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San Bernardino Valley, Fontana Water Company and Cadiz Sign Agreement for Perchlorate Treatment in Cactus Basins

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Cadiz to provide perchlorate treatment to support Cactus Basins Recharge Program as part of region-wide effort to expand groundwater banking.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, Fontana Water Company (FWC), and Cadiz Inc. announced today an innovative partnership to address perchlorate contamination in the Rialto-Colton Groundwater Basin. The agreement launches a bold effort to support San Bernardino Valley’s proposed Cactus Basins Recharge Program as part of a regional effort to expand groundwater replenishment, improve water quality, and support long-term water supply reliability in San Bernardino County.

Under the agreement, Cadiz will provide specialized water filtration systems to FWC for the treatment of perchlorates to be located at FWC’s facilities. These systems are designed to mitigate any potential migration of perchlorate contamination that may occur when San Bernardino Valley commences operation of the Cactus Basins Recharge Program. Cadiz will provide the treatment through the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ATEC Water Systems, as part of a 200,000 acre-foot water supply agreement between FWC and Cadiz signed in 2024.

“The Cactus Basins Recharge Program is a critical part of our plan to enhance water supply reliability for San Bernardino Valley,” said Heather Dyer, CEO/ General Manager for San Bernardino Valley. “We are looking forward to exploring potential opportunities offered through this unique public-private partnership that could address legacy perchlorate contamination while also providing critical groundwater supply benefits to the communities depending on the Rialto-Colton Groundwater Basin.”

“One of the most exciting aspects of this partnership for Cadiz is that by deploying cost-effective advanced treatment technology, we can unlock low-cost water supplies for the whole region,” remarked Susan Kennedy, CEO of Cadiz. “San Bernardino Valley’s leadership on this is a blueprint for a collaborative approach to sustainable groundwater management across Southern California.”

“To maintain affordability for our customers, we have to work together to solve water resource issues cost-effectively at a regional level,” FWC Vice President, Marty Zvirbulis said. “This creative approach to addressing water quality in the Rialto-Colton Groundwater Basin opens the door to cost-effective integration of water supply resources and groundwater banks across the whole region.”

San Bernardino County faces a growing threat to its long-term water security due to physical and climate-related risks and variability in State Water Project (SWP) deliveries combined with significant challenges related to sustainable replenishment of groundwater resources. To address these challenges, the County is supporting local efforts to develop a coordinated approach to water infrastructure investment in the region to maximize local water reuse, recharge groundwater basins, clean up impaired groundwater and reduce reliance on imported water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in any given year.

San Bernardino Valley has been investing in local water supply infrastructure including storage and recharge projects as part of a unified, integrated strategy to improve drought resilience, maximize value of imported water during dry years through storage of wet year water, and support sustainable and equitable access to clean water across all parts of its service area.

The Cactus Basins Recharge Program would spread imported State Water Project (SWP) water at the existing Cactus Basins for recharge of the Rialto–Colton groundwater subbasin. Groundwater would then be withdrawn via existing wells to augment potable water supplies in the San Bernardino Valley service area. However, planning to utilize Cactus Basins for groundwater recharge has been delayed due to concerns over the potential for water contaminant migration to FWC existing wells.

About San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District was formed in 1954 as a regional agency to plan a long-range supplemental water supply for the San Bernardino Valley. San Bernardino Valley imports water into the service area through participation in the State Water Project, manages groundwater storage within boundaries and provides roughly 25 percent of the region’s water needs through deliveries to retail water agencies that serve the cities and communities of Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Mentone, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Yucaipa. For more information, please visit https://www.sbvmwd.com/.

About Fontana Water Company
Fontana Water Company, a division of San Gabriel Valley Water Company, is a private water utility which has provided safe, clean and reliable water service to the City of Fontana for over 75 years. For more information, please visit https://www.fontanawater.com/.

