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Companies to Collaborate Using Noveon’s M2M™ Technology on End of Life LG Products to Produce Recycled High-Performance Magnets

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Noveon Magnetics, Kangwon Energy Co., Ltd., and LG Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a strategic agreement to advance closed-loop recycling of rare earth permanent magnets, leveraging Noveon’s proprietary Magnet-to-Magnet (M2M™) technology. As part of the program’s initial phase, the companies will utilize Noveon’s technology on end-of-life (EOL) magnets recovered from LG Electronics products to produce new, high-performance magnets for LG products.

“This initiative is a major step toward building a more secure and sustainable rare earth supply chain,” said Scott Dunn, CEO of Noveon Magnetics. “By partnering with Kangwon Energy to scale our proprietary M2M™ technology and collaborating with LG Electronics, including its eco-friendly rare earth permanent magnet recycling technology, on joint development and validation efforts, we aim to demonstrate the environmental and performance benefits of closed loop rare earth magnet recycling.

The program will expand with additional production capacity at a new facility in South Korea that is currently under development through Noveon’s joint venture with Kangwon Energy. Collaborating with LG Electronics on technology development and using their products for validation ensures real-world performance data, supporting future adoption across multiple industries.

“At LG Electronics, we design products with their full lifecycle in mind,” said Pilhyun Yoon, Vice President of LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company. “This collaboration allows us to validate recycled rare earth magnets directly within our products and manufacturing processes, proving that circular materials can meet the same performance and quality standards consumers expect. Partnerships like this are critical to turning sustainability into an operational reality.”

By reclaiming rare earth elements already in circulation, the initiative reduces reliance on traditional mining and mitigates exposure to volatile supply chains — particularly those dominated by China, which currently controls over 90% of global magnet production. This closed-loop approach strengthens supply chain resilience, enhances material security, and supports a circular economy model for next-generation technologies.

Magnets produced through the M2M™ process during the validation phase will be tested in LG Electronics applications, from household appliances to consumer electronics, confirming their strength, quality, and sustainability.

About Noveon Magnetics
Noveon Magnetics, the first operational manufacturer of sintered NdFeB rare earth magnets in the United States and the first to reshore them in over 20 years. Through its proprietary EcoFlux™ technology, Noveon delivers a fully domestic, closed-loop magnet manufacturing capability that maximizes resource efficiency, allows for the beneficial use of recycled materials, and produces superior high-performance finished magnets that meet the full range of commercial and industrial demand. Noveon’s products provide a secure and resilient supply chain solution for critical applications including electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics, motors, pumps, data storage, consumer electronics, and defense systems. Learn more at https://noveon.co/.

About Kangwon Energy Co., Ltd.
Kangwon Energy is a leading Korean engineering company specializing in industrial boilers, secondary battery process equipment, and energy-plant EPC. Building on proven capabilities in materials-process design (powders, slurries, thermal processes), solvent/gas systems, utilities integration, automation, and environmental compliance, Kangwon is expanding into rare earth magnet manufacturing and recycling through its joint venture with Noveon Magnetics, helping strengthen Korea’s sustainable energy and advanced-materials industries. 

About LG Electronics Co., Ltd.
The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

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Companies to Collaborate Using Noveon’s M2M™ Technology on End of Life LG Products to Produce Recycled High-Performance Magnets

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Noveon Magnetics, Kangwon Energy Co., Ltd., and LG Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a strategic agreement to advance closed-loop recycling of rare earth permanent magnets, leveraging Noveon’s proprietary Magnet-to-Magnet (M2M™) technology. As part of the program’s initial phase, the companies will utilize Noveon’s technology on end-of-life (EOL) magnets recovered from LG Electronics products to produce new, high-performance magnets for LG products.

“This initiative is a major step toward building a more secure and sustainable rare earth supply chain,” said Scott Dunn, CEO of Noveon Magnetics. “By partnering with Kangwon Energy to scale our proprietary M2M™ technology and collaborating with LG Electronics, including its eco-friendly rare earth permanent magnet recycling technology, on joint development and validation efforts, we aim to demonstrate the environmental and performance benefits of closed loop rare earth magnet recycling.

