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David Jeremiah of Turning Point Ministries Shares the Power of Prayer as The Nation Pauses for Prayer

SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — While the United States has a foundational principle of separation of church and state, its leaders and citizens have long believed in the power of prayer. Every year since 1952, the United States has paused on the first Thursday of May to ask its citizens to “turn to God in prayer.” The call for national prayers has a long history in the United States with the first call to prayer issued in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress.

This year’s theme for the National Day of Prayer came from Romans 15:13 which is Paul’s prayer to the Romans that reads, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (NIV).

“I can think of few better things for our country, our fellow citizens, and ourselves than to take a few moments to petition our Lord for wisdom and strength. There is no greater force on earth than the power of prayer.” said Dr. David Jeremiah.

In March Dr. Jeremiah filmed a new series on prayer in front of a live studio audience at the newly opened Turning Point Media Studio located at the Turning Point headquarters in San Diego. He was joined by Sheila Walsh as they discussed various aspects of prayer and Dr. Jeremiah shared lessons the Lord has taught him about prayer over his forty years in ministry.

“What a privilege and an opportunity it is that we have the ability to stay in communication with the Lord of the heavens and to ask for His blessing and favor on our country and one another,” shared Dr. Jeremiah.

The series will premiere late this summer and will be accompanied by a new book from Dr. Jeremiah entitled Everything to God in Prayer, a collection of guided prayers based on prayers Dr. Jeremiah has prayed at the end of his messages.

Dr. David Jeremiah is a renowned Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and founder/host of Turning Point Broadcast Ministry. With forty years of ministry and “just getting started,” his teaching has led to the creation of the Prophecy Academy, OVERCOMER, Airship Genesis, PassagesTV, Why the Nativity?, and PerhapsToday, to name a few.

About Turning Point

Turning Point Ministries was founded in 1982 as Dr. David Jeremiah’s broadcast ministry to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. More than four decades later, with a multimedia network featuring radio, television, online programming, magazines, and books, Turning Point reaches people around the globe with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Turning Point is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization wholly supported by patrons and not underwritten by any church or organization.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH season, noting that this is a fundamental requirement for organizing the performance of the rituals and maintaining the safety and security of the pilgrims. This comes within the framework of implementing the regulations and instructions governing Hajj affairs, and ensuring the facilitation of the rituals with ease and tranquility.

The Ministry clarified that the relevant authorities will apply the prescribed penalties against anyone who violates Hajj instructions, including those caught attempting to perform Hajj without a permit. Violators will be subject to a fine of up to (20,000) Saudi Riyals. The same fine will also be applied to holders of all types of visit visas if they enter or attempt to enter Makkah Al-Mukarramah or remain there during the period from the 1st of Dhu al-Qidah until the end of the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Furthermore, penalties can reach (100,000) Saudi Riyals for those who facilitate visit visas for individuals who perform or attempt to perform Hajj without a permit, or for those who transport, shelter, or conceal them. Fines will be multiplied according to the number of violating individuals, with the application of procedures including the deportation of trespassing residents and a ten-year ban from entering the Kingdom, as well as the confiscation of any land transportation vehicle proven to have been used in transporting holders of all types of visit visas to the city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Holy Sites.

The Ministry pointed out that Hajj is only permissible with an official permit for domestic pilgrims or a regular Hajj visa for pilgrims from abroad, stressing that all other types of visas do not authorize their holders to perform the pilgrimage, with the exception of the Hajj visa. It also warned against being misled by fraudulent campaigns and promoters of deceptive advertisements, urging everyone to report them immediately through official channels.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to raise awareness, organize the performance of the pilgrimage, and provide the best services to ensure the comfort and tranquility of the pilgrims, and to achieve the objectives of the comprehensive organization of the Hajj season.

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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, May 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An“, the “Company” or the “Group”, HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318) has established the “502 Overseas Emergency Assistance Task Force” to coordinate emergency responses and assistance for Chinese citizens affected by the May 1 traffic accident near Yellowstone National Park in the US. Preliminary reports indicate that the collision between a pickup truck and a tourist van in Idaho resulted in the deaths of five Chinese citizens and injuries to eight more.

