Month: February 2026

American Water Charitable Foundation Launches 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program

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CAMDEN, N.J., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it launched the 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects.


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“Thanks to the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Water and Environment grant, the Watershed Institute was able to expand its StreamWatch Schools program, engaging students across the state in water quality testing, connecting them with local waterways, building STEM skills and laying the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of water,” said Jim Waltman, Executive Director, The Watershed Institute (New Jersey) and 2025 Foundation Water and Environment grantee.

The Water and Environment grant is part of the Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. In 2025, the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a combined total of $1.7 million to 80 organizations in 12 states, supporting organizations located in communities served by American Water.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is excited to launch its annual Water and Environment Grant Program, reinforcing our commitment to supporting innovative and impactful projects that strengthen communities across American Water’s national footprint,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “Through this grant program, we are proud to invest in initiatives that reflect our core focus on water and the environment.”

Applications will be accepted from eligible organizations served by American Water and located in the following states, in addition to its Military Services Group locations: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation here.

About American Water 
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. 

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. 

About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested over $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf. 

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“Deez Nuts” Are Saving Lives: Rap-Video Babies Go Nuts in Big Game Ad to Help End Food Allergies

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Square Baby’s first Big Game ad seeks to raise awareness and promote early allergen introduction to reduce the risk of food allergies by up to 80%.

BEND, Ore., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On a Sunday when brands saturate our screens with high-production celebrity cameos, Square Baby is showing up with a group of toddlers, a heavy bass line, and some witty lyrics to help put an end to food allergies.

Today, Square Baby unveiled “Deez Nuts,” a 2-minute rap video featuring babies, scientists, a ton of peanuts, and a massive marquee that spells “DEEZ NUTS.” The spot is intentionally playful on the surface, but behind the humor is a serious, science-backed message: early introduction of allergens, like peanuts, can help reduce the risk of food allergies.

The campaign aims to educate parents on new medical guidelines, based on landmark research like the LEAP Study, which found that introducing peanuts as early as four months can help reduce the risk of developing this lifelong allergy by over 80%. Since that shift in guidance, more than 60,000 babies’ lives have been saved, according to a CBS News report.

Founded by a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Genetic Counselor, Square Baby says the goal wasn’t shock for shock’s sake, but attention in service of education.

“Early allergen exposure is one of those topics that’s critically important, yet most brands still avoid it,” says Katie Thomson MS, RD, Cofounder and CEO of Square Baby. “We knew the campaign name would raise eyebrows, but we needed a name and a song so catchy that parents couldn’t ignore the message. And if ruffling a few feathers is what it takes to protect the next generation of kids, we’re willing to go there.”

The ad reflects Square Baby’s broader mission to challenge norms in the baby food aisle, where many products rely heavily on sweet flavors and avoid allergens entirely. By contrast, Square Baby emphasizes science-backed nutrition, veggie-forward, balanced meals, and prides themselves on transparency. This ad may be new, but Square Baby has been a pioneer in Early Allergen Introduction since they launched in 2018.

“Parents are constantly bombarded with advice that feels overwhelming or contradictory,” says Kendall Glynn MS, CGC, Cofounder and COO. “We believe nutrition information should feel empowering, not intimidating. And humor can be a powerful way to open that door.”

The campaign will air during halftime of the Big Game in select local markets, alongside a broader national rollout across digital, social and educational platforms to help parents better understand early allergen introduction and infant nutrition.

About Square Baby:
Square Baby is a science-led baby food company on a mission to improve infant nutrition and help prevent food allergies. Founded by a registered dietitian and a certified genetic counselor, Square Baby offers the only customizable meal system that delivers 100% of a baby’s daily recommended servings of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein.

By being on the forefront of nutrition science and embracing allergen introduction, Square Baby has created truly balanced meals that contain twice the protein and half the sugar of most pouches. They’re also the only baby food offering 8 top allergens, including peanuts, in an effort to help end food allergies. Meals are made fresh with organic ingredients and zero added sugar, preservatives, or additives – ever. Square Baby ships frozen meals nationwide in sustainable packaging and is also available on Amazon.

