ENFIELD, Conn. - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eppendorf is proud to announce a new addition to the BioBLU Single-use Vessel Adaptor Kit portfolio. The BioBLU 5c and 14c Adaptor Kits allow BioBLU 5c and 14c Single-use vessels to be used on and controlled by Sartorius® BioStat® B-DCU-II controllers (Heat Blanket configuration only).
The BioBLU adaptor kit portfolio continues to provide an unparalleled level of flexibility for users looking to maximize existing processes while employing all the benefits of single-use technology. BioBLU 5c and 14c Single-use vessel adaptor kits are available for Applikon®, Sartorius, and the Eppendorf line of New Brunswick™ autoclavable cell culture systems.
Click here to learn more
http://newbrunswick.eppendorf.com newbrunswick@eppendorf.com
About Eppendorf:
Eppendorf is a leading life science company that develops and sells instruments, consumables, and services for liquid handling, sample handling, and cell handling in laboratories worldwide. Its product range includes pipettes and automated pipetting systems, dispensers, centrifuges, mixers, spectrometers, and DNA amplification equipment as well as ultra-low temperature freezers, fermentors, bioreactors, CO2incubators, shakers, and cell manipulation systems. Consumables such as pipette tips, test tubes, microliter plates, and disposable bioreactors complement the range of highest-quality premium products.
Eppendorf products are most broadly used in academic and commercial research laboratories, in companies from the pharmaceutical and biotechnological as well as the chemical and food industries. They are also aimed at clinical and environmental analysis laboratories, forensics, and at industrial laboratories performing process analysis, production, and quality assurance.
Eppendorf was founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1945 and has about 2,800 employees worldwide. The company has subsidiaries in 25 countries and is represented in all other markets by distributors.
Eppendorf® and BioBLU® are registered trademarks of Eppendorf AG, Germany. New Brunswick™ is a pending trademark of Eppendorf AG, Germany. Applikon® is a registered trademark of Applikon B.V., the Netherlands. Sartorius® and BioStat® are registered trademarks of Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH, Germany.
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Contacts
Press Contact:
Eppendorf
Thomas A. Burke, 1-860-253-6669
burke.t@eppendorf.com
www.eppendorf.com
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Pathway Genomics Launches BRCA1/2 Genetic Test with One for One Program
SAN DIEGO - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers genetic testing services globally, today announced it has launched BRCATrueTM, a next-generation sequencing and deletion/duplication analysis that can detect mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genes linked to breast, ovarian and other types of cancer. BRCATrue has a sensitivity of >99.99% and the broadest coverage across BRCA1/2 in the industry.
To enhance the accessibility of this important genetic test, Pathway Genomics has developed the BRCA One for OneTM program – for every qualified BRCATrue test ordered, one test is donated to a person in need through patient advocacy organizations, up to $10 million of free testing.
“Pathway’s mission is to ensure that people in need receive genetic testing regardless of their economic or insurance status,” said Jim Plante, Pathway Genomics’ founder and CEO. “Offering the industry’s best BRCA genetic test and making it accessible to a wide range of people is a vital objective in this mission.”
Recent studies show that up to 80 percent of families with multiple cases of breast and ovarian cancer have been attributed to BRCA1/2 mutations. Mutations in BRCA genes can occur in men and women across all ethnicities, and although anyone can have mutations in one of the BRCA genes, some groups are more likely to be affected such as those with a family history of cancer and people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
“One out of every eight women will be affected by breast cancer in her lifetime,” said Ardy Arianpour, Pathway Genomics’ chief strategy officer. “In the history of the medical community, no clinical laboratory has offered such an unprecedented program as BRCA One for One. By making our test more accessible, we aim to make a substantial impact in the prevention of breast cancer and help further raise awareness by partnering with global patient advocacy organizations.”
BRCATrue offers physicians an easy to interpret and clinically actionable report, advanced variant classification, as well as a rapid 2-week turnaround time. BRCATrue is the first step of many that will occur this year to demonstrate Pathway Genomics’ leadership in clinical genomics and commitment to having the most comprehensive cancer-testing menu. To learn more about BRCATrue, visit www.pathway.com/brcatrue. For more details about the BRCA One for One program, visit www.brcaoneforone.com.
