KraftPal is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of the engineering technology required to build its paper pallets, with a network of international production operations scaling quickly through licensing partners.

LONDON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KraftPal Holdings Ltd has achieved a significant milestone, successfully building and completing its new semi-automatic pallet production machine, the KP25039. The machine represents an important next step in the development of the KraftPal manufacturing ecosystem. Designed as a lower-cost, entry-level production solution, the KP25039 makes it easier for businesses to explore becoming a KraftPal licensing partner and manufacturing lightweight, sustainable corrugated pallets locally.

At full production, the KP25039 will produce up to 100 pallets per hour, with Yasakawa robotic arms ensuring smooth and sophisticated automation throughout the production process.

As the international packaging industry adapts to the changing regulatory and sustainability landscape, particularly in Europe with the introduction of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation (EU) 2025/40, KraftPal believes that accessible, efficient production technology will play an increasingly important role in accelerating the adoption of more sustainable pallet alternatives.

"We recognised that to scale our company more quickly and help our strategic partners respond to market demands, we needed to offer an alternative and lower cost pallet production machine. Whilst the labour requirement to operate is greater, the versatility and faster engineering build cycle required to create this machine enables us to build more machines and facilitate faster start-up in-country production operations," said Paul Williams, CEO of KraftPal.

At its engineering base in Slovenia, KraftPal has multiple engineering cycles running in parallel and will be expanding its international footprint over the next three months, with a strategic focus on the U.S., Mainland Europe, Ireland, and the U.K.

About KraftPal

KraftPal is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of the engineering technology required to build its paper pallets. The company has a network of international production operations and is scaling quickly through licensing partners, positioning KraftPal as a global market leader in the design of paper pallets and the engineering equipment that produces them.

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Houseplant by Droplet Introduces The House Scent Reed Diffuser

Inspired by Seth Rogen's journey to the fragrance capital of Grasse, France, the second collaboration between Houseplant and Droplet transforms a personal scent creation into an elevated home fragrance.

LONDON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of their inaugural incense collection, Seth Rogen's lifestyle brand Houseplant and modern British fragrance house Droplet reunite to introduce The House Scent Reed Diffuser - a refined new home fragrance inspired by a scent personally created by Seth during a visit to Grasse, France, the world's fragrance capital.

Originally developed as part of an immersive fragrance-making experience in Grasse, Seth's bespoke creation has now been expertly crafted and bottled by Droplet, bringing an intensely personal scent story.

Blending bright Pink Pepper, delicate Peony, warm Santal and rich Pine, The House Scent balances crisp woodland notes, soft florals, and warm woods to create a modern, comforting fragrance that feels fresh, calm, and inviting, and is designed to make every house feel unmistakably like home.

"Scent is such an important part of how a home feels. It can completely change a space. Making my own fragrance in Grasse, France was incredible. It was wild to see first-hand how complicated and personal scent building is. I wanted something that I'd actually use in my own home, warm, inviting, and a little unexpected. It's very cool to take a smell that I created, turn it into this diffuser, and to be able to share with people," says Seth Rogen, co-founder of Houseplant.

Crafted with Droplet's signature attention to fragrance and design, The House Scent Reed Diffuser is housed in a hand-blown crystal glass vessel, offering up to 90 days of continuous fragrance. Vegan and cruelty-free, it is designed to become both a sculptural object and an everyday ritual.

"What we loved about this project was that the fragrance began with Seth. He created something instinctive and completely personal in Grasse, and our role was to preserve that character while developing it into a fragrance that could live beautifully in the home. The result feels unmistakably Houseplant: warm, unexpected and full of personality." say Sam & Lucie Beecham, co-founders of Droplet.

Building on the success of their first collaboration, this latest release continues the creative partnership between Houseplant and Droplet, united by a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, thoughtful design and the transformative power of scent.

Houseplant by Droplet - The House Scent Reed Diffuser will retail for £40 / $45, and launches on 9th September 2026 at www.thedropletco.co.uk (UK) and at www.houseplant.com and www.thedropletco.com (US).

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Droplet is a modern British House of Scent, founded by siblings Sam and Lucie Beecham. Built on family, creativity and a lifelong obsession with fragrance, the brand blends refined scent development in Grasse with design-led thinking in London. Droplet exists to reimagine home fragrance for today: crafted with care, designed to earn its place, and made to make people smile. Shipping worldwide via www.thedropletco.co.uk (UK) / www.thedropletco.com (USA).

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Founded by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Michael Mohr, Houseplant is a lifestyle company born out of contemporary cannabis culture that creates and curates thoughtful design-led, and innovative products. The company unifies the worlds of "House" and "Plant" to offer an enriched experience through one-of-a-kind expert insights paired perfectly with highly functional, premium products for people's homes and daily lives.

