Manufacturer-funded savings built into the pharmacy benefit help lower member out-of-pocket costs and support medication adherence at no additional cost to plan sponsors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illuminate Rx, Inc., a low-net-cost pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) and affiliate of RxBenefits, Inc., has partnered with Sempre Health to expand access to manufacturer-funded savings on medications. Designed to bring greater clarity, flexibility, and control to pharmacy benefits, Illuminate Rx is integrating Sempre's affordability solution to give members a simpler way to decrease their prescription costs at the pharmacy counter while improving medication adherence.

The partnership reflects Illuminate Rx's strategic approach to pharmacy benefits: looking beyond traditional PBM levers to find and integrate external sources of value as part of the pharmacy experience. Through Sempre, eligible members can access savings at no additional cost to the employer or member, without having to search for available copay assistance or discount programs independently.

"Our lowest-net-cost philosophy means much more than reducing what the plan pays. It means finding every opportunity to make medications more affordable for the people taking them, too," said Ritu Malhotra, PharmD, President of Illuminate Rx. "This work with Sempre Health helps remove the burden of navigating and monitoring sources of savings, one that shouldn't be on the member in the first place."

Manufacturer copay assistance programs are widely available for certain medications but accessing them can require consumers to know they exist, find them, and enroll. Sempre simplifies that process by using pharmacy claims information to connect with eligible Illuminate Rx members and communicate available savings.

When a member fills a participating medication, Sempre identifies the savings opportunity and proactively reaches out to the member. Then, savings are applied at the pharmacy, bringing down the amount the member pays out of pocket.

"We don't think members should have to become pharmacy benefit experts to get the most value from their coverage," according to Anurati Mathur, Co-founder and CEO of Sempre Health. "PBMs are moving quickly to make point-of-fill affordability a core part of their offerings, and when members save on their medications, those dollars go back to groceries, gas, and rent. Joining forces with Illuminate Rx extends this support to more members nationwide."

As employers manage rising pharmacy costs, their employees feel those same pressures at the pharmacy counter. This is particularly true for those enrolled in high-deductible health plans who may face greater upfront prescription costs. When cost becomes a barrier to filling or staying on a prescription, the impact can extend beyond the pharmacy benefit to members' broader healthcare utilization.

Reducing out-of-pocket costs can help address that challenge by making medications more affordable and encouraging adherence. By detecting savings opportunities from sources outside of PBM formulary, network, and contracting tools, Illuminate Rx can help employers with both objectives. Sempre reports that participating members achieve approximately 45% to 65% estimated savings on out-of-pocket prescription costs and an average 15% to 25% improvement in medication adherence.[1]

"As we promised the industry, Illuminate Rx continues to look across the pharmacy ecosystem for opportunities to add on-benefit value," Malhotra said. "Sempre is one example of that strategy in action, and we'll continue searching beyond the traditional PBM sources for chances to deliver lower costs, better outcomes, and an enhanced member experience."

The program will be available to Illuminate Rx members on January 1, 2027.

About Illuminate Rx

Illuminate Rx is a low-net-cost pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) delivering unprecedented clarity to benefits advisors and employers. We go beyond transparency, combining clear visibility into pricing, rebates, and savings; pharmacist-led clinical management that controls spend before it hits the plan; and lowest net cost execution via flexible design and channel optimization to deliver client-aligned results. Backed by RxBenefits, a 30+ year industry leader, Illuminate Rx pairs a modern PBM model with proven infrastructure and service. Learn more at www.illuminate-rx.com.

About Sempre Health

Sempre Health is a digital health technology company dedicated to solving the medication affordability crisis by making essential prescriptions accessible and affordable for millions of patients. Sempre utilizes behavior-based pricing and a proprietary platform to deliver real-time, dynamic discounts directly to members at the point of fill. By successfully aligning incentives across PBMs, health plans, life sciences companies, and patients, Sempre drives significant savings, satisfaction, and adherence. Learn more at www.semprehealth.com.

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Empatica launches WellPD, an FDA-cleared Parkinson's monitoring device for home use

BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Empatica, a leader in digital biomarker development and clinical-grade wearable technology, today announced WellPD, an FDA-cleared and CE-marked wearable device and companion app for people with Parkinson's to monitor their symptoms at home.