The program will expand with additional production capacity at a new facility in South Korea that is currently under development through Noveon’s joint venture with Kangwon Energy. Collaborating with LG Electronics on technology development and using their products for validation ensures real-world performance data, supporting future adoption across multiple industries.

“At LG Electronics, we design products with their full lifecycle in mind,” said Pilhyun Yoon, Vice President of LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company. “This collaboration allows us to validate recycled rare earth magnets directly within our products and manufacturing processes, proving that circular materials can meet the same performance and quality standards consumers expect. Partnerships like this are critical to turning sustainability into an operational reality.”

By reclaiming rare earth elements already in circulation, the initiative reduces reliance on traditional mining and mitigates exposure to volatile supply chains — particularly those dominated by China, which currently controls over 90% of global magnet production. This closed-loop approach strengthens supply chain resilience, enhances material security, and supports a circular economy model for next-generation technologies.

Magnets produced through the M2M™ process during the validation phase will be tested in LG Electronics applications, from household appliances to consumer electronics, confirming their strength, quality, and sustainability.

About Noveon Magnetics
Noveon Magnetics, the first operational manufacturer of sintered NdFeB rare earth magnets in the United States and the first to reshore them in over 20 years. Through its proprietary EcoFlux™ technology, Noveon delivers a fully domestic, closed-loop magnet manufacturing capability that maximizes resource efficiency, allows for the beneficial use of recycled materials, and produces superior high-performance finished magnets that meet the full range of commercial and industrial demand. Noveon’s products provide a secure and resilient supply chain solution for critical applications including electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics, motors, pumps, data storage, consumer electronics, and defense systems. Learn more at https://noveon.co/.

About Kangwon Energy Co., Ltd.
Kangwon Energy is a leading Korean engineering company specializing in industrial boilers, secondary battery process equipment, and energy-plant EPC. Building on proven capabilities in materials-process design (powders, slurries, thermal processes), solvent/gas systems, utilities integration, automation, and environmental compliance, Kangwon is expanding into rare earth magnet manufacturing and recycling through its joint venture with Noveon Magnetics, helping strengthen Korea’s sustainable energy and advanced-materials industries. 

About LG Electronics Co., Ltd.
The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

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CES^® 2026 Exhibit Unveils a Smart, Integrated, Autonomous Solution in Kubota’s M5 Narrow Diesel Specialty Tractor, and a New Concept Versatile Platform ‘Transformer’ Robot (KVPR)

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During a media briefing at CES^® 2026, Kubota reiterated its global vision to become an Essentials Innovator for Supporting Life—committed to enriching lives and building a brighter future through technology innovation. At the heart of this vision is Kubota’s mission to solve pressing global challenges such as skilled labor shortages, an aging farming population, and the need to feed a growing world. By delivering reliable, versatile, and intuitive equipment, Kubota empowers customers to work more easily and productively, enhancing their lifestyles while naturally delivering sustainability benefits along the way.

Building on this commitment, Kubota combines smart, right-sized, user-centric equipment with real-time intelligence to give customers the freedom to work their way, whether in the field or through an app. This year, Kubota announced the commercialization of a smart, integrated autonomous solution developed in partnership with Agtonomy for the specialty crop market, fully built into the 105.7-horsepower diesel Kubota M5 Narrow tractor with advanced sensing and artificial intelligence. Designed for reliability and versatility, this innovation helps customers work more efficiently.

Kubota also introduced a concept versatile platform ‘transformer’ robot (KVPR) that expands, contracts, and moves along every axis, delivering the adaptability of multiple machines in one intuitive solution. This versatility supports customers across different operations and seasons, making work simpler and more enjoyable. In addition, Kubota showcased a Digital Twinning system designed for real-time, persistent data monitoring—whether tracking a single bud or managing an entire operation. These innovations reflect Kubota’s vision to solve big challenges with smarter, more compact solutions that prioritize the human experience.

