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New IC Incubator partnership will provide $10,000 in in-kind marketing support to help expand youth impact across Arizona

PHOENIX, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ideas Collide, a leading full-service marketing and communications agency headquartered in Phoenix, is proud to announce its selection of The 1% Kid Foundation as the 2026 partner for its IC Incubator program, part of the agency’s philanthropic initiative, IC Gives.

Founded and led by former professional soccer player and motivational speaker Channing Chasten, The 1% Kid Foundation empowers youth through the “1% mindset” — the belief that consistent growth, focus, and goal-setting can unlock personal potential on and off the field. Through encouragement and development initiatives, the Foundation helps build confidence, resilience, and long-term success.

As the 2026 IC Incubator partner, The 1% Kid Foundation will receive $10,000 in in-kind marketing services from Ideas Collide, including strategic support to elevate awareness, strengthen storytelling, and help expand reach and engagement across Arizona.

“As we enter 2026, we wanted our IC Incubator partnership to reflect the kind of impact that starts early, builds steadily, and changes the trajectory of a young person’s life,” said Matthew Clyde, President of Ideas Collide. “The 1% Kid Foundation is rooted in empowerment, resilience, and consistent growth. We are honored to help amplify that mission and support their next chapter.”

“We could not be more excited to partner with a top marketing and communications agency like Ideas Collide,” said Channing Chasten, Executive Director of the 1% Kid Foundation. Ever since I first saw Matt speak at a State 48 event, I knew he was someone I wanted to connect with and learn from. I never would have imagined this opportunity would become a reality, and I am incredibly grateful to Matt and the entire Ideas Collide team for being so open, supportive, and aligned with our mission.”

IC Gives: A Legacy of Giving Back

IC Gives is a cornerstone of Ideas Collide’s commitment to community engagement and purpose-driven partnerships. Through the years, IC Gives has championed impactful causes and collaborated with organizations who share a vision for making communities stronger, more connected, and more resilient.

“Our work with community partners is a reflection of our values,” said Joel Eberhart, VP of Community Development at Ideas Collide. “The IC Incubator program builds on this foundation, creating opportunities to empower organizations with the marketing support they need to grow their visibility and impact.”

The IC Incubator Program

Launched in 2015, the IC Incubator program has provided more than 10,000 hours of in-kind marketing, branding, and strategy services to startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. By helping organizations overcome marketing challenges, the program fosters growth and sustainability for its partners.

With The 1% Kid Foundation as the newest IC Incubator partner, Ideas Collide will collaborate with the organization on messaging, brand amplification, and campaign support to help expand its reach and strengthen community engagement in the year ahead.

For more information on Ideas Collide and its services, visit ideascollide.com.

About Ideas Collide
Ideas Collide offers a full suite of custom marketing solutions working with clients from Fortune 100 companies, global brands, and start-ups. Based in Phoenix, Arizona with offices in Portland, Oregon, the agency team leverages data and insights, technology and design, and content and media to take on any market and business challenges with innovative strategies, integrated into engaging campaigns that drive impact. Connect with ideascollide.com to learn about how the agency invents, integrates, and drives impact for business.

About The 1% Kid Foundation
The 1% Kid Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through the 1% mindset — the belief that consistent growth, focus, and goal-setting can unlock personal potential. Founded by former professional soccer player and motivational speaker Channing Chasten, the Foundation supports young people through encouragement and development initiatives that build confidence, resilience, and long-term success.

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NEWARK, Del., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Future Market Insights Inc. (FMI) today released a definitive analysis of the global industrial filtration market, forecasting a transformative decade of growth. Valued at USD 34.1 billion in 2025, the market is expected to surge to USD 153.0 billion by 2035, expanding at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%.

This exponential growth is primarily driven by a “perfect storm” of stricter environmental enforcement—including the USA EPA’s 2024 National Primary Drinking Water Regulation—and an industrial pivot toward operational efficiency through AI-powered predictive maintenance.