About Cadiz, Inc.
Founded in 1983, Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) is a California water solutions company dedicated to providing access to clean, reliable and affordable water for people through a unique combination of water supply, storage, pipeline and treatment solutions. Cadiz’s Mojave Groundwater Bank (MGB) project is a one-million-acre-foot groundwater storage facility and 2.5-million-acre-foot water supply project in the eastern Mojave Desert. For more information, please visit https://www.cadizinc.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “would,” “will,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “expects,” “planned” and “plans”. These include statements regarding the planned partnership among Cadiz, San Bernadino Valley and FWC, which is dependent on the parties entering into a definitive binding agreement, and the benefits to be derived from such partnership. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include those described in the Company’s filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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International Day of Charity: Waterdrop Filter and The Water Project Mark 8-Year Milestone Bringing Clean Water to Kenya

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On the United Nations’ International Day of Charity, Waterdrop Filter joined The Water Project to celebrate eight years of partnership dedicated to expanding clean water access in western Kenya. Since 2017, the collaboration has delivered safe drinking water to thousands of children and families, evolving from individual project sponsorships to comprehensive program support that advances the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The partnership began in 2016 when Waterdrop Filter’s leadership learned of the severe lack of clean water in sub-Saharan Africa. Inspired by the belief that clean water is a basic human right, the company launched the Water4Smile initiative in 2017, pledging that every purifier sold would provide one day of clean water for a child. Choosing The Water Project as a trusted partner, Waterdrop Filter has built a collaboration that has grown stronger over eight years, reflecting its lasting commitment to global solidarity.

Early efforts included the construction of a rainwater catchment tank at Ematsuli Primary School, which directly benefited more than 825 students by providing reliable access to clean water. Over time, Waterdrop Filter shifted from sponsoring individual projects to providing program-level support that ensures broader and ongoing investment in public infrastructure and community services. This approach is helping to achieve the long-term goal of 100% clean water coverage across the regions served.

With Waterdrop Filter as a proud supporter, supporting a shared vision where 100% of people in the region have access to clean, safe water. Since its founding, the Water Project has completed more than 900,000 people in western Kenya have access to clean and reliable water thanks to over 2,600 facilities built and monitored with a 96% functionality rate.

At Kakoyi Primary School, a 13-year-old student named Angel explained how her life has changed: “The new water source will help our parents save their resources because we will not be suffering from waterborne diseases anymore. Teachers will also have more time with students because we no longer have to leave school to fetch water or miss class when seeking treatment.” Teacher Gilbert Sifuna added, “This water point will help restore hope among learners and teachers. It solves the challenges of water-related illnesses and the time wasted searching for water from distant, unreliable sources. It will also promote better hygiene practices and support improved academic performance.”

At Cheptuli Primary School, 14-year-old Margaret shared her story: “Previously, I had to carry water from home or walk long distances to find it, sometimes being denied by neighbors. It left me dirty and embarrassed in class. Now that we have a new water point, my hygiene will improve, and I will have enough time to focus on my studies.” Teacher Esther Shabaya noted, “In the past, I had to send students out of school to fetch water, which caused absenteeism and poor performance. With this new clean and reliable water source, water-related illnesses will be forgotten, and students can now focus fully on their education.”

“On this International Day of Charity, we are reminded that clean water is not only a basic human need, but also a foundation for dignity, education, and equality,” said Philip, the president of Waterdrop Filter. “Our eight-year journey with The Water Project proves that consistent charitable action can transform communities and create lasting change.”

About Waterdrop Filter

Founded in 2015, Waterdrop Filter is a leading brand in water purification, offering solutions for homes, offices, and outdoor use. Its product range includes under-sink and countertop Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, pitchers, and whole-house filters. With the mission of making clean water accessible worldwide, Waterdrop Filter provides innovative water filtration solutions trusted by millions of households. The company remains committed to ESG practices, sustainable development, and empowering communities.

Learn more at www.waterdropfilter.com.

CONTACT: June Long, june@waterdropfilter.us

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A Flight of Honor: Veterans Visit Memorials With Marathon Petroleum Guardians by Their Side

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

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Nearly 80 Ohio veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., in June on an Honor Flight co-sponsored by Marathon Petroleum to visit the memorials built in their honor.
More than 70 volunteer guardians, including Marathon Petroleum employees and leaders, supported the veterans throughout the emotional and unforgettable day.
The experience was filled with powerful moments, including a surprise visit from Marathon Petroleum President and CEO Maryann Mannen and a heartfelt welcome home celebration at Toledo Express Airport.