“Big challenges don’t just need big machines; they need smarter solutions that make life easier,” said Todd Stucke, General Manager of Agri Solutions Headquarters, Kubota Japan (KBT), and President of Kubota North America. “Our go-to-market solutions are the culmination of our customer-driven innovation cycle, where the goal is not simply to automate what you’ve always done, but to rethink how work can be done more intuitively and efficiently.”

Kubota’s approach to commercialization prioritizes customer choice and the human experience. Rather than simply automating traditional workflows, Kubota designs smart and flexible machines that let customers work the way they prefer, whether in the seat or with the swipe of a finger, while maintaining the performance and ease of use they expect.

“Physical AI is a key inflection point for our industry and for Kubota,” said Brett McMickell, Chief Technology Officer for Kubota North America. “Decision-making, obstacle detection, and voice recognition capabilities mean AI real-time insights will now inform tasking, labor assignments, and efficiency improvements. This is just the beginning of what is possible when you design technology around human needs, enhancing the way customers live and work rather than focusing only on technical capability. We can now facilitate more complexity with more certainty and more simplicity than ever before.”

Leading luxury wine supplier, Treasury Wine Estates, is already leveraging Kubota’s intuitive solutions in the field and joined Kubota at CES to share best practices for testing autonomy. “We put Kubota’s M5 Narrow tractor to work during mowing and under-vine cultivation,” says Marc Di Pietra, Regional Service Maintenance Manager, Treasury Wine Estates. “It handles routine passes with autonomy and sensing across every row and block, which reduces rework, increases efficiency, and gives our team more time to focus on what matters most.”

Kubota has a history of more than 130 years of tackling society’s toughest challenges through extraordinary engineering—always with the goal of improving lives. In 1893, Gonshiro Kubota began producing cast-iron pipes to provide clean tap water and prevent the spread of cholera in Japan. Today, Kubota is recognized as the pioneer of the sub-compact and compact tractor as well as compact excavators. With its open platform approach, Kubota accelerates smarter solutions to market, powering the next phase of its innovation cycle by favoring flexibility and intuitive design in compact–sized machines that enrich customers’ lives.

For more information about Kubota products and innovation cycle, visit the Kubota North America booth #6001 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center January 6-9, 2026, or visit KubotaUSA.com/innovation or Kubota.com/CES. 

About Kubota North America Corporation
Kubota North America Corporation (KNA), with headquarters in Grapevine, Texas, serves as the central business hub for all KNA companies in the U.S. and Canada, where leadership closely connects resources and shares talent across all lines of Kubota’s business. Kubota Corporation, based in Osaka, Japan, and together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells a range of machinery, including tractors, construction equipment, lawn and garden equipment, hay tools and other performance-matched implements to the North American market. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota North America, 1000 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit KubotaUSA.com or Kubota.ca.

About Agtonomy
Agtonomy is an AI and software services company specializing in intelligent automation for agriculture, turf, and beyond. Through partnerships with leading equipment manufacturers, Agtonomy’s platform is embedded into industrial machinery to enable automation in complex, real-world environments. Its platform boosts efficiency, safety, and sustainability, while allowing operators to retain command over every task. Learn more at Agtonomy.com.

About CES^®
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.

About Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ^®
As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES^® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UNITS Moving and Portable Storage is proud to announce the collective nationwide efforts of its franchise owners in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. During this year’s holiday season, UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage franchise locations across the United States donated more than 100 portable storage containers to local Toys for Tots chapters, providing critical logistical support for toy collection, sorting, and distribution efforts that directly benefited children and families in their communities.

Each Toys for Tots chapter is overseen by an assigned U.S. Marine, many of whom rotate into new communities each year and are tasked with coordinating a large-scale holiday operation in unfamiliar territory. For these Marines, the logistical demands of storing, securing, and transporting thousands of donated toys can be overwhelming. UNITS franchise owners consistently step in to bridge that gap; offering not only secure, weather-resistant storage containers but also time, fuel, and hands-on assistance to ensure the success of these toy collection efforts.

