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TYLER, Texas , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartDrone Corporation, "The U.S.A. Drone Company" ® , is excited to announce the acquisition of the drone operations of Skytec, LLC, a Chattanooga -based leader in remote sensing and GIS technology. This acquisition allows SmartDrone to expand its UAV service offerings while continuing to support Skytec's clients with high-precision aerial data collection across industries, including landsurveying, construction, and environmental management.UConn coach Dan Hurley told reporters Tuesday that star forward Alex Karaban is out for Wednesday's top-25 matchup against visiting Baylor. Karaban was transported to a hospital in Hawaii last Wednesday after sustaining a head injury during an 85-67 loss to Dayton on the final day of the Maui Invitational. Karaban hit the floor after being fouled on a contested layup with approximately 2 1/2 minutes left in the second half. He was later cleared to fly home with the rest of the team on Thursday. The junior sat out Saturday's 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore, but now he will miss a more important game that pits the No. 25 Huskies (5-3) against the No. 15 Bears (5-2) in the Big 12-Big East Battle. Karaban has been UConn's leading scorer (15.9 ppg), adding 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. A starter for each of the Huskies' last two national championship-winning seasons, Karaban owns career averages of 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Jaylin Stewart drew into the starting lineup in Karaban's place against UMES. --Field Level Media
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ECU CB Shavon Revel Jr. declares for NFL draftA new study warns that Chinese missile strikes could severely impact U.S. military operations in the Indo-Pacific by targeting airfields. The report suggests that American investment is needed in affordable, uncrewed aircraft and infrastructure repairs to counter these potential threats. Researchers focus on the vulnerability of U.S. bases within the first island chain, which stretches from Indonesia to Japan. These bases are at risk from Chinese missiles aimed at disabling runways, possibly incapacitating Japanese airfields for nearly 12 days and others, like those in Guam, for almost two days. The report, 'Cratering Effects: Chinese Missile Threats to US Air Bases in the Indo-Pacific,' advocates for diverse strategic measures including electronic warfare and alliances with friendly nations. Such steps would grant the U.S. military more flexible operational options, as highlighted in ongoing efforts like the Pacific Deterrence Initiative and RADR program. (With inputs from agencies.)
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied he has a “personal problem” with Kevin De Bruyne and insisted Tuesday the playmaker’s absence from the team in recent weeks was down to his fitness issues. City has not won in seven games in all competitions — its worst run under Guardiola — and De Bruyne has featured only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. The Belgium midfielder was injured during City’s Champions League match with Inter Milan on Sept. 18 and hasn’t started since. A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why De Bruyne has not been starting games amid the champions’ dramatic slump. Richards said on “The Rest is Football” podcast that it appeared “there’s some sort of rift going on” between De Bruyne and Guardiola. Guardiola responded in his news conference ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, saying: “People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play? RELATED COVERAGE Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals AC Milan and Bologna reach Italian Cup quarterfinals with convincing wins USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher’s final match “The guy who has the most talent in the final third — I don’t want it? I have a personal problem with him after nine years together? He’s delivered to me the biggest success to this club, but he’s been five months injured (last season) and two months injured (this year). He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have his best.” Both De Bruyne and Guardiola have spoken since of the pain De Bruyne was in after his injury against Inter and the need to ease him back into action. De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract. “I’d love to have the Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He would love it too — but he is not 26 or 27 anymore,” Guardiola said. “He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. You think I’m complaining? It’s normal, it’s nature. He’s played in 10 or 11 seasons a lot of games and I know he is desperate to help us. He gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have.” ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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The Osun State Government on Friday unveiled 16-day events to mark Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second anniversary as governor of the state. Unveiling the events lined up for the celebrations, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Teslim Igbalaye, rated Adeleke high in terms of service delivery. Igbalaye said a health walk, novelty match, Jumaat, church service, state awards presentation, and project commissioning were some of the events that would be held during the celebrations. The SSG, who said ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, among others, would inaugurate some of the projects completed by the administration, also noted projects would be inaugurated across the 30 local government areas in the state. He added that Adeleke and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, would also perform the turning of sod for some new projects that would be flagged off during the second anniversary of the administration. Related News Adeleke accuses Ganduje of plotting to destabilise S'West Adeleke champions sports to curb youth restiveness, boost Osun economy Displaced Osun farmers seek end to land dispute “Some of the activities lined up include: Jumaat service, novelty football match, executive versus legislature, church service, and commissioning of Old Garage-Oke Fia Dual Carriage by ex President Olusegun Obasanjo. “Presentation of bond certificates to contributory pensioners and presentation of award to Governor Adeleke by the contributory pensioners would also be held. “There will also be commissioning of Osogbo Ring Road by Governor Makinde, as well as, foundation laying for Airport project by the Minister of Aviation/Works,” Igbalaye said. Commenting on the achievements of the administration in the past two years, Igbalaye, said Adeleke had surpassed expectations, assuring that an increase in political activities would not distract the governor from completing all ongoing projects.