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Manami Yamamoto, LMFT Announces New Book, Truly Be Well: Nurturing True Wellness from Within, Introducing Inner Nurturing to a $6.8 Trillion Wellness Industry

California-based psychotherapist and nonprofit founder Manami Yamamoto, LMFT, is putting forward a human-centered framework called Inner Nurturing that asks a harder question than most of the wellness world is willing to ask.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Licensed marriage and family therapist Manami Yamamoto, LMFT, has announced a new book, Truly Be Well: Nurturing True Wellness from Within, currently in development. The work will expand on Humanology and Inner Nurturing, the original frameworks she developed through her clinical practice and cross-cultural work, as a universal framework, moving the conversation in mental health literature away from symptom checklists and toward something harder to quantify but more durable: the ongoing cultivation of inner wellness.

The global wellness industry crossed $6.8 trillion. Meditation apps have tens of millions of downloads. Mental health awareness campaigns run year-round. And yet, by nearly every measure, stress, loneliness, and disconnection are not retreating.

For Manami Yamamoto, LMFT, that contradiction is the whole point.

Manami Yamamoto, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the founder and president of two nonprofits operating in the United States and Japan, and a psychoeducation advocate who has spent her career working with underserved and minority communities on both sides of the Pacific. What she kept encountering, across cultures and clinical settings, was a system oriented almost entirely around fixing deficits, diagnosing what was wrong and treating the symptom. What she rarely saw was a framework built around cultivating what was already there.

That observation became a framework. She calls it Inner Nurturing.

The concept sits within a broader philosophy Yamamoto terms Humanology, an original framework that emerged through her clinical work, cross-cultural experience, and years of supporting individuals and communities across both Eastern and Western societies.

Rather than being simply an integration of Eastern and Western psychology, Humanology represents what Yamamoto describes as a more universal understanding of the human experience. Drawing from her upbringing within Eastern cultural influences, her life and professional work in Western culture, and decades of clinical practice, she came to see that the strengths of both perspectives could evolve into something beyond either tradition alone.

Humanology is not a combination of two cultures or two psychological systems. Instead, it reflects what Yamamoto describes as the deeper essence of human care by recognizing the universal human capacities for awareness, compassion, connection, resilience, and growth.

The core argument is direct: well-being is not something a person acquires after their problems are resolved. It is something that grows when the right internal conditions are nurtured.

"True wellness is not created by simply fixing what is wrong with us. It grows when we nurture the human capacities that already exist within us, our awareness, compassion, resilience, and ability to connect."

At https://www.manamiyamamototherapy.com/, Manami Yamamoto, LMFT describes this as a proactive rather than reactive orientation. Rather than waiting for crisis, Inner Nurturing asks individuals and communities to actively cultivate what she identifies as four core capacities: awareness, compassion, resilience, and meaningful connection.

The clinical methods she draws on are wider than talk therapy alone. Manami Yamamoto, LMFT integrates Expressive Arts Therapy, somatic practices, and nonverbal approaches, tools she says are particularly valuable when language and cultural context create barriers to traditional therapeutic models.

The practical reach of Manami Yamamoto, LMFT's work extends well beyond private practice. As the founder of nonprofit organizations in both the U.S. and Japan, she has focused specifically on communities that face compounding barriers: geographic distance from care, economic constraints, cultural stigma, and language gaps.

Her media coverage reflects that international scope. She has been featured by Authority Magazine in a piece examining her work under the banner of Mental Health Champions and by Rich Woman Magazine for her wellness initiative in Japan. The recognition points to a practitioner whose work has drawn attention across continents precisely because the challenges she addresses do not respect borders.

Her view is that equitable access to mental health support requires more than opening more clinic doors. Communities need frameworks they can actually use, approaches portable enough to cross cultural and geographic lines.

The awards and recognitions that have accumulated around Manami Yamamoto, LMFT's work in recent years tell something about where the broader field is moving:

- Global Woman of the Year Top 100 Finalist (2025)

- Fluxx Awards Mental Health Global Pioneer Award, Innovation Across Borders

- Fluxx Awards, Community Centered Wellness Leader

- Who's Who in America (2025)

- The Book of Legacy (2026)

None of those honors, she has indicated, are the main project. The main project is a book, Truly Be Well: Nurturing True Wellness from Within, currently in development. According to Manami Yamamoto, LMFT, the work will expand on Humanology and Inner Nurturing as a universal framework, moving the conversation in mental health literature away from symptom checklists and toward something harder to quantify but more durable: the ongoing cultivation of inner wellness.

Her Instagram presence at https://www.instagram.com/innernurturing/ extends that conversation into public psychoeducation, reaching audiences beyond formal clinical settings.

What distinguishes Manami Yamamoto, LMFT's argument from much of today's wellness discourse is where it begins. Much of the industry starts from lack, something to be purchased, downloaded, or prescribed. Inner Nurturing begins from the premise that the capacity for genuine well-being already exists within every individual and every community. The work is not about installing something new. It is about nurturing what is already present.

Whether that perspective gains broader traction in a wellness market still largely built around products and symptom relief remains to be seen. But for the communities Manami Yamamoto, LMFT has spent her career serving, those with the least access and the greatest need, the distinction between fixing and nurturing may prove to be one of the most meaningful shifts of all.