WellPD's wrist-worn device tracks motor symptoms, including tremor, dyskinesia, and bradykinesia, as well as sleep and activity. The companion app brings these measurements together with daily summaries, helping people understand how their symptoms fluctuate, recognize changes around medication doses, and discuss these patterns with their care teams.

"Empatica was founded on the belief that technology should be friendly, caring, and more human," said Matteo Lai, CEO and co-founder of Empatica. "With WellPD, we're bringing years of work in wearable technology and Parkinson's research into a comfortable device that can be worn at home, giving people with Parkinson's and their families access to daily health information they can understand and share with their care teams."

A clearer picture of health between appointments

Parkinson's symptoms can vary from one hour to the next, including as medication takes effect or wears off. During an appointment, recalling when those changes happened, how long they lasted, and how they affected daily life can be challenging.

WellPD records movement and other body signals, which clinically validated algorithms translate into measurements of motor symptoms, sleep, and activity. Alongside medication logs, these measurements can help people recognize patterns, such as disrupted sleep or changes in movement around medication doses.

Daily summaries help people follow these changes without relying on memory or recording details in a diary. For family members and caregivers, the information can offer another way to understand and support their loved one. For clinicians, it can provide additional context about symptoms between visits.

"Parkinson's disease is one of the most common and treatable neurological disorders, yet its complexity often leads to suboptimal care" said Dr. Alessandro Di Rocco, neurologist and system director for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders at Northwell Health. "Digital wearables can transform a complex mix of symptoms into clear, accurate, and actionable data. When evaluating patients, clinicians need to understand their daily life at homeâhow they sleep, respond to treatment, and manage symptoms. Objective insights from wearable technology provide this vital context, complementing patient feedback to enable more informed care and tailored treatments.

Built on established Parkinson's expertise

WellPD combines Empatica's experience in medical devices with the Parkinson's expertise of PKG Health, which Empatica acquired in 2025. Empatica's PKG algorithms are supported by more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and used in more than 150 hospitals and clinical sites worldwide. The technology also supports Parkinson's research by pharmaceutical companies, universities, and teaching hospitals, including studies of disease progression, treatment response, and digital measures in clinical trials.

Availability

WellPD is now available to order in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and the following countries in the European Economic Area: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

To learn more, visit empatica.com/wellpd

WellPD is covered by Empatica Health Monitoring Platform for PD Monitoring - 510(k) Clearance - K260374

About Empatica

Empatica is a leader in continuous remote health monitoring, using medical wearables and connected technology to turn health data into meaningful insights. Its FDA-cleared and CE-marked products support clinical trials, research, and care across a range of neurological and health conditions, including epilepsy and Parkinson's.

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U.S. Anesthesia Partners Team Members Positively Impact 45,000 Lives During 2026 USAP Cares Week.

Hundreds of Team Members Volunteer Over 1,300 Hours During Annual Week of Service

DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. (USAP) is celebrating the success of its annual USAP Cares Week, which brought together 400 participants across 24 events, contributing more than 1,300 volunteer hours and $36,800 in donations. Together, these efforts helped positively impact an estimated 45,000 lives, reflecting the meaningful difference that can be made in just one week.

The USAP Cares program focuses USAP resources and personnel to improve the communities where USAP team members live and work. Efforts focus on three main areas: health and well-being, education and civic enrichment. While USAP Cares activities occur throughout the year, the organization puts an extra emphasis on service during USAP Cares Week each year.

During USAP Cares Week this year, USAP teams supported organizations addressing a variety of community needs, including food insecurity, homelessness, and education. Activities ranged from preparing meals and assembling essential care kits to supporting needy children and families and contributing to programs that provide critical resources to underserved populations.

Highlights included members of the Executive Leadership Team spending time with young residents at Covenant House Texas alongside a $15,000 donation to support the organization's mission. In Central Texas, team members and their families packed more than 22,000 pounds of food at the Central Texas Food Bank, while volunteers in Nevada assembled 2,500 hygiene kits for local charitable organizations. In South Texas, a virtual food drive raised more than $5,000 to support the San Antonio Food Bank, providing 50,000 pounds of food.