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday, opening the door for him to return from a three-game absence on Wednesday when Pittsburgh hosts the Kansas City Chiefs. Pickens hasn't played since tweaking his hamstring earlier this month. The Steelers (10-5) have struggled to generate much in their passing game with their leading receiver watching from the sideline in sweatpants. Though Monday's practice was a walkthrough, Pickens said he felt good and hopes he'll be able to face the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. The 23-year-old was going through post-practice drills on Dec. 6 when he felt his hamstring tighten up, forcing him to miss the first games of his three-year career. Pittsburgh has gone 1-2 in his absence, including back-to-back losses to Philadelphia and Baltimore in which Russell Wilson passed for just 345 yards while missing one of the NFL's top downfield threats. Wilson is encouraged by the way the sometimes mercurial Pickens — who has been flagged and fined multiple times this season for infractions ranging from facemasks to unsportsmanlike conduct — has remained engaged. “He’s been great in the midst of his little trial here over the past few weeks,” Wilson said. “And so we’re excited to have him back if that’s the case fully and let him do his thing.” Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) were also listed as full participants on Tuesday. Neither veteran has played since getting hurt against Cleveland on Dec. 8. While Pickens, Elliott and Ogunjobi could be available as Pittsburgh tries to hold off Baltimore for the AFC North lead, cornerback Joey Porter (knee) and WR Ben Skowronek (hip) are likely out after missing practice for a second straight day. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act enjoys rare bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, yet the odds of it getting enacted are growing smaller with each passing day. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to schedule a vote on the bill that would expand Social Security benefits to roughly 2.8 million retirees. Schumer, a Democrat and cosponsor of the legislation, could invoke a Senate rule that would skip a committee hearing and send the bill directly to a floor vote by the full Senate. The legislation would eliminate a provision that cuts Social Security payments to some retirees who also collect a pension from jobs not covered by the retirement program. That includes state and federal workers like teachers, police officers and U.S. postal workers. It would also end a second provision that reduces Social Security benefits for those workers' surviving spouses and family members. "With just eight legislative days remaining in the 118th Congress, Sen. Schumer, a cosponsor of Senate bill S.597, must now step up and take action. It's time for him to follow through and bring it to the floor for a vote," Shannon Benton executive director of The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), told CBS MoneyWatch on Friday. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) "penalize families across the country who worked a public service job for part of their career with a separate pension," Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy told colleagues earlier in the week. When those workers "have second jobs, second careers or get married, they receive less from Social Security than if they had never worked in public service at all. That's not right." In an impassioned speech , Cassidy called on Schumer to schedule a vote, saying lawmakers would approve the legislation. "If Schumer brings it up, it'll pass," Cassidy stated of the bill, which has 62 sponsors. A similar plea was also made by New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who late last month held a press conference to urge passage of the measure. "Retired teachers &firefighters deserve access to the Social Security benefits they've earned. That's why I'm working to repeal provisions that unfairly reduce Social Security benefits for public servants. Let's get it done!" Gillibrand also posted on social media. Introduced by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Garret Graves, R-La., the bill was passed by the House on Nov. 11 in a 327-75 vote. The following day, Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, wrote to Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican of Kentucky, urging action. "You have the opportunity to bring this bill across the finish line," they stated in a letter. Various forms of the measure have been introduced over the years, but like many legislative proposals, they had failed to get enacted. "I've been working at the league 25 years, and I don't remember ever not having a version," said Benton. "There is so much momentum, if it doesn't get passed now, a lot of people will lose hope." Schumer did not respond to requests for comment. "His office will probably say something about not having time because of the confirmation hearings, etc. We say, 'Add a day to the schedule.' It's been done before," Benton said. Kate Gibson is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch in New York, where she covers business and consumer finance.Skip the lines and shop online with these 10 Latino-owned businessesBy Emma Tucker and Celina Tebor , CNN Hannah Kobayashi "has been found safe," her family said Wednesday, more than a week after police declared her voluntarily missing amid fears she may have been abducted. "We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe," Kobayashi's sister, Sydni, and mother, Brandi Yee, said. "This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family, and we kindly ask for privacy as we take the time to heal and process everything we have been through." The statement was posted on X by the family's lawyer, Sara Azari. Hannah Kobayashi arrived at Los Angeles International Airport from Maui on November 8, but did not board her connecting flight to New York, her sister previously told CNN. The family last heard from the 30-year-old on November 11 after spending four days in Los Angeles at various locations, according to video footage and photos. Video footage shows Hannah Kobayashi retrieving her luggage from baggage claim at LAX on November 11 after she requested it be returned from New York, and she then traveled via LA Metro to Union Station where she used her