Joseph Pappas Research Grants program award grants totaling up to $200,000 each year. The ultimate goal of the program is to drive research that will eliminate the delivery of pre-term babies as an intervention for severe preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

“We lost our son Peter due to preeclampsia following a 29-week delivery in 2015,” explained Lauren Pappas. “Since then, we have dedicated our lives to helping others avoid the same outcome by establishing the Peter Joseph Pappas Fund.”

“Thanks to generous contributions from family and friends, and our partnership with the Preeclampsia Foundation, we are making strides to reach our ultimate goal of eliminating pre-term births due to preeclampsia by 2050,” added Clement Pappas.

The Peter Joseph Pappas Research Grants program adds to the Preeclampsia Foundation’s portfolio of research programs including the Vision Grant program for young investigators, and the Preeclampsia Registry, a dynamic database of research participants including survivors, family members, and controls.

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About the Preeclampsia Foundation
The Preeclampsia Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2000 to improve the outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by educating, supporting, and engaging the community, improving healthcare practices, and accelerating research. For more information, visit www.preeclampsia.org.

Media Contact:
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Director of Communications and Engagement
321.421.6957
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P77K Celebrating NYC’s Sole Winner – Nourishing Narratives: Cultivating Youth Stories for Change

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

Join us to meet Josiah Lessie, the sole NYC winner of the first annual Nourishing Narratives mobile film competition and screen his award-winning film. This event is open to the media, with RSVPs required. The evening will include a live Q&A, salad tasting, and photo opportunities.

When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – doors open 9:30, event starts promptly at 10 AM – 11 AM

Where: P77K
62 Park Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Who and What:

Josiah Lessie is a student at P77K, a NYC District 75 public school that serves students with developmental differences. He has a passion for cooking and a mission to share what he’s learned. Through his school’s farmers market program, Josiah discovered hydroponics and developed his own basil salad dressing recipe, made with fresh basil grown on-site, which quickly became a favorite among classmates and staff. To tell his story for the Nourishing Narratives competition, Josiah used assistive technology to narrate his film, allowing him to express himself in a way that felt true and comfortable. Josiah entered the competition to show other students with developmental differences what’s possible when they share their voice.

To celebrate his film, school partner Green Bronx Machine donated to Josiah and P77K a Mobile Classroom Kitchen enabling Josiah and his classmates to expand their capacity to grow food and produce dressing.
On January 28, 2026, Green Bronx Machine Founder, Stephen Ritz, will announce that P77K will be awarded a multi-year grant enabling them to have complete year-round food production capabilities to facilitate the development and debut of the first NYC DOE NYS Farmers Market to be run in partnership and compliance with NYS Ag Department.
As a result, students and teachers will be trained to be fully compliant with NYS, grow and sell products onsite, accept cash, credit cards, electronic benefits, health bucks, and serve their community weekly. Proceeds will go to support and employ graduates of the program in a virtuous cycle and enable them to be paid to train their peers at other schools citywide.

This unique partnership is the first of its kind in NYC, designed to be replicable statewide and the result of a long-term relationship between P77K staff, students, administration and Green Bronx Machine, with the film event made possible by the Mosaic Film Experience and Newman’s Own Foundation, who provided both funding and capacity support. Josiah’s ongoing success and national recognition subsequently became the catalyst for developing evergreen programming that serves the best interests of students, the school, and the community at large while addressing food insecurity, workforce development, and 21st-century opportunities in a multi-tiered, add-value capacity. Through Green Bronx Machine, the school will receive training, indoor growing technology, cash registers, computers, scanners, scales, packaging equipment, even a chicken coop to grow and gather eggs, all of which will be used to open a weekly market serving the entire community, and of course, featuring Josiah’s famous dressing.