Other efforts included creating birthday boxes for children in foster care, assembling gifts for pediatric patients, serving families at Give Kids The World Village in Florida and building chairs for a new home for women recovering from human trafficking and addiction operated by Thistle Farms in Tennessee

"We are incredibly proud and humbled by every act of service from our team members during USAP Cares Week this year," said Dr. John Fan a physician partner at USAP Florida. "Their generosity and compassion contributed to immeasurable impact across the very communities we serve every day and is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others â through clinical care and beyond."

About USAP Cares

USAP Cares combines employee volunteerism and strategically aligned company resources to address essential community needs in three focus areas: health and well-being, education and civic enrichment. Through initiatives like USAP Cares Week, the organization encourages team members to build connections, support local nonprofit organizations and make a lasting impact in their communities.

About U.S. Anesthesia Partners

U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. (USAP) is a physician-owned and clinician-led organization dedicated to providing high-quality anesthesia services. USAP anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs) work in more than 700 facilities across the country to provide anesthesia care for nearly 3 million cases annually. USAP's 5,000 clinicians have expertise in many anesthesia subspecialties, including pediatric, cardiac and obstetric anesthesia. USAP's data-driven quality metrics enable continuous innovation and improvements that are shared across the organization, facilitating the delivery of consistent, high-quality services for patients, surgeons, facilities, and health plans. To learn more about USAP, visitâ¯http://www.usap.com/.

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More treatment options. Transparent pricing. A new way for employers to put obesity care within reach.

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Andel, the direct-to-employer medication marketplace, today announced a collaboration with Novo to bring Wegovy® to its employer network, including the once-daily Wegovy® pill and Wegovy® HD, both of which launched earlier in 2026. The collaboration brings more choice in obesity treatment with a simpler way for employers to help employees pay for it.

Employers choose how much to contribute toward treatment, reducing employees' out-of-pocket costs while retaining control over their spending. Andel coordinates the experience from prescription verification to delivery through its app.

"Andel enables employers to pay for critical prescriptions seamlessly and without insurance friction," said Jay Bregman, Founder and CEO of Andel. "Employers want to help staff get well, but they need control over the bill and a beautiful member experience powered by native apps and Andel's digital pharmacy platform."

"Expanding access means removing barriers and making it easier for people to take the next step toward acquiring the treatment they need," said Tom Scales, Senior Vice President, Market Access and Public Affairs at Novo. "Our collaboration with Andel creates another way for employers to support that step. Through this partnership we can help more eligible people access the treatment they need in consultation with their healthcare professional."

For employers facing rising medication expenses, Andel offers a practical way to support access outside traditional pharmacy benefits. Large companies, small businesses, and startups can choose a contribution that fits their budgets while giving employees access to manufacturer-direct pricing across Andel's growing medication platform.

Companies interested in bringing Andel to their employees can learn more at andel.org.

About Andel

Andel is a cooperative marketplace connecting employers and pharmaceutical manufacturers that operates using tax-free dollars rather than insurance. The platform combines direct manufacturer pricing, employer contributions, and a simple member experience. It works alongside existing benefits, lets members keep their doctors, and coordinates prescription fulfillment and delivery. The company is backed by $4.5 million in initial venture funding from top investors. Andel Pharmacy, LLC is a licensed pharmacy. Learn more at: https://www.andel.org/press.

The Andel Discount Drug Program is NOT insurance. The Andel Discount Drug Program offers reduced prices from participating providers, and discounts vary by provider and service. Participants are responsible for paying discounted charges, as the Andel Discount Drug Program does not make payments to providers on participants' behalf. Discounts are available only from providers who have contracted to be in network. For more information and a list of participating providers, please contact us at [email protected], or by calling us at (833) 962 6335.

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Kindo Introduces Deep Hat Sift, a Self-Improving AI Model That Gets Smarter With Every Decision to Reduce LLM Costs

New System One decision model learns which events need an LLM and skips the rest, so AI agents can work the busiest data streams without paying to analyze every event

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindo, the run-anywhere AI agent management platform that puts AI to work and keeps the enterprise in control, today announced Deep Hat Sift, a self-improving AI model that decides which events in high-volume alerts, tickets, and logs need a large language model and skips the rest. Until now, enterprises faced a costly choice: pay for an LLM to review every event, or keep AI agents off their busiest sources altogether. Deep Hat Sift removes that trade-off. Agents run only where there is work to do, and every skipped event is one an LLM never has to process.