Following the incident, Ping An promptly activated its Level 2 emergency response protocol for major incidents. The Company task force is led by Co-CEO Michael Guo, and includes Board Secretary and Brand Director Richard Sheng, Chief Administrative Affairs Officer Zhiliang Wang, Ping An Life Chairman Zheng Yang, Ping An P&C Chairman Quan Long, Ping An Health Insurance Chairman Yougang Zhu, Ping An Finserve Chairman Yue Lu, and Ping An Pension Insurance Corp. Chairman Weimin Gan.

Under the guidance of the “502 Emergency Assistance Task Force,” Ping An’s business units — including life insurance, P&C, pension insurance, and health insurance — have established specialized emergency response teams. These teams are working closely with local medical institutions, rescue organizations, and insurance companies to provide seven key overseas emergency assistance measures, including advance claims processing, direct compensation, emergency aid, and medical support for eligible clients.

Ping An is liaising with the Chinese Embassy in the US and the Consulate General in San Francisco. Under the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the Chinese Embassy, and the San Francisco Consulate General, Ping An will collaborate with relevant overseas aid and medical organizations to assist injured individuals and the families of the deceased. Additionally, Ping An has launched a special overseas emergency assistance program, offering help to anyone affected by the accident, regardless of whether they are Ping An customers. Individuals can call the emergency hotline 95511 for assistance. As of 3 p.m. Beijing time on May 3, Ping An has not identified any of its customers as being involved in the accident.

The Company will closely monitor the progress of emergency response efforts related to this accident, continue screening customer involvement, mobilize resources to support medical treatment for the injured, and ensure the implementation of all overseas emergency services, expedited claims processing, and customer care initiatives. Ping An is committed to doing everything possible to help affected customers and their families navigate this difficult time.

Below are seven key overseas emergency assistance measures:

1. Proactive claims service: Actively identify customers that may be affected and reach out to provide claims services.
2. Expedited claims processing: Dedicated 24/7 reporting hotline via 95511, with overseas access available at +86 755 95511.
3. Medical support: Provide services such as emergency medical care, medical transportation, repatriation, hospitalization, advance payment, medical translation, urgent medication delivery, and medical equipment support.
4. Emergency assistance: Offer services including repatriation of remains/ashes, local burial/funeral expenses, arrangements for relatives to handle posthumous matters, repatriation of minor children, family visits, and accommodation for recovery.
5. Simplified accidental death claims process: For customers who suffered accidental death in this incident, beneficiaries can apply for death claims based on official government-confirmed death lists. Supporting documents such as death certificates, cremation certificates, and household deregistration certificates can be provided later.
6. Advance compensation for confirmed deaths: Proactively issue advance compensation for confirmed death cases.
7. Claims without policy documentation: For affected customers, if the applicant’s basic policy information matches the insurance company’s database, claims can be processed without requiring physical policy documentation.

About Ping An Group
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEX:2318 / 82318; SSE:601318) is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. It strives to become a world-leading provider of integrated finance, health and senior care services. Under the technology-driven “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy, the Group provides professional “financial advisory, family doctor, and senior care concierge” services to its 242 million retail customers. Ping An advances intelligent digital transformation and employs technologies to improve financial businesses’ quality and efficiency and enhance risk management. The Group is listed on the stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai. As of the end of December 2024, Ping An had more than RMB12 trillion in total assets. The Group ranked 29^th in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2024 and 53^rd in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2024. 

For more information, please visit www.group.pingan.com and follow us on LinkedIn – PING AN.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2025, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins released additional funds through the MASC program to support specialty crop farmers. Blue Diamond released the following statement:

“Blue Diamond Growers thanks USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins for, once again, showing her unwavering support for U.S. farmers by releasing an additional $1.3 billion in funding through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. These dollars provide American farmers the ability to offset rising costs and further market their products, feeding the United States and the world. On behalf of Blue Diamond’s nearly 3,000 almond farm families, we appreciate USDA prioritizing farmers.”