“We could not be prouder of Josiah and the entire school community,” exclaimed P77K Principal Ebony Russell, “and we are so grateful for all the support from Mosaic Film Experience, Newman’s Own Foundation, and Green Bronx Machine for their support. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we intend to maximize it to our fullest.”
“OMG – I still can’t believe I won,” added student Josiah Lessie, “I never knew people were interested. I’m excited to bring my salad dressing and grow more vegetables for the whole world. Thanks everyone and I hope you come to the event.”
“We are still bathing in the glory and dealing with all the excitement,” added P77K teacher Katherine Marte. “Josiah worked so hard, and to see him recognized like this is so inspiring and rewarding for all of us. The support has been amazing and to think that we will be the first school in NYC to have this experience is an incredibly motivating factor for the students and for me as a teacher as well!”
“Food education can teach our children to grow nourishing food, nurture creativity and passion, and plant the seeds of change that positively transform communities,” said Mayor’s Office of Food Policy Executive Director Kate MacKenzie. “We’re proud of Josiah and P77K and are excited to see this partnership with Green Bronx Machine help our students flourish.”
“Josiah’s story is a powerful example of what happens when young people are given the tools and platform to share their stories,” said Skot Welch, Founder and President of Mosaic Film Experience. “We believe storytelling belongs to everyone and Josiah’s film shows us how confidence can grow when students are supported. We’re honored to partner with P77K and proud to see Nourishing Narratives open doors for student storytellers like Josiah.”
“Paul Newman believed deeply in nourishing and transforming the lives of children and that mission continues to guide our work today,” said Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. “Through Nourishing Narratives, we’re proud to elevate youth voices on food justice and to partner with Mosaic Film Experience to bring these important stories, and student storytellers, to the forefront of national conversations.”
“Today we celebrate endless possibilities. Green Bronx Machine could not be more excited to celebrate and support the entire P77K community. We’ve grown this together.” Stated Green Bronx Machine Founder, Stephen Ritz, “From the moment we met the staff, Josiah, and his classmates, we were in love and KNEW this was a special community and Green Bronx Machine was determined to make epic happen.” Ritz added: “We could not have done this and gotten JoJo and the school to this point without the love and support of our friends at Newman’s Own Foundation who encouraged us to dream big, plan systemically.” Ritz concluded: “This project represents something far bigger than the sum of its parts and serves as the power of example; but at its core, speaks to the very foundations of who we all are, why we all do the work we do, along with the inclusion and opportunities every child needs and deserves. What a moment! The best is yet to come and Green Bronx Machine is so proud to be a part of it!”

About P77K:

P77K is an inclusive and dynamic environment where students are empowered to achieve their fullest potential in literacy, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. It is an interconnected world where students have the skills and confidence for successful social-emotional, academic, and community interactions and where every teacher is equipped with the skills and strategies to ensure that every child has opportunity to succeed regardless of their background or educational abilities.

P77K focuses upon rigorous instruction, student safety, and building independent members of the community through work-based learning programs including the P77K Farmers’ Market, which teaches students to grow, harvest, and provide fresh produce to the local community. Every student at P77K is offered the opportunity to work in our P77K Garden and hydroponics lab, which has increased student engagement and learning across all content areas.

About Mosaic Film Experience:

Founded in 2012 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Mosaic Film Experience (MFE) is a 501(c)(3) organization that reimagines students’ pathways to emerging and creative industries through innovative education and workforce development experiences, by connecting students directly with industry-leading professionals, hands-on projects, and interactive workshops. Mosaic Mobile bridges the gap between classroom learning and evolving careers. In an era when storytelling and digital media skills are essential, another way Mosaic prepares students for the future and empowers them to express their own unique voices. For more information, visit https://www.mosaicfilmexperience.com.

About Newman’s Own Foundation:

Newman’s Own Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation whose mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. The Foundation continues Paul Newman’s commitment to use all the money that it receives—100% of the profits and royalties—from the sale of Newman’s Own products in service of its mission. Through the efforts of Paul Newman and Newman’s Own, over $625 million has been given to social impact organizations since 1982. Today, Newman’s Own Foundation grantee partners promote nutritious food in schools, advance Indigenous food justice, and through SeriousFun Children’s Network, create medically inclusive camp experiences. Learn more at https://newmansown.org.