“The level of commitment shown by our franchise owners this year has been truly inspiring,” said Michael McAlhany, CEO of UNITS Moving and Portable Storage. “I am extremely proud of the way our network continues to rally around Toys for Tots. Our owners aren’t just donating containers—they’re driving hours, coordinating logistics, and giving their time to support the Marines and the children they serve.”

The largest single contribution this year came from UNITS of Northern Virginia, which donated 44 portable storage containers, along with transportation support, to assist local Toys for Tots efforts. Additional franchise locations—including Madison, WI; Minneapolis, MN; New Orleans, LA; Sarasota, FL; and Memphis, TN, among many others—provided secure storage solutions that played a vital role in ensuring toys were collected, protected, and distributed efficiently throughout their regions.

“As a United States Marine-led organization, Toys for Tots depends heavily on reliable partners at the local level,” McAlhany added. “Seeing our franchise owners step up in so many markets across the country reinforces why UNITS is such a strong community-driven brand. I couldn’t be more proud of their dedication.”

In addition to leading the UNITS franchise network nationally, Michael McAlhany is also the owner of UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Charleston, SC, where his local team donated 12 portable storage containers to support Toys for Tots efforts in the Lowcountry this year.

The UNITS franchise network has been a proud supporter of Toys for Tots for nearly a decade, building long-standing relationships with local Marine Corps Reserve units and community leaders nationwide.

“Our partnership with Toys for Tots is about more than logistics—it’s about making a real difference in the lives of children,” McAlhany said. “We are honored to support this mission year after year, and we look forward to continuing to be a trusted local partner for Toys for Tots communities across the country for many years to come.”

For more information about UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage and its community initiatives, visit www.unitsstorage.com.

Media Contact:

Michael McAlhany

marketing@unitsstorage.com 

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Collaboration integrates EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy Management System with Homey’s Energy Dongle

EcoFlow also unveils the Ecosystem Alliance as part of broader energy strategy

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EcoFlow, a global leader in smart home energy solutions and eco-friendly energy technologies, enters a new partnership with Homey, part of LG Electronics, at CES, enabling deeper interoperability between EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy Management System and Homey’s open smart-home platform.

Alongside this collaboration, EcoFlow also introduced today the Ecosystem Alliance — a broader industry initiative with more than 15 leading smart-home and appliance brands, aimed at advancing openness and interoperability across the smart home energy landscape.

Driven by a shared commitment to user experience, intelligent insights and seamless interoperability, this landmark collaboration integrates EcoFlow’s system with the Homey Energy Dongle. It allows households to monitor, automate and coordinate their energy consumption and device operations from a unified interface without requiring any additional third-party hardware or services.

EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy System is an intelligent platform unifying solar generation, home batteries, household circuits and smart appliances into one cohesive control hub. It enables remote energy management, cross-brand integration and real-time monitoring of household energy flows, enhanced by features such as storm-prep charging alerts, as well as Time-of-Use optimization and customizable energy-saving schedules for energy bill savings.

Homey, part of LG Electronics, is an open smart home platform that lets users control, automate and gain insights across devices from more than a thousand brands. With Homey Flow, users can create powerful automations that connect their entire home, while Homey Energy offers clear insight into household energy usage. Homey provides open APIs across the ecosystem, including the Homey Energy Dongle, which enables real-time energy monitoring and seamless integration with additional energy hardware.

These integrations unlock a range of whole-home scenarios, including:

• Automation of high-load appliances to run during peak solar generation
• Prioritization of essential devices during outages
• Adjustment of home energy usage based on electricity pricing, battery status and solar output

“As smart homes become more interconnected, cross-brand collaboration is essential,” said Stefan Witkamp, CEO of Homey. “The partnership reflects a co-created approach, where two-way integrations allow devices and energy systems to work seamlessly across brands.”

“In a new era of home energy, we envision households becoming part of resilient, shared energy networks where communities can support one another through outages, extreme weather events and rising demand,” said Dr. Bruce Wang Lei, Founder & CEO of EcoFlow. “This represents not just a technological shift, but a societal one toward collective resilience and shared abundance. With the strategic partnership with Homey by LG, we’re building the interoperable foundation needed for that future.”