Some moments you just know will stay with you forever. For nearly 80 Ohio veterans, a recent Flag City Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., was one of those moments, a powerful day of reflection, connection and long-overdue recognition.

Co-sponsored by Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) and Ohio Logistics, the all-expenses-paid trip brought the veterans together with about 70 volunteer guardians, including MPC employees, to visit the memorials built in their honor.

“This was the best day of my life,” said Jaycee Riley, a Vietnam veteran who said he and others like him never received the recognition they deserved when they returned home. “When we came home [from the war], it was nothing like this. This… this was special.”

His guardian, MPC Payroll Manager Cherie Kemper, felt the same way.

“It was awesome, so rewarding. Being able to be a part of something like this and honor these veterans for everything they’ve done for our country is something that will stay with me forever,” Kemper said. “They more than deserved this trip, but more importantly, this recognition. What a day. What an experience.”

Adding to Riley’s experience, his entire family surprised him at the welcome home event.

“I had no idea. I just thought it was going to be my wife. I couldn’t hold back the tears when I saw them,” he said.

For Riley’s wife, Darlene, the day brought emotions she hadn’t expected.

“You just feel proud. Overwhelmed with pride,” she said. “It was healing for all of us.”

That healing is something Mallory Crooks, a board member for Flag City Honor Flight, sees each and every flight.

“It’s a healing day not just for the veteran, but for their families, their neighbors, and everyone in their circle,” Crooks said. “Every flight brings new energy, new families, and new stories, and we wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of partners like Marathon.”

As they have many times, MPC employees served as guardians on the June flight, helping guide and assist veterans throughout the emotional, memory-filled day. Among them was Shawn Lyon, Marathon’s Senior Vice President of Logistics and Storage, who has long been active in supporting veterans both at MPC and in the community.

“To see our veterans receive the respect and gratitude they deserve, and to be a small part of that, is humbling,” he said. “It reflects the culture of our company and what we stand for.”

One of the people Lyon accompanied was Ed Rollo, a Vietnam veteran who had never seen many of the memorials built to honor him and those he proudly served alongside.

“It was overwhelming, in the best way,” Rollo said. “Being there with Shawn and with so many other veterans, seeing the memorials, meeting people, is something I’ll never forget.”

Surprising veterans like Rollo during the group’s visit to Washington, D.C., was MPC President and CEO Maryann Mannen, who took time to personally thank as many of them as possible for their service and sacrifice. For Rollo, it was another highlight in a day already filled with powerful moments.

“We met with a congressman out there, and that was really great,” Rollo added. “But having the CEO of Marathon there to thank us, that was something special.”

Moments like these reinforce MPC’s commitment to supporting organizations that serve our communities and honoring those who served our country.

“This program wouldn’t exist without corporate sponsors and community partners,” Crooks added. “We’re all volunteers, and every dollar counts. We only fly because people care.”

On this flight, that care was felt at every turn, from the moment the veterans departed Ohio to the powerful welcome they received upon their return, greeted by hundreds of supporters cheering and waving signs of gratitude. For many, it was more than a visit to Washington, D.C. It was the welcome home they had only dreamed of.

“We didn’t expect that, and so from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who took time out of their day to make this possible for us,” said Charlie Hutson, another Vietnam veteran. “One of the best days of my life.”

He added, “I didn’t know it was going to be such a big deal. I would have told more of my family about it, but having the guardians from Marathon and others by our side made all the difference.”

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Driving Personal and Professional Development Through Mentorship at AMD

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Mentorship plays a vital role in fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. By sharing their knowledge and experience, mentors help develop the next generation of leaders, while mentees gain valuable insights, skills and confidence. For AMD, mentorship strengthens employee engagement, enhances cross-functional collaboration and contributes to a thriving, high-performing workplace.