About Nourishing Narratives:

Nourishing Narratives is a mobile film competition open to any youth (13-18 years old) in the United States. To enter, youth create a film up to three minutes in length that is shot, edited, and submitted via mobile devices. Each film must include a the theme, prop, and saying. The goal of this competition is to inspire youth to explore innovative solutions, showcase the impact of organizations and individuals, and reimagine what a just, equitable, and fair food system for all looks like. Learn more at https://www.nourishing-narratives.com.

About Green Bronx Machine:

Green Bronx Machine is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed non-profit that builds healthy, equitable, and resilient communities through inspired education, local food systems, and 21st Century workforce development. Dedicated to cultivating minds and harvesting hope, their school-based model incorporates urban agriculture and Tower Garden technology supported by their whole-school curriculum aligned to key school performance indicators to grow high performing schools and happy, healthy children. Green Bronx Machine transforms once marginalized communities into neighborhoods that are inclusive and thriving. For more information, visit www.greenbronxmachine.org.

Contact Information:

Name: Assistant Principal Tahirah Francois-Thomas
Email: TFrancoisthomas@schools.nyc.gov
Phone Number: 516-329-1051

Name: William Petrowitz
Email: wpetrowitz@schools.nyc.gov
Phone Number: 631-517-0328

Stephen Ritz
stephen.ritz@greenbronxmachine.org
917.873.6449

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TASE to Expand the Range of Equity Indices: The TA-Technology 35 Index Will Include the Largest Technology Companies

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

For the First Time – The TA-Energy Index Will Include All Energy Companies

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TASE (TASE:TASE) is expanding its range of investment products and announces the launch of two new equity indices – TA-Technology 35 and TA-Israel Energy.

The launch of these new indices follows the growing interest shown by local and foreign investors in these sectors and is designed to provide investors with a wider variety of investment products, increase the competition in the capital market, and enhance liquidity on TASE.

The new Indices will join 5 new equity indices and 3 new bond indices launched in the past six months, to name a few the TA-Real Estate 35, TA-Infrastructures, and TA-Defense indices.

With the launch of the new indices, issuers of tracking products, such as investment houses and insurance companies, are expected to develop and offer the public unique investment products that will track the new indices. These new products will provide the public with a wider variety of investment options.

TASE expects to launch additional new indices during the coming year.

TA-Technology 35 Index – The Israeli Blue-Chip Index

Following the success of the flagship TA-35 index and the significant interest recorded for the new TA-Real Estate 35 index and the tracking products launched on it shortly after its launch, TASE decided to expand the successful brand and launch the technological blue-chip index, the TA-Technology 35 index.

The index will exclusively comprise of the 35 shares with the highest market cap in the TA-Technology index, similar to the Nasdaq 100, and will serve as a home for leading technology companies concurrently listed abroad, which will be registered via dual listing. The combined market cap of the shares that are expected to be included in the index upon its launch is upwards of NIS 424 billion. The market cap of the largest share expected to be included (Elbit Systems) stands at NIS 105 billion, while the market cap of the smallest share (Perrion Networks) stands at NIS 1.2 billion.

The index methodology will follow the familiar methodology of the TA-35 index, which allows for high liquidity; therefore, the market cap limit is significant for institutional investors. The new index will increase competition for inclusion in the new flagship index of the local technology sector and will serve as an underline asset for future launch of derivatives on the index.

To date, only NIS 863 million is invested in the TA-Technology index – an under-penetration for a leading index, despite the market cap of its constituent shares approximating that of the banks, which are tracked by NIS 40 billion in index-tracking and managed products.

TA-Israel Energy Index – The Home Index of Israeli Energy

For the first time, the index will include all energy sectors on TASE – fossil energy, oil and gas exploration, and renewable energy (cleantech), gas producers, electricity producers, and refiners. The index is expected to include 27 shares of companies operating in various energy fields (oil and gas production, renewable energy, and energy such as electricity generation, refineries, gas stations, etc.).

The minimum market cap requirement for inclusion in the index will be NIS 500,000 million. The combined market cap of the shares that are expected to be included in the index upon its launch is upwards of NIS 219 billion. The market cap of the 8 largest shares that are expected to be included in the index upon its launch will be upwards of NIS 10 billion per company. The weight cap for a share of a company incorporated in Israel will be 7%, while the weight cap for a share of a company with an Israeli orientation incorporated outside of Israel (e.g., Ormat Technologies, Kenon, and Energean) will be only 3%. The expected sub-sector breakdown of the index at its launch will include 35% from the oil and gas exploration field, 36% from the renewable energy field, and 29% from the energy field.

