Vietnamese American Business Association (VABA) Marks 15 Years of Uniting Entrepreneurs Under "Speak with One Voice"

Founded by David Duong in Silicon Valley, the Vietnamese American Business Association connects business owners through support, advocacy, investment relationships and community service in the United States and abroad.

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- David Duong founded the Vietnamese American Business Association (VABA) in 2011 after building a recycling company in California and investing in Vietnam, the country his family had fled as refugees. Those experiences shaped a purpose for the association: to connect entrepreneurs with experienced advisers, business opportunities and a stronger collective voice.

"The mission has always been support, advocacy, and networking, not just for one group, but for people who are building something," said David Duong, VABA's founder and chairman.

Fifteen years later, VABA brings together entrepreneurs, investors, established businesses and civic leaders across industries and borders. The association reports a network of more than 2,200 professionals and 720 businesses, with connections in 12 U.S. states and eight countries. Its three core values, support, advocacy and networking, are captured in the motto "Speak with One Voice."

From refugee beginnings to investment in Vietnam

David Duong's family arrived in the Bay Area in 1979 after leaving Vietnam. They began collecting and selling cardboard and other recyclable materials, work that ultimately led to California Waste Solutions, founded in 1992. The company expanded into municipal recycling services in Oakland and San Jose. CBS Bay Area documented the family's early years and David Duong's subsequent investment in Vietnam.

David Duong was among the early Vietnamese American entrepreneurs to make a major investment in Vietnam's modern waste-treatment industry. The company secured an investment license in 2005 for the Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility near Ho Chi Minh City, which began operating in 2007. VietNamNet later described David Duong as a pioneer in Vietnam's waste-treatment sector. Building businesses in both countries helped shape the vision behind VABA.

In a 2021 interview with Thanh Niên, David Duong explained that he established VABA to unite Vietnamese American business owners, strengthen their standing in the United States and encourage investment and commercial ties with Vietnam. He wanted other entrepreneurs to benefit from the relationships and experience that established businesses had developed over many years.

Support, advocacy and networking: one voice for business

VABA's three core values address needs that business owners encounter every day. Support provides access to advice and useful introductions. Advocacy brings their concerns to public officials and other decision-makers. Networking connects entrepreneurs across industries and generations. "Speak with One Voice" expresses the shared interest in helping businesses succeed, even when their owners have different backgrounds or goals.

That approach has included engagement with public officials. During the COVID-19 pandemic, David Duong described asking government representatives about financial relief for Vietnamese-owned businesses and discussing safety in Oakland and San Jose commercial districts with police, according to a 2022 Thanh Niên interview. In 2017, he received the Asian American Prosecutors Association's Outstanding Community Advocate Award, with coverage recognizing his efforts to connect Vietnamese businesses and local leaders.

VABA also strengthens commercial ties between Vietnam and the United States by welcoming Vietnamese government and business delegations. Through executive meetings, business forums and introductions, the association helps visitors connect with American companies, investors and civic leaders. At the U.S.–Vietnam Business Investment Forum in Oakland in April 2026, representatives from Vietnam's Tay Ninh Province met with U.S. business and civic leaders to discuss investment, industrial development and cross-border partnerships.

VABA brings similar practical support to local entrepreneurs. At a May 2024 workshop with Umpqua Bank, business owners spoke directly with commercial bankers about financing and loan preparation. Its international outreach also extends beyond Vietnam: a June 2024 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation visited VABA to discuss potential trade and investment partnerships.

Connecting founders with capital and experience

Since its launch in 2024, VABA's Pitch Perfect competition has connected startup founders with investors and experienced business leaders. Its fourth season in Orange County in September 2025 drew more than 260 founders, investors and business leaders. Ten startups pitched onstage, and another 20 joined the showcase, according to VABA's event recap. Participants presented their companies, received feedback and explored potential investment and business relationships.