passport and cash to purchase a ticket that took her to the US-Mexico border, police said. She was declared a missing person on November 15. More than three weeks after she left Maui, Los Angeles police declared her as a voluntary missing person on December 2. Video surveillance from US Customs and Border Protection "clearly shows" Hannah Kobayashi crossing the US-Mexico border just after noon on November 12 at the San Ysidro port of entry, police said. "To date the investigation has not uncovered any evidence that Kobayashi is being trafficked or is the victim of foul play. She is also not a suspect in any criminal activity," Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said in a news conference. "She has a right to her privacy, and we respect her choices but we also understand the concern her loved ones feel for her." CNN has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for comment. Before leaving Maui, investigators found Hannah Kobayashi had expressed a desire to disconnect from modern technology, police said. Tragedy struck the family during their search for Hannah Kobayashi when her father Ryan Kobayashi, who had traveled from Hawaii to Los Angeles to help look for her, was found dead November 24 near the airport, having taken his own life, the family and authorities say. Hannah Kobayashi's aunt, Larie Pidgeon, told CNN that he "died of a broken heart." - CNN
CANTON, Mass., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destination XL Group, Inc, (NASDAQ: DXLG), the leading integrated - commerce specialty retailer of Big + Tall men’s clothing and shoes, today confirmed that it has received a non-binding proposal from Fund 1 Investments, LLC to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company. The Board of Directors regularly reviews opportunities to create and enhance shareholder value and will carefully review and evaluate this proposal and other strategic alternatives together with its financial and legal advisors. Guggenheim Securities, LLC is acting as financial advisor and Greenberg Traurig, LLP is acting as legal advisor to the Company. About Destination XL Group, Inc. Destination XL Group, Inc. is the leading retailer of Men’s Big + Tall apparel that provides the Big + Tall man the freedom to choose his own style. Subsidiaries of Destination XL Group, Inc. operate DXL Big + Tall retail and outlet stores and Casual Male XL retail and outlet stores throughout the United States, and an e-commerce website, DXL.COM, and mobile app, which offer a multi-channel solution similar to the DXL store experience with the most extensive selection of online products available anywhere for Big + Tall men. The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "DXLG." For more information, please visit the Company's investor relations website: https://investor.dxl.com Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are often accompanied by words that convey projected future events or outcomes such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “may,” “view,” “opportunity,” “potential,” or words of similar meaning or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of the Company or its management about future events, and include statements regarding the Company’s evaluation of the non-binding proposal. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions as of the time they are made, and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any projected future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results, performance or achievements may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company encourages readers of forward-looking information concerning the Company to refer to its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 21, 2024, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that set forth certain risks and uncertainties that may have an impact on future results and the direction of the Company Investor Relations Contact: investor.relations@dxlg.com (603) 933-0541 Public Relations Contact: Mike Reilly / Matt Sherman Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher DXLGmedia-jf@joelefrank.com (212) 355-4449Whitmer reappoints 2 trustees to Western Michigan University’s boardTAXES will have to be hiked further to help stabilise the public finances, Rachel Reeves has been told. A health check on the UK economy highlighted the need to “mobilise additional revenue” to withstand shocks, the OECD said. The influential report came as Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey said there could be as many as four interest rate cuts next year. But the Chancellor was given the stern warning after telling business leaders last month she wouldn’t have to carry out further borrowing or tax raids. Growth for next year was upgraded to 1.7 per cent - up from 1.2 per cent - but the Paris-based organisation fears Budget changes will then “crowd out” business investment. The boost, down to higher government spending, will make the UK the best-performing G7 economy next year beating Japan , France , Germany and Italy . Read more on tax hikes Chancellor Rachel Reeves added: “Growth is our number one priority, and the OECD upgrade will mean the UK is the fastest growing European economy in the G7 over the next three years. “That is only the start. Growth only matters if it’s matched by more money in people’s pockets.” The influential report also said interest rates which currently stand at 4.75 per cent will now expect to fall by less than expected. The government’s spending plans will keep inflation at 2.7 per cent next year, the OECD say. It will then see a slower interest rate fall, expected to be 3.5 per cent by the first part of 2026. Most read in The Sun But Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey last night was asked if there would be about four interest rate cuts next year, saying: “Yup.” He told the FT: “We’ve been looking at a number of potential paths ahead — and some of them are better than others.” He also said the rise in national insurance contributions is the “biggest issue” in how firms balance prices, wages and the employment levels. Figures also show that 45 companies have de-listed so far this year - the most since 2010 - from the London Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer refused to repeat his previous pledge that the UK will have the fastest growth in the G7 during a heated clash with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch . Downing Street later clarified that the government remains “committed” to that mission. The global economy is predicted to grow by 3.2 per cent this year and 3.3 per cent next year which is higher than predicted.