In 2024, we launched the AMD Mentoring Programs, ranging from skills-based to broader career development initiatives. The two skills-based programs – Technology and Engineering Skills and Business and Corporate Functions Skills – are designed for our technical and non-engineering employees respectively. They help mentees develop skills through three-month relationships with mentors. Career Mentoring enables participants to create career plans and strategy through nine-month relationships, and I-WIL (International Women in Leadership) is focused on the personal and professional development of our global talent.

Another program, emERGe, is for members of AMD Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Designed to empower participants, emERGe integrates inclusion-focused content to inspire meaningful personal and professional growth, while leveraging mentorship to amplify innovation and enhance business performance.

emERGe started out as a limited pilot, with 674 mentoring relationships in 2024. We use a matching tool to pair and guide participants, survey mentees monthly and provide a resource library with videos, getting started guides, mentoring action plans and evaluation forms.

The program has been successful so far, with an overall satisfaction score of 4.8 out of 5. To increase its reach and impact, we will open emERGe to all ERG members and adopt an open-program design, enabling participants to enter, exit and extend a relationship based on both parties’ needs.

“Mentoring has been one of the greatest accelerators in my career, and even now, I continue to be mentored by AMD leaders. Their investment in me is invaluable and has afforded me opportunities that have altered the course of my professional journey in immeasurable ways,” said Mark Pearson, corporate vice president of talent, AMD.

Originally published in AMD 2024-25 Corporate Responsibility Report

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DreamBox Math by Discovery Education Honored With 2025 Tech Edvocate Award

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 5, 2025 /3BL/ – DreamBox Math by Discovery Education was named a winner by the 2025 Tech Edvocate Awards. The 9^th annual Tech Edvocate Awards honors the best that edtech has to offer by recognizing outstanding companies, people, and products. Discovery Education is the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.

DreamBox Math by Discovery education was selected as a 2025 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best Math or App Tool category. DreamBox Math by Discovery Education is a K-8 online math program that supplements core instruction in the classroom or at home and is independently proven by several third-party research organizations to increase math achievement. DreamBox Math by Discovery Education adapts dynamically to the learner, providing tailored instruction within a highly engaging, gamified learning environment. DreamBox Math lessons are available in both English and Spanish and are standards-aligned.

Along with actionable reporting and tools that empower differentiation for all learners, DreamBox Math offers teachers content-specific professional learning and provides administrators critical insights into student progress. With DreamBox Math, every student is empowered to independently engage in interactive problem solving so they can develop conceptual understanding, apply a variety of strategies, and gain competence and confidence in mathematical reasoning and skills.

In addition, the following were named as finalists:

Discovery Education: Best Global EdTech Company
DreamBox Reading: Best Literacy App or Tool
STEM Careers Coalition: Best STEM/STEAM Education App or Tool

Earlier this year, DreamBox Reading and DreamBox Math were updated with new enhancements that empower teachers to create personalized learning experiences for all learners with inquiry, excitement, and exploration that will hold students’ attention while challenging them academically. More information about these enhancements can be found here.

Tech Edvocate Award submissions were evaluated by both a panel of industry professionals and a popular vote. The panel was comprised of two edtech thought leaders, two PreK-12 teachers, one college professor, two K-12 administrators, one college administrator and two PreK-12 parents. Learn more about the Tech Edvocate Awards here.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Tech Edvocate Awards. Thank you to the panel of judges and to everyone that voted for Discovery Education’s solutions,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at Discovery Education. “Our team is dedicated to ensuring that all students succeed through engaging and high-quality learning opportunities, and these awards will inspire the Discovery Education team to continue innovating for students and educators.”

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions help educators engage all students and support higher academic achievement. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools that are effective, engaging, and easy to use, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Learn more at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contact
Grace Maliska
Discovery Education
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com

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How Cascale, Fair Wear and SLCP Activate Human Rights Due Diligence at the Annual Meeting 2025

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

by Lindsay Wright

Cascale’s Annual Member Meeting, “A Movement for All,” takes place in Hong Kong September 15 to 17. The event will address how we, as an industry, can collectively address and solve two of the most critical challenges facing our industry today: Combating Climate Change and Supporting Decent Work For All.