VABA also established VABA Venture Capital in 2024, supported, according to the association, by $50 million in investment capital from the Duong family office. In addition to its own investment initiative, VABA connects founders with venture capital firms, other family offices, angel investors and established business leaders. Pitch Perfect, investor forums, private meetings and direct introductions give entrepreneurs opportunities to discuss funding, receive guidance and build commercial partnerships. Together, these activities help build an investment community in which experienced leaders support emerging companies.

Community support beyond commerce

VABA's community work includes donations to churches, Buddhist temples, schools and local organizations, supporting families in need and Vietnamese American cultural and religious traditions. Among its education efforts, VABA has contributed to Văn Lang Vietnamese-language school to help sustain classes for younger generations and preserve a connection to their language and heritage.

The association also supports disaster relief, scholarships and other charitable causes in the United States and Vietnam. In a 2021 Thanh Niên interview, David Duong reported that VABA contributed $51,000 to a 2020 flood-relief appeal in central Vietnam. The first two VABA–South Bay Golf Alliance charity tournaments raised and donated more than $36,000 for Vietnamese-language education and cancer-related causes, according to the organizers.

In Oakland, VABA and California Waste Solutions have supported the LoveLife Foundation's college scholarship drive. "California Waste Solutions and VABA have been great partners with the LoveLife Foundation, providing tremendous support for our annual College Scholarship Drive that has helped us send dozens of deserving youths to 4-year universities. We are really grateful for the continuous support, and all that they have done for the city of Oakland, too," said Donald E. Lacy, Jr., executive director of the LoveLife Foundation.

In May 2025, VABA hosted "Gratitude to America," a celebration commemorating 50 years of Vietnamese American history. The event brought together more than 300 business leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs and community members to honor the resilience, achievements and contributions of Vietnamese Americans. VABA Founder and Chairman David Duong delivered a keynote address reflecting on his family's journey and recognizing the generations who helped build a thriving Vietnamese American community in the United States.

The Duong family's journey is chronicled in The King of Trash, a documentary about their refugee experience and the recycling businesses they built in the United States and Vietnam. VABA has brought entrepreneurs, public officials and community members together for screenings and discussions. The film's U.S. tour expanded to 12 screening events, with more than 5,000 tickets sold, according to the production team. The screenings introduced the family's story to audiences beyond the business community, including younger generations of Vietnamese Americans.

Fifteen years of speaking with one voice

Fifteen years after VABA's founding, its programs span business financing, investment introductions, international trade and community giving. They reflect David Duong's original aim: to make experienced leaders more accessible to new entrepreneurs and give business owners a stronger voice together.

Over the past 15 years, VABA has helped countless entrepreneurs and business owners build valuable relationships, establish partnerships and discover new opportunities in the United States and internationally. Through its extensive network of business leaders, venture capital firms, family offices and angel investors, VABA has connected founders with potential investors, with many securing funding and growing their businesses through relationships established within the association. For Founder and Chairman David Duong, these success stories reflect the purpose behind VABA: bringing people together, sharing opportunities and building a business community where members support one another's success.

About the Vietnamese American Business Association

Founded by David Duong in San Jose in 2011, the Vietnamese American Business Association (VABA) brings entrepreneurs, professionals, investors and civic leaders together through business education, advocacy, networking, startup programs, international partnerships and charitable initiatives. Its three core values are support, advocacy and networking, united under the motto "Speak with One Voice." VABA is headquartered at 1211 Embarcadero, Suite 202, Oakland, CA 94606.

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Website: www.vabaus.com

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In the news release, PVOLVE AND JENNIFER ANISTON INTRODUCE MOVEMENT LONGEVITY, A NEW FITNESS CATEGORY BUILT FOR HEALTHY AGING, issued 23-Sep-2026 by Pvolve over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, updated release follows, with additional details at the end:

PVOLVE AND JENNIFER ANISTON INTRODUCE MOVEMENT LONGEVITY, A NEW FITNESS CATEGORY BUILT FOR HEALTHY AGING

New research from PVOLVE reveals the vast majority of women 40+ want to get stronger with age, yet most have no idea where to begin.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PVOLVE and Jennifer Aniston are introducing Movement Longevity, a new category of fitness focused on one of the most overlooked dimensions of healthy aging. More than simply living longer, Movement Longevity is about building and maintaining the strength, mobility and stability needed to live fully, move freely and stay capable at every stage of life.