About Blue Diamond

Blue Diamond Growers, a grower-owned cooperative representing approximately 3,000 of California’s almond growers, is the world’s leading almond marketer and processor. Established in 1910, it created the California almond industry and opened world markets for almonds. Blue Diamond is dedicated to delivering the benefits of almonds around the world and does so by providing high-quality almonds, almond ingredients, and branded products. Headquartered in Sacramento, the company employs more than 1,500 people throughout its processing plants, receiving stations and gift shops. To learn more about Blue Diamond Growers, visit www.BlueDiamond.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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The Company will award research-funding grants totaling up to $60,000

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Encompass Health is pleased to announce the opening of its request for 2025 research grant applications due Sept. 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST. The grants, totaling up to $60,000, will be awarded for the investigation of the impact or effectiveness of therapies in the inpatient rehabilitation facility post-acute care setting, knowledge translation or implementation science. Grant recipients do not have to be affiliated with Encompass Health and research does not have to be conducted in an Encompass Health inpatient rehabilitation hospital. 

High-priority topics include:

• Impact or effectiveness of therapies on neurological impairments
• Efficacy of physical, occupational, speech therapy or nursing assessments or interventions
• Impact of modes or intensity of therapies on patient outcomes and experience
• Impact of therapy or nursing assessments or interventions on outcomes or experience
• Prevention or control of rehabilitation-related conditions
• Patient and caregiver education programming impact or outcomes
• Performance improvement that impacts outcome data
• Case studies or case series studies that reflect the impact to patient outcomes
• Implementation science and knowledge translation research aimed at the study of rehabilitation methods to implement research findings for neurological impairments

Applications will be evaluated based on scientific merit, experience of principal investigator(s), relevance to the grant program objectives, expected outcomes and study feasibility. The research should be completed no more than 12 months after receiving the grant and must be conducted in the United States or Puerto Rico. Final selection of recipients and programs will be made by Oct. 30, 2025.

A copy of the application and the full details may be found at encompasshealth.com/therapy-grants.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 167 hospitals in 38 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies™, Becker’s Hospital Review’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare and Forbes’ Most Trusted Companies in America. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912
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30-acre site will generate up to 2.5 megawatts of electricity for customers

BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During a ceremonial groundbreaking event today featuring local elected officials, Consumers Energy representatives and representatives from construction contractor Kokosing, celebrated the beginning of site work and construction on our Blackman Solar Gardens solar project, which is slated to start generating electricity by the end of the year.

“Consumers Energy is committed to reliably and affordably powering Michigan’s homes and businesses. In addition to its environmental benefits, renewable energy is increasingly cost competitive and provides flexibility to respond to emerging needs, adapt to changing conditions and embrace innovative technology. By participating in these programs, customers can save money and contribute to a greener Michigan,” said David Hicks. Consumers Energy’s vice president of clean energy development.

Blackman Solar will provide new capacity to expand Consumers’ Solar Gardens program. Solar Gardens is a community solar program which allows utility customers the ability to support the development and production of solar energy without having to own their own installations. Furthermore, the program is an easy, cost-effective way for customers to offset their carbon footprint and make Michigan a better place to live for future generations to come. The new Solar Gardens facility will be the fourth that Consumers Energy owns and operates to support residential customers joining other projects in Cadillac, at Western Michigan University and at Grand Valley State University. Blackman Solar will include nearly 5,000 solar panels, generating enough renewable electricity for approximately 2,500 future Solar Gardens customers.

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, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. 

For more information about Consumers Energy, go to ConsumersEnergy.com.

