Arrvel Expands Thermal Label Printer Portfolio for Businesses and Everyday Use

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrvel is expanding its label printing portfolio with thermal printing solutions designed to support e-commerce sellers, small businesses, and everyday labeling needs. Combining compact designs with practical functionality, Arrvel's label printers provide convenient solutions for shipping, inventory management, product identification, and household organization.

As online retail and home-based businesses continue to develop, efficient labeling has become an important part of daily operations. Arrvel's expanded portfolio addresses these needs with dedicated printing solutions that help users manage labeling tasks across business and personal environments without relying on traditional ink-based printers.

Arrvel A42BT: Wireless Thermal Printing for Modern Workflows

A key product in Arrvel's portfolio is the A42BT, a 4×6 Bluetooth thermal shipping label printer designed for online sellers, small businesses, and home offices. Supporting both Bluetooth and USB connectivity, the printer enables users to print from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers. The FlashLabel Pro app also supports mobile printing, offering greater flexibility for users managing orders and other labeling tasks.

The A42BT delivers print speeds of up to 150 mm/s at 203 DPI resolution. It supports both roll and fanfold labels and accommodates label widths from approximately 1.57 to 4.3 inches, with support for the widely used 4×6-inch shipping label format. These capabilities make the printer suitable for shipping labels, inventory identification, barcodes, and other labeling applications.

Designed for multi-channel sellers, the A42BT is compatible with major e-commerce and shipping platforms, including Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Etsy, and USPS. This compatibility helps users incorporate label printing into their existing order fulfillment workflows.

To learn more about our thermal label printers or make a purchase, explore our thermal label printers on Amazon.

Streamlining Shipping and E-Commerce Operations

Shipping label printing is a fundamental part of order fulfillment for online sellers. As businesses process orders across multiple sales channels, having a dedicated printing solution can help simplify daily workflows, particularly for those operating from home or managing limited workspace.

Arrvel's shipping label printer solutions are designed to integrate into packing stations, home offices, retail counters, and small business environments. By providing a dedicated device for shipping labels, these printers help users organize packaging tasks and prepare orders for dispatch more efficiently.

Their applications extend beyond shipping. Businesses can also use label printers to identify products, track inventory, print barcodes, display pricing information, and organize supplies. These capabilities make label printing a practical part of routine business operations.

Direct Thermal Printing Without Ink Cartridges

Arrvel's thermal printers use direct thermal technology, which produces printed content through heat rather than conventional ink or toner. This method is particularly suitable for labels containing shipping addresses, text, barcodes, and other frequently used information.

Because direct thermal printing does not require ink cartridges or ribbons, it can simplify printer maintenance and reduce the need to replenish traditional printing supplies. For users who regularly produce labels, this offers a straightforward approach to everyday printing.

Arrvel's thermal printing solutions support a variety of applications, from e-commerce fulfillment and logistics to retail operations, office organization, and household labeling. By focusing on dedicated label printing, the company aims to provide practical options for users with different printing requirements.

Beyond Shipping: Supporting Everyday Labeling Needs

Although shipping is a major application for label printers, their functionality extends to many other business and personal tasks. Arrvel's solutions can help users organize information, identify products, and maintain more structured work and living spaces.

Small businesses can use labels for inventory tracking, product identification, packaging, and storage management. At home, users can label boxes, folders, shelves, and containers to make everyday organization easier. Independent sellers and creators can also incorporate printed labels into product packaging and order preparation.

This versatility allows a single label printer to serve multiple purposes, making it a useful tool for businesses and individuals who need a convenient way to create clear, consistent labels for different applications.

Compact Solutions for Modern Workspaces

The growth of remote work, independent businesses, and home-based e-commerce has increased demand for equipment that fits into smaller, more flexible work environments. For many users, printing devices need to occupy minimal space while remaining accessible for routine tasks.