The introduction comes alongside PVOLVE's first Movement Longevity Report, which reveals a significant disconnect between women's understanding of the importance of weight training and their ability to translate that knowledge into action. The findings underscore a larger gap in the fitness landscape. Women have been given countless ways to work out but far fewer that are designed around preserving how their bodies function over time. Movement Longevity addresses this by bringing together the physical capabilities that support a longer, more active life. Grounded in PVOLVE's Method, clinical research and education, it gives women a clearer way to think about fitness not just for today but for the years ahead.

Women Know Weight Training Matters. They Haven't Been Shown How.

The report found: 66% of women have never been told by a doctor or trainer to weight train, and just 16% have received specific guidance on how to begin. When asked about their biggest barriers, 56% cited not knowing where to start, fear of injury or feeling intimidated by gyms and weights.

The gap widens with age. About 55% of women ages 40–44 have never been told to weight train, compared with 75% of women 65 and older. The women who stand to benefit most from maintaining muscle are often the least likely to have received guidance on how to build it.

Muscle Health Remains a Blind Spot

The issue extends beyond exercise. While bone-density screenings increase steadily with age, muscle-health assessment remains consistently low. Women 65 and older are more than three times as likely to have received a bone-density scan as a muscle-mass or strength assessment.

Only 15% of women surveyed say they understand how muscle loss affects metabolism, bone health, balance and long-term independence well enough to explain it. Among women 65 and older, that figure falls to just 8%.

For something so closely tied to how women age, muscle health remains surprisingly difficult to see, measure and understand.

"Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, is one of the most under-appreciated predictors of frailty, falls, and loss of independence in women, yet it remains almost invisible in routine care," said Dr. Nima Alamdari, Chief Clinical Advisor at PVOLVE. "Bone density has DEXA scans and screening guidelines. Muscle has no equivalent, even though loss of strength, functionality, and body composition through menopause is as consequential as bone loss. These should be measured and treated as vital signs."

The findings also highlight a lack of support for women taking GLP-1 medications. More than one in four respondents currently use or previously used a GLP-1, yet only 32% said a provider told them before starting that the medication could lead to muscle loss in addition to fat loss.

PVOLVE Is Building the Movement Longevity Category

PVOLVE has spent years developing this approach to strength and longevity specifically for women, rooted in gold-standard clinical research including its Healthy Aging Study and Lower Back Pain Study. Its Movement Longevity Method integrates strength, mobility and stability into every workout, with the goal of helping women build the physical capacity to keep doing what they love as they age.

Jennifer Aniston Makes Weight Training More Accessible

PVOLVE Studios and On-Demand offer structured approaches to building strength progressively, eliminating the guesswork for members. For Jennifer Aniston, PVOLVE was the first time she found a weight training class that was enjoyable and unintimidating. Working with VP of Training, Dani Coleman, Aniston has progressively added more load to her workouts,transformed her body composition and improved how she moves day to day.

She's now spotlighting that progress publicly, through her 30-day training schedule created with Coleman. The program will be available on PVOLVE's on-demand platform, giving women a practical starting point for incorporating weight training into their routines.

"A lot of women are intimidated by weights or don't know where to start. PVOLVE showed me that weight training doesn't mean lifting as heavy as possible or pushing yourself to exhaustion," said Jennifer Aniston. "Every movement works your whole body, so you get more out of every minute. It's challenging, efficient, and genuinely fun, and I've seen a real change in my body composition because of it."