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Sends Letter to Servotronics, Inc. Shareholders Highlighting Material Underperformance

On May 2, 2025, Beaver Hollow Wellness issued the following press release and letter:

Beaver Hollow Wellness Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Sends Letter to Servotronics, Inc. Shareholders Highlighting Material Underperformance, Misguided Capital Allocation Strategy and Loss of Shareholder Value

Nominates Four Highly Qualified Director Nominees – Paul L. Snyder III, Christine R. Marlow, Michael W. Dolpp and Charles C. Alfiero – to Servotronics’ Board of Directors

Incumbent Directors Who Failed to Maximize Shareholder Value Over Many Years Should Not be Entrusted to Manage Company’s Review of Strategic Alternatives

Beaver Hollow Wellness Has Identified Four Deeply Experienced and Qualified Nominees to Unlock Servotronics’ Full Potential

Urges Shareholders to Vote the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” Beaver Hollow Wellness’ Four Highly Qualified Director Nominees and “WITHHOLD” on all Company Nominees except for Karen L. Howard

BUFFALO, N.Y., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Beaver Hollow Wellness (“BHW”), the largest shareholder of Servotronics, Inc. (NYSE: SVT), owning 15.2% of the outstanding shares announced the filing of its Definitive Proxy Statement, seeking to elect a highly qualified slate of director nominees at the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025. 

More information about BHW’s nominees can be found at https://saveservotronics.com.

In connection with its definitive proxy filing, BHW today also sent the following letter to Servotronics shareholders:

Dear Fellow Servotronics Shareholders,

The filing of our definitive proxy statement marks a critical step in our effort to restore transparency, performance, and integrity at Servotronics, Inc. (“Servotronics” or the “Company”). Shareholders now face a clear choice: continue with a board that has presided over years of declining shareholder value and embarrassing mismanagement, or vote to SAVE Servotronics by bringing in a new, expert leadership team with a plan to unlock the Company’s full potential.

We urge you to vote FOR the election of Paul L. Snyder III, Christine R. Marlow, Michael W. Dolpp and Charles C. Alfiero on the WHITE proxy card to change the trajectory of the Company.

The current board’s failures are evident in the company’s declining financial health, deteriorating operating margins, and the persistent erosion of shareholder value. While executive compensation has remained unjustifiably high, long-term shareholders have seen their investment value steadily decline. These are not mere setbacks.  They instead reflect a systemic breakdown in the board’s fiduciary duties, oversight responsibilities and executive leadership.

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Even more concerning, the board has embedded “Golden Parachute” provisions into key contracts and agreements that could trigger lucrative payouts and protections for insiders simply because shareholders elect new directors. This is nothing more than an anti-shareholder governance designed to intimidate and entrench. These provisions, as described in their own filings do not protect the company or its shareholders—they merely shield the incumbents.

Most alarmingly, as detailed in the company’s announcement of a so-called “Review of Strategic Alternatives,” the incumbent board has effectively abandoned its responsibilities to repair the extensive damage they have inflicted on Servotronics and its Shareholders. Pursuing a sale process at a time when the company’s operations are distressed — and without any meaningful engagement with shareholders — underscores their disregard for Servotronics’ long-term future.  The fact that the board has failed to provide an update on this critical process before convening the 2025 Annual Meeting demonstrates a clear lack of concern and respect for proper corporate governance, their shareholders, employees, customers and other constituents.

How can shareholders reasonably entrust this board—whose mishandling of the Ontario Knife divestiture resulted in a value-destructive outcome—with executing a strategic review process in what could be the most pivotal decision in Servotronics’ history?

Our proposed nominees bring world-class expertise in manufacturing, finance, strategic turnarounds, and governance. Each is committed to serving all shareholders and restoring Servotronics to operational and financial strength. 

Shareholders and Employees can review our strategic plan at https://saveservotronics.com.

This campaign is about revitalization, not disruption. We are calling on shareholders to vote the WHITE proxy card FOR Paul L. Snyder III, Christine R. Marlow, Michael W. Dolpp and Charles C. Alfiero to begin a new chapter of growth, transparency, and accountability at Servotronics.

If you have any questions or require any assistance with your vote, please contact the Alliance Advisors, LLC, which is assisting us, at BHW@allianceadvisors.com or calling toll-free (844) 202-6145.

Thank you very much for your support.