About Pathway Genomics Corporation
As a CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory based in San Diego, California, Pathway Genomics provides physicians and their patients with actionable and accurate genetic information to improve or maintain health and wellness. Since its founding in 2008, Pathway Genomics has become known for its dedication to innovation and commitment to medical responsibility – making it a leader in the commercial genetic testing industry. Pathway Genomics’ testing services cover a variety of conditions including cancer risk, cardiac health, inherited diseases, nutrition and exercise response, as well as drug response for specific medications including those used in pain management and mental health. For more about Pathway Genomics, visit www.pathway.com.
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Contacts
Pathway Genomics Corporation
Zak Pugh, (858) 217-4358
pr@pathway.com
www.pathway.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/11195/en
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers genetic testing services globally, today announced it has launched BRCATrueTM, a next-generation sequencing and deletion/duplication analysis that can detect mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genes linked to breast, ovarian and other types of cancer. BRCATrue has a sensitivity of >99.99% and the broadest coverage across BRCA1/2 in the industry.
To enhance the accessibility of this important genetic test, Pathway Genomics has developed the BRCA One for OneTM program – for every qualified BRCATrue test ordered, one test is donated to a person in need through patient advocacy organizations, up to $10 million of free testing.
“Pathway’s mission is to ensure that people in need receive genetic testing regardless of their economic or insurance status,” said Jim Plante, Pathway Genomics’ founder and CEO. “Offering the industry’s best BRCA genetic test and making it accessible to a wide range of people is a vital objective in this mission.”
Recent studies show that up to 80 percent of families with multiple cases of breast and ovarian cancer have been attributed to BRCA1/2 mutations. Mutations in BRCA genes can occur in men and women across all ethnicities, and although anyone can have mutations in one of the BRCA genes, some groups are more likely to be affected such as those with a family history of cancer and people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
“One out of every eight women will be affected by breast cancer in her lifetime,” said Ardy Arianpour, Pathway Genomics’ chief strategy officer. “In the history of the medical community, no clinical laboratory has offered such an unprecedented program as BRCA One for One. By making our test more accessible, we aim to make a substantial impact in the prevention of breast cancer and help further raise awareness by partnering with global patient advocacy organizations.”
BRCATrue offers physicians an easy to interpret and clinically actionable report, advanced variant classification, as well as a rapid 2-week turnaround time. BRCATrue is the first step of many that will occur this year to demonstrate Pathway Genomics’ leadership in clinical genomics and commitment to having the most comprehensive cancer-testing menu. To learn more about BRCATrue, visit www.pathway.com/brcatrue. For more details about the BRCA One for One program, visit www.brcaoneforone.com.
About Pathway Genomics Corporation
As a CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory based in San Diego, California, Pathway Genomics provides physicians and their patients with actionable and accurate genetic information to improve or maintain health and wellness. Since its founding in 2008, Pathway Genomics has become known for its dedication to innovation and commitment to medical responsibility – making it a leader in the commercial genetic testing industry. Pathway Genomics’ testing services cover a variety of conditions including cancer risk, cardiac health, inherited diseases, nutrition and exercise response, as well as drug response for specific medications including those used in pain management and mental health. For more about Pathway Genomics, visit www.pathway.com.
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Contacts
Pathway Genomics Corporation
Zak Pugh, (858) 217-4358
pr@pathway.com
www.pathway.com
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A.M. Best Upgrades Stewart® to A-
Upgraded rating underscores the continued improvement in the financial strength of the Stewart family of companies
HOUSTON - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE-STC) announced today that A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to "a-" from "bbb+" for the member companies of Stewart Title Group (Stewart). A.M. Best also has upgraded the ICR to "bbb-" from "bb+" for the parent holding company, Stewart Information Services Corporation. The outlook for all ratings has been revised to stable from positive.
The FSR has been upgraded to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the ICRs to "a-" from "bbb+" for the following members of Stewart Title Group:
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Stewart Title Insurance Company
Stewart Title Limited
“Stewart’s rating increase across our family of companies is indicative of our continued push to simplify our operations, align our organization to our customers’ needs and to provide deeper policyholder protection through an enhanced balance sheet,” said Matt Morris, CEO of Stewart. “This year we were also recognized by Forbes® as one of the 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies in America. With our solid ratings, our operational soundness, and integrity, our customers can depend on Stewart for their real estate transactions. Our A.M. Best ratings increase further validates the strength of our company.”