Arrvel develops compact, practical printing solutions that can be integrated into desks, packing stations, retail counters, and home offices. The A42BT reflects this approach, measuring approximately 7.2 × 3.15 × 2.56 inches and weighing about 0.86 lb. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for space-conscious workspaces, including home-based businesses and small-scale shipping operations.

Through its label printing portfolio, Arrvel continues to address everyday labeling requirements with solutions designed around practical functionality, flexible connectivity, and convenient use.

About Arrvel

Arrvel is a brand of Emdoor Information and a global provider of industrial technology solutions, specializing in rugged tablets and label printers for small businesses. Backed by a publicly listed parent company with over ten years of experience, Arrvel integrates advanced R&D, in-house manufacturing, and global logistics to deliver efficient, reliable products to customers worldwide.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) between March 4, 2025 and July 15, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased AST SpaceMobile securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the AST SpaceMobile class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/ast-spacemobile-inc-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 13, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) AST SpaceMobile's increasing capital requirements were likely to increase AST SpaceMobile's debt load and share dilution with greater frequency and at greater scale than defendants had signaled to investors; (2) accordingly, defendants had overstated the sufficiency of AST SpaceMobile's capital and liquidity position to achieve AST SpaceMobile's strategic and business goals; (3) defendants likewise overstated the durability of AST SpaceMobile's competitive position in the satellite D2C market; (4) even following the EchoStar Transaction, defendants continued overstating AST SpaceMobile's competitive position in the satellite D2C market; (5) AST SpaceMobile was experiencing slow user adoption in the U.S. and Japan; (6) the foregoing was likely to have a significant negative impact on AST SpaceMobile's business and financial prospects; and (7) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the AST SpaceMobile class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/ast-spacemobile-inc-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) between September 8, 2025 and August 24, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So What: If you purchased DICK'S Sporting Goods common stock you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the DICK'S Sporting Goods class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/dicks-sporting-goods/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Dick's cleanup efforts concerning Foot Locker's inventory were not complete, and, in fact, Foot Locker remained saddled with unproductive and stagnant legacy footwear; (2) Foot Locker heavily relied on legacy footwear products that were particularly vulnerable to intensifying promotional pressures across the athletic footwear industry; (3) in turn, Dick's was significantly exposed to an industry-wide environment of excess inventory and resulting promotional activity; (4) accordingly, Dick's was unable to achieve the sales growth, margins, and profits it touted to investors; and (5) as a result of the above, defendants' positive statements about Dick's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the DICK'S Sporting Goods class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/dicks-sporting-goods/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Coastal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CCB) between October 28, 2024 and July 29, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 1, 2026.

So what: If you purchased Coastal Financial common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Coastal Financial class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/coastal-financial-corporation-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 1, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the class period, defendants misrepresented and failed to disclose key facts concerning the credit risks associated with Coastal Financial's CCBX business, including the extent of Coastal Financial's exposure to credit losses and the effectiveness and value of its contractual indemnification protections. Defendants issued a series of materially false and misleading statements that led investors to believe that Coastal Financial was adequately protected against credit losses associated with its CCBX partner relationships. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Coastal Financial class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/coastal-financial-corporation-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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NOARK Combines Global Scale with Local Execution for Data Center Power Infrastructure

As data center projects accelerate across North America, NOARK combines global engineering, diversified supply, North American compliance expertise, and localized assembly and service to address customers' priorities for speed, reliability and scalable growth.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NOARK Electric, a global provider of electrical power distribution and protection solutions, showcased its data center power infrastructure capabilities at Yotta 2026.

Power Infrastructure Needs to Keep Pace with AI-Driven Data Center Growth

Artificial intelligence is accelerating data center development across North America, driving larger campuses, higher power densities and more accelerated deployment schedules. As demand for computing capacity grows, power infrastructure has become a critical factor in how quickly projects can move from planning to operation.

For data center developers and operators, three priorities are increasingly shaping power infrastructure decisions.

Speed to Power — Bring capacity online faster and with greater certainty.