Manami Yamamoto, LMFT is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist, the founder and president of two nonprofit organizations operating in the United States and Japan, and a psychoeducation advocate. She has spent her career working with underserved and minority communities on both sides of the Pacific, focusing on those facing compounding barriers to care: geographic distance, economic constraints, cultural stigma, and language gaps. Her clinical work integrates Expressive Arts Therapy, somatic practices, and nonverbal approaches alongside talk therapy. She is the originator of Humanology and its central concept, Inner Nurturing, a proactive framework built around four core human capacities: awareness, compassion, resilience, and meaningful connection. Her work has been featured by Authority Magazine and Rich Woman Magazine, and her recognitions include Global Woman of the Year Top 100 Finalist (2025), the Fluxx Awards Mental Health Global Pioneer Award for Innovation Across Borders, the Fluxx Awards Community Centered Wellness Leader honor, Who's Who in America (2025), and The Book of Legacy (2026). More information is available at https://www.manamiyamamototherapy.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/innernurturing/.

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The article explains how heat transforms nonintoxicating THC-A into THC and why understanding the difference can help consumers make more informed cannabis choices.

ROSEBURG, Ore., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What makes one cannabis product feel intoxicating while another has no noticeable mental effect at all? That's the key question answered in a HelloNation article featuring Shellie Grammer, Cannabis Expert and CEO of Cougar Cannabis in Roseburg, Oregon. The article explains the difference between two important cannabis compounds: THC-A and THC, and why understanding this distinction matters when choosing cannabis products.

As the article explains, THC-A and THC may sound alike, but they are not the same in how they interact with the body. THC-A, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is the form found naturally in raw cannabis. In this form, it does not cause psychoactive effects. THC, on the other hand, is created when THC-A is heated, a chemical process known as decarboxylation. That process turns THC-A into the active form of THC, which can then produce the psychoactive effects commonly associated with cannabis.

The HelloNation article makes clear that this difference is not about potency, but about activation. THC-A is nonintoxicating until heat changes its chemical structure. This explains why consuming raw cannabis or cold-processed cannabis products does not lead to a high, while smoking, vaping, or cooking cannabis can. The key factor is heat and how it transforms THC-A into THC.

This distinction opens up different uses for each compound. The article points out that THC is widely used for its strong, noticeable effects on mood, pain perception, appetite, and sleep. However, those effects can also include impairment of focus or coordination, which can make THC less suitable for some daytime or professional settings. By contrast, THC-A is gaining interest from people who want the potential benefits of cannabis without experiencing psychoactive effects.

The article highlights how THC-A is often included in products designed to avoid heat during processing. These include raw cannabis preparations, cold-pressed tinctures, and certain capsules. Users often describe the experience of THC-A as mild and physically grounding, without the mental shift caused by THC. This can make THC-A a more appealing option for people managing daily tasks or responsibilities who still want to incorporate cannabis into their wellness routine.

The role of the consumption method is central to how these cannabis compounds behave. As noted in the HelloNation article, smoking or vaping converts THC-A to THC instantly, activating psychoactive effects. Edibles typically undergo decarboxylation during baking or cooking. In contrast, raw or non-heated products maintain the THC-A form and do not produce a high. This difference in preparation leads to very different user experiences, even when the source plant is the same.

Regulation and labeling can also create confusion, especially for those new to cannabis. The article notes that THC is tightly regulated in most states and sold through licensed dispensaries. THC-A may appear in a broader range of products, depending on how it is processed and presented. This can affect product availability and how consumers make decisions about what to use.

Shellie Grammer emphasizes the importance of knowing how cannabis compounds like THC-A and THC affect the body. Personal tolerance, lifestyle, and the desired outcome all play roles in determining which type of cannabis product is best. For example, regular THC use may lead to tolerance, requiring higher amounts over time. THC-A, on the other hand, does not trigger the same psychoactive pathways, and so it may offer a more stable experience with long-term use.

The HelloNation article concludes by reminding readers that THC-A and THC come from the same plant but produce very different results. The difference lies in whether or not heat has been applied. Understanding this process helps users make informed choices about cannabis compounds and how they fit into their personal wellness goals.

THC-A and Regular THC: What's the Difference and Which One Does What? Features insights from Shellie Grammer, Cannabis Expert of Roseburg, Oregon, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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New clinical support tool translates international consensus recommendations into real-time guidance for healthcare professionals

CINCINNATI, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new clinical support tool called Anatool aims to provide point-of-care guidance to help healthcare professionals more consistently recognize and treat anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

The tool was developed by FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) in collaboration with Tim Dribin, MD, Division of Emergency Medicine at Cincinnati Children's. It is intended for professional use, not for the general public.

The tool is based on recommendations from a landmark international consensus report on anaphylaxis published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Dribin co-chaired the work with Hugh Sampson, MD, of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Antonella Muraro, PhD, at the University of Padua. The tool translates those recommendations into an easy-to-use digital resource for busy clinical environments.

"Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency, yet many patients do not receive epinephrine promptly, even when they meet criteria for treatment," Dribin says. "One reason is that clinicians and healthcare systems have historically relied on differing definitions and treatment approaches. The international consensus report provides a common framework, and Anatool brings that framework directly to clinicians at the bedside. Our goal is simple: help ensure every patient with anaphylaxis receives timely, evidence-based care."

The tool was created to support emergency physicians, paramedics, nurses, allergists, urgent care clinicians, and other providers who may encounter patients experiencing severe allergic reactions. Anatool incorporates updated diagnostic criteria and provides practical guidance on the use of intramuscular epinephrine and intranasal epinephrine (neffy®), the first FDA-approved needle-free epinephrine treatment for anaphylaxis.

A key feature of Anatool is its emphasis on pediatric care. The tool is the first to incorporate infant-specific findings into anaphylaxis assessment and management, addressing a longstanding gap in clinical resources.

"Recognizing anaphylaxis in infants and young children can be particularly challenging because symptoms may present differently than they do in older children and adults," Dribin says. "By including infant-specific criteria, Anatool provides much-needed guidance for providers who do not routinely care for pediatric patients, helping them make confident treatment decisions when minutes matter."

The launch of Anatool comes amid growing recognition that opportunities remain to improve anaphylaxis care. Research led by Dribin and colleagues has demonstrated that epinephrine is often underused before patients arrive at the hospital. Additional work suggests that many children who receive epinephrine can be safely discharged sooner than current practice patterns often allow, potentially reducing unnecessary observation time while maintaining patient safety.

Anatool was among several new resources announced by FARE during the 2026 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting.

"Food allergy affects 1 in 10 adults in the U.S., and for those living with this life-threatening disease, the right information in the hands of a healthcare professional at the right moment can make all the difference," says Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, CEO of FARE. "Anatool helps healthcare professionals recognize and respond to anaphylaxis quickly, giving patients the safety net they need when their lives depend on it."

Healthcare professionals can access Anatool at https://anatool.foodallergy.org/.

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Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the purchase of Mansfield Motor Group, a three-rooftop Nissan, Honda, and Volvo dealership group, in Mansfield, Ohio, from Dirk Schulter & Brett Schulter to Penuel "Raj" Clement of Clement Auto Group.

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Brokerage Services, North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Mansfield Motor Group, a three-rooftop Nissan, Honda, and Volvo dealership group, in Mansfield, Ohio, from Dirk Schulter & Brett Schulter to Penuel "Raj" Clement of Clement Auto Group.

Founded in 1947 by Frank "Whitey" Schluter, Mansfield Motor Group is a family-owned dealership group with 79 years of history serving Mansfield and the surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. Originally known as Whitey's Auto Mall, the company is recognized as one of the early pioneers of the multi-franchise auto mall concept, bringing multiple manufacturers together. The Schluter family grew the business across four generations, with brothers Dirk and Brett Schluter taking ownership in 2001. Throughout their leadership, the brothers continued the family's commitment to the Mansfield community through support of local schools, nonprofits, hospitals and community organizations, including initiatives that expanded access to cancer screening.

Clement Auto Group is a first-generation automotive dealership group based in the Greater St. Louis area. Founded in 2012, the group began as a used-car dealership and expanded in 2019 with the acquisition of Clement Ford in O'Fallon, Missouri. The company continued its growth with the addition of Clement Hyundai in Wentzville, Missouri, in 2022, followed by Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealerships in Columbia, Illinois, and Florissant, Missouri, in 2024. The group ranked No. 6 on the St. Louis Business Journal's 2024 list of the region's largest auto dealers. Clement Auto Group enters Ohio for the first time with the acquisition of Mansfield Motor Group.

Upon the closing, Penuel "Raj" Clement, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Clement Auto Group, shared, "Performance Brokerage Services was instrumental in helping me acquire Mansfield Motor Group and establish my first dealerships in Ohio. Mark Shackelford, Sr. and Mark Shackelford, Jr. brought the opportunity to my attention and worked closely with me throughout the entire process, coordinating with the seller's broker and helping navigate the transaction from our initial conversations all the way through closing. What stood out to me was their accessibility and commitment throughout the process. They were always available when I needed them, helped keep the transaction moving forward, and were a valuable resource every step of the way."

Over the last 5 years, Performance Brokerage Services has advised on the sale of nearly 450 dealerships, making it the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America. Paul Kechnie, Mark Shackelford, Sr. and Mark Shackelford, Jr., the Texas & Midwest Partners of Performance Brokerage Services, were the exclusive buy-side advisors for this transaction.

"Mark, Sr. and I truly enjoyed working with Raj Clement on his acquisition of Mansfield Motor Group," Mark Shackelford, Jr. commented. "From the beginning, Raj was professional, decisive, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire transaction. We're excited to welcome him into the Ohio automotive market and look forward to watching him build upon the strong foundation of his new Honda, Nissan, and Volvo franchises. We wish Raj and his team tremendous success and hope this is the first of many opportunities we have to work together in the years ahead."

