HireQuest Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2024

May 9, 2024 4:05 PM

GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.First Quarter 2024 SummaryFranchise royalties decreased 16.0% to $7.8 million compared to $9.3 million in the prior year period.Total revenue decreased 14.6% to $8.4 million compared to $9.9 million in...

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Empowering the STEM Workforce of the Future

May 9, 2024 1:45 PM

How Chemours is helping develop and diversify the next generation of innovatorsNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / The Chemours CompanyOriginally published in the Delaware Business Magazine's May/June 2024 issue.By Najwa Corum, Early Career Program Leader at ChemoursThe world is innovating at a rapid pace as we work to solve major global challenges, from climate change and decarbonization to managing the boom in artificial intelligence...

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MaxBotix Launches RangeTrack: Simplifying Ultrasonic Sensor Integration With USB Connection

May 9, 2024 10:00 AM

Revolutionizing Liquid Level Monitoring and Sensor IntegrationBRAINERD, MN / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / MaxBotix, a leading provider of ultrasonic sensor solutions, unveils two innovative products aimed at transforming liquid level monitoring and sensor integration processes: the MaxBotix Ultrasonic Tank Sensor and RangeTrack application.Ultrasonic RangeTrack Application This is the ultrasonic RangeTrack software for the MaxBotix Tank Sensor....

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HARMAN Audio Talks Podcast: The Sound of Being Human

May 9, 2024 9:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / HARMANWith Jude RogersWhy do songs prompt memories, drive obsessions, bond us with strangers or make us dance?Jude Rogers got to the bottom of these questions with her book "The Sound of Being Human: How Music Shapes Our Lives".In this episode of the Audio Talks podcast, the renowned author and music critic talks to our host Oisin Lunny about the world of sound and shares fascinating insights from...

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New Study by Stagwell’s The Harris Poll Reveals New Yorkers Favor Molecular Recycling As Solution to Waste Crisis

May 9, 2024 9:45 AM

EastmanKINGSPORT, TN / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / A recent survey conducted by Stagwell's The Harris Poll shows that while the waste crisis is a top-tier environmental concern for New Yorkers, they don't see a plastic ban as a viable solution. Molecular recycling is an innovative recycling method that allows consumers to keep their essential plastic products, and 78% of New Yorkers say it is a positive solution to the plastic waste crisis.The...

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Medtronic: Managing Her Diabetes ‘Runner’s High’

May 9, 2024 9:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / MedtronicTechnology helps people living with diabetes manage the highs and lows of blood sugarJodie Snavely finds mental relaxation when she's running. And she runs a lot - nearly every day.Achieving that mental relaxation hasn't always been easy, however. For years, Snavely's type 1 diabetes (T1D) added stress, especially when it came to managing her blood sugar levels. She had to consider how much...

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Science and Entrepreneurship

May 8, 2024 2:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / DOWEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, entrepreneurs David Roubach and Felix Bobbink share their sustainability innovations within the plastics industry and how they are revolutionizing plastics at both consumer and industrial levels. Dow Global Business Development Director Christophe Marché highlights the need for large businesses to pivot and become disruptive, and University of California, Berkeley...

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How Edge Devices Can Help Mitigate the Global Environmental Cost of Generative AI

May 8, 2024 2:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / QualcommExploring the role of edge devices in reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainability in AI systems Written by Angela BakerThe economic value of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the world is immense. Research from McKinsey estimates that generative AI could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually.1But the energy cost of AI and its environmental impact...

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Equispheres Builds the Strength of Its Board With the Addition of Dr. Adrian Keppler

May 8, 2024 11:30 AM

Equispheres Inc. continues to expand its knowledgeable and experienced leadership team to support the acceleration of the industrialization of metal additive manufacturing. The Ottawa-based materials technology company recently appointed Dr. Adrian Keppler to its Board of Directors.3D Printed Equispheres logo An Equispheres logo, 3D printed in aluminum (AlSi10Mg), using additive manufacturing "Adrian is both a great ambassador for the metal...

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MTE Corporation Named a 2024 Top Workplace by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

May 8, 2024 11:15 AM

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / MTE Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Partners and leading global supplier of power quality solutions, is proud to announce that they have been named a Top Workplace by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. This esteemed award highlights outstanding businesses in Southeastern Wisconsin, and MTE Corporation is honored to be counted among the distinguished recipients. "Our team is ecstatic...