Engineering cycles, equipment lead times, compliance and supply chain execution can all affect project schedules.

Reliable Performance — Protect mission-critical operations.

Higher power densities require robust equipment, coordinated protection and reliable technical support across the electrical system.

Scalable & Flexible Infrastructure — Build for today while preparing for growth.

Multi-phase developments require standardized and repeatable electrical platforms that can expand as capacity needs evolve.

Addressing these priorities requires more than individual products. It requires engineering, supply, compliance and local execution working together throughout the project lifecycle.

Global Engineering, Local Expertise

Supported by global engineering and R&D resources, NOARK combines global product development capabilities with a North American application-focused engineering team that works closely with customers to address local technical requirements and project-specific applications.

NOARK's MV GIS switchgear demonstrates this capability through a compact design that reduces equipment footprint while addressing the performance and reliability requirements of critical power distribution. By connecting global R&D with local application expertise, NOARK can adapt product solutions to the evolving needs of North American data center projects.

Building Supply Chain Flexibility Across Markets

NOARK combines flexible supply capabilities with regional fulfillment and customer support to respond to the needs of North American projects.

The global manufacturing footprint gives NOARK access to diversified production resources, manufacturing scale and sourcing flexibility, while localized supply brings selected equipment closer to North American customers.

NOARK's LV switchboard and busway solutions demonstrate this combination of global capacity and local supply. U.S.-based supply capabilities can shorten supply paths and improve responsiveness, while global manufacturing resources provide additional capacity and flexibility for large-scale, multi-phase deployments.

Integrating North American Compliance from the Start

Global capabilities must ultimately translate into products that meet North American standards and project requirements. Addressing compliance helps reduce qualification uncertainty and supports a more predictable path from specification to execution.

NOARK's local engineering and compliance expertise helps integrate applicable UL, IEEE and other North American requirements into product qualification and project execution. A series of products displayed at Yotta demonstrate this approach, with a product platform developed to meet applicable IEEE requirements for the North American market.

Bringing Assembly and Service Closer to Customers

NOARK's localized assembly, project fulfillment and service capabilities bring execution closer to North American customers. A dedicated regional delivery and fulfillment team coordinates order execution, production, logistics and project delivery, providing customers with local support from order placement through on-site delivery and beyond.

NOARK's ACB and MCCB platforms combine global product platforms with localized assembly in North America, supporting greater delivery flexibility and regional responsiveness.

NOARK's capabilities provide another example of this execution model. For a recent North American project, coordinated engineering, manufacturing, logistics and local fulfillment enabled the process from order to on-site delivery to be completed in approximately 75 days, demonstrating how global resources and local execution can work together to support fast-paced project schedules.

Local capabilities extend beyond equipment delivery to project coordination, commissioning, technical assistance and after-sales support, providing customers with a more responsive connection throughout the project lifecycle.

Together, these four capabilities form NOARK's global-to-local delivery model.

Engineer. Source. Qualify. Deliver

"Data center customers are focused on three outcomes: getting power online faster with greater certainty, operating mission-critical infrastructure reliably, and building systems that can scale with future demand," said Andy Li, General Manager of NOARK North America. "Delivering those outcomes takes more than individual products. By combining global engineering and supply chain scale with NOARK's North American application engineering, compliance expertise, localized assembly, fulfillment and service, we bring global resources closer to the customer—supporting speed to power, uncompromised reliability and scalable growth."

NOARK's presence at Yotta 2026 highlighted how this global-to-local model can support the data center electrical infrastructure from medium-voltage distribution and transformation to low-voltage power distribution and circuit protection.

Supporting the Next Phase of Data Center Growth

Beyond Yotta 2026, the priorities highlighted at the event reflect a broader shift in the North American data center market, where power availability, equipment lead times and deployment certainty are increasingly central to project planning. For developers, EPC contractors and engineering partners, NOARK's global-to-local model offers a practical framework for addressing these challenges by connecting engineering expertise, diversified supply resources, North American compliance and localized execution.