Deep Hat Sift is a System One decision model, the fast, inexpensive class of AI that answers yes or no rather than generating text. Cheap filters have always existed; the problem is trusting what they skip. Fixed-weight models are only as good as the day they shipped and must be retrained and re-released to improve. Sift learns from the verdicts of the agent it serves, so with every decision it gets better at judging what that agent would have found, and skipping an event becomes a decision an operations team can stand behind. A person sets each threshold once, and every filtered event is recorded for transparency and compliance.

"Enterprises are scrambling to rein in runaway LLM costs because they've been locked into an unfair binary choice. Either run a large model on everything and sacrifice speed and cost control, or run a simple, fixed-weight model and accept that you cannot trust what it ignores," said Ron Williams, CEO of Kindo. "Deep Hat Sift gives IT, Security, Finance, and Compliance teams a new world of choice to put intelligent agents to work where cost once made it impossible."

Agents that triage events are already among the first to reach production, but the economics break on high-volume sources. Reviewing every event at the volumes a SIEM, log platform, or busy ticketing system produces gets expensive fast. To control costs, many enterprises have kept agents away from their busiest sources, which is where the high-value work often is. That trade-off blocks essential innovation and process optimization.

That is the gap Sift closes. It runs first in shadow mode, scoring every event while still sending every event to the agent, and learning from the agent's verdicts which events it dismisses. Those verdicts are the only training data Sift needs, so there is no labeling project for the team to run and no retrained vendor model to wait for. It then previews, on the customer's own events, what it would filter, and begins filtering only after a person approves a threshold with a written reason. A random sample of events that would have been withheld continues to go through, so the miss rate is always measured.

Deep Hat Sift is a purpose-built model, assigned to a data source, a target agent, and a filtering task to deliver the best possible performance outcome. A large enterprise can run hundreds of thousands of Sift models at once, each becoming the expert on its own stream and providing significant savings.

It works in front of the sources engineers already triage: SIEM and EDR alerts, ticket and alert queues, system and network logs, monitoring tools such as New Relic, Splunk, and Datadog, and streaming systems such as Kafka. Lead use cases include alert storms, alert and ticket triage, log streams, and reported-phishing triage, with real-time review of event streams for policy anomalies and fraud indicators for Compliance and Finance teams. Deep Hat Sift runs entirely inside the customer's environment, including air-gapped, for defense and regulated industries.

Deep Hat Sift joins the Deep Hat family, Kindo's models and add-ons for running the LLMs and agents an organization needs affordably and under its own control. Deep Hat Attack opens a door that has largely been closed. General-purpose AI lab models have either held back authorized offensive security testing or offered it only at unaffordable rates. Deep Hat Attack gives security teams a model built for that work, with a human in the loop, so they can test at a depth and scale they can now afford.

The release arrives as Finance and IT leaders face growing pressure to justify the cost of running agents. Gartner® predicts that "by 2028, an average global Fortune 500 enterprise will have over 150,000 agents in use, up from less than 15 in 2025, generating significant agent sprawl, IT complexity and management challenges."¹ Deep Hat Sift adds a cost and performance lever the category has lacked: LLM use avoidance, not using the LLM at all when the event does not warrant it.

It is also a reliability lever. Gartner's September 2026 research on guardian agents states that "if an LLM-based agent makes 10 different calls (for planning, tool use, etc.) and each step has a minor 10% error rate, the agent will complete the overall task successfully only about a third of the time." Gartner also states that "guardian agents use deterministic rules and resource-efficient technologies such as small language models (SLMs) to process low- to medium-ambiguity tasks, escalating only complex anomalies to human supervisors."² Kindo built Deep Hat Sift to be that trusted filtering layer, sending only necessary events to LLMs.