“Future Market Insights Inc. Report Highlights Liquid Filtration and Pharmaceutical Sectors as Primary Growth Engines amid Global Shift toward High-Purity Manufacturing and Zero-Contamination Standards”

Market Dynamics: Regulatory Mandates and High-Purity Demands

The industrial landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as processing industries adopt advanced HEPA-grade and membrane-based systems. These technologies are no longer optional; they are critical for compliance with global emission norms and achieving higher yields in sensitive manufacturing environments.

Why the Industrial Filtration Market is Accelerating:

• Stringent PFAS Regulation: In early 2025, breakthroughs in “forever chemical” filtration achieved a 99.6% capture rate, aligning with tightening USA EPA standards.
• Zero-Contamination Goals: As Tod Carpenter, CEO of Donaldson, noted during the 2024 expansion into Europe, demand is rising in high-purity markets like life sciences and food and beverage to support sterile production cycles.
• Operational Optimization: Technologies introduced by innovators like Cleanova have demonstrated a 28% reduction in cartridge change-out frequency, directly lowering downtime and energy consumption.

Sector Analysis: Liquid and Pharmaceutical Segments Lead Investment

The market’s expansion is heavily concentrated in high-stakes sectors where fluid purity and sterile environments are mission-critical.

Liquid Filters: The Dominant Market Share

Capturing 42% of the global market in 2025, liquid filters are projected to grow at a 17.5% CAGR. This dominance is underscored by the integration of membrane filtration and sorbent media to satisfy the USA Clean Water Act and EU wastewater directives. Closed-loop systems are increasingly becoming the standard for chemical and food processing facilities aiming for water reuse.

Pharmaceuticals: High-Growth Trajectory

The pharmaceutical sector, holding an 18% market share, is expected to register the highest growth at an 18.4% CAGR. Driven by FDA cGMP and EU GMP Annex 1 standards, multi-stage filtration is being embedded into new manufacturing facilities in India, Ireland, and the United States to ensure particulate-free vaccine filling and high-potency drug production.

Regional Outlook: APAC and Middle East Emerging as Hubs

While North America remains a leader in sustainable manufacturing solutions (16.8% CAGR), the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East regions are seeing a surge in installations.

• South Korea (16.6% CAGR): Driven by the semiconductor and EV battery boom, the nation is investing heavily in ultra-fine filtration for cleanrooms.
• The European Union (16.5% CAGR): Countries like Germany and Italy are leveraging the REACH and Industrial Emissions Directive to catalyze the adoption of hydrogen and battery manufacturing filtration.
• Japan (16.7% CAGR): Precision engineering and a commitment to carbon neutrality are pushing the adoption of nanofiber membranes and electrostatic filtration.

Technological Frontiers: Smart Filtration and New Materials

The transition from traditional media to nanofiber filters, ceramic membranes, and nonwoven materials is reshaping the industry. These materials offer superior resistance to temperature and corrosion, essential for semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceutical solvent recovery.

Furthermore, the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI-powered diagnostics is transforming filtration from a static process into an intelligent, self-monitoring system. These “smart filters” allow for real-time air quality analysis and predictive maintenance, helping industries balance high maintenance costs with regulatory risks.

Competitive Landscape: M&A Activity Signals Consolidation

The market is characterized by high-value acquisitions as Tier 1 players move to secure niche technologies:

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Announced a USD 4.1 billion acquisition of Solventum’s purification business in 2025, marking a major entry into bioprocess filtration.
• IDEX Corp: Acquired filtration specialist Mott Corp for USD 1 billion in 2024 to bolster its medical technology presence.
• Donaldson Company: Expanded its life-sciences reach through a strategic acquisition in Medica S.p.A.

Key players maintaining market leadership include Parker Hannifin, 3M Company, Mann+Hummel, Alfa Laval, and Eaton Corporation.