For more information, visit www.squarebaby.com.

Media Contact: 
Katie Thomson MS, RD | Cofounder & CEO
press@squarebaby.com


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“Deez Nuts” Are Saving Lives: Rap-Video Babies Go Nuts in Big Game Ad to Help End Food Allergies

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Square Baby’s first Big Game ad seeks to raise awareness and promote early allergen introduction to reduce the risk of food allergies by up to 80%.

BEND, Ore., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On a Sunday when brands saturate our screens with high-production celebrity cameos, Square Baby is showing up with a group of toddlers, a heavy bass line, and some witty lyrics to help put an end to food allergies.

Today, Square Baby unveiled “Deez Nuts,” a 2-minute rap video featuring babies, scientists, a ton of peanuts, and a massive marquee that spells “DEEZ NUTS.” The spot is intentionally playful on the surface, but behind the humor is a serious, science-backed message: early introduction of allergens, like peanuts, can help reduce the risk of food allergies.

The campaign aims to educate parents on new medical guidelines, based on landmark research like the LEAP Study, which found that introducing peanuts as early as four months can help reduce the risk of developing this lifelong allergy by over 80%. Since that shift in guidance, more than 60,000 babies’ lives have been saved, according to a CBS News report.

Founded by a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Genetic Counselor, Square Baby says the goal wasn’t shock for shock’s sake, but attention in service of education.

“Early allergen exposure is one of those topics that’s critically important, yet most brands still avoid it,” says Katie Thomson MS, RD, Cofounder and CEO of Square Baby. “We knew the campaign name would raise eyebrows, but we needed a name and a song so catchy that parents couldn’t ignore the message. And if ruffling a few feathers is what it takes to protect the next generation of kids, we’re willing to go there.”

The ad reflects Square Baby’s broader mission to challenge norms in the baby food aisle, where many products rely heavily on sweet flavors and avoid allergens entirely. By contrast, Square Baby emphasizes science-backed nutrition, veggie-forward, balanced meals, and prides themselves on transparency. This ad may be new, but Square Baby has been a pioneer in Early Allergen Introduction since they launched in 2018.

“Parents are constantly bombarded with advice that feels overwhelming or contradictory,” says Kendall Glynn MS, CGC, Cofounder and COO. “We believe nutrition information should feel empowering, not intimidating. And humor can be a powerful way to open that door.”

The campaign will air during halftime of the Big Game in select local markets, alongside a broader national rollout across digital, social and educational platforms to help parents better understand early allergen introduction and infant nutrition.

About Square Baby:
Square Baby is a science-led baby food company on a mission to improve infant nutrition and help prevent food allergies. Founded by a registered dietitian and a certified genetic counselor, Square Baby offers the only customizable meal system that delivers 100% of a baby’s daily recommended servings of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein.

By being on the forefront of nutrition science and embracing allergen introduction, Square Baby has created truly balanced meals that contain twice the protein and half the sugar of most pouches. They’re also the only baby food offering 8 top allergens, including peanuts, in an effort to help end food allergies. Meals are made fresh with organic ingredients and zero added sugar, preservatives, or additives – ever. Square Baby ships frozen meals nationwide in sustainable packaging and is also available on Amazon.

For more information, visit www.squarebaby.com.

Media Contact: 
Katie Thomson MS, RD | Cofounder & CEO
press@squarebaby.com


Still from "Deez Nuts" Square Baby's Big Game Commercial


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Data Center Safety Council Announces New Chair, Thomas Lee, QTS

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ST PAUL, Minn., February 2, 2026 /3BL/ – Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) is pleased to announce a newly elected Chair of the Steering Committee, Thomas Lee, QTS Data Centers; replacing Donna Lynch, STACK Infrastructure, who has served as chair for the last 2-year term since the inception of the group.

The Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) is a member-driven organization guided by an industry steering committee and supported by active participation from members. Together, they work to advance a unified approach to protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of personnel across data center operations. As the sector continues to experience rapid growth, the need for consistent best practices, shared learning, and clearly defined resources for training and workforce development has become increasingly important. While awareness of safety risks within complex, often multi-employer environments has grown over the past 5–7 years, implementing comprehensive, organization-wide safety programs remains a challenge. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy, the DCSC helps align health and safety expectations and supports a consistent approach to managing operational risks across the industry.

“I am honored to serve as Chair of the Data Center Safety Council and to collaborate with industry peers during this period of rapid growth and transformation. As our industry continues to evolve, we share a responsibility to ensure that safety remains at the forefront of everything we do. Together, we will advance our collective safety culture, strengthen industry practices, and build a safer environment for all,” Thomas Lee, QTS Data Centers.

We appreciate the effort and guidance provided in this role by Donna Lynch and initiating the formation of this industry collective.

“By working together, we can ensure that safety remains at the forefront of our rapidly evolving industry, safeguarding the well-being of all those who contribute to its success. I look forward to continuing to see the DCSC grow and evolve and thanks to Thomas Lee for taking on this next term in the role of Chair,” Donna Lynch, STACK Infrastructure.

For more information, please check our website, LinkedIn page or contact the below.

 

Media inquiries: 

Kate Asleson, Marketing Director

Kate.asleson@anteagroup.us

 

Membership inquiries:

Jennene Lyda, Executive Director

Jennene.lyda@anteagroup.us

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Data Center Safety Council Announces New Chair, Thomas Lee, QTS

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ST PAUL, Minn., February 2, 2026 /3BL/ – Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) is pleased to announce a newly elected Chair of the Steering Committee, Thomas Lee, QTS Data Centers; replacing Donna Lynch, STACK Infrastructure, who has served as chair for the last 2-year term since the inception of the group.

The Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) is a member-driven organization guided by an industry steering committee and supported by active participation from members. Together, they work to advance a unified approach to protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of personnel across data center operations. As the sector continues to experience rapid growth, the need for consistent best practices, shared learning, and clearly defined resources for training and workforce development has become increasingly important. While awareness of safety risks within complex, often multi-employer environments has grown over the past 5–7 years, implementing comprehensive, organization-wide safety programs remains a challenge. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy, the DCSC helps align health and safety expectations and supports a consistent approach to managing operational risks across the industry.

“I am honored to serve as Chair of the Data Center Safety Council and to collaborate with industry peers during this period of rapid growth and transformation. As our industry continues to evolve, we share a responsibility to ensure that safety remains at the forefront of everything we do. Together, we will advance our collective safety culture, strengthen industry practices, and build a safer environment for all,” Thomas Lee, QTS Data Centers.

We appreciate the effort and guidance provided in this role by Donna Lynch and initiating the formation of this industry collective.

“By working together, we can ensure that safety remains at the forefront of our rapidly evolving industry, safeguarding the well-being of all those who contribute to its success. I look forward to continuing to see the DCSC grow and evolve and thanks to Thomas Lee for taking on this next term in the role of Chair,” Donna Lynch, STACK Infrastructure.

For more information, please check our website, LinkedIn page or contact the below.

 

Media inquiries: 

Kate Asleson, Marketing Director

Kate.asleson@anteagroup.us

 

Membership inquiries:

Jennene Lyda, Executive Director

Jennene.lyda@anteagroup.us

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Microentrepreneurs in Rural India Grow With Ovante

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Savitri’s busy cosmetics and grocery store in Nasopur village, located in Rajasthan, India, hasn’t always been as large and well-stocked as it is today. A few years ago, she ran her business from a small room, offering limited items with little opportunity to expand. After losing her husband, Savitri became the sole breadwinner for her family but struggled to grow her business while managing her household. Today, however, Savitri runs a thriving store, fully stocked with a variety of products, and attracts 50 to 70 customers daily.