It’s an outsized challenge but a shared commitment. Leaders today are those frontrunner brands, suppliers, policymakers, and non-corporate players that are doubling down on climate change and decent work as a business imperative. Together, they are confronting a dizzying array of duplicate initiatives, repeat data sources, and outdated auditing systems in place. By collectively refining the approach to measuring, verifying, and enhancing social and environmental performance, compliance and responsible purchasing practices becomes a nearer reality.

The State of Play

Compliance is a growing area of interest for industry players, and convening organizations have a role to play. In its background note on regulatory developments concerning due diligence for responsible business conduct, The Role of Sustainability Initiatives in Mandatory Due Diligence (OECD, 2022) recognizes Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives (MSIs) as playing a crucial role, acting as both facilitators, providing tools and guidance for companies, and verifiers, assessing and potentially certifying company practices. But the guidance also notes that, despite recent examples of initiatives converging and aligning approaches, the landscape is still complex and confusing, with 455 ecolabels and various environmental schemes listed in the Ecolabel Index at the time of writing.

In this playing field and true to this year’s event theme, Cascale, the Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), and Fair Wear will come together to be greater than the sum of our already formidable parts to promote impactful Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) by brands and suppliers. We aim to support stakeholders on their journey through building and leveraging joint tools, best practices, and accountability mechanisms.

This joint work builds on discussions we originally held at our Annual Meeting in Boston, back in 2023, exploring the potential of HRDD as an organizing principle for the industry, and aims to be complementary – rather than additive. Because it’s only together that can we scale accountability in an actionable way.

Combining Unique Strengths

Between us, we believe we have all the tools a company needs to conduct impactful due diligence. Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index suite of tools, and since February, has owned the Better Buying toolset informed by surveys on brand and retailer purchasing practices. We have over 300 members and 40,000 Higg Index users. Fair Wear led the industry effort towards alignment on the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing, while its HRDD Academy supports brands to better understand the HRDD cycle and practically implement human rights due diligence both within the company and across the supply chain. SLCP now boasts over 250 signatories and its Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) forms the foundation of Cascale’s Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (Higg FSLM).

It’s an executive priority. “Cascale, SLCP, and Fair Wear see great opportunities in driving impactful HRDD by working more closely together,” said Harsh Saini, interim chief executive officer of Cascale. “Together, we have immense convening power, expertise, and volumes of credible and actionable data. We are all speaking the same language on due diligence, and our tools fit together and complement each other, providing brands and retailers with everything they need for their due diligence journey.”

As well, the work becomes a shared responsibility. “We’re united around a shared vision,” added Annabel Meurs, executive director of Fair Wear. “This will set the tone in the industry on what impactful due diligence looks like, holding brands and retailers accountable in making progress and to scale up best practices that will have a real impact on workers.”

Steve Harris, COO of SLCP , underscored: “Our three organizations will work together to develop and cross-promote each bilateral partner’s tools, drive collective action, sharing HRDD knowledge and best practice across the whole of our membership and signatories, and advocating for decent work with policymakers.”

The next opportunity to hear more about our collective expression of deepened and more targeted coordination will be at Cascale’s Annual Member Meeting in Hong Kong, September 15 to 17. The event will feature presentations from Fair Wear and SLCP on key topics, including making responsible purchasing practices the norm within the industry, and what needs to happen next to drive real movement on audit fatigue. You can also visit the Cascale, Fair Wear, and SLCP booths in the exhibition area to find out more about the tools and guidance available.

Register for the Annual Meeting here.

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Building a Safer Future at Covia

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Each September, Covia comes together for our company-wide Safety Day—a meaningful opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to one of our guiding principles, Safety First. At Covia, safety isn’t just a priority, it’s a deeply rooted core value that shapes every aspect of our operations.

This year’s Safety Day theme is Emergency Preparedness—a reminder of the importance of knowing how to respond when every second counts. In recent years, Covia team members have saved lives using AEDs, underscoring the value of being trained, equipped, and ready to act. Our 2025 Safety Day activities will strengthen our ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, wherever they occur.