Request Consultation or Sample Report for Industrial Filtration Market Report: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/brochure/rep-gb-2365 

Report methodology – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/methodology 

Related Reports:

• Industrial Air Filtration Market – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/industrial-air-filtration-market 
• GCC Industrial Air Filtration Market – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/gcc-industrial-air-filtration-market 
• North America Industrial Air Filtration Market – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/north-america-industrial-air-filtration-market 
• Industrial Lubricant Market – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/industrial-lubricants-market 

About Future Market Insights (FMI)

Future Market Insights (FMI) is a leading provider of market intelligence and consulting services, serving clients in over 150 countries. Headquartered in Delaware, USA, with a global delivery center in India and offices in the UK and UAE, FMI delivers actionable insights to businesses across industries including automotive, technology, consumer products, manufacturing, energy, and chemicals.

An ESOMAR-certified research organization, FMI provides custom and syndicated market reports and consulting services, supporting both Fortune 1,000 companies and SMEs. Its team of 300+ experienced analysts ensures credible, data-driven insights to help clients navigate global markets and identify growth opportunities.

For Press & Corporate Inquiries
Rahul Singh
AVP – Marketing and Growth Strategy 
Future Market Insights, Inc.
+91 8600020075
For Sales – sales@futuremarketinsights.com 
For Media – Rahul.singh@futuremarketinsights.com 
For web – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/ 

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NEWARK, Del., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Future Market Insights Inc. (FMI) today released a definitive analysis of the global industrial filtration market, forecasting a transformative decade of growth. Valued at USD 34.1 billion in 2025, the market is expected to surge to USD 153.0 billion by 2035, expanding at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%.

This exponential growth is primarily driven by a “perfect storm” of stricter environmental enforcement—including the USA EPA’s 2024 National Primary Drinking Water Regulation—and an industrial pivot toward operational efficiency through AI-powered predictive maintenance.

“Future Market Insights Inc. Report Highlights Liquid Filtration and Pharmaceutical Sectors as Primary Growth Engines amid Global Shift toward High-Purity Manufacturing and Zero-Contamination Standards”

Market Dynamics: Regulatory Mandates and High-Purity Demands

The industrial landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as processing industries adopt advanced HEPA-grade and membrane-based systems. These technologies are no longer optional; they are critical for compliance with global emission norms and achieving higher yields in sensitive manufacturing environments.

Why the Industrial Filtration Market is Accelerating:

• Stringent PFAS Regulation: In early 2025, breakthroughs in “forever chemical” filtration achieved a 99.6% capture rate, aligning with tightening USA EPA standards.
• Zero-Contamination Goals: As Tod Carpenter, CEO of Donaldson, noted during the 2024 expansion into Europe, demand is rising in high-purity markets like life sciences and food and beverage to support sterile production cycles.
• Operational Optimization: Technologies introduced by innovators like Cleanova have demonstrated a 28% reduction in cartridge change-out frequency, directly lowering downtime and energy consumption.

Sector Analysis: Liquid and Pharmaceutical Segments Lead Investment

The market’s expansion is heavily concentrated in high-stakes sectors where fluid purity and sterile environments are mission-critical.

Liquid Filters: The Dominant Market Share

Capturing 42% of the global market in 2025, liquid filters are projected to grow at a 17.5% CAGR. This dominance is underscored by the integration of membrane filtration and sorbent media to satisfy the USA Clean Water Act and EU wastewater directives. Closed-loop systems are increasingly becoming the standard for chemical and food processing facilities aiming for water reuse.

Pharmaceuticals: High-Growth Trajectory

The pharmaceutical sector, holding an 18% market share, is expected to register the highest growth at an 18.4% CAGR. Driven by FDA cGMP and EU GMP Annex 1 standards, multi-stage filtration is being embedded into new manufacturing facilities in India, Ireland, and the United States to ensure particulate-free vaccine filling and high-potency drug production.

Regional Outlook: APAC and Middle East Emerging as Hubs

While North America remains a leader in sustainable manufacturing solutions (16.8% CAGR), the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East regions are seeing a surge in installations.

• South Korea (16.6% CAGR): Driven by the semiconductor and EV battery boom, the nation is investing heavily in ultra-fine filtration for cleanrooms.
• The European Union (16.5% CAGR): Countries like Germany and Italy are leveraging the REACH and Industrial Emissions Directive to catalyze the adoption of hydrogen and battery manufacturing filtration.
• Japan (16.7% CAGR): Precision engineering and a commitment to carbon neutrality are pushing the adoption of nanofiber membranes and electrostatic filtration.