The dealerships will remain at their current locations and will be renamed Clement Honda, Clement Nissan, and Clement Volvo Cars of Mansfield.

Penuel "Raj" Clement was represented by Chris Kuhnhein of Cors & Bassett, LLC.

Dirk Schulter & Brett Schulter were represented by Phil Nichols of Shayne Nichols, LLC and Don Hoover of Weldon Huston & Keyser, LLP. William Beck & Todd Berko of Bel Air Partners were the sell-side advisors of this transaction.

About Performance Brokerage Services

Performance Brokerage Services, Inc. is North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, specializing in buy-sell activity for automotive, RV, marine, powersports, commercial truck, and equipment dealerships.

With over 30 years of experience, more than 900 dealerships sold, and a 90% closing rate, the company's reputation is unmatched and governed by the utmost ethical conduct and integrity.

The company offers a unique approach by providing complimentary estimates of value with no upfront fees or retainers, no reimbursement of costs, and paid a success fee only after the transaction closes.

Headquartered in Irvine, California and supported by 12 regional offices across the United States and Canada, clients benefit from national exposure with local representation.

As trusted and respected experts in the field, the company utilizes an extensive network of industry related attorneys, accountants, hundreds of registered buyers, and longstanding relationships with various vehicle manufacturers.

For more information about the services offered by Performance Brokerage Services, visit https://performancebrokerageservices.com.

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Jesse Stopnitzky, Co-Owner

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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Names Tarkan Maner Chair of Board of Directors

Nutanix President, IGEL Chair, tech investor and longtime SVLG board member will help guide the organization's next phase of impact

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) today announced that Tarkan Maner, President of Nutanix and Chair of IGEL, has been named Chair of the SVLG Board of Directors.

Tarkan's vote was officially noticed on July 23 and he was unanimously selected by SVLG's Executive Board on August 11 after a collaborative months-long process. His selection was ratified by the full Board on September 3.

Tarkan is a successful and dynamic technology leader, experienced senior executive, entrepreneur and investor, and longtime partner to SVLG, supporting the organization's work as both a member company CEO, Board Member, and investor for nearly two decades. Tarkan brings a focused, technology leadership perspective with deep roots in Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem. Over more than three decades, he has helped build, scale, and lead technology companies at every stage of growth in every segment – from emerging companies and startups to some of the world's leading AI technology enterprises.

"Silicon Valley has always been defined by what comes next, and SVLG has an essential role to play in bringing business leaders together as a positive force to help define that future," said Tarkan Maner, SVLG Board Chair. "SVLG's ambition is clear: to help shape the outcomes that will determine California's competitiveness for generations to come. I look forward to building on our strong momentum and working with Ahmad, my fellow board members and SVLG's member companies to ensure this region remains the best place in the world to innovate, grow a company and create opportunity for all."

"I've known Tarkan for many years and have also had the good fortune to work closely with SVLG throughout my time in public service. California leads the world in technology and innovation, and our job now is to make sure that leadership translates into greater opportunity for all Californians and communities across our state. Tarkan understands both the extraordinary potential of this moment and the work required to deliver on it. I look forward to seeing what Ahmad and the SVLG team accomplish to keep California innovating, growing, and creating opportunity for all Californians," said California Governor Gavin Newsom.

"San José sits at the heart of Silicon Valley, and we want the companies and entrepreneurs shaping our future to continue building and scaling innovation here. With decades of experience building and leading technology companies, Tarkan understands the dynamic of what companies need to invest, innovate, and grow, and the importance of translating that growth into jobs, opportunity, and tangible benefits for our community," said San José Mayor Matt Mahan. "As SVLG approaches its momentous 50th anniversary next year, the organization has an important role to play in bringing business, government, and community leaders together to ensure that the next era of innovation strengthens our economy and expands opportunity across San José and our region. I look forward to working together to create jobs, attract investment, and keep our region at the forefront of innovation, that benefits all our residents."

Before joining Nutanix and IGEL, Tarkan most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Nexenta Systems, guiding the company through its acquisition by DataDirect Networks, and as President and CEO of Wyse Technology, which was acquired by Dell. He has also held senior leadership roles at Dell, IBM, and Sterling Software, and currently serves on the boards of several technology companies and nonprofit organizations. As an independent investor and advisor, he also brings a strong understanding of strategic partnerships and the transformative power of AI.

This breadth of business experience gives Tarkan a valuable perspective on what it takes for innovators at all stages to succeed and scale. His unique expertise and leadership come at an exciting moment for SVLG as it continues strengthening its role as the leading voice for innovation, business competitiveness, and economic growth in California. With the world's leading technology companies and employers already among its members, SVLG is well positioned to build on that strength by bringing in the next generation of AI leaders, technology portfolio companies, and investors helping drive the future.