To explore the Movement Longevity Report and Jennifer's 30-day program, visit http://pvolve.com/pages/jens-30-day-routine and follow along at @pvolve.

About PVOLVE

PVOLVE is the first clinically proven Movement Longevity company, built on a Method that integrates the three pillars of longevity training: strength, mobility, and stability into every class. Its signature Functional Weight Training and Sculpt workouts use proprietary resistance tools and weights to transform the physique while helping women move better, longer. Founded by Rachel Katzman in 2017, PVOLVE is backed by a Clinical Advisory Board of physicians and trainers with expertise in physiology and biomechanics. Jennifer Aniston officially partnered with PVOLVE in 2023 after experiencing transformative results, calling the Method "a game changer." PVOLVE's hybrid model brings its Method to women through digital streaming and boutique studios, with more than 45 locations open across North America and 50+ additional studios in development. Learn more at pvolve.com and pvolvefranchise.com.

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The article examines how rarity, specification, condition, history, and driving character can influence long-term collector interest in a supercar.

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What makes a supercar truly collectible?

HelloNation answers that question in an article featuring insights from Supercar Expert Kendall Gath of iLusso in Costa Mesa, CA. The article explains that a collectible supercar is defined by more than limited production numbers, with specification, condition, history, and enthusiast demand also shaping collector interest.

Production numbers provide an important starting point in the supercar market. Limited-production models, special editions, and final production runs can attract attention because of their scarcity. However, the article notes that rarity needs to be supported by demand because low production alone does not ensure lasting desirability.

Vehicle specification can further distinguish individual examples. Exterior color, interior materials, factory options, wheels, and performance equipment can affect collector interest. An uncommon vehicle specification may become especially desirable when the combination complements the character of the model.

Originality also plays an important role. Collectors seeking factory-correct vehicles may place greater value on original components, finishes, accessories, and documentation. Modifications can appeal to individual owners but may affect how a car is viewed within the broader supercar market.

Vehicle condition is another major consideration. Mileage can provide useful information, but maintenance, storage, mechanical health, cosmetic quality, and previous repairs also matter. The article explains that a higher-mileage example with strong care may be more desirable than a lower-mileage vehicle that has been stored or maintained poorly.

Service records can provide evidence of that care. Documentation of regular maintenance and significant repairs helps buyers understand the history of a collectible supercar. Original manuals, purchase documents, window stickers, and other service records can add further context to an individual vehicle.

The driving experience can also support long-term enthusiast interest. Steering, transmission feel, engine response, chassis behavior, and controls can give certain cars a distinctive character. That driving experience may remain memorable even when newer vehicles eventually exceed the car's performance figures.

The article also examines how changing powertrain technology may affect collectibility. Gas-powered supercars can appeal to enthusiasts who value exhaust sound, engine response, shifting, and traditional mechanical feedback. Naturally aspirated engines, unusual cylinder configurations, and other distinctive designs can further represent specific periods of automotive engineering.

Hybrid supercars offer a different form of significance. These vehicles combine electrification with high-performance engineering and represent an important stage in the industry's technological development. The article notes that hybrid supercars may attract collector attention for qualities that differ from those associated with traditional models.

Design and provenance can add further context. A recognizable shape may help a model represent its era, while documented connections to significant owners, events, or manufacturer programs can distinguish one example from another.

When comparing similar cars, collectors may weigh vehicle condition against configuration, documentation, and history rather than focusing on one statistic. The article emphasizes that gas-powered supercars and electrified models can both hold collector appeal for different reasons.

Collectibility does not guarantee future financial value. Preferences and prices can change with economic conditions, generational tastes, availability, and automotive trends. The article explains that the cars attracting lasting interest tend to combine scarcity with desirable characteristics that make both the model and the individual example distinctive.