Technological Frontiers: Smart Filtration and New Materials

The transition from traditional media to nanofiber filters, ceramic membranes, and nonwoven materials is reshaping the industry. These materials offer superior resistance to temperature and corrosion, essential for semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceutical solvent recovery.

Furthermore, the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI-powered diagnostics is transforming filtration from a static process into an intelligent, self-monitoring system. These “smart filters” allow for real-time air quality analysis and predictive maintenance, helping industries balance high maintenance costs with regulatory risks.

Competitive Landscape: M&A Activity Signals Consolidation

The market is characterized by high-value acquisitions as Tier 1 players move to secure niche technologies:

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Announced a USD 4.1 billion acquisition of Solventum’s purification business in 2025, marking a major entry into bioprocess filtration.
• IDEX Corp: Acquired filtration specialist Mott Corp for USD 1 billion in 2024 to bolster its medical technology presence.
• Donaldson Company: Expanded its life-sciences reach through a strategic acquisition in Medica S.p.A.

Key players maintaining market leadership include Parker Hannifin, 3M Company, Mann+Hummel, Alfa Laval, and Eaton Corporation.

Request Consultation or Sample Report for Industrial Filtration Market Report: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/brochure/rep-gb-2365 

Report methodology – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/methodology 

Related Reports:

• Industrial Air Filtration Market – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/industrial-air-filtration-market 
• GCC Industrial Air Filtration Market – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/gcc-industrial-air-filtration-market 
• North America Industrial Air Filtration Market – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/north-america-industrial-air-filtration-market 
• Industrial Lubricant Market – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/industrial-lubricants-market 

About Future Market Insights (FMI)

Future Market Insights (FMI) is a leading provider of market intelligence and consulting services, serving clients in over 150 countries. Headquartered in Delaware, USA, with a global delivery center in India and offices in the UK and UAE, FMI delivers actionable insights to businesses across industries including automotive, technology, consumer products, manufacturing, energy, and chemicals.

An ESOMAR-certified research organization, FMI provides custom and syndicated market reports and consulting services, supporting both Fortune 1,000 companies and SMEs. Its team of 300+ experienced analysts ensures credible, data-driven insights to help clients navigate global markets and identify growth opportunities.

For Press & Corporate Inquiries
Rahul Singh
AVP – Marketing and Growth Strategy 
Future Market Insights, Inc.
+91 8600020075
For Sales – sales@futuremarketinsights.com 
For Media – Rahul.singh@futuremarketinsights.com 
For web – https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/ 

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SOURCE Future Market Insights

70% favor automated enforcement to better protect kids in school zones

MESA, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the school year hits a midway point, a recent Verra Mobility 2025-2026 school year survey, issued via Pollfish, reveals that parents and caregivers of school-aged students overwhelmingly support the use of automated enforcement to improve student transportation safety.

The survey, which included 2,000 parents or caretakers of children who walk, drive, are driven, or take transportation to school, showed that many respondents have witnessed near-miss incidents where a student was almost hit in a school zone or near a school bus.

The data points to a pattern of dangerous incidents in school zones and near school buses, and parents’ desire for action:

• 82% support safety cameras to monitor and penalize drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses
• 70% of respondents favor automated enforcement in school zones

The response comes as many of these same parents and caregivers have witnessed events that nearly led to student tragedy:

• 43% have observed a “near miss” in a school zone
• 33% have seen a “near miss” surrounding a stopped school bus

Automated enforcement programs have long been proven effective. Verra Mobility program data shows that school bus stop-arm programs have experienced as much as a 50% reduction in violations within just two months of launching the program. As the program continues, 98% of drivers who receive one stop-arm violation don’t receive a second.

Similar success has been experienced with school zone speed safety programs, where programs have experienced a 94 percent reduction in speeding at speed camera locations.  

“Parents, educators, and communities share the same priority – keeping students safe,” said David Dorfman, senior vice president, Verra Mobility. “With a large majority of parents supporting automated enforcement in school zones and for school bus stop-arm enforcement, technology offers a proven way to change dangerous driving behaviors and prevent tragedies.”