Supporting this commitment is Covia’s Safety & Health Management System, a comprehensive framework that guides our approach to safety across all environments. It includes policy statements, legal compliance, training, contractor safety, and targeted programs addressing chemical, process, mine, rail, and workplace safety. We enforce Covia’s Life-Saving Rules and maintain a robust Emergency Response Plan, continuously integrating emerging standards to enhance risk management and foster a strong safety culture.

Through our management systems, we:

Track safety performance
Assess and manage risk
Ensure proper training
Host mandatory, company-wide safety reinforcement events
Embrace change
Set partner expectations
Support product safety

We look forward to sharing the successes of our 2025 Safety Day as we continue building a safer, more prepared Covia.

To learn more about Covia’s commitment to Safety, Health, and Security, download our latest Corporate Responsibility Report.

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PIRELLI WINS INTERNATIONAL ‘COMPASSO D’ORO’ PRIZE

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

For the very first time, a tyre – the Pirelli P Zero E – has scooped one of the world’s most prestigious design awards, recognising its innovation and technological excellence

MILAN, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pirelli has been given the ADI International Compasso d’Oro Award, one of the most recognised prizes in the field of industrial design, which was established in 1954. Thanks to its innovative technological features, the Pirelli P Zero E is the first tyre ever to receive this prize, specifically in the Design for Mobility category. The ceremony took place during a special international edition of the Compasso d’Oro Awards, which is celebrating its 70^th anniversary at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

This year, the Compasso d’Oro Award was inspired by the Expo theme – Designing Future Society for our Lives – with Pirelli awarded in one of the key areas: Connecting Lives. This is about connecting people through the development of technologically advanced products featuring reduced environmental impact, such as the P Zero E: the first tyre in the world designed with an unprecedented percentage of natural and recycled materials, especially in the high-performance segment for which it is intended. As a perfect synthesis of industrial design, sustainable innovation, and technology, this tyre represented a revolutionary turning point for the industry.

The Pirelli P Zero E was launched in 2023 as the first Ultra High Performance tyre in the world with more than 55% bio-based and recycled materials, maintaining performance and safety even in challenging conditions such as wet asphalt. Performance, efficiency, and comfort are highlighted by a triple “Class A” score for wet grip, rolling resistance, and noise on the European tyre label. This tyre is designed to maximise electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle efficiency (with the capability of increasing mileage by up to 10% thanks to Elect technology¹) and is equipped as standard with Pirelli’s most advanced proprietary technologies including RunForward, which allows driving to continue even after a puncture. This is an invisible revolution that is nonetheless capable of setting a new direction for the development of future tyres, claiming the “Tyre of the Year” prize at the 2023 Automobile Club de France Awards.

As a result, P Zero E is at the vanguard of Pirelli’s technological innovations alongside Cyber Tyre: the world’s first hardware and software system capable of collecting information from embedded sensors within the tyres and processing that data via proprietary software and algorithms. This enables new vehicle functionalities, as well as integration with other digital environments such as smart roads and smart cities.

Collecting the award, Piero Misani, Pirelli’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, said: “This prestigious recognition celebrates Pirelli’s design excellence and the innovative scope of products like P Zero E, confirming the role of research and development as a driver of progress and sustainability. Our constant commitment in the field of R&D has made Pirelli a benchmark in the global industry for technological innovation and cutting-edge solutions for future tyre development, thanks to the use of new materials with reduced environmental impact and the increasingly widespread use of advanced artificial intelligence throughout every phase.”

PIRELLI AND THE COMPASSO D’ORO

Pirelli’s history has intertwined several times with that of the ADI Compasso d’Oro Award, thanks to advertising campaigns from great names in graphic design, as well as iconic industrial design products. These have ranged from foam rubber toys, electromechanical clocks, and rubber flooring in the past to the Pirelli Foundation’s most recent projects. The ‘Rubber Soul’ exhibition, which won the 2013 Red Dot Design Award 2013, was included in the ADI Design Index, while the ‘Publicity with a Capital P’ editorial project was nominated for the 2020 Award.