"Tarkan understands the promise of Silicon Valley and the work required to sustain its innovation leadership," said Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. "He is truly the embodiment of what Silicon Valley makes possible. As we approach SVLG's 50th anniversary next year, we have an extraordinary opportunity to build on our legacy while continuing to evolve for the future. I'm thrilled to partner with Tarkan, our incredible Board, and our world-class member companies, to translate this momentum into even greater impact for Silicon Valley, our broader region, and California."

Tarkan will also serve as Chair of the Board of the newly launched California Innovation Foundation, which is governed by the SVLG Executive Board of Directors. Strategically aligned with SVLG, the new entity extends the organization's impact through 501(c)(3) funded research, education, and innovation-centered workforce initiatives.

Noted Silicon Valley Leaders from the Public and Private Sectors Welcomed SVLG's New Board Chair

Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16): "Tarkan's experience as an entrepreneur and technology leader makes him an exceptional choice to Chair the Silicon Valley Leadership Group's Board of Directors, but nobody can compete with his inspiring energy, intellect, and passion. As SVLG approaches its 50th anniversary next year, we need its strong leadership in this critical moment for our region and nation. I look forward to working together to advance innovation, expand opportunity, and drive the economic growth and competitiveness that will define our region's next chapter."

Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17): "Our nation's leadership in global innovation depends on our ability to harness the extraordinary promise of technology to strengthen our economy and create greater opportunities for everyone. Tarkan embodies forward-looking leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong commitment to bring business and government together around a shared purpose. I very much look forward to working with him and SVLG to ensure innovation continues to be a force for broad-based economic opportunity."

CA Senator Josh Becker: "We have an extraordinary opportunity to harness the next generation of technology to strengthen our economy, address some of our region's biggest challenges, and improve people's lives. Tarkan's experience as such a successful leader in the business world, coupled with his commitment to collaboration and positive civic impact, will be tremendous assets to SVLG. I look forward to working together to turn Silicon Valley innovation into meaningful progress and greater opportunity for all Californians."

CA Assemblymember Marc Berman: "I've known Tarkan for over a dozen years, back when I worked for an education non-profit and he served on our board. I've seen first hand Tarkan's passion, his infectious energy, and his deep commitment to everyone who lives in the Bay Area. Tarkan believes in the importance of strong collaboration between the public and private sectors to tackle the terribly complex challenges facing our region and create better opportunities for all Californians, and I look forward to working with him and SVLG to do just that."

Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Ed.D., President, San José State University: "Silicon Valley's greatest strengths are its people, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an experienced entrepreneur and technology leader, Tarkan understands the critical connection between education, innovation, and the workforce of the future. As SJSU sits in the epicenter of the future, I look forward to his leadership and to strengthening the critical workforce partnerships and educational collaborations that will prepare the next generation of talent to thrive and lead in our rapidly changing global economy."

UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Cynthia Larive: "The partnership between higher education and Silicon Valley's innovation economy creates tremendous opportunities for our students, our workforce, and our broader region. Tarkan's tech industry expertise brings a deep understanding of how new ideas translate into companies and high-growth industries that can have meaningful real-world impact, particularly for our recent graduates. As a fellow SVLG Board Member, I look forward to working alongside him to deepen those connections and expand workforce opportunities for the next generation of innovators and leaders."

Peter Y. Chung, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Summit Partners: "Across our portfolio companies, we see how rapidly AI, technology, and new business models are changing the competitive landscape. Tarkan brings a combination of deep operating experience, entrepreneurial perspective, and an understanding of what companies here need to invest, grow, and compete at scale. I strongly believe his leadership will be an asset to SVLG as the organization advances its modernization plans and brings together the business community around the policies, infrastructure, talent, and innovation ecosystem central to keeping Silicon Valley and California competitive in the global economy."

Tim Guleri, Managing Partner, Sierra Ventures: "Silicon Valley's global leadership in innovation cannot be taken for granted, particularly as AI reshapes our economy and creates an extraordinary new wave of opportunity.

Global Communication Works Opens SignlLabs™, Its Proprietary AI Signaling Practice, for License to PR Firms, Ad Agencies, and Web Development Firms

Licensees gain a ready-built methodology for earning client visibility across ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot and Perplexity, without building an AI Signaling practice from scratch

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Communication Works (GCW), the strategic public relations and communications agency, today announced that SignlLabs™, its proprietary AI Signaling practice, is now available for license to any organization responsible for how a brand is understood and recommended, including public relations firms, advertising agencies, web development and digital shops, marketing consultancies and in-house communications teams.

The license gives licensees a complete, tested methodology for measuring and improving how AI platforms describe, trust and recommend their clients. Clients and executive teams are asking the same question: do we show up in AI. Until now, the people being asked have had to reverse-engineer an answer or guess at one. The SignlLabs license replaces the guess with a scored instrument, and it moves the goal from being visible to being recommended.