When asked how she got here, Savitri highlights that her lack of financial, business, and digital capabilities, and her limited knowledge of how to access credit, savings, and insurance products, held her back from seizing business opportunities in the past. With the support of our partner Frontier Markets and training from Ovante, a digital financial capability program supported by FedEx, she gained the resources and skills needed to sustainably grow her business.

Savitri isn’t alone in her struggle to expand her business. Many of India’s microenterprises are constrained by a lack of financial and business development knowledge. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute around 30 percent of India’s GDP, with rural microenterprises providing valuable employment opportunities and financial stability for business owners. However, many enterprises find it difficult to expand. Ovante’s digital tools help these microentrepreneurs gain the confidence and skills they need to grow their businesses with training programs and access to tools for savings, credit, and insurance.

Building rural microentrepreneurs’ opportunities through education and innovation

To bring learning opportunities to India’s rural last mile, Accion Advisory has partnered with Frontier Markets. Frontier Markets provides products, services, and entrepreneurship opportunities to rural India through a network of women entrepreneurs, field agents, and a robust tech stack. Frontier Markets introduced Ovante, Accion’s digital financial capability program designed to strengthen the financial, business, and digital capabilities of microentrepreneurs, to 11 districts in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Through Ovante, Frontier Markets has reached over 6,400 rural women entrepreneurs, with more than 3,500 rural women actively participating in Ovante’s programs.

The Ovante training modules are delivered via Frontier Markets’ Meri Saheli app, which also offers solutions for e-commerce, customer data, lead generation, marketing, and order fulfillment to entrepreneurs in rural areas.

To implement Ovante within their network of rural women entrepreneurs, Frontier Markets uses field agents to motivate microentrepreneurs and facilitate training sessions. With education through Ovante, in-person support from field agents, and the digital tools Frontier Markets provides, microentrepreneurs can increase their rural communities’ access to products and services, achieving financial stability for their households and strengthening their communities. To date, the partnership has resulted in over 3,500 active users, with 75 percent of users completing the entire Ovante program, including three core programs: “Make More Money,” “Get Access to Credit,” and “Buy and Sell Online.”

The Ovante modules have had tangible benefits for users. For example, before receiving support from Frontier Markets, Savitri had an average daily footfall of 10 to 20 customers. Frontier Markets enabled her to set up a bigger store with more products. To manage this store, Savitri needed to understand how to manage her sales and purchases, accurately market and price her products, and utilize the profits to invest in her business. With the introduction of Ovante, Savitri learned more about credit, sales tracking, online purchases, and savings, resulting in a thriving business. Her confidence in using digital tools has also increased. For instance, she now uses UPI to accept payments and pay her suppliers. She is an active WhatsApp user, using the platform to communicate with her customers. Savitri is also carefully tracking her sales and profits, giving her insight into her shop’s performance so she can make informed decisions about her business.

More than 3,500 Ovante users like Savitri now have access to the guidance and knowledge to grow their businesses. Of women surveyed, 91 percent reported feeling more confident managing their day-to-day business activities after taking the modules, and two-thirds said the training improved how they manage their money. Notably, 76 percent of respondents from Uttar Pradesh and 51 percent from Rajasthan reported earning additional income directly linked to the skills and behaviors they learned on Ovante. The relevance of the content was particularly strong in Rajasthan, where 95 percent of users said they were able to apply the learnings from the coursework into their business operations.

These insights show that while digital literacy and business confidence remain major barriers for rural entrepreneurs, practical, mobile-friendly education, combined with trusted last-mile support from partners like Frontier Markets, can drive meaningful improvements in income, decision-making, and financial resilience.