"We built Deep Hat Sift so an operations team can trust it with the decision to skip something," said Troy Presley, Deep Hat Sift engineer at Kindo. "It filters nothing until a person approves the threshold, and if quality drifts it fails open and sends everything through for LLM judgment."

Availability

Deep Hat Sift is available now and runs on premise, in self-managed cloud, in Kindo's cloud, or air-gapped. Scoring runs where the customer installs Kindo, and Deep Hat Sift holds no model-provider or data keys. Deep Hat Sift runs on the Kindo enterprise AI control center platform. Documentation is available at https://www.kindo.ai/platform/ai-alert-triage, and organizations can request a demo at https://www.kindo.ai/get-demo.

¹ Gartner, Inc., "Gartner Identifies Six Steps to Manage AI Agent Sprawl," April 28, 2026.

² Gartner, Inc., Use Guardian Agents to Govern Autonomous AI Systems, Sarah Davies, Dan Wilson, Meghan Hollis, Daryl Plummer, Remi Gulzar and Lauren Kornutick, September 14, 2026.

GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product, or service depicted in its research publications. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact.

About Kindo

Kindo is an AI agent management platform and enterprise AI control center built for the teams that must support AI agents in production. IT, Security, Finance, and Compliance work from one record to see every agent, set policy for the data, models, and tools it can use, and account for what it costs. Kindo works with agents built in any harness and offers an optional agent harness for customers who want full control and 24x7 support of their agents. Kindo runs on premise, in self-managed cloud, in Kindo's cloud, or air-gapped, and is SOC 2 Type II certified. Learn more at kindo.ai.

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Company spotlighted for AI Advisory practice helping mid-market enterprises build structured, scalable AI capabilities and NetrioNow, its human-led, AI-powered service delivery platform

MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netrio, a global managed service provider (MSP) helping mid-market enterprises modernize and secure their IT environments, announced it has been named to the 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.

CRN's inaugural AI Innovators list celebrates North American solution providers at the forefront of the AI revolution. The companies featured on this list have recognized the vast opportunities of AI and have integrated AI technologies into cutting-edge solutions for their customers.

AI has quickly evolved from an emerging technology to a strategic business imperative. Solution providers are increasingly deploying AI solutions to help businesses improve customer experiences, enhance employee productivity, strengthen decision-making and uncover new opportunities for growth. As a result, the AI market has become a major catalyst for innovation across every sector of the IT channel. Each 2026 AI Innovator has shown dedication to building creative and unique AI solutions that deliver valuable business enhancements to customers.

"Mid-market enterprises are struggling to keep up with the rapidly changing AI landscape and are looking for a trusted advisor to help them navigate it," said Al Calabrese, VP of AI Services at Netrio. "Being named a CRN AI Innovator affirms our commitment to being that advisor, giving our clients the strategy, platform and governance they need to turn their AI investments into measurable operational impact."

In May 2026, Netrio launched its new AI Advisory and Transformation practice, which helps mid-market enterprises move from fragmented experimentation to AI capabilities that scale across the business. In September 2025, the company introduced NetrioNow, which fuses AI, automation and governance in one unified experience to deliver faster resolution, proactive security and executive-ready visibility.

"Our 2026 AI Innovators honorees are helping shape the next generation of business transformation through the imaginative use of artificial intelligence," said Jennifer Follett, vice president, U.S. content and executive editor at CRN, The Channel Company. "By delivering forward-thinking solutions that create value for their customers and technology partners alike, they are pushing the industry forward and setting a high standard for innovation. We are honored to recognize their contributions."

To view the 2026 CRN AI Innovators list, visit https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/ai-innovators-2026.

About Netrio

Netrio is a full-service IT managed service provider (MSP) changing the way small- to mid-market enterprises think about technology's role in driving innovation, efficiency and growth. We provide our customers with the skills, experience, tools, infrastructure and best practices to cost-effectively modernize their operations, capitalize on opportunity and thrive in today's digital marketplace, while reducing costs and improving operational efficiencies from their technology investments.

Our end-to-end portfolio of services includes managed IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, connectivity and voice, and custom application development. With offices in Minnesota, New York, Texas, Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Pune, India, Netrio supports more than 1,000 customers with 500 employees across the globe. For more information, visit www.netrio.com.