This data comes as cities and counties across the U.S. are utilizing technology to make a difference. During the 2024-2025 school year, Verra Mobility, which covers more than 250 communities, launched 13 new school zone speed programs, from Memphis, TN, to Poulsbo, WA, in order to deter dangerous driving and protect students.

This trend also reflects concerns from educators and school administrators, with 38% of public-school officials moderately or strongly agreeing that traffic patterns around their schools pose a threat to students’ physical safety during their commute. To combat this, parents are advocating for a holistic safety approach with physical and policy-based improvements such as speed bumps, more crossing guards, better signage and traffic signals.

For more information on how to support safer driving and how to employ safety solutions for your community, visit www.verramobility.com/government.   

About Verra Mobility

Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility’s transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.

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DENVER, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a bold step to expand access to mental wellness support, Revolutionary Telehealth, a Special Operations Forces Veteran- and woman-owned company, has announced an exclusive offering with Calm Health, the evidence-based mental health platform from the makers of Calm. Through this partnership, Revolutionary Telehealth members gain access to Calm Health at a discounted rate, delivering stigma-free, accessible, and evidence-based tools to support emotional resilience and everyday well-being.

This partnership reflects a mission-driven model designed to meet people where they are: at home, at work, and throughout every stage of life.

Revolutionary Telehealth members can access Calm Health for $12 per month, with Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their families receiving an additional 10% discount. Each subscription includes five complimentary accounts for loved ones, empowering families and support networks to prioritize wellness together.

“This is about putting wellness within reach,” said Shannon Darsow, Chief Marketing Officer of Revolutionary Telehealth. “We are removing barriers to care and giving people meaningful, practical tools they can use every day without waitlists, stigma, or complexity.”

Delivering Evidence-Based Support Tailored to Your Life

Calm Health, trusted by Fortune 500 organizations, healthcare systems, and branches of the U.S. military, uses self-guided assessments to personalize user experiences and provide psychologist-developed programs designed to address real-world mental health needs, including:

• General Mental Wellness Support: Specialized tools for sleep, breathing, and mindfulness across all life stages.
• Military & First Responder Support: Resilience-building resources and family wellness tools designed for the unique demands of service.
• Work-Life & Caregiver Support: Targeted programs supporting work-life integration and those caring for others.

Built by Veterans, Designed for Everyone

Founded by U.S. Special Operations Forces Veterans and purpose-driven professionals, Revolutionary Telehealth is redefining how whole-person wellness fits into modern life especially for underserved and high-stress populations.

“We know pressure. We know stress,” said Kristoffer Barriteau, CEO and retired U.S. Army Lt Col Green Beret. “This partnership is about removing shame and creating safe, accessible tools that people can rely on every day.”

Enrollment Now Open

To learn more or enroll, visit www.revth.co.

For interviews, partnership inquiries, or national media opportunities, please contact:
Shannon Darsow
Chief Marketing Officer
408169@email4pr.com | 1-800-630-6137

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Over $100 Million Statewide to Help Pay Bills in 2026

JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Michiganders battle this week’s winter chill, Consumers Energy is connecting customers to help with heating bills. Consumers Energy last year helped over 140,000 customers obtain $60 million to pay energy bills. We are working with customers now to get even more assistance to them – over $100 million is available statewide – in the new year.

“Our energy assistance team is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our customers, and that starts with making sure they have access to every available dollar to keep costs down,” said Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy’s senior vice president and chief customer and growth officer. “Our company is putting money on the table and working with nonprofits to connect people with federal, state and private dollars that will help people today.”

Consumers Energy this month announced $5 million in new support to help customers pay bills. In November, the Consumers Energy Foundation also provided $250,000 to support the Food Bank Council of Michigan.

This winter, with temperatures below zero, our energy assistance team is actively connecting people with resources to help pay bills.