"Any team responsible for a brand's reputation can now license SignlLabs, whether that is an agency, a consultancy or an in-house department, and give its clients or its own company a measurable path to being recommended by AI instead of trying to reverse-engineer one," said Brad Ginsburg, Partner and President at GCW. "This is not about protecting a competitive advantage. It is about setting the standard the whole industry can build on."

SignlLabs measures a brand's presence and recommendation strength across the five answer engines buyers now use to decide who to hire and what to buy: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot and Perplexity. The practice was built from the ground up for how AI systems compose answers, rather than adapted from existing search tactics, and it has been running across GCW's own client campaigns before being opened to outside licensees.

At the center of the license is the Maturity Method™, GCW's proprietary measurement framework. It produces a Signaling Maturity Score™ from 0 to 100 across six weighted dimensions: Foundation, Endorsement, Alignment, Presence, Warmth and Constancy. Scores map to a five-stage maturity ladder that runs from Unseen to The Answer, and every engine is scored separately and never blended, because an average conceals the one platform that stopped recommending a brand.

"Every agency I talk to is getting the same question from clients: are we showing up in AI?," said Erika Hanafin Austria, lead of SignlLabs. "Most of them are guessing at the answer. Licensing SignlLabs means they stop guessing. They get a number, they get the six things that move it, and they get a re-score that proves whether the work actually worked. It took a year and five industries to calibrate this. No agency should have to repeat that."

The distinction matters because the mechanics have changed. Search engine optimization earns rankings. Answer Engine Optimization earns snippets. AI Signaling earns the recommendation itself, and the sources that drive it are overwhelmingly earned rather than owned.

Licensees receive the Maturity Method™ framework and scoring rubric, the Intent Category Framework™ that determines which buyer questions get tested, the query protocol and measurement approach, reporting templates, and team training. GCW will continue to support licensees as the AI platforms evolve, keeping the methodology current as recommendation behavior changes.

The license is available to organizations of any size and in any category. Interested parties can contact GCW directly to discuss terms.

For more information about the SignlLabs license, visit signllabs.ai or contact Erika Hanafin Austria at [email protected].

About Global Communication Works (GCW)

GCW is a strategic public relations agency serving clients across women's health, consumer packaged goods, wellness and lifestyle, real estate, law and energy. Services span earned media, crisis and reputation management, influencer strategy, film and production, events, media training and AI Signaling. For more information, visit gcw.agency.

About SignlLabs

SignlLabs™ is GCW's proprietary AI Signaling practice, built to help brands earn visibility and recommendations across leading AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Co-Pilot, and Perplexity. The practice pairs its Signaling Maturity Score™ framework with strategic growth advisory and is available for license by public relations firms, advertising agencies and web development companies for use with their own clients. For more information, visit signllabs.ai.

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Un nouveau rapport d'ABB et du BCG met en évidence le rôle grandissant des technologies à courant continu dans les réseaux électriques de demain

- L'expansion rapide de l'informatique basée sur l'IA, l'électrification croissante et l'essor des énergies renouvelables suscitent un regain d'intérêt pour la technologie à courant continu dans le cadre des futurs réseaux électriques

- Les systèmes à courant alternatif et à courant continu jouent tous deux un rôle stratégique pour répondre à la demande future en électricité

- La mise en place de normes communes et le développement de compétences spécifiques au courant continu peuvent contribuer à accélérer le déploiement

ZURICH, 9 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ABB a publié aujourd'hui un nouveau rapport intitulé The Strategic Case for Hybrid AC/DC Power: Shaping the Transition to the Next Electrical Architecture (Arguments stratégiques en faveur de l'alimentation hybride CA/CC : façonner la transition vers la prochaine architecture électrique), élaboré en collaboration avec le Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Le rapport fait valoir que la technologie du courant continu (CC) passe d'une place marginale à une place centrale au sein des infrastructures industrielles, commerciales et numériques, et que les décisions prises par les chefs d'entreprise et les décideurs politiques au cours des deux ou trois prochaines années détermineront qui façonnera cette transition et qui en héritera.

L'avenir de la distribution d'électricité ne réside pas dans un choix entre le courant alternatif (CA) et le courant continu, mais dans un système hybride combinant les atouts de ces deux technologies. Si le courant alternatif restera l'épine dorsale de la plupart des réseaux de transport et de distribution régionaux, le courant continu devrait jouer un rôle de plus en plus important au sein des installations où de nombreuses sources d'énergie et charges majeures fonctionnent déjà nativement en courant continu. Les technologies qui connaissent la plus forte croissance, notamment les systèmes solaires photovoltaïques, les batteries, les véhicules électriques, les centres de données dédiés à l'intelligence artificielle et de nombreux systèmes d'automatisation industrielle, reposent intrinsèquement sur le courant continu. À mesure que ces technologies se développent, la réduction du nombre d'étapes de conversion d'énergie entre la production, le stockage et la consommation peut améliorer le rendement, augmenter la capacité utilisable d'un raccordement au réseau existant et simplifier l'intégration.