By bringing these capabilities together across medium- and low-voltage systems, NOARK aims to help customers improve project coordination, manage delivery risks and build electrical infrastructure that can scale with evolving data center requirements.

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NOARK Electric provides electrical power distribution, protection and control solutions for commercial, industrial, infrastructure and data center applications. NOARK combines global engineering and manufacturing resources with regional application expertise, compliance capabilities, assembly, distribution and customer support across North America and other markets. NOARK's portfolio includes low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment and solutions designed to support reliable and scalable power distribution across critical applications.

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Frontline personnel and contractors deploying to help support Florida Power & Light with

expected outages along the Florida Gulf Coast

HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To help support customers and communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias along the Northwest Florida Coast, CenterPoint Energy crews are heading out to play an important role in helping neighboring communities recover by restoring Hurricane Isaias-related outages. Through a mutual assistance effort supporting Florida Power & Light, CenterPoint has deployed 105 line workers and released approximately 150 contractor line workers and 100 vegetation management personnel to assist with restoration efforts in Pensacola. The combined workforce is expected to support restoration efforts over the coming days.

"Since we first began monitoring what would become Hurricane Isaias late last week, our team has been preparing diligently, tracking the system and taking proactive steps to support the customers and communities we serve across Greater Houston," said Jason Fabre, Vice President of Distribution and Special Response. "Today, we are proud to answer the call for mutual assistance and support our neighboring communities in other states during their time of need. Our team of 355 CenterPoint employees and contractors will bring the same commitment, focus and dedication to restoring service for customers across the Florida coast as we do here at home."

Supporting Our Neighbors in Florida

Mutual assistance is a hallmark of the utility industry. Utility companies regularly help one another following major storms and other emergency events. When another utility needs support, crews may be requested and deployed to assist with damage assessment, repairs and power restoration. Likewise, when our customers are impacted by outage events, utilities from across the country may answer the call to support restoration efforts. These partnerships help utilities restore service safely and more quickly, strengthen emergency preparedness and response capabilities, and support a coordinated approach to restoring power for customers and communities.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

As the only investor owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota and Texas. As of June 30, 2026, the company owned approximately $48.3 billion in assets. With approximately 8,800 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

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Amap and Sands China mark the delivery of the first Tutu robots, with expected indoor navigation and 3D resort previews

MACAU, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amap, Alibaba Group's location-based services platform, and Sands China today marked the delivery of the first batch of Tutu robot dogs at a ceremony at NBA House at The Venetian in Macau.

Tutu is taking on a new role as Sands China's Robotic Guide No. 001, after the NBA House. The robots will begin providing visitor guidance at Sands Resorts Macau.

Under the partnership, Amap will also provide resort-wide indoor navigation, drawing on spatial information about floors, walkways, shops and public facilities. Using its spatial intelligence technology, Amap will build 3D models of selected resort areas, allowing visitors to preview from different viewing angles in the Amap app before arriving.

Welcoming Guests From NBA House to the Resorts

At the ceremony, Tutu walked autonomously from the waiting area to the stage, navigating around obstacles before stopping at the center. It moved without a remote control or leash.

Dr. DeVonne Iao, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Resort Marketing at Sands China, presented Tutu with its staff badge. The robot raised a front paw for a handshake and greeted the guests: "It is an honor to become Sands China's Robotic Guide No. 001. I look forward to providing more services in the future."

"We are delighted to welcome Tutu. This is our new step to bring tourism and technology together, and we look forward to Tutu making the resort experience more convenient and welcoming for visitors," Iao said.

Amap and Sands China will explore how Tutu can serve different settings across the resorts, matching its spatial intelligence capabilities to Sands China operational needs.

Successful Navigation at NBA House

At NBA House, Tutu's duties ranged from recommending food and exchanging fist bumps with fans to guiding children to restrooms.