About The Channel Company 

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visitâ¯thechannelco.com.

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HOUSTON, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boardwalk Pipelines, LP ("Boardwalk") today announced that Scott Wexler has joined the company as chief financial officer and senior vice president, corporate strategic development.

In his new role, Wexler will lead Boardwalk's finance organization and help shape and execute the company's long-term growth strategy. His responsibilities will span financial planning and analysis, treasury, capital markets, financial reporting, strategic investments, business development and corporate strategy.

"Scott brings a valuable combination of financial expertise, strategic insight and leadership experience that will be instrumental as we continue executing our growth strategy," said Scott Hallam, president and chief executive officer of Boardwalk Pipelines. "We have significant opportunities ahead, and we want to pursue them with discipline and a clear focus on where we can create lasting value for our customers and the business. Scott will be an important part of that work, and we are pleased to welcome him to Boardwalk."

Wexler will work closely with Steve Barkauskas to ensure a smooth transition, and he will assume the role of chief financial officer effective January 1, 2027. Barkauskas, who previously announced plans to retire from Boardwalk after more than 20 years with the company, will step down as chief financial officer at the end of the year and remain with Boardwalk until his retirement in May 2027.

"Steve has played a key role in building Boardwalk into the company it is today," Hallam said. "His sound judgment, discipline and deep commitment to this business have made Boardwalk stronger. His leadership will be invaluable as we complete a thoughtful transition and prepare for the opportunities ahead."

Wexler brings two decades of experience in corporate finance, strategic development, investment banking and energy infrastructure. He has advised and led organizations through strategic growth initiatives, capital allocation decisions and transformational opportunities.

"I am honored to join Boardwalk and to work alongside employees across the organization," said Wexler. "Boardwalk has a strong operational foundation, strategically positioned assets, and a compelling growth story. I look forward to building on those strengths and collaborating with the leadership team to advance the company's strategy."

His appointment supports Boardwalk's focus on disciplined growth and long-term value creation as the company continues to deliver safe, reliable energy infrastructure to the markets and communities it serves.

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About Boardwalk Pipelines, LP

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP ("Boardwalk") delivers reliable energy by connecting natural gas supply with the markets and communities that depend on it. Through an integrated network of interstate and intrastate pipelines and underground storage assets, Boardwalk supports energy reliability, market connectivity and long-term value creation across the United States, including the Gulf Coast, Midwest and Southeast. Boardwalk is committed to operating safely, reliably and responsibly while evolving its capabilities to better serve customers in a dynamic and increasingly complex energy market. Learn more at bwpipelines.com.

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Showcasing approximately 100,000 square metres of Novelis façade materials in major regeneration, residential and commercial developments across the United Kingdom

ZURICH, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis, a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, today highlights its contribution to a series of landmark construction and regeneration projects across the United Kingdom, demonstrating the versatility, durability and design flexibility of its architectural aluminium portfolio.

Across six major projects in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London, approximately 100,000 square metres of Novelis aluminium façade materials have been specified for applications ranging from transport infrastructure and residential refurbishment to commercial and mixed-use developments.

"These projects illustrate the breadth of architectural applications enabled by aluminium," said Michael Hahne, vice president of commercial for Novelis in Europe. "From transport hubs and residential towers to commercial and mixed-use developments, aluminium continues to provide architects and building owners with custom solutions that combine high durability, aesthetic versatility and superior performance."

The projects feature several of Novelis' architectural products, including J57S-UP® batch-anodised quality aluminium and ff3®, a 3 mm thick, pre-painted aluminium classified as fire resistance class A1. Both of these products support architects, fabricators and developers in delivering modern and safer building envelopes.

Among the projects are the regeneration of Glasgow Harbour, the modernisation of Glasgow Queen Street Station, the refurbishment of London's Chalcots Estate, Birmingham's Arena Central development, Manchester's Hexagon Tower redevelopment and the St Michael's mixed-use development in Manchester.

"Hexagon Manchester demonstrates what can be achieved when innovative materials are brought together with thoughtful design development and expert fabrication," said Lindsay Gilmour, Brand & Digital Strategy Director, Gilmours. "We were proud to transform the design intent into reality and are delighted to see the project recognized."