Sincerely,

Paul L. Snyder III
Beaver Hollow Wellness, LLC

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Bloomfield, NJ 07003
BHW@allianceadvisors.com

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Attorney Jeffrey Coller is thrilled to share that the newest winner of his law firm’s Rising Stars Scholarship has been selected. The Rising Stars Scholarship was originally established in late 2023 and has awarded a total of four students with $4000 in funding. Please join us in congratulating Auston McDaniel for winning the scholarship for the Spring 2025 semester!

Auston McDaniel is enrolled at MiraCosta College, where he is pursuing a degree in Computer Science. When the pandemic struck in 2020, Auston had to take on full-time working hours while simultaneously attending classes. Due to the immense pressure he felt to help provide for his family, most of Auston’s focus went into working more hours at his job and less on turning in homework assignments or attending class. Once he was able to obtain adequate financial aid, Auston was able to reprioritize his education. With perseverance, he has been able to thrive in all of his courses, and he has gained leadership positions in university clubs. We are so proud of the strides Auston has made as a student, and we are excited to see what his future holds!

The Rising Stars Scholarship provides $1,000 in funding each semester to a student who can prove that their grade point average has improved by at least one point from one semester or year to the next. Applicants must have been attending undergraduate courses for at least one year at the time of their application. All applicants must submit a video discussing the efforts they have made to improve their academic performance.

The Rising Stars Scholarship is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester. Interested students should apply by September 15, 2025. To learn more about the eligibility and application requirements, visit https://www.knoxvillecriminaldefenselaw.com/scholarship.

About Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney Jeff Coller has been admitted to practice law throughout the state of Tennessee since 2012. Clients throughout Knox County and the surrounding areas turn to Mr. Coller and his law firm when they are facing criminal charges, including assault, drug crimes, DUI, federal crimes, juvenile crimes, homicide, and more. The team at the Knoxville criminal defense firm has significant experience managing cases involving field sobriety tests, search and seizures, and the suppression of evidence.

If you or a loved one has been arrested, visit https://www.knoxvillecriminaldefenselaw.com/ to learn more about our services or call 865-281-1000 to arrange a free consultation.

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The Certified B Corp® joins forces with one of the world’s top sustainability leaders to bring transparency, circularity, and climate resilience to the coffee category.

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages, the largest independently owned, social impact coffee brand, announced today a new sustainability collaboration with SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. As a Certified B Corporation, BLK & Bold is deepening its commitment to environmental performance, with a focus on climate change. This involves training its staff, measuring its carbon footprint, and concretely defining opportunities to reduce emissions in the future. This journey is captured in a four-part docuseries titled ‘BLK & Bold: A Journey Rooted in Coffee, Community, and Climate’.

“With increasing climate disruptions in coffee-producing regions, we felt an urgent need to identify how our operations impact the environment—so we can measure our environmental performance and improve over time,” said Pernell Cezar, Co-Founder of BLK & Bold. “SGS stood out to us, not only for their certification expertise, but because it is also one of the world’s top ten most sustainable companies. It was appealing to us that SGS really walks the talk in terms of being sustainable in its own operations.”

‘BLK & Bold: A Journey Rooted in Coffee, Community, and Climate’ will premiere at the second annual Business for Good Summit, hosted by Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business and sponsored by SGS. The docuseries follows Co-Founders Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson as they trace their journey from roasting beans in a garage to leading a national coffee brand with a 33,000 square foot production facility in Des Moines. That facility now supplies BLK & Bold’s line of specialty roasts to more than 11,000 retail locations, including Target, Amazon, and Walgreens. BLK & Bold’s commitment to social consciousness is embedded in the brand’s ethos, exemplified by its pledge to allocate 5% of gross profits to communities across the United States to empower underserved youth. While community engagement is one of the core ‘social’ objectives of a purpose-driven business, strengthening ‘environmental’ objectives and solidifying ‘governance’ of these objectives is also critical.