During one interaction, a visitor extended a handshake with Tutu. The robot raised its front paw and reciprocated. When asked to sit, it sat down. After several exchanges, the visitor asked, "Can you take me somewhere to eat?" Tutu stood up and began leading the way.

Throughout the 11-hour workday, Tutu gave way to pedestrians, completed 214 requests for directions to facilities such as restrooms and service counters, and answered 4,546 questions in Chinese and English. It maintained the context of its tasks as visitors switched between languages and asked follow-up questions. The Tutu robots traveled more than 40 kilometers throughout NBA House — equivalent to 456 laps around a basketball court.

A Starting Point for Long-Term Service

The first activation with NBA House is just the beginning of Tutu's long-term services. At NBA House, Tutu operated amid shifting crowds, background noise and frequent changes in requests, completing its assigned services. Moving from NBA House to the resorts brings a different set of challenges: longer service periods, visitor requests spread across more locations and closer coordination with existing staff workflows. All of these will require reliable equipment, effective task scheduling and coordination among multiple robots.

"Today is more than Tutu's first day on the job — it is the start of long-term service," said Zhou Haijing, Chief Financial Officer of Amap. "The true value of this partnership lies in Tutu's ability to deliver reliable service during peak periods and become an integral part of the resorts' service operations."

Amap and Sands China will continue to refine the service, combining Sands China's resort operating experience with Amap's technology. The partnership will provide further practical experience in deploying embodied AI in tourism and hospitality settings.

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Zoomlion Expands Mining Machinery Business as International Revenue Grows

CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") is expanding its mining machinery business and strengthening international operations. In the first half of 2026, its mining machinery business grew by more than 57.20% year on year, while company-wide international revenue rose 12.45% to RMB 15.535 billion, accounting for 57.25% of total revenue.

Zoomlion is developing its construction, agricultural and mining machinery businesses across three major global equipment markets. Its mining portfolio covers excavation, loading, haulage, crushing and screening.

Flagship models include the ZE4000G, a 400-tonne mining excavator, and the ZTE520 hybrid electric-drive mining truck, with a rated payload of 300 tonnes.

Zoomlion's mining engineering roots stretch back decades. In 1987, its predecessor, the Changsha Construction Machinery Research Institute, received a State Council award for developing a complete open-pit mining system capable of handling 10 million tonnes a year.

Zoomlion attributes the recent growth of its mining business to its focus on lowering equipment operating costs through continual product development, real-world testing and new technologies.

The company develops its equipment based on conditions in operating mines. In a previously reported six-month period, Zoomlion's research teams visited around 150 mines worldwide, identifying and addressing more than 50 technical challenges and incorporating field findings into product development.

"We calculate operating costs across the full equipment lifecycle so customers can see the economic benefit," said Wu Yuanfeng, deputy general manager of Zoomlion Mining Machinery. "Our pure-electric products can cut costs by more than 50%, and hybrid models can improve profitability by 15% or more, helping mines move toward more efficient, higher-quality operations."

Electrified mining equipment is also a growing focus for Zoomlion. Its hybrid mining trucks can cut fuel consumption by up to 40%, while its 100-tonne-class battery-electric mining trucks have logged more than 8,000 hours of stable operation. Its ZT160HEV hybrid mining truck can support up to 18 hours of continuous autonomous operation.

Zoomlion is also using automation and digital technology to improve mine productivity. The company has deployed autonomous trucks, remotely operated excavators and a system to coordinate mining fleets. At a large open-pit metal mine in northern China, the system increased average daily trips per truck by over 10%, according to Zoomlion.

The business has also gained traction across several international markets, with electrified equipment delivered to coal mines in Indonesia, open-pit mines in Argentina and projects in Ecuador and several African countries.

In the first half of 2026, Zoomlion's international revenue reached RMB 15.535 billion, up 12.45% year on year. International business accounted for 57.25% of total revenue, an increase of 1.67 percentage points from a year earlier. The company said growth in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and East Asia outpaced its overall international growth rate.