What Makes a Supercar Truly Collectible? features insights from Kendall Gath, Supercar Expert of Costa Mesa, CA, 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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Pilots Fight for Fair Contract, Demand Horizon Air End Delays

SEATTLE, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Air pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 1224, will hold an informational picket on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m. calling on the airline to end its delay tactics and agree to a fair contract. The group of nearly 650 pilots has been fighting for a collective bargaining agreement that addresses wages, staffing and training shortages, and operational issues for nearly four years.

Teamsters pilots at Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, perform nearly the same amount of flying as their sister carrier, Alaska Airlines, yet their wages remain behind industry standard due to the company's unwillingness to bargain a fair deal. Horizon Air has shown a pattern of mismanagement and corporate greed that has affected the negotiating process.

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Osara Health and Medibank partner to bring one-on-one cancer coaching to members

From 14 October, eligible Medibank members living with cancer can access Osara Health's Cancer Coach program for personalised support with the physical and emotional challenges of diagnosis and treatment.

SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Osara Health has partnered with Medibank, one of Australia's largest private health insurers, to offer its evidence-based Cancer Coach program to Medibank members with cancer. The partnership makes the program available to more than 4 million Medibank customers, subject to eligibility.

Around 170,000 cases of cancer are diagnosed in Australia each year.1 Alongside their treatment, many are managing fatigue, poor sleep, reduced fitness and the emotional impact of a diagnosis, while also keeping up with work and family life.

Through the program, each participant works one-on-one with a dedicated health coach. Osara Health's coaches are exercise physiologists trained in health coaching. They help participants set personal health goals and give practical guidance on fatigue, sleep, physical activity, nutrition and emotional wellbeing. Participants also receive personalised education and access to the Osara Health app.

The program is delivered remotely over 6 to 12 weeks, so members can take part from home, including in regional and remote areas. It complements the care provided by each person's treating team, and participants keep access to the app and educational resources after their coaching ends.

"As a Radiation Oncologist, I saw how much of the cancer experience happens between appointments," said Dr Raghav Murali-Ganesh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Osara Health. "Patients would leave the clinic and deal with exhaustion, worry and questions about work and family largely on their own. Our coaches help people manage those everyday challenges, and our partnership with Medibank means many more Australians with cancer can now get that support."

"When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, they need compassionate, responsive support. An important question is what happens beyond their hospital visits. Through our partnership with Osara Health, we can help members navigate that experience with dedicated cancer coaching alongside their medical care," said Dr Paul Eleftheriou, Chief Medical Officer, Medibank and AHM.

The Cancer Coach program is supported by peer-reviewed research. A study published in JMIR Cancer in 2026 found that people who took part reported, on average, clinically meaningful improvements in both their physical and mental health.2

Eligible Medibank members can join the program from 14 October 2026, subject to eligibility.

About Osara Health

Osara Health provides evidence-based cancer support through one-on-one health coaching, personalised education and digital tools. Founded by oncologists in 2016, Osara Health helps people affected by cancer understand their diagnosis and look after their health and wellbeing during and after treatment. It partners with insurers and employers in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States, and its programs are backed by more than 10 peer-reviewed studies. For more information, visit osarahealth.com.

About Medibank

Medibank is a health company providing private health insurance and health services to millions of people across Australia through Medibank, ahm and Amplar Health. It is focused on helping people live better, healthier lives by giving everyone greater choice, better access and more value from the health system. Medibank works with health professionals, hospitals and governments to develop new approaches to care, expand health prevention programs and personalise health products and services.

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Dr Raghav Murali-Ganesh, Radiation Oncologist and Chief Executive Officer of Osara Health, is available for interview.

References

1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Cancer data in Australia: overview of cancer in Australia, 2025.

2. Lewis J, Wang S, Jue TR, Atkins T, Irwin SA, Nanda P, Sangar D, Mackenzie L, Murali-Ganesh R. Evaluating a telehealth coaching and mobile-based digital engagement intervention for people with cancer using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global Health: pilot questionnaire study. JMIR Cancer. 2026;12:e72647. https://doi.org/10.2196/72647

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Researchers from Across the World Convened in Queens to Discuss Digital Methods and Theories Impacting the World

QUEENS, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaughn College hosted the sixth annual International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA) on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. The two-day hybrid conference focused on the intersection of digital technologies, soft computing and intelligent systems, and how it impacts the world. Serving as a bridge between high-level engineering and practical business applications, the conference drew researchers from across the world from more than 30 different countries, both in-person and online.