Opportunities and the growth of Ovante

Ovante has helped more than 150,000 customers across the globe gain the confidence and necessary skills to grow their businesses, whether through learning modules or an interactive chatbot, as launched earlier this year in Mexico. Our visit to Jaipur highlighted how quickly rural entrepreneurs adopt digital tools and the need for tailored content and better delivery channels for relevant learning experiences. Frontier Markets’ increasing use of digital and AI-enabled tools for data collection, training, and engagement inspired us to think deeply about how Ovante can evolve: becoming more localized, easier to navigate, and accessible, even for first-time smartphone users.

In the next phase of Ovante for India, Accion Advisory is building a user-centric interface, informed by the most recent challenges Indian MSMEs face in accessing credit, designed to deliver personalized content as per an entrepreneur’s needs. When rural microentrepreneurs strengthen their financial, digital, and business capabilities, these business owners can become leaders and changemakers within their communities, gaining financial independence and creating opportunities for future success.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

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Microentrepreneurs in Rural India Grow With Ovante

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Savitri’s busy cosmetics and grocery store in Nasopur village, located in Rajasthan, India, hasn’t always been as large and well-stocked as it is today. A few years ago, she ran her business from a small room, offering limited items with little opportunity to expand. After losing her husband, Savitri became the sole breadwinner for her family but struggled to grow her business while managing her household. Today, however, Savitri runs a thriving store, fully stocked with a variety of products, and attracts 50 to 70 customers daily.

When asked how she got here, Savitri highlights that her lack of financial, business, and digital capabilities, and her limited knowledge of how to access credit, savings, and insurance products, held her back from seizing business opportunities in the past. With the support of our partner Frontier Markets and training from Ovante, a digital financial capability program supported by FedEx, she gained the resources and skills needed to sustainably grow her business.

Savitri isn’t alone in her struggle to expand her business. Many of India’s microenterprises are constrained by a lack of financial and business development knowledge. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute around 30 percent of India’s GDP, with rural microenterprises providing valuable employment opportunities and financial stability for business owners. However, many enterprises find it difficult to expand. Ovante’s digital tools help these microentrepreneurs gain the confidence and skills they need to grow their businesses with training programs and access to tools for savings, credit, and insurance.

Building rural microentrepreneurs’ opportunities through education and innovation

To bring learning opportunities to India’s rural last mile, Accion Advisory has partnered with Frontier Markets. Frontier Markets provides products, services, and entrepreneurship opportunities to rural India through a network of women entrepreneurs, field agents, and a robust tech stack. Frontier Markets introduced Ovante, Accion’s digital financial capability program designed to strengthen the financial, business, and digital capabilities of microentrepreneurs, to 11 districts in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Through Ovante, Frontier Markets has reached over 6,400 rural women entrepreneurs, with more than 3,500 rural women actively participating in Ovante’s programs.

The Ovante training modules are delivered via Frontier Markets’ Meri Saheli app, which also offers solutions for e-commerce, customer data, lead generation, marketing, and order fulfillment to entrepreneurs in rural areas.

To implement Ovante within their network of rural women entrepreneurs, Frontier Markets uses field agents to motivate microentrepreneurs and facilitate training sessions. With education through Ovante, in-person support from field agents, and the digital tools Frontier Markets provides, microentrepreneurs can increase their rural communities’ access to products and services, achieving financial stability for their households and strengthening their communities. To date, the partnership has resulted in over 3,500 active users, with 75 percent of users completing the entire Ovante program, including three core programs: “Make More Money,” “Get Access to Credit,” and “Buy and Sell Online.”

The Ovante modules have had tangible benefits for users. For example, before receiving support from Frontier Markets, Savitri had an average daily footfall of 10 to 20 customers. Frontier Markets enabled her to set up a bigger store with more products. To manage this store, Savitri needed to understand how to manage her sales and purchases, accurately market and price her products, and utilize the profits to invest in her business. With the introduction of Ovante, Savitri learned more about credit, sales tracking, online purchases, and savings, resulting in a thriving business. Her confidence in using digital tools has also increased. For instance, she now uses UPI to accept payments and pay her suppliers. She is an active WhatsApp user, using the platform to communicate with her customers. Savitri is also carefully tracking her sales and profits, giving her insight into her shop’s performance so she can make informed decisions about her business.