The green energy sector is experiencing significant momentum, with many Israeli companies initiating and leading large-scale projects worldwide, alongside high growth potential in the local market. Furthermore, the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and massive investments in data centers are creating unprecedented demand for electricity and increasing the need for diverse energy solutions based on various sources. The sector, which includes natural gas production, traditional energy production, and green energy production, enjoys growing demand. The State of Israel has been blessed with significant gas discoveries that have made it energy-independent and even a regional gas exporter. Recognizing the untapped potential and current under-exposure of the Israeli public to direct investment in the energy sector, TASE is confident that the launch of the new index will provide investors more immediate access and boost the diversity and depth of investments in this sector.

The launch date for both new indices is February 6, 2026.

The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange will be happy to assist interested parties in initiating contact with our listed companies. Reach out to us for help connecting with the most relevant executives in these companies:

Tom Alhadif,
Head of Market Development
Tel: +972 76 8160485
toma@tase.co.il

Orna Goren
Head of Communication and Public Relations Unit
Tel: +972 76 8160405
tase.ir@tase.co.il

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What Is Electrification? It’s Reshaping Buildings, Transport and Jobs

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

The conversation about decarbonization has shifted from “how?” to “how fast?” Electrification is a critical catalyst in the race to net zero, providing one of the most effective levers available for carbon reduction. But what is electrification, exactly? At its core, electrification involves replacing equipment and systems that burn fossil fuels with solutions powered by electricity generated from renewable sources.

An electrified world isn’t just a futuristic vision: The technologies and innovations to achieve it are here today. Trane Technologies and its strategic brands, Trane® and Thermo King®, are leveraging electric technologies across comfort systems, the cold chain and industrial processes. Deploying these innovations is helping accelerate decarbonization, increase energy security and deliver measurable business value.

VIDEO: What is Electrification? – Trane Technologies

Why is electrification important?

When industries, businesses and communities electrify, they are replacing outdated technologies that need fossil fuels to function with systems that run on clean, emissions-free electric power. The benefits include lower greenhouse gas emissions, greater energy efficiency and improved resilience in the face of rising energy costs.

Electricity for these systems can come from multiple renewable sources — like wind, solar or hydropower — which displace combustion-based power and cut dependence on fossil fuels. As the electric grid itself becomes cleaner, the benefits of electrification compound over time.

While electrification and energy efficiency are related, they are distinct decarbonization levers. Energy efficiency ensures that systems use less power overall, while electrification shifts energy demand from fossil fuels to renewable electricity. Together, they help companies reduce costs, consumers save on energy bills and communities move towards a net-zero future.

Electrification strengthens sustainability and the bottom line

Businesses face mounting pressure to cut emissions, satisfy sustainability standards and protect operations from volatile fuel costs. Electrification addresses all of these needs, creating an array of benefits across the value chain such as:

Reduced pollution and climate impacts: Heating, cooling and transport systems that run on clean electricity can reduce or eliminate combustion emissions, which contribute to poor air quality and climate change. At scale, these reductions will drive measurable progress toward global climate goals.
Increased operational flexibility: Electrified assets integrate with energy storage technologies and advanced controls, allowing facilities to mitigate fluctuating energy prices in real time while decreasing operations costs with tools like predictive maintenance and thermal management systems. The result is a lower total lifetime cost of ownership, and enhanced energy security and resilience.
Regulatory and market advantages: Customers, investors and regulators increasingly reward companies that embed sustainability into strategy. A robust electrification roadmap demonstrates leadership in this arena, while potentially increasing access to capital and attracting talent focused on building careers with sustainable companies.

Electrification in action

From comfort systems and transport refrigeration to industrial manufacturing processes, electrification is accelerating decarbonization and adding value across industries. Here are some real-world examples of how electrification is impacting both sustainability outcomes and the bottom line.