According to A.M. Best’s press release, “the upgrading of the organization's ratings is based on its significant improvement in risk-adjusted capitalization and continued positive operating results, as evidenced by a solid growth in surplus and significantly higher pre-tax earnings in 2013, following favorable results in 2012, as well as its significant business profile as the fourth-largest writer of title insurance in the United States.”
To view the AM Best press release, visit http://www3.ambest.com/ambv/bestnews/presscontent.aspx?altsrc=14&refnum=21208.
About Stewart
Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE:STC) is a customer-focused, global title insurance and real estate services company offering products and services through our direct operations, network of approved agencies and other companies within the Stewart family. Stewart provides these services to homebuyers and sellers; residential and commercial real estate professionals; mortgage lenders and servicers; title agencies and real estate attorneys; home builders; and United States and county governments. Stewart also provides loan origination and servicing support; loan review services; loss mitigation; REO asset management; due diligence for capital markets; home and personal insurance services; tax-deferred exchanges; and technology to streamline the real estate process. Recognized in 2014 by Forbes as one of the 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies in America, Stewart offers personalized service, industry expertise and customized solutions for virtually any type of real estate transaction, and is the preferred real estate services provider. More information can be found at http://www.stewart.com/news, subscribe to the Stewart blog at http://blog.stewart.com or follow Stewart on Twitter @stewarttitleco.
Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
Stewart Information Services Corp.
John Arcidiacono, (713) 625-8019
Chief Marketing Officer
jarcidia@stewart.com
Nat Otis, (713) 625-8360
Director-Investor Relations
nat.otis@stewart.com
http://www.stewart.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/11193/en
HOUSTON - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE-STC) announced today that A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to "a-" from "bbb+" for the member companies of Stewart Title Group (Stewart). A.M. Best also has upgraded the ICR to "bbb-" from "bb+" for the parent holding company, Stewart Information Services Corporation. The outlook for all ratings has been revised to stable from positive.
The FSR has been upgraded to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the ICRs to "a-" from "bbb+" for the following members of Stewart Title Group:
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Stewart Title Insurance Company
Stewart Title Limited
“Stewart’s rating increase across our family of companies is indicative of our continued push to simplify our operations, align our organization to our customers’ needs and to provide deeper policyholder protection through an enhanced balance sheet,” said Matt Morris, CEO of Stewart. “This year we were also recognized by Forbes® as one of the 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies in America. With our solid ratings, our operational soundness, and integrity, our customers can depend on Stewart for their real estate transactions. Our A.M. Best ratings increase further validates the strength of our company.”
According to A.M. Best’s press release, “the upgrading of the organization's ratings is based on its significant improvement in risk-adjusted capitalization and continued positive operating results, as evidenced by a solid growth in surplus and significantly higher pre-tax earnings in 2013, following favorable results in 2012, as well as its significant business profile as the fourth-largest writer of title insurance in the United States.”
To view the AM Best press release, visit http://www3.ambest.com/ambv/bestnews/presscontent.aspx?altsrc=14&refnum=21208.
About Stewart
Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE:STC) is a customer-focused, global title insurance and real estate services company offering products and services through our direct operations, network of approved agencies and other companies within the Stewart family. Stewart provides these services to homebuyers and sellers; residential and commercial real estate professionals; mortgage lenders and servicers; title agencies and real estate attorneys; home builders; and United States and county governments. Stewart also provides loan origination and servicing support; loan review services; loss mitigation; REO asset management; due diligence for capital markets; home and personal insurance services; tax-deferred exchanges; and technology to streamline the real estate process. Recognized in 2014 by Forbes as one of the 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies in America, Stewart offers personalized service, industry expertise and customized solutions for virtually any type of real estate transaction, and is the preferred real estate services provider. More information can be found at http://www.stewart.com/news, subscribe to the Stewart blog at http://blog.stewart.com or follow Stewart on Twitter @stewarttitleco.
Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts
Stewart Information Services Corp.
John Arcidiacono, (713) 625-8019
Chief Marketing Officer
jarcidia@stewart.com
Nat Otis, (713) 625-8360
Director-Investor Relations
nat.otis@stewart.com
http://www.stewart.com
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Analogix and ICE Computer Partner on Ultraportable Pocket PCs with SlimPort interface
Modular PCs can connect to any screen using SlimPort
ME NewsWire/Business Wire
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014
COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2014
ICE Computer and Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. are announcing ICE’s xPC™ series of smartphone-sized, modular pocket PCs featuring a built-in SlimPort® interface solution from Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. during this week’s 2014 Computex show in Taipei, Taiwan.