More than 3,500 Ovante users like Savitri now have access to the guidance and knowledge to grow their businesses. Of women surveyed, 91 percent reported feeling more confident managing their day-to-day business activities after taking the modules, and two-thirds said the training improved how they manage their money. Notably, 76 percent of respondents from Uttar Pradesh and 51 percent from Rajasthan reported earning additional income directly linked to the skills and behaviors they learned on Ovante. The relevance of the content was particularly strong in Rajasthan, where 95 percent of users said they were able to apply the learnings from the coursework into their business operations.

These insights show that while digital literacy and business confidence remain major barriers for rural entrepreneurs, practical, mobile-friendly education, combined with trusted last-mile support from partners like Frontier Markets, can drive meaningful improvements in income, decision-making, and financial resilience.

Opportunities and the growth of Ovante

Ovante has helped more than 150,000 customers across the globe gain the confidence and necessary skills to grow their businesses, whether through learning modules or an interactive chatbot, as launched earlier this year in Mexico. Our visit to Jaipur highlighted how quickly rural entrepreneurs adopt digital tools and the need for tailored content and better delivery channels for relevant learning experiences. Frontier Markets’ increasing use of digital and AI-enabled tools for data collection, training, and engagement inspired us to think deeply about how Ovante can evolve: becoming more localized, easier to navigate, and accessible, even for first-time smartphone users.

In the next phase of Ovante for India, Accion Advisory is building a user-centric interface, informed by the most recent challenges Indian MSMEs face in accessing credit, designed to deliver personalized content as per an entrepreneur’s needs. When rural microentrepreneurs strengthen their financial, digital, and business capabilities, these business owners can become leaders and changemakers within their communities, gaining financial independence and creating opportunities for future success.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

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Georgia-Pacific Savannah Provides Grant To Support Construction of New Early Childhood Learning Center

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SAVANNAH, Ga., February 1, 2026 /3BL/ – The Early Childhood Learning Center is a public-private partnership involving Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and East Savannah United (ESU).

ESU announced Wednesday that it has received a $20,000 grant from Georgia-Pacific Savannah to help support construction of the new Early Childhood Learning Center.

The 20,000-square-foot facility, funded through SPLOST, will include a health clinic and a public library and is expected to serve 144 children in the east Savannah community.

“While public funding has made this project possible, additional private support is essential to fully open the center,” said Executive Director of ESU Derek Mallow. “This gift helps close that gap and brings us closer to delivering a high-quality, community-anchored resource that will benefit children and families for generations.”

Information on East Savannah United: https://www.eastsavannahunited.org/

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Georgia-Pacific Savannah Provides Grant To Support Construction of New Early Childhood Learning Center

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SAVANNAH, Ga., February 1, 2026 /3BL/ – The Early Childhood Learning Center is a public-private partnership involving Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and East Savannah United (ESU).

ESU announced Wednesday that it has received a $20,000 grant from Georgia-Pacific Savannah to help support construction of the new Early Childhood Learning Center.

The 20,000-square-foot facility, funded through SPLOST, will include a health clinic and a public library and is expected to serve 144 children in the east Savannah community.

“While public funding has made this project possible, additional private support is essential to fully open the center,” said Executive Director of ESU Derek Mallow. “This gift helps close that gap and brings us closer to delivering a high-quality, community-anchored resource that will benefit children and families for generations.”

Information on East Savannah United: https://www.eastsavannahunited.org/

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UV Curing System Market worth $4.85 billion by 2032 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the UV Curing System Market is projected to grow from USD 3.00 billion in 2026 and to reach USD 4.85 billion by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3% during the forecast period.

