How Cisco’s Commitment to DEI Helped It Keep One of Its Best Employees for 23 Years (and Counting!)

August 17, 2023 9:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 17, 2023 / Cisco Systems Inc.A company isn't crowned "best place to work in the U.S." for a third year in a row by chance. It takes intentionality, awareness, and commitment. From publicly dedicating $300-million-dollars to support social justice, to internally holding leaders accountable for sponsoring the next generation of diverse talent through The Multiplier Effect (TME)-Cisco's dedication is...

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Laser Photonics Appoints Troy Parkos to its Board of Directors

August 17, 2023 7:00 AM

Brings deep experience managing large industrial distribution networksIn combination with recent CFO hire, outstanding NASDAQ compliance items have been addressedORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 17, 2023 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE), ("LPC"), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other materials applications, today announced Troy Parkos has been appointed to its board of directors, effective...

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Eaton Wins $6M Contract To Supply and Build Electrical Infrastructure for New South Lake Water Treatment Plant in Georgetown, Texas

August 16, 2023 2:45 PM

New facility to double local water treatment capacity, helping city provide increasing population with a safe, reliable and clean water supplyPITTSBURGH, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a contract valued at approximately $6M to provide the city of Georgetown, Texas, with turnkey electrical engineering services, power distribution, control and protection equipment to help establish...

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Van Meter Named to 2023 Inc. 5000 List

August 16, 2023 1:00 PM

Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based electrical distributor makes list of fastest-growing private companies in AmericaCEDAR RAPIDS, IA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Inc. revealed yesterday that Van Meter, an electrical distributor providing contractor and industrial solutions, ranks No. 3,489 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.Van Meter Named to Inc 5000 The prestigious Inc. 5000 ranking provides a...

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Focus on Reducing Food Waste, Carbon Emissions in New Farm Bill

August 16, 2023 12:30 PM

Originally Published by The HillNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / When Congress returns from recess, lawmakers are aiming to craft a new farm bill that reauthorizes billions of dollars in federal spending and sets priorities for national agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forestry policies. Given the vital importance of this once-every-five-years legislation and the urgent need to mitigate climate issues, lawmakers should...

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Renovo Home Partners Named to Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 for 2023

August 16, 2023 11:00 AM

ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Qualified Remodeler, a leading publication serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the U.S., has ranked Renovo Home Partners as No. 8 on its 45th annual TOP 500 remodelers of 2023. Since 1978, the QR TOP 500 has tracked the industry's largest and fastest growing companies. In 2023, the TOP 500 represented over $20 billion in remodeling sales volume and nearly two million jobs.Renovo Home...

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Protecting Our Climate

August 16, 2023 10:15 AM

Originally published in Dow's 2022 INtersections Progress ReportNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Through our Decarbonize and Grow strategy, we are looking across our operations and value chains to lower our carbon footprint while growing our business. We have a clear roadmap and investment plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, while also meeting customers' increasing demands for more sustainable and circular products. Our...

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Gildan Publishes Its 19th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

August 16, 2023 9:15 AM

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL:TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that it has published its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking the Company's 19th year of public ESG disclosures. The report highlights Gildan's 2022 performance against key targets and the strong momentum generated across all of its global operations in the first year of activating its Next Generation ESG...

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Sappi’s 2023 ‘Employee Ideas that Matter’ Winners Drive Impact Across Local Communities

August 16, 2023 9:15 AM

BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, announced the winners of its 2023 Employee Ideas that Matter (EITM) grant program, donating up to $50,000 to causes that are important to employees in the environmental, healthcare, educational and community-centric spaces.Inspired by over two decades of success from its Ideas that Matter (ITM)...

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Former Intern Credits Supervisor for Helping Pursue Her Passion at Georgia-Pacific

August 16, 2023 8:45 AM

CUMBERLAND CITY, TN / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Meet Kiana Townsel, HR business partner at the Cumberland City, Tennessee, gypsum plant. Kiana has held several roles within Georgia-Pacific, where she started as an intern and worked her way through the organization. In this Q&A, learn more about Kiana's career path, her advice for anyone embarking on their professional career journey and how her supervisors played a pivotal role in her...