The ultraportable xPC™ computer platform offers two versions, both of them using the Analogix SlimPort transmitter IC ANX7808: xPC™ PRO based on Intel Haswell/ Broadwell and xPC™ based on Intel Bay Trail platform.
“Today’s consumers are expecting smaller, cost-effective and more flexible computer platforms, as they are managing more and more content on the go,” said Scott Ma of ICE Computer. “Our xPC™ is compatible with the majority of displays, meaning that users can choose the best display for the best experience on any given project, as well as using already-owned display devices to share their content, thanks to their built-in SlimPort capabilities.”
“We’re proud to be part of this dynamic personal computing experience,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “ICE’s xPC™ pocket PC with its SlimPort® display connectivity allows users to attain new levels of mobility without giving up any of the performance they are used to.”
Analogix Semiconductor is the leading supplier of DisplayPort-compliant semiconductors and IP products used in notebooks, tablets and other mobile devices. The DisplayPort standard is an innovative, packetized digital interface for high-resolution video and audio that was developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
About Analogix Semiconductor
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductors for the digital multimedia market, from portable devices such as smartphones to high-end graphics cards and large, high-definition displays. Analogix is the market leader in providing end-to-end interface connectivity semiconductor solutions for DisplayPort, including the SlimPort family of products. The DisplayPort standard is an innovative, packetized digital interface for high-resolution video and audio that was developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). SlimPort branded products are compliant with the DisplayPort and the Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP) standard.
For more information visit www.analogix.com or follow us on Twitter @Analogix and @SlimPortConnect.
About ICE Computer
ICE Computer is a provider of modular computers for Internet, Communication, and Entertainment (ICE™). A startup company with an R&D team in Silicon Valley and a manufacturing team in Taiwan, ICE Computer has been developing modular computers for more than two years.
Analogix and SlimPort are trademarks or registered trademarks of Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
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Contacts
Analogix Media Contact:
Gratia Stefan, 408-988-8848
marcom@analogix.com
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ME NewsWire/Business Wire
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Tuesday, June 3rd 2014
COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2014
ICE Computer and Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. are announcing ICE’s xPC™ series of smartphone-sized, modular pocket PCs featuring a built-in SlimPort® interface solution from Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. during this week’s 2014 Computex show in Taipei, Taiwan.
The ultraportable xPC™ computer platform offers two versions, both of them using the Analogix SlimPort transmitter IC ANX7808: xPC™ PRO based on Intel Haswell/ Broadwell and xPC™ based on Intel Bay Trail platform.
“Today’s consumers are expecting smaller, cost-effective and more flexible computer platforms, as they are managing more and more content on the go,” said Scott Ma of ICE Computer. “Our xPC™ is compatible with the majority of displays, meaning that users can choose the best display for the best experience on any given project, as well as using already-owned display devices to share their content, thanks to their built-in SlimPort capabilities.”
“We’re proud to be part of this dynamic personal computing experience,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “ICE’s xPC™ pocket PC with its SlimPort® display connectivity allows users to attain new levels of mobility without giving up any of the performance they are used to.”
Analogix Semiconductor is the leading supplier of DisplayPort-compliant semiconductors and IP products used in notebooks, tablets and other mobile devices. The DisplayPort standard is an innovative, packetized digital interface for high-resolution video and audio that was developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
About Analogix Semiconductor
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductors for the digital multimedia market, from portable devices such as smartphones to high-end graphics cards and large, high-definition displays. Analogix is the market leader in providing end-to-end interface connectivity semiconductor solutions for DisplayPort, including the SlimPort family of products. The DisplayPort standard is an innovative, packetized digital interface for high-resolution video and audio that was developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). SlimPort branded products are compliant with the DisplayPort and the Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP) standard.
For more information visit www.analogix.com or follow us on Twitter @Analogix and @SlimPortConnect.
About ICE Computer
ICE Computer is a provider of modular computers for Internet, Communication, and Entertainment (ICE™). A startup company with an R&D team in Silicon Valley and a manufacturing team in Taiwan, ICE Computer has been developing modular computers for more than two years.