How can customers get help? Snyder suggested the following:

• Call 2-1-1. This free service links Michiganders to assistance in their community, not only to help with energy bills, but also to address many essential needs, from housing costs to food to medical bills.
• Apply for emergency relief. If your bill is past due or you have a shut-off notice, apply for State Emergency Relief here: Michigan.gov/MIBridges
• Find resources through ConsumersEnergy.com/assistance. Consumers Energy provides benefits for customers in all situations, from home energy assessments to save energy to a monthly budget plan to make bills more predictable, from help for military veterans to bill credits for seniors. Take action today.

Consumers Energy is committed to customers through this winter chill and in all seasons. The price that households pay for natural gas remains historically low, over 25% below the national average.

“Our customers are facing real pressure in their everyday lives, and we are committed to standing with them and helping them find solutions,” Snyder said. “When our customers are making hard choices at the kitchen table, energy should not be one of them.”

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We are committed to delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. 

Learn more at ConsumersEnergy.com.

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Highlights

• Inturai advances its engagement with Talius following sustained collaboration

• Targeting USD $2.5 million in combined revenue over the initial three-year deployment and referral period

• Expands the capability set of Talius Smart Care with real-time spatial intelligence

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Inturai Ventures Corp. (the “Company”) (CSE: URAI) (OTC: URAIF) (FSE: 3QG) is pleased to confirm that, following sustained engagement and technical collaboration throughout 2025, it has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LoO)¹ with Talius Group Limited (ASX: TAL), a leading provider of aged and disability care technology across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and United Kingdom

This strategic LOI marks a significant evolution in the existing relationship between the two companies, with plans to integrate Inturai’s AI-powered sensing and spatial intelligence platform across the Talius ecosystem. The collaboration is expected, subject to definitive agreements, to generate a combined USD $2.5 million in revenue over the initial three-year period, via both direct deployment and referral activity.²

Talius’ Smart Care platform supports continuous monitoring, emergency response and intelligent triage across a broad and established care footprint in facilities and homes.

“This partnership brings together two organisations with shared missions – delivering smarter, safer care through intelligent infrastructure,” said Ed Clarke, CEO, Inturai Ventures Corp. “By integrating our spatial AI platform with Talius’ clinically governed technology and well-established care ecosystem, we are extending the capabilities of what is already one of the most advanced care platforms in the market.”

Inturai’s spatial intelligence technology is designed to complement existing sensing environments, providing an additional data layer that can enhance situational awareness and care insights. When integrated with the Talius platform, the solution has the potential to extend analytical capability and support more informed, real-time care workflows across a range of settings.

Graham Russell, Managing Director & CEO of Talius, commented:

“The opportunity to incorporate spatial AI into our platform is a natural extension of our mission to deliver data-driven, person-centred care. Inturai’s solution complements our existing capabilities and opens up new pathways for proactive care interventions, particularly in home and community settings.”

A joint steering committee will guide the roadmap and integration plan, with a focus on speed-to-scale and interoperability with the Talius platform. A definitive agreement is currently being negotiated.

About Inturai Ventures

Inturai Ventures is advancing intelligent environments with cutting-edge AI technologies, transforming industries such as healthcare, military, smart homes, and industrial applications.

For more information, visit www.inturai.com.

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TAICHUNG, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Geording Machinery, a Taiwan-based leader in advanced plastic recycling systems, today announced the global launch of its Shredder Integrated Recycling Machine, a scalable, all-in-one solution designed specifically for Small and Mid-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The system reduces operational expenditure (OPEX) by up to 30%, achieved by consolidating shredding, recycling, and pelletizing into a single automated workflow, outperforming conventional multi-machine recycling setups.

By leveraging over three decades of engineering expertise, particularly in tackling challenging waste streams like chemical drums and highly contaminated industrial plastics, Geording has successfully engineered a highly efficient, all-in-one offering. This core innovation allows SME manufacturers to initiate recycling programs efficiently and achieve measurable sustainability gains, all without the prohibitive capital investment or high energy costs typically associated with high-performance equipment. This system represents a strategic evolution of Geording’s high-performance Plastic Recycling Line, specifically re-engineered to deliver industrial-grade efficiency within a footprint and budget tailored for smaller manufacturing plants.