“Our passion for quality coffee, along with our commitment to social impact, are the reasons that BLK & Bold has experienced growth since embarking on this journey seven years ago,” said Johnson, Chief Values Officer and Co-Founder of BLK & Bold. “The docuseries follows me to Peru. Visiting the coffee-growing communities reaffirmed our responsibility to measure sustainability at every step, from farm to cup.”

In recent years, disruptions to climate such as rising temperatures and unpredictable or diminished rainfall have resulted in reduced coffee crop yields or lower-quality crops. At the same time, 95 percent of residents of the small town of San Ignacio, where BLK & Bold sources some of its coffee beans, are connected to the coffee industry. “As much as this is about consumers being able to continue enjoying coffee, this is also about supporting growers whose livelihoods are centered around this commodity. With coffee being the second most consumed drink by Americans, we believe the onus is on coffee brands to do what they can to prevent production dips due to climate related disruptions, which goes hand in hand with doing better for communities and the planet,” continued Johnson.

BLK & Bold is in the process of identifying and establishing its environmental key performance indicators, from growth and harvesting through to production, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. “BLK & Bold’s commitment to sustainability sets a positive example for small-mid sized North American food and beverage manufacturers, since one of the top ESG priorities in the industry is leadership oversight,” said Adam Hammes, Vice President of Sustainability Assurance at SGS in North America. “Thirty percent of the top 100 food and beverage companies in North America have yet to put in place top-down sustainability governance and tackle climate change seriously, so BLK & Bold’s initiative really speaks volumes.”  BLK & Bold’s ESG journey is just beginning, and the brand is committed to continued transparency, accountability, and progress.

About BLK & Bold

Founded by Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson, BLK & Bold is a trailblazing specialty coffee brand committed to fostering a community centered around social impact. From its modest beginnings in a garage with a tabletop roaster, the company has grown into a 33,000 sq ft warehouse and has donated over a quarter of a million dollars to date. As the first Black-owned nationally distributed coffee brand, BLK & Bold proudly allocates 5% of its gross profits to initiatives that support youth programming, workforce development, and community growth. Its B Corp certification attests to the company’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. Recognized as one of The Fast 50: Top Growing NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and a two-time Inc. 5000 list maker, BLK & Bold exemplifies rapid growth and innovation in the industry.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

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BLOOMFIELD, N.J., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Streamline Control, a prominent North American provider of industrial control systems and operational technology services. Streamline Control supports organizations across the renewable energy, utilities, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors.

Founded in 2011, Streamline Control brings to SGS a proven track record of successfully delivering modern control systems that drive digital transformation, leveraging the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other best-in-class technologies. This acquisition strengthens SGS’s capabilities across North America and expands its offering to both existing clients and new prospects in industrial markets.

“Many of our North American clients depend on industrial control systems for the continuity of their operations. These systems are essential to ensuring the availability and performance of their products and services,” said Patrick Beck, Head of Industrial Services at SGS North America. “From IIoT-enabled sensors that monitor pipeline integrity in real time, to systems that track and optimize energy use across distributed utility networks, organizations are increasingly relying on accurate, real-time data. With the acquisition of Streamline Control, we’re excited to offer fully integrated digital solutions—whether building from the ground up or enhancing existing systems—to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver clearer data for better decision-making.”

This acquisition supports SGS’s Strategy 27 by reinforcing its position as a leader in digital capabilities and next-generation technologies. Industrial organizations are accelerating investments in digital transformation to maintain competitiveness and grow market share. Streamline Control’s services include SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system integration and modernization. When paired with IIoT, SCADA becomes a powerful platform for advanced data management, industrial analytics, and cybersecurity—enabling industrial operations to connect, optimize, and protect their environments.

As part of the acquisition, 45 skilled professionals from Streamline Control will join SGS’s regional team in North America.

“This is an exciting new chapter for us,” said Jeremiah Hannley, CEO of Streamline Control. “Becoming part of SGS provides access to greater resources, global reach, and the opportunity to scale our impact. Most importantly, the core of who we are remains unchanged—our exceptional team, our dedication to our clients, and our passion for delivering excellence.”

ABOUT SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

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