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Whirlpool Corporation Supporting Technology Camp for Girls in Berrien County

August 16, 2023 8:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / The Whirlpool Foundation is funding Camp Infinity, a Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) camp to introduce girls, in grades 5 through 8, to computer and internet technologies through hands-on activities. Campers will have an opportunity to meet with professional women and men who work in technological fields and explore the many exciting and rewarding tech careers.Today's career panel...

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Crown’s Sustainable Beverage Cans Help Convey Health and Freshness for New Mineral Water Line From Socorro Bebidas

August 16, 2023 8:00 AM

Brazilian beverage brand chooses aluminum cans for its health-conscious hydration alternativeTAMPA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Brazilian beverage producer Socorro Bebidas (Socorro) has expanded its partnership with Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A., a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com), to launch Acquíssima Sabor flavored mineral water in 350ml (12oz) CrownSleek cans....

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#AViewFrom Henkel North America: Bridgewater, NJ

August 15, 2023 4:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / At the Henkel site in Bridgewater, New Jersey, adhesive experts develop some of the most high-tech, innovative, and modern adhesive solutions in the world. Team members pay special attention to enabling production automation, improving sustainability processes, and enhancing consumer comfort, as well as convenience. In 2023 the company made a significant investment in the facility to enhance...

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New Holland Wins Three Awards at Indian Tractor of the Year Event

August 15, 2023 4:10 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, has been honored with three awards at the fourth edition of the prestigious 2023 Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards. The brand has been consistently recognized at this esteemed event since its creation in 2019.The brand was awarded Best Tractor above 60 HP category for the New Holland 5620 TX TREM-IV and Best Tractor for Agriculture for...

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HireQuest, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

August 15, 2023 4:05 PM

GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable September 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2023.About HireQuestHireQuest, Inc. is a nationwide franchisor of...

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F-Gases: A Critical Link to Decarbonization

August 15, 2023 3:40 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / Decarbonizing our economy is the defining challenge of our time. To date, the European Union (EU) has been a global leader on decarbonization, setting the planet's most ambitious emissions reductions targets. But to ensure decarbonization objectives are more than well-intentioned goals, we must radically change key aspects of our day-to-day lives. This includes revolutionizing the way we heat and...

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Five Cisco Networking Academy Partners Receive Golden Bridge Award Honors

August 15, 2023 2:40 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / Cisco Systems Inc.: Founded more than 25 years ago, Cisco Networking Academy continues to be one of the longest-standing IT skills-to-jobs programs of its kind, in the world. But how can a 25-year-old program address today's digital skills hiring trends?Now, more than ever, ‘disruption' is at the top of mind for businesses around the globe. A program such as Networking Academy, which was set...

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MOBILTEX Announces Completion of SOC 2 Compliance

August 15, 2023 2:00 PM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / MOBILTEX (an XPV Water Partners company), a leading provider of innovative IIoT hardware and software solutions for cathodic protection, pipeline integrity, and pressurized pipeline remote monitoring within a broad range of industrial and municipal markets, is proud to announce a significant step towards ensuring unparalleled security and reliability for its clients through the successful completion...

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Cintas Named to FTSE4Good Index Series Again

August 15, 2023 12:45 PM

CINCINNATI, OH / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq:CTAS) has been named to the FTSE4Good Index for the second year in a row. Cintas earned its first inclusion in the index in 2022.Global index and data provider FTSE Russell created the FTSE4Good Index Series to include companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. A wide variety of market participants reference the FTSE4Good...

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MOBILTEX Releases the GCRTech PFL1 — Next-Generation Portable Water Pressure + Flow Data Logger

August 15, 2023 12:00 PM

Water engineers can now accurately capture pressure and flow data in even the most extreme locations using a compact device that is incredibly robust, with industry-leading battery runtimes.CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / MOBILTEX [an XPV Water Partners company] has launched its latest innovation for the Water Utilities industry, the GCRTech PFL1 Portable Pressure/Flow Data Logger. Based on the field-proven design of the GCRTech...

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