A 100% renewable-powered manufacturing campus

At Trane Technologies’ La Crosse, Wisconsin, campus, engineers replaced a combustion-powered boiler system with heat pumps and thermal batteries. The electrified system now provides both heating and cooling without burning fossil fuels, cutting annual energy use by 30%. As of October 2024, the plant is powered by 100% renewable electricity, reducing emissions and costs, as well as exposure to volatile fuel prices.

Zero-emissions refrigerated transport in South Africa

Thermo King’s AxlePower system captures kinetic energy from trailer wheels, stores it in a battery and uses the recovered energy to power an electrified refrigerated transport unit. In a 2024 pilot with retailer Woolworths and logistics partner DP World, the zero-emissions technology kept food cold during long stops, eliminated diesel motor noise and avoided an estimated 20 tons of CO2 annually.

Electrification equals savings for an urban office complex

New York City’s 55 Water Street — a 3.5-million-square-foot complex with its own ZIP code — converted to an electrified integrated thermal management system that stores power at night, and uses it during the day, reducing energy use intensity by nearly 20% while saving $1.5 million in operating costs each year. The upgrades earned over $14 million in tax credits and rebates from the city and local utility company.

What is electrification’s next frontier?

The next chapter of electrification is unfolding in hard-to-abate sectors like heavy industry, where the need for high-temperature production processes and continuous uptime has tied operations to fossil fuels. But new electrification technologies are unlocking both emissions reductions and stronger business performance in these arenas.

In the meantime, electrification paired with smart technology and AI is opening the door to cleaner, smarter and more resilient operations across business sectors.

Breaking down barriers to industrial decarbonization

Electrification is rapidly scaling in high-load, energy-intensive industrial arenas, reducing emissions while increasing energy savings and resilience. Early adopters are proving that high-temperature electric heat pumps can supply energy at the temperatures needed for crucial industrial sectors like data centers, food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

This technology is already being leveraged: In the Netherlands, pharmaceutical giant Organon transitioned to an electrified thermal management system for the production process at its largest plant, saving the equivalent of 243,000 cubic meters of gas annually.

AI-powered electrification benefits

Electrified equipment delivers its full value only when it knows how best to run. Trane Technologies’ acquisition of BrainBox AI is unlocking the next wave of smart, AI-enabled electrification benefits. Cloud-based controls and AI optimization “set it and let it be smart,” automatically shifting loads to off-peak hours, and prioritizing onsite solar, battery power or recovered heat. That translates into both sustainability and cost savings, including reduced energy use, better predictive maintenance and increased uptime.

People will power the transition

The demand is growing for talented people who can help push the electrification transformation forward. From electricians who install electric heat pumps to software developers who refine algorithms, demand for talent engaged in electrification efforts is soaring. In Trane Technologies’ early careers programs as well as on-the-job training, we’re preparing a workforce that is ready to build a decarbonized, electrified economy.

Electrification is transforming the built environment. We are no longer asking “what is electrification,” but “how can we electrify faster?” And every kilowatt of energy that we electrify brings us closer to helping our customers avoid 1 billion metric tons of emissions by 2030 in our Gigaton Challenge.

The case studies we’ve featured above prove that sustainability and profitability are not trade-offs, but impact multipliers. By designing for electrification today, we create the agility to thrive tomorrow, amid policy change, market disruption and a warming world.

Join the electrification revolution

Ready to help lead the charge on electrification? Explore careers that make an impact at Trane Technologies.

Learn more about how electrification accelerates sustainability progress across industries and around the globe.

Target Unveils Largest Spring Beauty Assortment Ever — Making Trend-Driven, Expert-Backed Beauty More Accessible

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

Retailer brings in nearly 3,000 new products, more than 60 new brands for the season

Reimagined in‑store experience plus beauty events help guests discover what’s new and trending

Members of Target’s paid Target Circle 360 program get early access to select new products

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that beginning in February, guests will find the retailer’s largest-ever Spring beauty assortment in stores nationwide and on Target.com. Curated by Target’s beauty team, the assortment is paired with a fully refreshed store experience and in-store beauty events.