Breaking the Barrier: High-Value Engineering for SMEs

As global sustainability mandates intensify, SMEs are pressured to modernize while protecting profitability. Geording has successfully scaled down its industrial expertise—originally honed on high-difficulty waste streams like Chemical Drum Recycling—to create a system tailored for smaller manufacturing plants.

“For most SMEs, the barrier to the circular economy hasn’t been a lack of will, but a lack of affordable, high-performance technology,” said Jessica Liu, Marketing Director at Geording Machinery. “By making high-efficiency recycling accessible, we are ensuring that sustainability and profitability are no longer mutually exclusive for smaller manufacturers.”

Maximizing Throughput and Reducing OPEX

At the core of Geording’s offering is the Shredder Integrated Recycling Machine, which combines shredding, recycling, and pelletizing into a single, automated workflow. This unification minimizes manual labor, optimizes factory floor space, and significantly reduces energy consumption.

Through its seamlessly integrated workflow—which synchronizes shredding, extrusion, and pelletizing—Geording minimizes energy loss and eliminates redundant material handling, allowing clients to achieve up to 30% lower OPEX. This performance benchmark is consistent across Geording’s entire range of HDPE Recycling Machines. This scalable approach is a proven success in high-standard markets, exemplified by successful deployments in Japan, which showcase Geording’s ability to handle complex industrial waste with precision.

Beyond providing high-performance hardware, Geording delivers a complete turnkey solution. This includes specialized services such as factory layout planning and customized machinery selection (ranging from 100 kg/hr to 500 kg/hr), ensuring each installation delivers optimal resource efficiency tailored to the client’s specific production scale.

A Profitable Investment and Long-Term Partnership

Geording, a second-generation, family-led company, understands that SMEs require proven reliability and commitment.

“While large corporations focus on complex ESG frameworks, SMEs need solutions focused on survival and sustained profitability,” Ms. Liu added. “Our responsibility is to turn sustainability into a profitable investment. Geording’s commitment is simple: our service and support will be as durable as our machines, supporting clients as they grow from one recycling line to a full-scale, customized facility.”

Geording’s scalable recycling solutions are already being adopted by small and mid-sized manufacturers across Asia, helping them rapidly transition production waste into valuable reusable materials.

About Geording Machinery

Founded in Taichung, Taiwan, Geording Machinery specializes in the design and manufacture of customized plastic recycling systems. With over 30 years of engineering experience, the company provides integrated solutions for shredding, washing, drying, and pelletizing, with a core specialization in tackling complex waste streams. Beyond standard systems, Geording offers Advanced Plastic Recycling Production Lines for manufacturers requiring solutions for heterogeneous, high-contamination waste and PET Bottle Recycling.

Geording is globally recognized for its energy-efficient, durable equipment and its commitment to helping clients stay ahead of the latest Waste Recycling Equipment Trends. Through advanced, ESG-ready systems—including CO2 monitoring and smart controls—Geording empowers manufacturers of all sizes to achieve their circular economy and sustainability goals through practical, scalable manufacturing solutions.

Learn more about our global projects and innovative recycling technologies at www.geording.com.

Media Contact

Jessica Liu
Marketing Director
GEORDING MACHINERY CO., LTD.
Tel: +886-4-2682-1888
Email: sales@geording.com
Website: https://www.geording.com/en

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Elliott does not intend to tender its shares into the Revised TOB at the current terms and strongly encourages other shareholders not to tender

LONDON, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elliott Investment Management L.P. and Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited (“Elliott”), which advise funds that together have a significant ownership stake in Toyota Industries Corporation (“Toyota Industries” or the “Company”), today released an investor presentation titled “Elliott’s Perspectives on Toyota Industries.”

In the presentation, Elliott, the largest independent shareholder of Toyota Industries, outlined its opposition to the revised tender offer by Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. at ¥18,800 per share (the “Revised TOB”), which Elliott believes very significantly undervalues Toyota Industries. Elliott’s analysis showed the Company’s intrinsic net asset value to be more than ¥26,000 per share as of January 16, 2026 – almost 40% above the Revised TOB price.