Ruben Amorim will face no pressure from Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe when it comes to his handling of Marcus Rashford, the Guardian reports. Rashford has been excluded from United’s last three match-day squads by Amorim. This demotion was solely down to Amorim, and with Ratcliffe green-lighting Rashford’s potential sale in the January transfer window, there are no complaints from above about the head coach’s team selections. The Guardian adds : “The Portuguese again left the forward out of the game-day 20 for the 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday. This followed Rashford not being in the squad for the 4-3 Carabao Cup defeat at Tottenham on Thursday and the 2-1 victory at Manchester City the previous Sunday. “Amorim said after dropping the 27-year-old and Alejandro Garnacho for the City game: 'It is important the performance in training, the performance in games, the way you dress, the way you eat, the way you engage with your team-mates, the way you push your team-mates.' Since then he described Rashford’s absence as being for 'selection' reasons. “Rashford said in an interview with the journalist Henry Winter two days after the City game that he was ' ready for a new challenge '. This was interpreted as the player wanting a move. “Despite Amorim’s cited reasons for leaving out the England international and informing him he will be reinstated if his training performance improves, it is unclear whether Rashford would be recalled.” Manchester City have their eye on Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as a replacement for Ederson, the Daily Mail reports. City are turning to the January transfer window to save their season, and considering their options in a number of positions. Ederson has missed four of their last five Premier League games, with Stefan Ortega starting, and Pep Guardiola could look for a fresh face to provide some competition. The Mail adds : “Much of the discussion surrounding City's recent struggles has focused on the goalkeeping department with both Ederson and Stefan Ortega being trusted in recent defeats. “One of those losses came in a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Juventus on December 11 and the best goalkeeper on that night was the Italian team's shot-stopper. “Di Gregorio was voted the best goalkeeper in Serie A at the end of last season after starring for Monza before choosing to join Juventus where he signed a contract until 2029.” Crystal Palace have triggered the extension clause in Jean-Philippe Mateta’s contract, the Athletic reports. The striker’s deal is now set to expire in June 2027. Talks had initially broke down, but his importance to Oliver Glasner’s side has helped him earn a new contract. Mateta has scored seven goals across all competitions so far this season. The Athletic adds : “The 27-year-old initially joined on loan before a permanent move from Bundesliga side Mainz and has thrived over the past year after some indifferent form beforehand. “The striker has since become a key part of manager Glasner’s side. He ended last season with a scintillating spell of form which produced 13 goals from 15 games, including at least one in seven consecutive home Premier League games. He scored Palace’s second-ever Premier League hat-trick in a 5-0 thrashing of Aston Villa on the final day of last season. “Mateta harbours ambitions to feature regularly for the French national team, having enjoyed recognition for his performances with a call-up to the men’s Olympic squad, where he scored five goals in four games. That included a brace in the semi-final victory over Egypt and a goal in the final where France were defeated after extra time by Spain.” - - - TNT Sports will show over 500 matches from the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League across the 2024/25 season. The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+ , where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination.Beyoncé promotes NFL Holiday special as Jay-Z faces sexual assault lawsuitNone
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. donors gave $3.6 billion on Tuesday, an increase from the past two years, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday . The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, now known as GivingTuesday, has become a major day for nonprofits to fundraise and otherwise engage their supporters each year, since the 92nd St Y in New York started it as a hashtag in 2012. GivingTuesday has since become an independent nonprofit that connects a worldwide network of leaders and organizations who promote giving in their communities. “This just really shows the generosity, the willingness of American citizens to show up, particularly collectively,” said Asha Curran, CEO of the nonprofit GivingTuesday. “We are just seeing the power of collective action and particularly collective giving over and over and over again.” This year, about 18.5 million people donated to nonprofits and another 9.2 million people volunteered, according to GivingTuesday’s estimates. Both the number of donors and the number of volunteers increased by 4% from the group’s 2023 estimates. “For us, it’s not just about the number of dollars,” Curran said. “It’s about the number of people who feel like they have agency over the way their communities progress forward into the future.” RELATED COVERAGE How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams Tiger Woods in favor of Americans getting paid at the Ryder Cup as long as it goes to charity Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women The nonprofit GivingTuesday estimates the amount of money and goods donated and the number of participants using data