At Glasgow Harbour, Novelis ff3® pre-painted aluminium was selected as part of a major façade replacement project, supporting the modernisation of one of Scotland's largest residential developments.

At St Michael's Manchester, a distinctive bronze-anodised façade finish was chosen to complement the surrounding historic conservation area, while at Hexagon Tower, the redesigned building envelope helped preserve the site's architectural identity while supporting its transformation into a modern workspace. Similar considerations around aesthetics, durability and long-term performance influenced the specification of Novelis materials at Glasgow Queen Street Station, Arena Central in Birmingham and the Chalcots Estate refurbishment in London.

Novelis works closely with fabricators and project partners to support high-quality architectural applications including Gilmours, Sotech Optima and Metalline Architectural Fabrications. These partners have repeatedly specified Novelis J57S-UP® for a wide range of architectural façade projects, leveraging the material's premium anodising quality, design flexibility and consistent appearance across large-scale developments.

As cities continue to invest in regeneration, modernisation and infrastructure development, aluminium remains a preferred material for creating resilient and visually distinctive building façades.

About Novelis

Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a global leader in the production of innovative aluminium products and solutions and the world's largest recycler of aluminium. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminium um solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $18.4 billion in fiscal year 2026. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminium and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com.

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Conversations at YOTTA 2026 point to growing industry focus on power capacity, modular construction, early planning and lifecycle performance

CLEVELAND, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As AI infrastructure investment accelerates globally, a new challenge has emerged for data center developers: the need to deliver not only the centers themselves, but entire ecosystems with increasingly complex power, cooling and water structures capable of supporting the entire campus.

This represents the newest stage in the AI construction boom, requiring industry leaders to stay on the forefront of innovation and full-campus considerations in order to meet rising demand. At the same time, modular and prefabricated construction approaches are becoming more common as decision-making windows continue to shrink and project teams work to scale capacity and shorten deployment timelines.

Many of these challenges emerged as recurring themes during industry discussions at YOTTA 2026. Building on those conversations, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine will advance these discussions alongside industry leaders at DCD Connect Virginia 2026, participating in the Construction Summit panel, "From the Ground Up: Closing the Gap Between Construction and Operations." Conversations are expected to focus on speed-to-build, operational readiness, modular construction as well as the infrastructure demands associated with rapidly expanding AI data center campuses.

A leader in high-performance flooring, wall systems and coatings, Sherwin-Williams works with data center stakeholders across facility, power and water infrastructure environments to help evaluate protection, maintenance and lifecycle considerations from fabrication through long-term operations. Considering durability, maintenance and restoration earlier in the process can also support sustainability objectives by helping owners evaluate how assets can be protected, maintained and kept in service over their lifecycle.

Industry Conversations at YOTTA Highlight Evolving Infrastructure Demands

Discussions at YOTTA 2026 highlighted several trends influencing the next phase of data center development including the growing adoption of modular construction strategies and importance of early engagement as critical specification decisions are being made before projects reach the bid stage. Participants also discussed the growing emphasis on megawatt-related power capacity as a defining measure of project scale, underscoring the importance of supporting infrastructure such as power delivery, cooling systems and water resources.

Sherwin-Williams brought experts from across its enterprise, including Protective & Marine, General Industrial, Coil & Extrusion and Energy businesses, to participate in discussions spanning construction, fabrication, power systems, industrial manufacturing and asset lifecycle considerations.

"One of the strongest themes emerging across the industry is that data center development is no longer focused solely on the building itself," said Laura Adams-Keie, North America Market Segment Manager, Data Center/Semiconductor, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine. "As AI infrastructure projects scale, stakeholders are increasingly balancing power, cooling, water, modular construction, speed-to-build and long-term performance at the same time. Earlier coordination across project teams can help create better alignment as those decisions become more interconnected."

Looking Ahead to the DCD Connect Virginia Construction Summit

Building on themes heard at YOTTA 2026, Sherwin-Williams will continue engaging with data center leaders as a sponsor, industry expert and panel participant at DCD Connect Virginia 2026.