“Beauty is incredibly important and deeply personal to our guests, so our team has worked with beauty powerhouses and small, innovative, emerging brands alike to bring thousands of new products to the mix,” said Amanda Nusz, senior vice president of merchandising, essentials and beauty, Target. “We ended up with a Spring beauty lineup that reflects what guests are looking for right now — exciting new discoveries, Target‑only exclusives and prices that feel good. And we’ve freshened up the in‑store experience, too, so finding a new favorite feels easy and enjoyable.”

Trend-driven assortment

Target’s insights show that expert-backed products and high-quality ingredients matter to guests. Target’s merchants used those insights to build a distinct assortment that gives consumers a wide variety of choices, with more than 90% of items under $20.

Here’s how Target is bringing top beauty trends to life:

Prestige vibes at accessible prices: More guests want an elevated, editorial‑beauty look, but in a way that feels effortless and accessible. Target is bringing prestige-inspired beauty within reach, introducing popular brands like Morphe cosmetics, exclusive-to-Target brands like Ontu and new offerings from Minimalist and GoPure for beauty that delivers without the luxury markup.

K-beauty: Target’s largest K‑beauty expansion yet includes cult favorites and emerging innovators across skincare, makeup and haircare. Guests will find Dasique‘s fruit- and floral-inspired makeup, The Crème Shop‘s colorful packaging and complexion basics, I’m Meme‘s playful, multi-use makeup, haruharu wonder‘s antioxidant-rich fermented ingredients, Elizavecca‘s high‑performance actives and Kundal‘s fragrance‑forward haircare.

Skin health made simple: Guests are craving formulas built around ingredients they trust at accessible prices. Target is adding new dermatologist‑backed brands like Remedy by Dr. Muneeb Shah, alongside expanded assortments from La Roche‑Posay and Prequel with products like barrier‑boosting moisturizers, peptide serums and microbiome‑friendly treatments.

Safe in the sun: Target is continuing to lean into the need for year-round, full-body sun protection. Target is excited to welcome Supergoop!, the category-defining brand known for transforming SPF into a feel-good, skincare-first essential. The retailer is also expanding its collections of up&up and Vacation Brand SPF options, adding offerings from brands like Carroten and introducing new sun haircare protection from Dove Beauty.

Haircare for every texture and routine: Target is continuing to invest in all‑hair‑type innovation. The textured haircare section is growing in both space and item count, giving guests more to choose from based on their personal haircare needs. New brands include Gracie’s Corner, Skala and Lola from Rio, plus expanded offerings from favorites like The Doux, Camille Rose, Design Essentials, tgin, Urban Hydration and Watch and Sea. Target’s launch of being haircare — a new line priced at just $6.99 — brings premium formulas targeted to the user’s hair type.

Scent as self-expression: Newness from Athena Club, Scents Unearth’d and Crémerie, along with expanded offerings from eos and Saltair, helps create elevated everyday rituals. Formats include hair and body mists that layer, oils that double as self‑care and fragrances that feel sophisticated without the splurge.

A reimagined in-store experience

Alongside the expanded assortment, Target is refreshing the in‑store beauty experience to make discovering new products easier and more intuitive. The space is intentional, welcoming and built around how guests naturally shop beauty today: by trend and by need.

The refreshed beauty experience features:

A clearer layout that highlights what’s new and trending, so guests can discover the latest products at a glance.
Updated displays that inspire guests to explore and interact with products. For example, in fragrance, new testers and signage explain scent notes to help guests find the right scent.
A spotlight on only-at-Target finds, bestsellers and new products, helping guests shop with confidence.
A fully refreshed haircare aisle — the category’s biggest transformation in years — making it easier to explore products based on textures, routines and needs.

Starting this week, Target Circle 360 members get early access to shop some of the new Spring assortment. And, in select stores, Target will host beauty activations, offering guests hands-on ways to experience new products. Visit target.com/events for details and participating stores.

Guests can shop beauty in stores, on Target.com or in the Target app, with convenient fulfillment options including Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and Order Pickup.

About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center.