from donor management software companies, donation platforms, payment processors and donor-advised funds. Curran said they are purposely conservative in their calculations. Nonprofits in the U.S. raised $3.1 billion in both 2022 and 2023 on GivingTuesday. That mirrored larger giving trends where the overall amount of donations dropped in 2022 and mostly held steady in 2023 after accounting for inflation. It’s never easy to predict current giving trends, but Una Osili, associate dean at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, said there were economic forces pushing in both directions. “At the very same time, there’s a lot of uncertainty, especially around prices, the cost of living, the supermarket toll that people are expecting to continue even though inflation has moderated,” she said. Donating or volunteering with nonprofits aren’t the only ways people participate in their communities. Many give to crowdfunding campaigns , political causes or support people directly in their networks. But tracking charitable donations is one way that researchers use to understand people’s civic engagement. “This country is undeniably in a lot of pain and very divided right now,” Curran said. “And so to have a day that felt as hopeful and as optimistic as yesterday did, I’m sure was not only comforting to me, but to many, many millions of people.” ___ Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. For all of AP’s philanthropy coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/philanthropy .
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced today that it has acquired POSS Design Limited (“POSS”), a leading manufacturer of protein processing solutions headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. POSS designs and builds innovative mechanical separation equipment, ancillary products and turnkey systems that maximize recoverable protein yields for high volume processors of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and other meats. POSS represents a strategic acquisition for Duravant as the company expands its investments in the rapidly growing protein sector. The best-in-class products and services offered by POSS are highly complementary and enhance Duravant’s capabilities to offer integrated automation solutions. “We are excited to welcome POSS to the Duravant family,” said Mike Kachmer, Chairman and CEO of Duravant. “Our partnership with POSS is a major step forward in our commitment to staying at the forefront of the protein industry, and we are excited about the new opportunities it will create for our customers and partners.” Since 1978, POSS has been designing and building industry-leading separating solutions that increase throughput, minimize waste, and meet the growing capacity and efficiency needs of processors. Exclusively specializing in high quality mechanical separation technology, POSS has a broad range of products that provide custom solutions for a wide range of processing capacities. With engineering expertise to design turnkey systems that connect upstream and downstream equipment, POSS has established trusted relationships with many of the world’s leading protein processing brands. “We are thrilled to partner with Duravant as we embark on this new phase of growth,” said Ken Gulak, President of POSS. “Their global reach and advanced aftermarket capabilities through Duravant Lifecycle Services will allow us to expand into new markets and enhance the service we provide to our valued customers. We also are excited to collaborate with other Duravant operating companies such as Foodmate, Marelec, Henneken and Marlen.” Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Through their portfolio of operating companies, Duravant delivers trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks, they provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets they serve in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability. For more information, visit . Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, POSS is manufacturer and service provider of innovative and highly engineered mechanical separation equipment, ancillary products and turnkey systems that maximize recoverable protein yields for high volume processors of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and other meats. Since 1978, the company has consistently led the way in developing solutions that address the needs of animal protein processors, prioritizing quality and safety while optimizing productivity and yields. Dedicated and unwavering to delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction, POSS works closely with clients to identify the best solutions for their unique processing needs. For more information, visit . Eleni Yianas Vice President, MarketingTORONTO - Canada’s main stock index rose Friday, helped by strength in industrial stocks, while U.S. markets also posted gains to end the week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 53.60 points at 25,444.28. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 426.16 points at 44,296.51. The S&P 500 index was up 20.63 points at 5,969.34, while the Nasdaq composite was up 31.23 points at 19,003.65. The Canadian dollar traded for 71.54 cents US compared with 71.63 cents US on Thursday. The January crude oil contract was up US$1.14 at US$71.24 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was down 19 cents at US$3.29 per mmBTU. The December gold contract was up US$37.30 at US$2,712.20 an ounce and the December copper contract was down four cents at US$4.09 a pound. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 22, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD)
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