To support its international business, Zoomlion is strengthening localized manufacturing, sales and service capabilities. As of June 30, 2026, it operated more than 30 primary business hubs, over 530 secondary and tertiary outlets, and more than 300 spare parts warehouses worldwide. Its Hungarian aerial work platform factory began production, while its German facility was expanded and upgraded into a multipurpose hub.

"Our overseas front-line operations and back-office teams are now digitally connected, enabling seamless 24-hour coordination," said Liu Jianqiang, Zoomlion's marketing director and deputy general manager of its overseas business.

The expansion of mining machinery and the continued growth of international operations are broadening Zoomlion's sources of revenue. In the first half of 2026, its mining machinery business grew by more than 57.20% year on year, while the company continued to build localized capabilities in overseas markets.

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Bi-Coastal Integrated Marketing and Public Relations Firm Earns No. 14 Ranking in O'Dwyer's 2026 Home Furnishings PR Rankings

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bicoastal integrated marketing and public relations firm Marketing Maven has ranked No. 14 among the nation's top home furnishings PR firms, according to the latest rankings from O'Dwyer's.

O'Dwyer's ranks PR firms based on net fee income, defined as charges for PR counseling and time spent preparing and placing stories in media. Firms included in the home furnishings ranking report net fees for accounts classified within the home furnishings PR specialty.

The O'Dwyer's home furnishings rankings cover work handled for consumer goods and products clients. Since 1968, O'Dwyer's has tracked the growth of PR specialties as well as the broader public relations industry.

The Top 15 home furnishings PR firms in the country this year are:

- Zeno Group

- Edelman

- Hunter

- L.C. Williams & Associates

- Ruder Finn Inc.

- 360PR+

- Coyne PR

- Trevelino/Keller

- Pierpont Communications

- Otter PR

- Padilla

- French | West | Vaughan

- TruePoint Communications

- Marketing Maven Public Relations

- Scenario Communications

Marketing Maven, founded in the greater Los Angeles area by CEO and President Lindsey Carnett, is a full-service integrated marketing agency. The agency specializes in public relations, brand strategy, social media, digital advertising, influencer marketing and market research, providing integrated communications strategies designed to build visibility and connect brands with their target audiences.

"We are proud to be recognized by O'Dwyer's as one of the nation's top home furnishings PR firms," said Carnett. "For consumer brands, strong public relations is about more than visibility. It's about understanding what matters to customers- either business-to-business or business-to-consumer and telling stories that resonate with them. This recognition reflects our team's commitment to helping brands make those meaningful connections."

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Quzhou commemorates 2,577th anniversary of Confucius' birth

QUZHOU, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn on the anniversary of Confucius' birth:

A grand ceremony was held Monday in Quzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, to commemorate the 2,577th anniversary of the birth of Confucius.

Held at the Southern Confucius Ancestral Temple, the event was hosted by the Quzhou municipal government.

Since 2004, Quzhou has developed a contemporary approach to honoring Confucius, with participants wearing modern attire and bowing, while grains, fruits, and vegetables are used as sacrificial offerings. Chanting, string music, and ceremonial music are also incorporated into the rites.

This year, participants sang "Lu Ming" from the "Book of Songs" before a series of traditional rites were performed. Kong Lingli, the 76th-generation lineal descendant of Confucius, later led participants to the Confucius Cultural Park, where representatives recited passages from Confucian classics and all participants bowed before a statue of Confucius.

Nearly 200 representatives of Confucius' descendants and clan members from 20 provincial-level regions across China, including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as from overseas, attended the event.

In 2011, the Southern Confucius memorial ceremony was inscribed on China's national intangible cultural heritage list. In 2024, Quzhou's ceremony was held on the same day as the Confucius memorial ceremony in Qufu, Shandong province, for the first time.

Monday's ceremony was also one of the key activities of the 2026 Southern Confucianism Cultural Tourism Season.

Quzhou commemorates 2,577th anniversary of Confucius' birth

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