Sherwin-Williams will participate in a panel discussion, "From the Ground Up: Closing the Gap Between Construction and Operations," on November 4 from 10-11 a.m. on the Construction Summit Stage. Sherwin-Williams Construction Solutions Executive Joseph Windover will join a panel of industry experts to discuss the value of engaging operations teams earlier in the design and construction process to help mitigate long-term risks, address workforce challenges and prepare for the growing need for specialized retrofits in data center facilities.

"The push for speed and scale is changing how facilities are delivered," said Joseph Windover. "As modular construction becomes more common and infrastructure systems grow more complex, decisions made during design and construction can influence maintenance planning, future upgrades and long-term facility performance for years to come."

Protection Across the Entire Data Center Campus

Modular and offsite construction approaches continue to gain momentum as data center developers seek to balance scalability with speed to production. While these methods can streamline construction, they also introduce new considerations around specification continuity, fabrication practices, installation requirements and long-term maintenance planning.

Maintaining alignment between shop-applied, field-applied and future maintenance systems can help support consistency across structural steel, power, cooling and water infrastructure assets throughout the facility lifecycle. As AI infrastructure investment expands globally, project teams are increasingly drawing on global construction approaches, fabrication strategies and delivery models developed across multiple regions and markets.

Due to the growing complexity of modern data center campuses, Sherwin-Williams recently introduced its Data Center Facility Guide. The guide outlines protection considerations across server halls, electrical and mechanical spaces, cooling systems, power infrastructure, roofing and water treatment environments. By bringing these considerations together in a single planning resource, the guide reflects the growing need for coordination across the entire data center campus and surrounding ecosystem. It is designed to help stakeholders evaluate requirements earlier in project development and better coordinate decisions across construction, operations and maintenance.

For more information about Sherwin-Williams solutions for the data center segment, visit https://industrial.sherwin-williams.com/na/us/en/protective-marine/industry-solutions/manufacturing-processing/data-centers.html

About the Protective & Marine Division of Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine delivers world-class industry subject matter expertise, unparalleled technical and specification service, and unmatched regional commercial team support to our customers around the globe. Our broad portfolio of high-performance coatings and systems â including protective liquid and powder, fire protection and resinous flooring â excel at combating corrosion and help customers achieve smarter, time-tested asset protection. We serve a wide array of markets across our rapidly growing international distribution footprint, including Bridge & Highway, Energy, Commercial and Institutional Structures, Manufacturing & Processing, Marine, Rail, Power, and Water & Wastewater. For more information, visit protective.sherwin.com.

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HOUSTON, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), today announced the start of production at Phase 3 of the Silvertip project which will deliver two wells to boost production at the Shell-operated Perdido spar in the Gulf of America (GoA). These wells, located in the Silvertip Frio reservoir (Shell â 40%, operator; Chevron U.S.A. 60%), are expected to collectively produce up to 6,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) at peak rates. â¯

"By adding new production through existing Perdido infrastructure, we can safely deliver more value and optimize the life of a world-class asset," said Colette Hirstius, Shell's Executive Vice President for GoA and Shell USA President. "This is further proof of how we are making the most out of our assets in the GoA, helping to provide secure energy from one of the most competitive deep-water basins in the world."

Shell is the largest producing leaseholder in the GoA, where our production has among the lowest greenhouse gas intensity in the world for producing oil.

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- Perdido is a production spar in the US GoA, located offshore within Alaminos Canyon, approximately 200 miles south of Galveston, Texas, in about 8,000 feet of water.

- Shell is operator of the Perdido Regional Host (PRH) and has 35% Working Interest (WI), with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. holding 37.5% WI, 3C Perdido Holdings 26.5% and BP 1% WI.

- The development concept for Phase 3 Silvertip includes two wells, tied into existing subsea infrastructure.

- The reference to our U.S. GoA production having among the lowest GHG intensity in the world is a comparison among other IOGP oil-and gas-producing members.â¯

- Current estimated recoverable resource volumes of Phase 3 Silvertip are 17 million boe. The estimate of resource volumes is currently classified as 2P under the Society of Petroleum Engineers' Resource Classification System.â¯

- The estimated peak production and current estimated recoverable resources presented above are 100% total gross figures.

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