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Stena RoRo orders next-generation, future-proofed C-Flexer RoRo vessels

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stena RoRo has placed a historic order for a new generation of RoRo vessels comprising two firm vessels of the C-Flexer type with options for an additional four. The deal marks an important step in the company’s long-term strategy to offer flexible and future-proof RoRo ships to the global market. The vessels have been developed by Stena RoRo in close cooperation with the Italian design company NAOS Ship and Boat Design.

“With Stena RoRo’s extensive experience and market knowledge, combined with NAOS’ outstanding expertise in designing fuel-efficient RoRo and RoPax vessels, we have developed ships that are built for today and designed for tomorrow,” says Per Westling, CEO of Stena RoRo AB.

The first two C-Flexer RoRo vessels are scheduled for delivery in March and June 2029 respectively. The optional vessels will be delivered at three-month intervals thereafter.

Partnership with China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard

The vessels will be built at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard. A decade long partnership between Stena RoRo and China Merchants Industry has so far resulted in 17 vessels ordered at the shipyard. The cooperation began in 2016 with an order for 4 E-Flexer RoPax vessels and has since grown to a total of 15 vessels, 12 of which have already been delivered. In addition 2 RoRo vessels of the Stena NewMax concept have been delivered.

“The cooperation between CMI Weihai and Stena RoRo has been crucial to the success of the RoPax and RoRo concepts delivered so far,” says Per Westling. “It has enabled us to supply both Stena Line, as well as external customers, with tailor-made vessels delivered on time and with very high quality.”

C-Flexer technical features

The new C-Flexer design offers a high degree of flexibility, enabling Stena RoRo to provide customers with vessels tailored to their specific operational needs. A highly developed hullform, multi-fuel engines and a scalable battery-hybrid system ensures that the vessels are future-proofed and can be progressively ‘greened’ in line with both technological advances and regulatory developments.

“In the future the C-Flexer will be able to operate entirely on batteries. Until then, the installed diesel-battery hybrid system will provide the necessary flexibility and redundancy for many years to come,” concludes Per Westling.

Stena C-Flexer, basic specifications:
Length: 200 m
Beam: 31 m
Dwt: about 15.000 ton
Draft: 7,5 m
Speed: 21 knots
Lm: 3-deck version: 3.400 lane meters
Lm: 4-deck version: 4.750 lane meters

For more information, please contact

Per Westling, Managing Director, Stena RoRo AB
Tel: +46 31 855154; +46 704 85 51 54
Email: per.westling@stena.com

Since 1977, Stena RoRo has led development of new marine RoRo cargo and RoRo passenger concepts. We provide custom-built vessels, as well as standardized RoRo and RoPax vessels. The company leases about fifteen vessels to operators worldwide, both other Stena companies and third parties. Stena RoRo specializes above all in using its technical expertise for the design and production of new vessels and the conversion and technical operation of existing vessels in order to deliver tailor-made transport solutions to its customers. We call this ‘Stenability’. Since 2016 Stena RoRo has taken delivery of 12 RoPax ships of the E-Flexer class and 2 roro ships of the NewMax class. Since 2013, we have had responsibility for the design and completion of the world´s largest civilian hospital vessel, owned and operated by Mercy Ships, the Global Mercy. The ship was delivered in 2021.
www.stenaroro.com

NAOS Ship and Boad Design

Established in 1993, NAOS Ship and Boat Design is a Ship Design Company with a particular specialization in Ro-Ro Ships and RoPax-Ferries. The company began its business mainly supplying designs to the Visentini Shipyard but has gradually expanded into the international market, now accounting for more than 50% of its annual sales. Today it heads a group of companies in Italy, Spain, Croatia and Sweden, with a total of 40 employees. It invests more than 15% of its turnover in R&D and new design tools, pioneering innovations in several sectors of ship design.
www.naos-design.com

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Stena RoRo orders next-generation, future-proofed C-Flexer RoRo vessels

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

The first two C-Flexer RoRo vessels are scheduled for delivery in March and June 2029 respectively. The optional vessels will be delivered at three-month intervals thereafter.