Analogix and SlimPort are trademarks or registered trademarks of Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
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Contacts
Analogix Media Contact:
Gratia Stefan, 408-988-8848
marcom@analogix.com
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
ASG Acquires Consumer-Packaging Business from MWV
STAMFORD, Conn. - Monday, June 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) ASG, a leading global specialty-packaging manufacturer, announced today it has acquired the Bydgoszcz, Poland-based beauty and personal care folding carton business of MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bydgoszcz is an important supplier of packaging to major global and regional consumer goods companies, including cosmetics and beauty brands. ASG, already one of the largest packaging suppliers for the home entertainment industry, will leverage the Bydgoszcz operation’s assets to expand its footprint in the European consumer-packaging market. The acquisition is part of ASG’s multiyear strategy to develop additional world-class packaging solutions for the beauty and personal care, spirits, confectionery, and healthcare markets.
“In bringing Bydgoszcz into our group, we increase our level of technical capability, experience, and knowledge of consumer markets,” Tony Garnish, ASG’s Chief Executive – Europe, stated. “We look forward to cultivating new opportunities while continuing to deliver first-class solutions for our current clients.”
Mike Jackson, Chairman of ASG’s Board of Directors, stated that the acquisition will make ASG more competitive and help the company better meet the needs of demanding consumer brands and existing customers. “This acquisition is another excellent platform from which ASG can grow into new markets,” he commented. “We are excited to extend our presence in Europe and expand our global customer base in our primary business of print, packaging, and plastics.”
All 320 of the current employees will continue working at the Bydgoszcz facility. “We are excited about ASG’s future,” Garnish stated. “And we warmly welcome our new colleagues from MWV-Bydgoszcz into the ASG and Atlas families. They offer decades of unparalleled knowledge and experience in their industry.”
About ASG
ASG, a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings LLC, is a leading specialty-packaging company that delivers innovative packaging solutions for the world’s premier consumer brands. Its key packaging segments include health and beauty, pharmaceutical, home entertainment, consumer electronics, confectionery and specialty foods, spirits, and sporting goods. The company operates 18 manufacturing facilities — the capabilities for which include lithographic, flexographic, digital, and specialty-gravure printing and injection-molded plastics — in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It also boasts seven Spark! creative services centers in the U.S., U.K., France, China, and Australia. ASG is comprised of two separate legal entities — AGI-Shorewood U.S. and AGI-Shorewood International — and collectively employs nearly 3,000 people worldwide. Please visit www.asg-worldwide.com for more details.
About Atlas Holdings LLC
Atlas Holdings LLC is an industrial holding company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The company employs approximately 10,000 people at more than 90 facilities worldwide. Atlas operates in a number of industrial sectors, including building materials, energy, capital equipment, steel mill services, wood products, pulp and paper, and packaging. Atlas’ portfolio companies combined generate in excess of $3 billion dollars in revenues annually. Over the last 25 years, the principals of Atlas, in partnership with capable management teams, have built more than 40 companies in a variety of industries. Learn more at www.atlasholdingsllc.com.
Contacts
ASG
Don Eldert, 708-786-2043
don.eldert@asg-worldwide.com
Stoltz Marketing Group
Ken Stoltz, 208-388-0766
kens@stoltzgroup.com
Dan Stone, 208-957-0647
dans@stoltzgroup.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/11158/en
(BUSINESS WIRE) ASG, a leading global specialty-packaging manufacturer, announced today it has acquired the Bydgoszcz, Poland-based beauty and personal care folding carton business of MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bydgoszcz is an important supplier of packaging to major global and regional consumer goods companies, including cosmetics and beauty brands. ASG, already one of the largest packaging suppliers for the home entertainment industry, will leverage the Bydgoszcz operation’s assets to expand its footprint in the European consumer-packaging market. The acquisition is part of ASG’s multiyear strategy to develop additional world-class packaging solutions for the beauty and personal care, spirits, confectionery, and healthcare markets.
“In bringing Bydgoszcz into our group, we increase our level of technical capability, experience, and knowledge of consumer markets,” Tony Garnish, ASG’s Chief Executive – Europe, stated. “We look forward to cultivating new opportunities while continuing to deliver first-class solutions for our current clients.”
Mike Jackson, Chairman of ASG’s Board of Directors, stated that the acquisition will make ASG more competitive and help the company better meet the needs of demanding consumer brands and existing customers. “This acquisition is another excellent platform from which ASG can grow into new markets,” he commented. “We are excited to extend our presence in Europe and expand our global customer base in our primary business of print, packaging, and plastics.”