"Hosting the conference at Vaughn College significantly elevated the institution's global academic presence while providing students with invaluable professional growth," said Dr Sanaa Faquir, assistant professor in Vaughn's engineering and technology department. "By bringing top researchers and industry pioneers directly to campus, the college established indexed publication ties and opened the door for future institutional partnerships and research grants." Dr. Faquir, who served as a conference moderator, also helped organize the event.

Two plenary sessions made up the in-person section of the conference on October 9. The morning plenary session featured guest speakers Wayne J. Levin, president and chief executive officer of Predictum Inc., Canada, and Dr. Philip Ramsey, vice president of data science and training at Predictum discussing how bad research costs the United States economy several billion dollars every year and steps that can be taken to reverse the trend. The plenary session concluded with guest speaker Dr. Kaoutar El Maghraoui, principle research scientist at IBM, discussing efficient LLM inference—the process of using a trained large language model to generate output text, code or data from an input prompt without changing the model's learned weights.

The afternoon plenary session began with guest speaker Dr. Lobna A. Said, professor at Nile University, discussing hardware-efficient FPGA accelerators—hardware circuits built on a field-programmable gate array that speeds up scientific computing tasks by executing them directly in parallel custom logic—for a machine learning-based time-series. The session concluded with Dr. Amir Toliyat, assistant professor of information systems and informatics at City University of New York City-College of Staten Island, speaking about responsible AI for marketing decision support.

Online participants heard both panels on October 9 and oral sessions on October 10 covering multiple topics regarding both AI and the digital transformation of the workplace, how AI is impacting healthcare, business, marketing, education, aviation and several other fields, and the digital transformation of supply chains, health, education, energy, power grids, government and power sectors.

VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,600 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online. The student-faculty ratio of 18 to 1 ensures a highly personalized learning environment. Ninety-five percent of Vaughn College graduates, 71 percent in their field of study, are employed in professional positions or choose to continue their education within one year of graduation. The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. In a study conducted by The Equality of Opportunity Project, and reported in The New York Times, Vaughn was ranked number one in upward mobility nationwide. For more information on Vaughn College visit http://www.vaughn.edu.

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New Live Roller Belt Replaces Conventional Fabric Construction With A More Durable Polyurethane Design to Help Reduce Maintenance and Downtime

DENVER, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today announced the launch of Gates IntraLogix™ LRB-100, a new live roller belt for conveyor systems used in warehouse and distribution center operations. Live roller belts are used in highly automated conveyor solutions and drive the rollers that carry packages, cartons and other goods. Gates LRB-100 replaces conventional fabric belt construction with a homogeneous polyurethane design that helps eliminate V-guide delamination, supporting longer belt life, reduced maintenance and greater uptime for operators.

Warehouse automation is a growing market for engineered belt solutions as e-commerce volumes rise, and operators invest in faster, more reliable fulfillment. Conveyors run at high speed and near-continuous duty in these applications, so a belt issue can slow down an entire operation. LRB-100 reflects a deliberate Gates strategy of applying its materials science and engineering expertise to high-growth, automation-driven end markets.

In testing against conventional belt designs, LRB-100 delivered:

- More than five times longer belt life: Reduces replacements, downtime and total ownership costs.

- Approximately 75% less elongation: Helps the belt maintain proper tension longer, reducing retensioning downtime and supporting more consistent around-the-clock operations.

- Roughly 80% greater abrasion resistance: Extends belt life in demanding warehouse environments.

- Approximately 24% greater weld strength than other belts used on accumulating roller pneumatic (ARP) conveyance systems.