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UV Curing System Market Size & Forecast:

  • Market Size Available for Years: 2021–2032
  • 2026 Market Size: USD 3.00 billion
  • 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 4.85 billion
  • CAGR (2026–2032): 8.3%

UV Curing System Market Trends & Insights:

  • UV curing systems employ technologies, such as UV LED, mercury vapor, and hybrid curing, to support diverse material requirements and production speeds. With increasing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing, reduced VOC emissions, and automated production lines, the UV curing system market is witnessing strong growth. Ongoing advancements in LED efficiency, wavelength control, and system integration are further improving curing precision, operational flexibility, and overall manufacturing performance across multiple end-use industries.
  • By system type, the spot curing system segment is projected to account for the largest share of the UV curing system market during the forecast period.
  • By technology, the UV LED curing segment is projected to account for the largest share of the UV curing system market during the forecast period.
  • By pressure type, the medium segment is projected to account for the largest market in the UV curing system market during the forecast period.
  • By component, the hardware segment is projected to account for the largest market size of the UV curing system market during the forecast period.
  • By region, Asia Pacific is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 10.0% in the UV curing system market during the forecast period.

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The growth of the UV curing system market is being driven by the increasing demand for fast, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly curing of inks, coatings, and adhesives in industrial manufacturing. Factors such as the rising adoption of automated production lines, the growing need for high-throughput processing, and expanded applications in printing, packaging, electronics, automotive, medical, and industrial coatings are contributing to their widespread adoption. Additionally, advancements in UV LED efficiency, hybrid curing platforms, digital control systems, and precise wavelength management are enhancing curing consistency, operational efficiency, and scalability. These advancements are accelerating the shift toward intelligent, high-performance, and sustainable UV curing solutions globally.

By technology, the UV LED curing segment is projected to exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The UV LED curing segment is projected to achieve the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to its superior energy efficiency, long operational life, and lower heat generation compared to traditional mercury lamps. UV LED systems provide instant on-and-off functionality, precise wavelength control, and reduced maintenance needs, making them ideal for automated and high-precision manufacturing. Growing regulatory pressure to limit mercury usage and reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions is driving the transition to LED-based curing solutions. Furthermore, the declining costs of LEDs, improvements in output power, and increased compatibility with advanced inks, coatings, and adhesives are facilitating rapid adoption across various sectors, including electronics, medical, printing, packaging, and industrial applications.

By pressure type, the medium segment is projected to account for the largest market size during the forecast period.

The medium segment is projected to account for the largest share during the forecast period due to its established performance, high curing intensity, and broad wavelength output. This versatility supports a wide range of inks, coatings, and adhesives. These systems are commonly used in printing, packaging, and industrial coating applications where high speed and adequate curing are essential. Their compatibility with existing production lines, proven reliability, and lower upfront costs compared to fully LED-based systems contribute to their strong demand. Additionally, the large installed base of medium-pressure systems generates recurring revenue from lamp replacements, upgrades, and maintenance, further solidifying their dominant market position during the forecast period.

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Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest growth during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is expected to experience the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period due to rapid industrialization and significant growth in manufacturing, electronics, packaging, and automotive production. Countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and various Southeast Asian economies are expanding their printing, converting, and electronics assembly capabilities, which drives the demand for high-speed and energy-efficient curing solutions. The increasing adoption of automation, rising investments in smart factories, and growing awareness of sustainable manufacturing practices are accelerating the use of UV LED and hybrid curing technologies. Additionally, the strong presence of contract manufacturers, favorable government policies that support industrial modernization, and cost-competitive production environments further contribute to the growth of the regional UV curing system industry.

The report profiles key players in UV curing system companies, such as Excelitas Technologies Corp. (US), Nordson Corporation (US), IST METZ GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), BW Converting (US), Dymax (US), Hoenle AG (Germany), American Ultraviolet (US), Hanovia (US), GEW Limited (UK), and Uvitron International, Inc. (US). These players have adopted various organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product launches, expansions, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, agreements, and investments.

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