Le rapport identifie les centres de données dédiés à l'IA comme l'un des principaux moteurs immédiats de l'adoption des centres de données. À mesure que les charges de travail liées à l'IA exigent une densité de puissance toujours plus élevée, les architectures électriques classiques atteignent leurs limites pratiques. Le rapport constate que la distribution en 800 VCC s'impose comme l'architecture de référence pour les infrastructures d'IA de nouvelle génération, permettant aux opérateurs d'optimiser la capacité de calcul dans le cadre de raccordements au réseau limités, tout en améliorant l'efficacité énergétique.

Par ailleurs, cette évolution concerne également toute une série d'autres secteurs clés, l'étude mettant en évidence plusieurs opportunités au-delà des centres de données. Les sites de production hautement automatisés, les bâtiments commerciaux et, à plus long terme, les bâtiments en général peuvent également tirer parti des systèmes ou sous-systèmes à courant continu grâce à des pertes de conversion réduites, à une intégration plus efficace des énergies renouvelables et des systèmes de stockage sur site, ainsi qu'à une flexibilité opérationnelle accrue.

« Dans un monde qui aura besoin de plus d'énergie tout en devant composer avec les contraintes des infrastructures existantes, favoriser une adoption plus large des systèmes à courant continu nécessitera une collaboration plus étroite entre les chefs d'entreprise, les décideurs politiques et les acteurs du secteur technologique, ainsi qu'une attention accrue portée au rôle que peut jouer le courant continu », a déclaré Morten Wierod, président-directeur général d'ABB. « Depuis plus de 25 ans, les solutions en courant continu d'ABB aident les clients à réduire les pertes de conversion, à améliorer le rendement du transport d'énergie et à diminuer la demande en électricité. Pour favoriser une adoption plus large là où les arguments économiques sont les plus convaincants, nous avons besoin de technologies communes, de normes harmonisées et d'un personnel doté des compétences nécessaires pour soutenir une mise en œuvre à grande échelle. Le courant alternatif et le courant continu ont chacun un rôle important à jouer, et ensemble, ils peuvent contribuer bâtir un réseau électrique plus efficace, plus résilient et prêt pour l'avenir. »

Dans le cadre de ce rapport, ABB et le BCG abordent plusieurs idées reçues tenaces qui ont freiné l'adoption du courant continu (CC), et concluent que les inquiétudes concernant l'échelle, la sécurité et la rentabilité reflètent de plus en plus des hypothèses dépassées plutôt que les capacités des technologies actuelles. Au contraire, la fragmentation des normes et la pénurie de compétences spécifiques au courant continu sont considérées comme les principaux défis auxquels il faut s'attaquer de toute urgence pour accélérer le déploiement.

ABB a été la première entreprise à démontrer le potentiel d'économies d'énergie du courant continu (CC) à bord des navires grâce à un système d'alimentation électrique embarqué fonctionnant en courant continu, qui a permis de réaliser jusqu'à 27 % d'économies de carburant. En 2022, ABB a lancé le premier disjoncteur à semi-conducteurs du secteur. Avec plus de 700 brevets liés au courant continu, ABB étend désormais la distribution en courant continu à un éventail d'applications bien plus large, notamment les transports électriques, les micro-réseaux et les centres de données. Il collabore également avec des partenaires industriels afin d'étudier comment la distribution en courant continu peut contribuer à une production d'aluminium à faible empreinte carbone et à la production d'hydrogène vert.

Le rapport complet est disponible à l'adresse suivante : 

https://www.abb.com/global/en/company/innovation/hybrid-ac-dc-power 

Leader technologique mondial dans les domaines de l'électrification et de l'automatisation, ABB contribue à un avenir plus durable et plus économe en ressources. L'entreprise mobilise ses compétences en ingénierie et transformation numérique afin d'aider les industries à fonctionner à haute performance tout en devenant plus efficaces, productives et durables en vue d'un meilleur rendement. Chez ABB, nous appelons cela « Engineered to Outrun » (« L'ingénierie du dépassement »). L'entreprise existe depuis plus de 140 ans et compte environ 110 000 collaborateurs à travers le monde. Les actions d'ABB sont cotées à la SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) et au Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com

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Hyliion Holdings Corp. (HYLN) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit

BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Hyliion Holdings Corp.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN HYLIION HOLDINGS CORP. (HYLN), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH BEFORE OCTOBER 27, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at [email protected], by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Is The Lawsuit About?

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that between May 12, 2026 and June 23, 2026, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) in order to cause rapid price appreciation in Hyliion stock, Defendants announced a deal with an entity that was very recently formed and does not appear to have any actual business operations; (2) the Individual Defendants timed the announcement and foregoing price appreciation to insider trade; and (3) as a result, Defendants' statements about Hyliion's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact:

Howard G. Smith, Esq.,

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,

3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,

Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020,

Call us at: (215) 638-4847

Email us at: [email protected],

Visit our website at: www.howardsmithlaw.com.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Contact Us:

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith

Howard G. Smith, Esquire

215-638-4847

[email protected]

www.howardsmithlaw.com

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