- On average, 73% lower drive tensions: Reduces system stress while supporting longer equipment life.

"Increased levels of automation are raising the bar for every component on the conveyor line, and that creates meaningful opportunity for Gates to differentiate," said Mike Haen, vice president of global product line management and marketing at Gates. "With LRB-100, we tackled delamination, a common cause of conveyor downtime, with a belt built from a single material. It's a prime example of how we're leveraging materials science know-how with application expertise to create innovation that matters in fast-growing markets."

LRB-100 joins LRB-45 and LRB-77 in the growing Gates IntraLogix portfolio. It is now available in the United States, with international availability to follow. To learn more, visit the IntraLogix LRB-100 Innovations Page and browse the IntraLogix Conveyance Belt Solutions Page.

About Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd.

Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to OEMs as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries to everyday consumer applications, including virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries across our three commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit gates.com.

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EDDA Technology Named to TIME's 2026 List of the World's Top HealthTech Companies for the Second Consecutive Year

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EDDA Technology, a leading global provider of advanced imaging-guided precision treatment solutions, announced today it has been named to TIME's 2026 list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies, developed in partnership with Statista, a leading provider of data and industry rankings. This marks the second consecutive year EDDA Technology has received this recognition, reflecting its continued innovative leadership in AI integrated digital platforms and interoperative clinical solutions.

https://time.com/article/2026/09/16/worlds-top-healthtech-companies-2026/

The "World's Top HealthTech Companies 2026" list is the result of a comprehensive international analysis conducted to identify the world's most innovative and impactful health technology companies using digital technologies to make healthcare more effective and accessible. Companies were evaluated across three key pillars: Financial Performance, Reputation Analysis, and Online Engagement.

The IQQA® platform delivers advanced 3D analysis of CT and MR images to support personalized surgical and interventional planning. Used in more than 130,000 cases worldwide, the platform provides efficient, dependable quantitative analysis and visualization to support transplantation, resection, interventional procedures, and postoperative assessment.

Building on the latest NVIDIA edge AI infrastructure, the company is advancing surgical AI capabilities intended to extend patient-specific 3D anatomical intelligence into the operating room and support physicians during complex procedures.

"We are honored to be recognized by TIME for the second consecutive year," said Dr. Jianzhong Qian, President and CEO of EDDA Technology. "This recognition reflects our team's continued commitment to advancing surgical AI, from patient-specific imaging and planning to real-time intraoperative intelligence. By bringing actionable 3D insights into the clinical workflow, we aim to support physicians make more informed decisions and deliver more precise, efficient, and personalized care."

About EDDA Technology

EDDA Technology is an innovative leader in the rapidly growing field of surgical AI and intelligent robotic solutions for precision surgery. Pioneering a "fully quantitative, interactive" approach to intelligent imaging analytics and robotic integration, the company has built a proprietary technology platform to facilitate pre-surgical planning and simulation, intra-operative navigation, and post-operative evaluation. With its end-to-end enabling platform, EDDA's goal is to form a comprehensive ecosystem of clinical practice, connection and education to support physicians and patient management across all tiers of hospitals. IQQA® is a registered trademark of EDDA Technology. www.eddatech.com

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta and Lighthouse Guild, a nonprofit organization that provides care, community and technology to the blind and low-vision community, teamed up to bring the power of wearable AI and accessibility to the Army Ten-Miler, a race known to carry on rain or shine, in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, October 11. The two organizations sponsored a team of 8 runners who ran the race, including blind U.S. Army veterans Roosevelt Morring, Rob Sanchas, and Shawntina Gibson along with Lighthouse Guild President & CEO Thomas Panek, who was guided by Meta's Kelly Ingham, Vice President of AI Wearables and Research Partnerships. Each of the blind runners on the team were given a pair of Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses to enhance their race experience, and were also guided by human guides from Achilles International.