All 320 of the current employees will continue working at the Bydgoszcz facility. “We are excited about ASG’s future,” Garnish stated. “And we warmly welcome our new colleagues from MWV-Bydgoszcz into the ASG and Atlas families. They offer decades of unparalleled knowledge and experience in their industry.”
About ASG
ASG, a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings LLC, is a leading specialty-packaging company that delivers innovative packaging solutions for the world’s premier consumer brands. Its key packaging segments include health and beauty, pharmaceutical, home entertainment, consumer electronics, confectionery and specialty foods, spirits, and sporting goods. The company operates 18 manufacturing facilities — the capabilities for which include lithographic, flexographic, digital, and specialty-gravure printing and injection-molded plastics — in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It also boasts seven Spark! creative services centers in the U.S., U.K., France, China, and Australia. ASG is comprised of two separate legal entities — AGI-Shorewood U.S. and AGI-Shorewood International — and collectively employs nearly 3,000 people worldwide. Please visit www.asg-worldwide.com for more details.
About Atlas Holdings LLC
Atlas Holdings LLC is an industrial holding company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The company employs approximately 10,000 people at more than 90 facilities worldwide. Atlas operates in a number of industrial sectors, including building materials, energy, capital equipment, steel mill services, wood products, pulp and paper, and packaging. Atlas’ portfolio companies combined generate in excess of $3 billion dollars in revenues annually. Over the last 25 years, the principals of Atlas, in partnership with capable management teams, have built more than 40 companies in a variety of industries. Learn more at www.atlasholdingsllc.com.
Contacts
ASG
Don Eldert, 708-786-2043
don.eldert@asg-worldwide.com
Stoltz Marketing Group
Ken Stoltz, 208-388-0766
kens@stoltzgroup.com
Dan Stone, 208-957-0647
dans@stoltzgroup.com
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Quintiles Named to the Fortune 500
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Monday, June 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quintiles, the world’s largest biopharmaceutical services provider, has been named to the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue.
“Being named to the Fortune 500 is a significant milestone in Quintiles’ history,” said CEO Tom Pike. “We operated as a private company for a full decade before returning to the public markets via IPO in 2013. Our inclusion in the Fortune 500 is another indicator that Quintiles is one of the most important companies headquartered in the United States, conducting business in 100 countries.
“Quintiles’ management and our 29,000-plus employees around the world take great pride in what this accomplishment says about the impact and forward thinking of this company,” Pike continued. “We come to work every day seeking to help patients and improve our customers’ probability of success. Joining the Fortune 500 is evidence that we are indeed on the right path.”
Companies considered for the Fortune 500 are ranked by total revenues for their respective fiscal years. Included in the survey are companies that are incorporated in the U.S. and operate in the U.S. and file financial statements with a government agency.
The full FORTUNE 500 list and related stories appear in the magazine’s June 16 issue and at www.fortune.com/500.
About Quintiles
Quintiles (NYSE: Q) is the world’s largest provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services with a network of more than 29,000 employees conducting business in approximately 100 countries. We have helped develop or commercialize helped develop or commercialize all of 2013’s top-100 best-selling drugs on the market. Quintiles applies the breadth and depth of our service offerings along with extensive therapeutic, scientific and analytics expertise to help our customers navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment as they seek to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of better healthcare outcomes. To learn more about Quintiles, please visit www.quintiles.com.
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Contacts
Quintiles
Phil Bridges, Media Relations (phil.bridges@quintiles.com)
+ 1-919-998-1653 (office) +1-919-457-6347 (mobile)
Karl Deonanan, Investor Relations (InvestorRelations@quintiles.com)
+1-919-998-2789
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/11189/en
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quintiles, the world’s largest biopharmaceutical services provider, has been named to the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue.
“Being named to the Fortune 500 is a significant milestone in Quintiles’ history,” said CEO Tom Pike. “We operated as a private company for a full decade before returning to the public markets via IPO in 2013. Our inclusion in the Fortune 500 is another indicator that Quintiles is one of the most important companies headquartered in the United States, conducting business in 100 countries.
“Quintiles’ management and our 29,000-plus employees around the world take great pride in what this accomplishment says about the impact and forward thinking of this company,” Pike continued. “We come to work every day seeking to help patients and improve our customers’ probability of success. Joining the Fortune 500 is evidence that we are indeed on the right path.”
Companies considered for the Fortune 500 are ranked by total revenues for their respective fiscal years. Included in the survey are companies that are incorporated in the U.S. and operate in the U.S. and file financial statements with a government agency.