THE P ZERO E AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA

Together with this year’s other winners, the P Zero E will be featured as part of an exhibition in the Italian Pavilion, before entering the permanent collection of the ADI Design Museum in Milan. In line with the Expo theme – “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” – the P Zero E embodies a modern vision of mobility, connecting people and positioning itself as a benchmark for sustainability and circularity thanks to the use of recovered materials such as lignin. This tyre was developed with data-driven and artificial intelligence-based technologies, involving all major Pirelli R&D centres worldwide as well as numerous collaborations with universities, specialised centres and suppliers.

¹Comparison between PIRELLI SCORPION™ ELECT™ and PIRELLI SCORPION™ tyres, size 235/60/R18, measuring battery range gain derived from a reduction in rolling resistance in the ELECT™ version. Testing was conducted on a Volkswagen iD4 under instrumented conditions at a constant speed of 50 km/h over a range of 550 km. Source: Internal Pirelli R&D tests conducted between March and June 2022.

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Sofidel Strengthens U.S. Operations With Third Paper Machine Startup at Circleville Plant

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio, September 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Sofidel America has successfully started up a third paper machine at its integrated plant in Circleville, Ohio. The milestone, achieved on September 4, 2025, further consolidates the site’s role as the company’s largest and most important production hub worldwide.

The new Valmet DCT 200 machine adds 70,000 tons of annual capacity, bringing Circleville’s total output to more than 200,000 tons per year. With this expansion, Sofidel’s global production capacity rises to 1,983,000 tons annually.

The $185 million investment, first announced in 2023, included both the construction of the new building and installation of the state-of-the-art machine. Once fully operational, the project will also create approximately 80 additional jobs, strengthening Sofidel’s contribution to the local economy.

The successful startup of our third paper machine in Circleville represents a significant step forward in Sofidel’s growth strategy. This achievement reflects both the strength of our U.S. operations and the dedication of the teams who made it possible.

With this expansion, Sofidel reaffirms its long-term commitment to serving the North American market with high-quality, sustainable tissue products while supporting local communities.

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TMS International Names New VP & Chief Compliance Officer

Posted on September 5, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TMS International Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Spencer C. Bassett as its new Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer.

In this role, Mr. Bassett (pictured), will provide strategic leadership and ensure the company adheres to government regulations, internal policies and ethical standards. He will also lead the development and implementation of compliance programs, monitor organizational adherence, manage regulatory relationships, and foster a strong culture of accountability compliance across the company.

Mr. Bassett brings more than two decades of experience in legal, regulatory, and compliance leadership, most notably through his 20-year career at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). He began his legal career in 2004 through the Attorney General’s Honors Program, focusing on commercial litigation before joining the DOJ’s newly established National Security Division in 2006. There, he specialized in national security law and went on to hold several senior positions, including Deputy Unit Chief in both the Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence Units, and Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for National Security.

In these roles, Mr. Bassett advised senior DOJ leadership and federal agencies on national security operations, developed compliance strategies, and led regulatory risk mitigation efforts. He also delivered training and operational support across the intelligence and law enforcement communities and completed multiple overseas assignments, including serving as the Justice Attaché in Baghdad, Iraq (twice) and as Deputy Justice Attaché in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Prior to attending law school, he served on active duty in the U.S. Army as a non-commissioned officer, finishing his military service as a Gunnery Sergeant for an artillery battery. He holds a law degree from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University and is a member of the New York State Bar. Originally from Wyoming, Spencer has lived in the Virginia and Washington, DC area for the past 20 years.

“We are excited to welcome Spencer to the TMS team,” said Joel Hawthorne, TMS President and CEO. “His appointment marks an exciting next step in our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, risk mitigation, and responsible business practices. He is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of federal legal experience and we look forward to his contributions to the company.”

TMS International is one of the largest global providers of outsourced environmental and industrial services to companies. Since 1926, TMS has set high standards in the area of environmental responsibility through recycling, maintaining energy-efficient operations, processing by-products for beneficial reuse and developing innovative, 24/7 programs designed to reduce greenhouse emissions and help customers reduce their carbon footprint. For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.tmsinternational.com.

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