In line with its broader 2026 ecosystem partner roadmap, EcoFlow’s vision to form the ecosystem alliance builds on recent partnerships, including the BSH Home Connect collaboration announced at IFA 2025, as well as integrations with brands such as Shelly, Go-e, and others. The alliance also follows growing industry recognition for EcoFlow, which was named No. 1 in Smart Home Energy Storage Solutions* by Frost & Sullivan. Designed as a long-term initiative, the Alliance outlines how EcoFlow will expand two-way integrations through shared APIs and standardized interfaces across its partner ecosystem.

The initiative rolls out globally beginning in 2026, with early integrations showcased this week at CES. Attendees can visit EcoFlow at booths 15030 and 14732 (Central Hall) for more details, live demonstrations and an up-close look at its latest products, including DELTA Pro Ultra X, OCEAN Pro Series, STREAM Series and DELTA 3 Series.

About EcoFlow

EcoFlow is a global pioneer in eco-friendly energy solutions, driving the transition toward smarter, cleaner and more independent power. Founded in 2017, EcoFlow is No. 1 in smart home energy storage solutions, empowering millions of users to take control of their energy at home and beyond. With operational headquarters in Seattle, Düsseldorf, Irvine and Tokyo, and a business and data center in Singapore, EcoFlow operates as a global ecosystem spanning research, operations, and manufacturing. Its innovative technologies serve over 5 million users across 140 markets and redefine how the world takes control of its energy.

About Athom, Creators of Homey (Part of LG Electronics)

Founded in 2014 in Enschede, the Netherlands, Athom is the company behind Homey, a global smart home platform for home control, automation, and energy management. Homey Pro, the flagship hub, supports all major smart home technologies. The Homey App Store features more than 1,000 integrations — including over 300 official partnerships and hundreds of community-built apps. Homey products are available across Europe, the US, and other markets. In 2024, Athom was acquired by LG Electronics, strengthening its ability to deliver intelligent, privacy-first smart home experiences worldwide.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VLS Environmental Solutions is strengthening its leadership in hazardous waste management with the acquisition of Merichem Company’s Caustic Services business, a move that enhances VLS’ reach in the chemical and petrochemical sectors and deepens its commitment to sustainability-driven, beneficial reuse and hazardous waste solutions.

Merichem, founded in 1945, has built a reputation for excellence in the beneficial reuse of spent caustics by diverting hazardous waste streams into applications for reuse with industrial clients worldwide. The company is renowned for its 80-year history of creating sustainable solutions for the chemical industry.

“This acquisition provides the most technically advanced beneficial reuse and caustic waste solutions to industrial and refinery markets,” said John Magee, CEO of VLS Environmental Solutions. “By integrating Merichem’s portfolio, we can now offer an unmatched level of sustainable solutions for clients across multiple industries.”

For Merichem, this new chapter represents an expansion of a legacy focused on sustainable innovation. Kendra Lee, Chairman and CEO of Merichem, reflected, “We are thrilled to combine our heritage grounded in sustainability with VLS’ expansive operational reach to deliver even greater value and sustainability to our customers.” Under Lee’s leadership, Merichem has remained rooted in a philosophy of environmental stewardship, unsurpassed performance and an uncommon commitment to customer service.

As regulatory demands and sustainability goals continue to mount for industrial clients, the integration of Merichem’s caustic services business allows VLS to offer beneficial reuse as an option to its portfolio when handling industrial by-products. Chris Lobue, Executive Vice President of VLS’ Hazardous Waste Services division, explained, “With the integration of Merichem’s caustic services business, VLS can now offer options beyond hazardous waste disposition to its customers for specific by-product streams—such as spent caustics and sulfur-laden byproducts. We are excited to offer expanded handling options that meet the strict regulatory and operational needs of our clients in the chemical and petrochemical industries.”

Merichem will be renamed VLS SustainChem and will be incorporated into VLS’ Hazardous Waste division.