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Increasing Cybersecurity Awareness and Skills Training Across India

May 8, 2024 9:45 AM

India has the world's second-largest internet user base. While digitization is rapidly increasing, the vulnerability towards cyber threats is also rising. A major threat to security is around personal information, organizational data, and national security. With an increased focus on cybersecurity in India, there are also job opportunities in this emerging industry. Keeping these aspects in mind, the Cisco India Cash Grant Program (ICG), along...

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Fleet Profile: PepsiCo Drives Toward Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

May 8, 2024 9:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / Frito-Lay North AmericaBy Seth SkydelOriginally published by Fleet EquipmentTo say that the potential for reducing fleet carbon emissions within PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Pepsi Beverage operations is considerable would be an understatement. In North America alone, the company owns more than 80,000 Class 1-8 assets, including on- and off-highway vehicles, trailers and material handling equipment."There...

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deSter Partners With Eastman To Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Waste in the Airline Industry

May 8, 2024 9:40 AM

HOOGSTRATEN, BELGIUM / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / Eastman:Tritan Renew, an innovative material for the production of reusable in-flight drinkwareEastmandeSter, a leading global provider of innovative service ware and food packaging concepts for the travel and food service industries, and Eastman, a global specialty materials company, are collaborating to bring innovation to the airline industry by introducing reusable in-flight drinkware made...

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Cummins’ Rocky Mount Engine Plant Announces $580M Project for Jobs and Economic Growth

May 8, 2024 9:25 AM

ROCKY MOUNT, NC / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / Cummins Inc.:CumminsGlobal power technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) announced a $580 million project to drive economic and job growth in the Nash County community. Cummins has received approval for tax incentives to help move the project forward and the incentives received from the Nash County Commissioners office will support the continued investment within the area.This strategic investment...

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Students Innovate to Improve Access to Urban Green Space

May 8, 2024 9:15 AM

Schools earn grants as part of Made to Move Communities™ Global Student Challenge, sponsored by OtisFARMINGTON, CT / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / Four student teams from around the world are regional winners in Otis' Made to Move Communities student challenge. In the fourth annual competition, students developed innovative mobility solutions aimed at expanding access to green space in urban communities to advance residents' wellbeing. Otis (NYSE:...

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Crown Holdings Celebrates Recycling Day

May 8, 2024 9:00 AM

On Global Recycling Day, we cheered on Every Can Counts (ECC) and its recent on-the-ground work to advance ambitious beverage can recycling rates all around the world. By connecting with consumers at large-scale events and providing valuable insight on the circular economy, ECC is stopping the flow of unnecessary packaging waste in its tracks.Recent activities led by ECC include a St. Patrick's Festival where ambassadors collected cans and used...

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CNH Brand Fuels Off-Road Dreams of Young South African Motorcyclists

May 7, 2024 4:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 7, 2024 / CNH IndustrialYoung motorcycle enthusiasts fourteen-year-old Deruk van Aswegen and his brother Ulrich, eleven, have built an impressive track record, competing in prestigious races. Last year, their passion and determination caught the eye of CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, offering them sponsorship. Following a year of remarkable achievements, the talented young athletes are back for a...

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Battery-Powered Big Rigs Could Haul the Future of Trucking

May 7, 2024 10:30 AM

By Chris BentleyNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 7, 2024 / Frito-Lay North AmericaOriginally published by WBUR (NPR), listen to the full segment here.In Modesto, California, a Dorito is born.Millions of chips roll out of Frito-Lay's factory every day, riding miles of conveyor belts through deep fryers, flavor dusters and bagging machines. Once they're finished, they make the first leg of their journey to corner stores and groceries all over...

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Litmus Awarded 2024 Google Cloud Industry Solution Technology Partner of the Year Award for Manufacturing

May 7, 2024 10:00 AM

For a Second Year, Litmus Awarded the Google Cloud Industry Solution Technology Partner of the Year AwardSANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 7, 2024 / Litmus, the leading Industrial Data Ops company, proudly announces its receipt of the 2024 Google Cloud Industry Solution Technology Partner of the Year Award for Manufacturing. This is the second year in a row Litmus has received this award which underscores Litmus' commitment to help customers...

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Activating Allyship at Clorox

May 7, 2024 9:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 7, 2024 / The Clorox CompanyBy Shanique Bonelli-Moore, Chief Diversity and Social Impact OfficerProfessor and psychologist Thema Bryant said: "Allyship is not an identity - it is a lifelong process of building relationships based on trust, consistency and accountability with marginalized individuals or groups of people." To me, this statement reflects our vision for allyship at Clorox. It's about the things we...

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