Partnership with China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard

C-Flexer technical features

Stena C-Flexer, basic specifications:
Length: 200 m
Beam: 31 m
Dwt: about 15.000 ton
Draft: 7,5 m
Speed: 21 knots
Lm: 3-deck version: 3.400 lane meters
Lm: 4-deck version: 4.750 lane meters

For more information, please contact

Per Westling, Managing Director, Stena RoRo AB
Tel: +46 31 855154; +46 704 85 51 54
Email: per.westling@stena.com

NAOS Ship and Boad Design

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Yutong Bus Reports Continued Sales Growth in 2025, Advancing Sustainable Public Transportation Worldwide

Posted on January 28, 2026 by sHq_LoGiNz

Steady operating performance, innovation-driven growth, and ESG integration reinforce long-term value creation

ZHENGZHOU, China, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yutong Bus (“Yutong”, SHA: 600066), a global commercial vehicle manufacturer, delivered steady and sustainable operating performance in 2025 as it continued advancing the global transition toward low-carbon public transportation. In 2025, Yutong Bus delivered 49,518 vehicles, marking a 5.54% year-on-year increase.

Robust Business Performance and Win-Win Partnerships with Public Transport Operators

In 2025, Yutong continued to expand its investments across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. By establishing direct service stations and regional spare parts centers, the company enhanced post-sales vehicle reliability and operational uptime. The launch of its service brand, EnRoute+, demonstrated Yutong’s commitment to providing more efficient, intelligent, and scenario-specific support throughout the whole vehicle lifecycle.

Innovation-Driven Achievements

Building on its solid operational track record, Yutong maintains annual R&D expenditures above 5% of its operating revenue. The company launched its EV Long-life Tech, which achieves a breakthrough lifespan of 15 years or 1.5 million km for pure electric buses through key innovations in batteries, motors, and electronic control systems. Meanwhile, Yutong’s product innovation has also gained industry recognition. At the 2025 Busworld Europe in Belgium, the Yutong T14E and U15 models were awarded the “Grand Award Coach ” and the “Grand Award Bus” respectively.

Product performance and operational reliability were validated through international market applications. In the Philippines, Yutong’s C12Pro model recorded a 12% reduction in fuel consumption per 100 km compared with the previous generation. In Europe, the IC12E battery electric intercity bus completed 1,200 km of full-scenario testing across four Nordic countries, demonstrating adaptability under diverse operating conditions. In Ghana, Yutong V6 van achieved a combined fuel consumption of 9.2 L/100 km. In Kazakhstan, the maximum operating mileage of a single Yutong C12Pro vehicle can reach 2 million km.

Collaboration and Shared Growth with Society

Yutong works hand-in-hand with operators worldwide to deepen cooperation, achieving a strong integration of corporate and shared social commitment.

In Central Asia, Yutong’s cumulative bus deliveries have exceeded 10,000 units. In Pakistan, 400 pure electric buses were delivered in 2025; in Chile, 372; and in Greece, 100. In the fourth quarter, Yutong delivered 723 buses in Morocco for the African International Sports Tournament to support event transportation. At the same time, the company actively promotes global localization and employment, creating a range of stable local jobs and continuously strengthening ties with host communities.

Long-Term Practices in Sustainable Development

Yutong values ESG management and is committed to driving sustainable development through systematic and long-term practices. In 2025, the company received an 81‑point EcoVadis Gold rating, reflecting strong performance across sustainability, ethics, and responsible supply chain management.

Environmental initiatives included the continued expansion of Yutong’s “Net Zero Forest” project, supporting the planting of approximately 47,000 trees across China, Chile, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, fulfilling its green commitment of “One Bus, One Tree.” The company also deepened community engagement through public advocacy and education programs, including” Let’s Go Green” campaign to promote public transportation in countries like Greece and “School Bus Safety Tour” initiatives in Kazakhstan, promoting road safety awareness and responsible mobility for children.

In 2026, Yutong will always remain committed to its mission of “Bring enjoyable travels to the public and create greater value for customers”. Together with global partners, the company remains committed to advancing sustainable public transportation systems and contributing to a greener, more inclusive future for global mobility.

For more info, please visit https://en.yutong.com/.

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