The Army Ten-Miler served as a powerful backdrop for Meta's commitment to provide free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to every blind veteran in America. More than 130,000 American veterans are legally blind and are eligible. The initiative is designed to give veterans who have given so much in service to their country access to AI-powered technology that can assist with reading documents, identifying and describing surroundings, navigating environments, completing everyday tasks and accessing information — helping remove barriers in everyday life.

For these veterans, the Army Ten-Miler was more than a race — it was an opportunity to return to the community they served and experience technology designed to give back to those who have given so much. Running alongside thousands of active-duty service members, veterans and civilian runners, the team demonstrated how technology, human connection, and community can work together to create greater independence and possibility for people who are blind or have vision loss.

"These veterans defended our freedom. They shouldn't have to give up any of their own freedom when they lose their sight," said Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Lighthouse Guild. "On this course, with AI glasses describing the world around them and a guide at their side, they showed what independence looks like in action. Meta's commitment means every blind veteran can have that. Our job at Lighthouse Guild is to make sure they're empowered to use the glasses to their best abilities."

For Panek, the Army Ten-Miler builds on his own experience using AI glasses while running. Earlier this year, he became the first blind person to complete a half marathon wearing Meta AI glasses at the NYC Half, demonstrating the technology's potential as a tool for greater independence and mobility.

"Technology is only useful if it reaches the people who need it, and that's why Meta is donating Meta AI glasses at no cost to blind veterans across the country," said Kelly Ingham, Vice President of AI Wearables and Research Partnerships. "Being vision impaired shouldn't dictate what you can and can't do, and these glasses give people more independence in everyday moments. Running the Army Ten-Miler alongside military veterans like Rob, Roosevelt and Shawntina, who've sacrificed for our nation, is a powerful reminder of why that matters."

"When I lost my vision, I knew I had two choices: stop doing the things I love or find a way to keep moving forward," said Rob Sanchas, U.S. Army veteran and member of the Meta and Lighthouse Guild team. "Being out there at the Army Ten-Miler with other veterans using the Meta AI glasses was pretty incredible, and I hope more blind veterans realize there's still so much out there for us to do."

About Lighthouse Guild

Lighthouse Guild helps people who are blind or have vision loss to live, work and shine by providing care, community and technology. Our vision is a society made better by the vitality and achievements of the blind and low-vision community. For more information, visit lighthouseguild.org.

About Meta

Meta is building the future of human connection, powered by artificial intelligence and immersive technologies. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving toward building experiences that foster deeper connections and unlock new possibilities.

Contact

Hayley Meisel, CIVIC on behalf of Lighthouse Guild;

[email protected], 914-815-1783

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465 Teamsters Walk Off the Job After County Fails to Reach Fair Agreement

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 465 County of Orange public sector workers, represented by Teamsters Local 952, have been forced to launch an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the county failed to offer a fair contract.

Today, as the Orange County Board of Supervisors met, striking Local 952 members held a press conference to address the strike, disruptions to critical county services, and the county's continued failure to negotiate a contract that addresses key concerns.

"We have been met with months of delays and a complete disregard for the workers who keep Orange County running," said Eric Jimenez, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 952. "The County has forced our members to walk off the job to fight for the respect and fair contract they deserve. We cannot allow the erosion of our public services because the county refuses to invest in the workers who provide them. Our members are united and will not back down until a fair contract has been secured."

Members of Local 952 work in OC Public Works, OC Waste and Recycling, OC Community Resources, and other county operations. The strike is expected to cause delays to road and flood channel maintenance, landfill operations, parks and beach maintenance, repairs to county and first responder vehicles, and other public services that more than three million Orange County residents depend on.

The labor dispute comes after months of bad faith bargaining by the county — which Local 952 has filed unfair labor practice charges over — and after the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to increase supervisors' salaries by 25 percent.

Teamsters Local 952 represents 9,500 workers throughout Orange County, California. For more information, visit teamsters952.org.

Contact:

Christian Castro (323) 621-4602

[email protected]

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