With more than 1,500 employees and a network spanning over 50 locations nationwide, VLS’ acquisition of Merichem’s Caustic Services business brings together two leaders in environmental technology. The combined technical and operational expertise uniquely positions VLS to set a new benchmark for the management, treatment, and beneficial reuse of hazardous and non-hazardous materials across the chemical and petrochemical supply chains. Together, the companies are poised to deliver innovative solutions that not only address today’s complex compliance and sustainability demands but also anticipate and solve future industry challenges.

About VLS Environmental Solutions

VLS Environmental Solutions is one of the nation’s largest, private providers of environmental and sustainability solutions. The company operates four divisions:

• Non-Hazardous Waste Services: Offers innovative solutions for landfill diversion, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration, ensuring efficient and sustainable waste processing.
• Hazardous Waste Services: Specializes in the management, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials using advanced technologies, like waste sequestration, and strict safety protocols to protect the environment and ensure compliance.
• Rail Services: Provides comprehensive railcar cleaning, light and heavy repair, and field services for railcars transporting chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Marine Services: Delivers advanced barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free services for chemical solvents and petroleum products, emphasizing environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

With over 1,500 employees across more than 50 locations, VLS is committed to delivering innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

For more information about VLS, visit https://www.vlses.com/. 

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PlanHub, a leading preconstruction software platform connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers nationwide, today announced that it has joined the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Tech Marketplace as an official technology partner.

The ABC Tech Marketplace is an exclusive portfolio of vetted, solutions-oriented technology providers offering innovative, cost-effective tools that support the construction industry. Through this nationwide partnership, PlanHub now offers exclusive benefits and discounts to ABC members belonging to ABC’s extensive network of 67 chapters and 23,000 members.

This partnership underscores PlanHub’s continued commitment to empowering contractors with modern, easy-to-use solutions that improve efficiency, collaboration, and competitiveness throughout the preconstruction process.

“Our inclusion in the ABC Tech Marketplace represents a milestone in our mission to make preconstruction more accessible, transparent, and efficient for every contractor and supplier,” said Ro Bhatia, CEO at PlanHub. “We’re proud to partner with ABC to expand our reach and deliver measurable value to members who are shaping the future of the construction industry.”

“PlanHub’s participation in the ABC Tech Marketplace reinforces our goal of connecting members with trusted technology partners who can help them build smarter, safer, and more efficiently,” said Matt Abeles, Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation at ABC. “We’re excited to welcome PlanHub to this growing network of innovators who are helping to advance construction through digital transformation.”

In addition to the national partnership, PlanHub has also entered a partnership with the ABC New Jersey Chapter, aimed at strengthening local engagement and education opportunities for regional contractors and suppliers. This partnership will enable PlanHub to offer educational webinars, and engage in thought leadership opportunities and regional events designed to foster technology adoption and member growth.

“We look forward to deepening our partnership with ABC at both the national and chapter levels,” added Ro Bhatia, CEO at PlanHub. “Our shared goal is to equip industry participants with the digital tools and knowledge they need to win more work and grow their businesses.”

Through both initiatives, PlanHub and ABC are together expanding access to industry-leading technology and educational resources that drive innovation and operational excellence across the construction ecosystem.

About PlanHub

PlanHub is an industry-leading preconstruction platform designed to empower construction professionals by simplifying the bidding and project management process. With a mission to connect subcontractors, general contractors, and suppliers, PlanHub provides a centralized digital hub where industry professionals can discover and manage new growth opportunities, collaborate seamlessly, and make data-driven decisions. By integrating high-quality project listings with powerful management tools, PlanHub removes inefficiencies and streamlines communication, ensuring businesses can scale effectively and focus on building America’s infrastructure. With over 500,000+ construction professionals in the PlanHub network nationwide, the platform continues to drive growth and innovation in the industry. Learn more at PlanHub.com.

About Associated Builders and Contractors

Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at abc.org.

About ABC New Jersey

ABC New Jersey is the largest ABC Chapter, with over 1,600 members in all specialties within the construction industry, comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members live and work. For more information, please visit our website at abcnjc.org.

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