The full FORTUNE 500 list and related stories appear in the magazine’s June 16 issue and at www.fortune.com/500.
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Thuraya Launches Atlas IP to Meet the Market Need For Affordable, Feature-Rich Maritime Broadband
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, - Monday, June 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Thuraya Telecommunications, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator has further extended its maritime product portfolio with the launch of Atlas IP, a feature-rich broadband satellite terminal.
Thuraya Atlas IP is the second maritime-specific product launched by Thuraya in 2014 and is designed to complement the Thuraya Orion IP broadband terminal by offering a fully-featured voice and data product with additional functionality built in. Designed and manufactured for Thuraya by Addvalue of Singapore, Thuraya Atlas IP delivers superior performance compared to more highly-priced competitor terminals, but with a higher specification and at a lower cost. Capable of standard IP data transfer at rates up to 444kbps and asymmetric streaming capability of 16kbps-384kbps, Thuraya Atlas IP is available with Thuraya’s range of attractive and flexible pricing plans, designed to provide users with exceptional value and choice.
Randy Roberts, Vice President of Innovation at Thuraya said, “The Thuraya Atlas IP terminal cements our position as a credible choice for maritime users who value innovation alongside value and flexibility. As our second maritime terminal launch of 2014, Atlas IP represents an option for users who want an added value terminal that can act as a shipboard hub. Together with some of the most competitively-priced airtime packages available, it represents a serious challenge to the established order in maritime.”
In addition to the voice and data capabilities of Atlas IP, key software components include a built in firewall, Wi-Fi and fleet tracking feature based on distance or time with accurate geo fencing. The terminal is also designed to support operational efficiency on-board ship through Port Forwarding.
Rashid Baba, Director of Products at Thuraya, said, “In developing Thuraya Atlas IP, we listened very carefully to our Service Partners and the needs of our clients. Thuraya Atlas IP builds on the success of our Orion IP terminal in bringing a high level of connectivity and functionality to shipping at prices that reflect the desire of ship-owners to connect for crew and business applications but control costs of ownership and operation.”
The Atlas IP is scheduled to be released from September 2014 and will be available from all Thuraya Service Partners.
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Thuraya
Shereen Hanafi, Director of Communications, +971-4-4488-888
corporatecomms@thuraya.com
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Thuraya Telecommunications, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator has further extended its maritime product portfolio with the launch of Atlas IP, a feature-rich broadband satellite terminal.
Thuraya Atlas IP is the second maritime-specific product launched by Thuraya in 2014 and is designed to complement the Thuraya Orion IP broadband terminal by offering a fully-featured voice and data product with additional functionality built in. Designed and manufactured for Thuraya by Addvalue of Singapore, Thuraya Atlas IP delivers superior performance compared to more highly-priced competitor terminals, but with a higher specification and at a lower cost. Capable of standard IP data transfer at rates up to 444kbps and asymmetric streaming capability of 16kbps-384kbps, Thuraya Atlas IP is available with Thuraya’s range of attractive and flexible pricing plans, designed to provide users with exceptional value and choice.
Randy Roberts, Vice President of Innovation at Thuraya said, “The Thuraya Atlas IP terminal cements our position as a credible choice for maritime users who value innovation alongside value and flexibility. As our second maritime terminal launch of 2014, Atlas IP represents an option for users who want an added value terminal that can act as a shipboard hub. Together with some of the most competitively-priced airtime packages available, it represents a serious challenge to the established order in maritime.”
In addition to the voice and data capabilities of Atlas IP, key software components include a built in firewall, Wi-Fi and fleet tracking feature based on distance or time with accurate geo fencing. The terminal is also designed to support operational efficiency on-board ship through Port Forwarding.
Rashid Baba, Director of Products at Thuraya, said, “In developing Thuraya Atlas IP, we listened very carefully to our Service Partners and the needs of our clients. Thuraya Atlas IP builds on the success of our Orion IP terminal in bringing a high level of connectivity and functionality to shipping at prices that reflect the desire of ship-owners to connect for crew and business applications but control costs of ownership and operation.”
The Atlas IP is scheduled to be released from September 2014 and will be available from all Thuraya Service Partners.
Contacts
Thuraya
Shereen Hanafi, Director of Communications, +971-4-4488-888
corporatecomms@thuraya.com
Follow Thuraya on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube
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