Elliott’s presentation also outlined the Standalone Plan for Toyota Industries, which offers a far more compelling option for shareholders than the Revised TOB. The Standalone Plan – including full cross-shareholding unwind and operational improvements – offers a clear path to an intrinsic net asset value of more than ¥40,000 per share by 2028, representing more than 120% upside to the Revised TOB price.

The presentation described the significant deficiencies in the transaction governance process and noted that if the Revised TOB succeeds, it would represent a setback for Japan’s corporate governance reforms and dampen investor interest in the Japanese market.

Elliott does not intend to tender its shares into the Revised TOB at the current terms and strongly encourages other shareholders not to tender.

The presentation can be viewed at https://elliottletters.com. 

About Elliott

Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Elliott”) manages approximately $76.1 billion of assets as of June 30, 2025. Founded in 1977, it is one of the oldest funds under continuous management. The Elliott funds’ investors include pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, funds-of-funds, high net worth individuals and families, and employees of the firm. Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited is an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P.

Investor Contacts:

Okapi Partners LLC
New York: Pat McHugh
T:+1 212 297 0720
Toll Free: (877) 629-6357
London: Christian Jacques
T: +44 20 3031 6613
TICO@okapipartners.com

Media Contacts:

London
Stijn van de Grampel
Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited
T: +44 20 3009 1061
svdgrampel@elliottadvisors.co.uk

New York
Stephen Spruiell
Elliott Investment Management L.P.
T: +1 (212) 478-2017
sspruiell@elliottmgmt.com

Tokyo
Brett Wallbutton
Ashton Consulting
T: +81 (0) 3 5425-7220
b.wallbutton@ashton.jp 

 

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Elliott does not intend to tender its shares into the Revised TOB at the current terms and strongly encourages other shareholders not to tender

LONDON, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elliott Investment Management L.P. and Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited (“Elliott”), which advise funds that together have a significant ownership stake in Toyota Industries Corporation (“Toyota Industries” or the “Company”), today released an investor presentation titled “Elliott’s Perspectives on Toyota Industries.”

In the presentation, Elliott, the largest independent shareholder of Toyota Industries, outlined its opposition to the revised tender offer by Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. at ¥18,800 per share (the “Revised TOB”), which Elliott believes very significantly undervalues Toyota Industries. Elliott’s analysis showed the Company’s intrinsic net asset value to be more than ¥26,000 per share as of January 16, 2026 – almost 40% above the Revised TOB price.

Elliott’s presentation also outlined the Standalone Plan for Toyota Industries, which offers a far more compelling option for shareholders than the Revised TOB. The Standalone Plan – including full cross-shareholding unwind and operational improvements – offers a clear path to an intrinsic net asset value of more than ¥40,000 per share by 2028, representing more than 120% upside to the Revised TOB price.

The presentation described the significant deficiencies in the transaction governance process and noted that if the Revised TOB succeeds, it would represent a setback for Japan’s corporate governance reforms and dampen investor interest in the Japanese market.

Elliott does not intend to tender its shares into the Revised TOB at the current terms and strongly encourages other shareholders not to tender.

The presentation can be viewed at https://elliottletters.com. 

About Elliott

Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Elliott”) manages approximately $76.1 billion of assets as of June 30, 2025. Founded in 1977, it is one of the oldest funds under continuous management. The Elliott funds’ investors include pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, funds-of-funds, high net worth individuals and families, and employees of the firm. Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited is an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P.

Investor Contacts:

Okapi Partners LLC
New York: Pat McHugh
T:+1 212 297 0720
Toll Free: (877) 629-6357
London: Christian Jacques
T: +44 20 3031 6613
TICO@okapipartners.com

Media Contacts:

London
Stijn van de Grampel
Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited
T: +44 20 3009 1061
svdgrampel@elliottadvisors.co.uk

New York
Stephen Spruiell
Elliott Investment Management L.P.
T: +1 (212) 478-2017
sspruiell@elliottmgmt.com

Tokyo
Brett Wallbutton
Ashton Consulting
T: +81 (0) 3 5425-7220
b.wallbutton@ashton.jp 

 

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